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This incident was particularly disappointing for Maite Kelly. Not only has she had to deal with nasty comments from the public for years, but now a prominent colleague like Gottschalk has publicly mocked her. He said, “I’ll probably have to push Maite Kelly aside so people can see me,” said Gottschalk—a remark that not only surprised many listeners but also triggered a wave of outrage. The question remains: Was this comment really necessary, or was it simply an ill-considered joke? Disappointment over Gottschalk’s comment was widespread. Publicly laughing at someone’s appearance is simply no longer acceptable in this day and age, and Kelly felt her self-worth and respect had been violated.
