“Stopping sales of these books is just one part of our commitment and broader plan to ensure that the Dr. Seuss Enterprises catalog represents and supports all communities and families,” the organization said.
Fox News spent much of the day picking up “cancel the culture,” despite the fact that the company made the decision on its own and that most of the beloved author’s books will remain in circulation.
The progressive media group Media Matters counted 85 mentions of Seuss on Fox News until 16:00:
I counted 85 mentions about “Seuss” on Fox News today starting at 16:00 with subtitles. They covered his alleged cancellation every hour from 4 in the morning, telling him his name on average 7 times an hour. https://t.co/lBUXE2WNGp
– Matthew Gertz (@MattGertz) March 2, 2021
Just a normal day of watching the news. I’m sure that doesn’t hurt my brain. Very cool. I like to receive my news. pic.twitter.com/RgZOYZDd0u
– Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) March 3, 2021
And he didn’t leave. Dr. Seuss was also featured in the evening, while Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson dedicated portions of their shows to the subject.
Fox News critics on social media failed to pass the time the network aired the story – and complained about all the news that did not have as much coverage as a result:
Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) faces another credible allegation of sexual harassment.
In DC, a rising Republican star faces a similar estimate – but Fox News would rather ask him about … Dr. Seuss? pic.twitter.com/wPySdNYNTp
– Recount (@therecount) March 3, 2021
If he couldn’t talk about Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head, what would he do? @FoxNews Talk about?
– Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) March 2, 2021
This is such great news. Now all we need is a mass information campaign so that white Republicans can take it and we can all come back. Too bad Fox News can’t help but seem overwhelmed by telling crucial stories about Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head. https://t.co/QQf5DOuzyu
– Jill Filipovic (@JillFilipovic) March 2, 2021
I feel that Fox News should pay royalties for all the mileage it gets from Dr. Seuss.
– Sean Quinlan @ (@SPQ_ESQ) March 3, 2021
CNN / MSNBC: FBI Director Witnesses January 6 Capitol Attack and Extremism
Fox News: Culture cancellation goes after Dr. Seuss pic.twitter.com/DpDHNzpjoO
– Power List (@ LisPower1) March 2, 2021
Fox News is losing shit on Dr. Seuss … as if someone watching or working for that network has ever read a book. pic.twitter.com/Ke6D1R6649
– CW {SPACE LASER JEDI MASTER} (@ CShaef6687) March 3, 2021
Seriously Fox News can’t have it both ways on the pressing issue of headline inflation in the medical field.
Either Dr. Jill Biden and Seuss get the chop, or America is canceled and both are revered for their cultural contributions. Choose a tape. https://t.co/G9ukARbsEh
– Tim Miller (@Timodc) March 2, 2021
Oh, you didn’t think Tucker would give up the Great War of Dr. Seuss’s Culture tonight, did you?
“So it’s Dr. Seuss’s birthday. The Biden administration refuses to celebrate. We’re celebrating and we’ll tell you exactly why.” pic.twitter.com/xrPEOgB7Mg
– Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) March 3, 2021