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Finding a pubic hair in my Coke.
The "pubic hair on a Coke can" remark became infamous during the 1991 Senate confirmation hearings of Clarence Thomas for his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. The comment arose during the televised testimony of Anita Hill, a law professor who accused Thomas, her former boss at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), of sexual harassment.
Context of the Comment:
Anita Hill testified that Clarence Thomas had made inappropriate and sexually explicit remarks to her while they worked together. Among the allegations, Hill claimed that Thomas referred to a pubic hair on a can of Coke during a conversation. This became one of the most sensationalized details of the hearings.
The Impact:
Media Sensation: The explicit nature of Hill's testimony, including the "Coke can" comment, shocked the public and dominated news coverage, marking a watershed moment in discussions about workplace harassment.
Context of the Comment:
Anita Hill testified that Clarence Thomas had made inappropriate and sexually explicit remarks to her while they worked together. Among the allegations, Hill claimed that Thomas referred to a pubic hair on a can of Coke during a conversation. This became one of the most sensationalized details of the hearings.
The Impact:
Media Sensation: The explicit nature of Hill's testimony, including the "Coke can" comment, shocked the public and dominated news coverage, marking a watershed moment in discussions about workplace harassment.