Gibson apologizes after onstage mockery of ASL interpreter at Fan Expo Canada
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Mel Gibson apologized after a video showed him seemingly jeering an ASL interpreter during a Fan Expo Canada panel in Toronto, saying it was 'spontaneous thoughtless idiocy' with no malicious intent. The moment sparked online backlash and debate about sign language respect; expo reps did not immediately comment. He said he is editing The Resurrection of the Christ in Toronto.
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- Mel Gibson Apologizes for ‘Spontaneous Thoughtless Idiocy’ After Using Mock Sign Language at Toronto Fan Event people.com
- Mel Gibson Apologizes For “Thoughtless Idiocy” After Seemingly Mocking ASL Interpreter At Fan Event Deadline
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