Disney, “Family Guy” Voice Gilbert Gottfried Sacked For Obscene Jokes ~ Japan Earthquake 2011

U.S. insurance companly Aflac fired Gilbert Gottfried, best known as the voice of the duck in the now-famous Aflac commercials, for his tweets making fun of tsunami victims and the situation in Janpan following the massive quake. With three quarters business in Japan, Aflac is Japan’s No. 1 insurer based on policies in force.

“Gilbert’s recent comments about the crisis in Japan were lacking in humor and certainly do not represent the thoughts and feelings of anyone at Aflac,” Michael Zuna, a senior VP and chief marketing officer, said in a statement Monday. “Aflac Japan — and, by extension, Japan itself — is part of the Aflac family, and there is no place for anything but compassion and concern during these difficult times.”

Gilbert Gottfried fired by Aflac for offensive tsunami tweets, Xinhua, 2011-03-15

CNN – March 15, 2011

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