Barstool Sports Founder's Reaction to Antisemitic Incident
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy reacts to an antisemitic incident at one of his company's bars in Philadelphia by announcing he will send the perpetrators to Auschwitz as a learning experience. He also fires two waitresses involved in the incident.
Key Points
- Turning a negative incident into a learning opportunity
- Attempting to educate the perpetrators about the Holocaust
- Acknowledging the rise of antisemitism
- Taking action against hate speech
Pros
- Taking a stand against antisemitism
- Using a controversial incident as a teaching moment
- Firing employees involved in the incident
Cons
- Initial strong reaction of wanting to ruin the perpetrators
- The incident itself