“The cessation of sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure that Dr. Seuss Enterprises’ catalog represents and supports all communities and families,” the organization said.
Fox News spent much of the day on the “cancel culture” despite the fact that the company made the decision itself and that most of the beloved author books will remain in circulation.
The progressive watchdog group Media Matters counted 85 comments from Seuss on Fox News by 16:00:
I count 85 reports of ‘Seuss’ on Fox News today from 4pm via closed caption. https://t.co/lBUXE2WNGp
– Matthew Gertz (@MattGertz) March 2, 2021
Just a normal day to watch the news. I’m sure it does nothing bad to my brain. Cool cool. Love getting my news. pic.twitter.com/RgZOYZDd0u
– Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) March 3, 2021
And it does not leave from there. Dr. Seuss also appeared during the evening while Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson devoted portions of their performances to the subject.
Fox News critics on social media could not overcome the amount of airtime the network devoted to the story – and lamented all the news that did not receive as much coverage as a result:
Government Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) faces another credible allegation of sexual harassment.
In DC, a rising star in the Republican Party faces a similar settlement – but Fox News rather asks him about … Dr. Seuss? pic.twitter.com/wPySdNYNTp
– The Recount (@therecount) March 3, 2021
If they are not about dr. Seuss and mr. Potato head could not speak, what would it do? @ FoxNuus talk about?
– Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) March 2, 2021
This is such good news. Now we just need a mass information campaign so that white Republicans will take it and we can all get our lives back. It’s unfortunate that Fox News can not help but they seem pretty overwhelmed to hear important stories about dr. Seuss and mr. https://t.co/QQf5DOuzyu
– Jill Filipovic (@JillFilipovic) March 2, 2021
I feel that Fox News should pay royalties for all the miles they drive at Dr. Seuss gets.
– Sean Quinlan (@SPQ_ESQ) March 3, 2021
CNN / MSNBC: FBI Director testifies on January 6 Capitol attack and extremism
Fox News: Cancel culture follows Dr Seuss pic.twitter.com/DpDHNzpjoO
– Lis Power (@ LisPower1) March 2, 2021
Fox News loses their shit about dr. Seuss … as if someone who watches or works for that network has ever read a book. pic.twitter.com/Ke6D1R6649
– CW {SPACE LASER JEDI MASTER} (@ CShaef6687) March 3, 2021
Seriously Fox News, you can not have it both ways on the urgent issue of title inflation in the medical field.
Dr. Jill Biden and Seuss get the chop, either America is not canceled and both are honored for their cultural contributions. Choose a job. https://t.co/G9ukARbsEh
– Tim Miller (@Timodc) March 2, 2021
Oh, you did not think Tucker would skip the Great Dr Seuss Culture War tonight, did you?
“So it’s Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The Biden government is refusing to celebrate. We are celebrating it and we will tell you exactly.” pic.twitter.com/xrPEOgB7Mg
– Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) March 3, 2021