Christian Cooper on being racially targeted while birdwatching in Central Park

[@KK-ol3bf]

I hate when they refer to Emmet Till as a "black man" who whistled at a white woman. He was a child... a child

[@amarbyrd2520]

TWELVE YEARS OLD

[@amanda-ht7yy]

Now you know white peoples don't see black children as children

[@CalmBanyanTree-rf4br]

That's not what was said ma'am

[@rogerthat5459]

A Black Harvard-educated Science Editor who loves birding. He's amazing! Glad he's still alive.

[@tthompson7609]

The fact that you had to say “Glad he’s still alive” speaks volumes to the danger black people face from imminent dangers like Amy Cooper no matter how educated they are.

[@octaviaanderson6826]

He shouldn’t have to be all of that to be respected as a black man.

[@soniapinkney1342]

Im am to Roger !!

[@romalawal1289]

Christian Cooper is full of forgiveness and that's the Yeshua HaMashiach's spirit

[@pirulows]

and she also was choking her own dog!! 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@efilwv1635]

She was abusing her dog with that leash while on the phone with the cops. She should be arrested for animal abuse.

[@katrinab494]

Her dog was taken away from her by the rescue she got it from but they ended up returning it :(

[@efilwv1635]

Katrina B wow. Inexcusable. She should also be in prison for her racist actions and making a false police report.

[@katrinab494]

@@efilwv1635 I agree. Right now there's a bill that's being introduced after her, that makes it a hate crime and increases the penalty for making false accusations based on race/gender/religion

[@Iwannaps5]

@dsndicmsa Nice try idiot, he never made any threatening comments.

[@Jabsgal101]

She should be arrested for being who she is.

[@angelatobanana]

It's heartbreaking what he said about the small nerdy glasses, because it's true.

[@briar6479]

Yes. I had a friend in medical school who told me that when ever he walked the streets, he always walked with his bookbag and glasses so police would know he was a student.

[@anonymousplayer8174]

are u sure about that

[@Aethelia]

@@anonymousplayer8174 Yes

[@msberryyy369]

@@anonymousplayer8174yup

[@Mofongo2024]

Wow. I learned something today.

[@CalixLuv]

Their parents really did a great job. They seem like wonderful people all around ❤️❤️❤️

[@bryanedney2723]

When he took his glasses off, my heart beat out of my chest. He's the complete package! Thanks, Christian, for calling it out. Thanks to your sister for supporting u, for encouraging you to post this and for your transparency. IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE

[@TobiasMeinecke]

I have to agree with you - because suddenly - when he took the glasses off - I realized despite my efforts to the contrary (I'm not even American) I harbored irrational racist prejudice I was not aware off. I saw him for a split second as more of a threat than he is obviously, despite his gentle voice and all I knew before.

[@joemillz10]

@@TobiasMeinecke I think Bryan's point about taking off his glasses went over your head. He was actually complimenting him not saying he looked scary. The type of racism you described sounds dangerous, you may want to see a therapist about that.

[@Dim.g0v]

@@joemillz10 They were confused about what Bryan was saying but on the nose about why Cooper wore glasses. And no they don't need to see a therapist to address their subconscious bias they just need to become conscious of it so they can check themselves, and that seems to be the case.

[@dcjohnson2490]

Yes! He is really handsome especially for a man nearing 60. I don't see him as a threat without his glasses though.

[@rashadhaughton22]

He looks like he doesn't like your kind

[@GreekDino]

Karma struck. She lost her job and her dog that she unknowingly was choking during the whole video.

[@c.c.2508]

She lost her job. But, she did not lose her dog. It was returned to her.

[@Archer335]

therocketgirlchannel, Was Chris Cooper threatening her, as she so emotionally stated in her call to the police station? Was that a truthful statement? Was that an honorable action? What do you think Amy Cooper expected the police to do once they arrived on the scene, after a statement like that? Who asked whom (politely) not to come close? Would it have been okay for Chris Cooper to be abused by police who were misinformed about his actions?

[@n-silvabts9178]

@therocketgirlchannel Please, watch the video again, very carefully.

[@Dim.g0v]

@therocketgirlchannel Just acknowledge you were wrong and call it a day.

[@jonesba2004]

Sadly, she was able to get the poor thing back. She shouldn’t be permitted to own a goldfish.

[@ebeenvictorious7001]

She couldn’t take the fact that a black man was telling her what to do ..or suggesting rather.

[@lemmh2]

"Suggesting" by literally threatening her dog.

[@itsyoboi9943]

ApplachiaMarv what

[@ebeenvictorious7001]

It’s yo Boi right!! 😂 no worries it’s been removed

[@timmoore7878]

He need too mind his business

[@theoo149]

@Roman Silent Empire white women Bow down to black men, she not supposed to open her mouth to a black man nd stay in her place

[@robertivanovx]

Sad that a black man has to put nerdy glasses to make himself look more innocent and nerdy so he doesn't seem intimidating to poor Americans around him, man it's a messed up world we live in.

[@exdoode]

I'm with Christian's sister on this one, I think that at 40 years old, Amy Cooper was well aware of the implications of what she did, in fact he went as far as to warn (threaten) him about what she was going to do before she did it. Better believe that there is no particular look that a racist has, it could be, and it was in this case, a harmless looking, little white woman walking her dog!

[@daphneepaul3737]

First of all I have a Hispanic friend who looks white. His white friends doesn’t know that he is Hispanic because he is half white. Well guess what? He went over to their house and his friend (white woman) who is also an elementary school teacher say that the black kids in her class are dumb. She purposely fail them. She was laughing at their demise and bullying her own black students. When you see her in person you would not know that she’s racist. Because her father is a pastor and she’s very active in her church.

[@carogibson7109]

Stupid.

[@mariussielcken]

does it help you to understand that she previously was raped and he threatened her therapy dog.

[@v.t.8752]

3:15 is powerful and yet so sad.

[@somerslim25]

it is very very sad that he have to wear glasses to look SOFT; black wearing hoodie is gangsta and white wearing is cool

[@ManPursueExcellence]

Man, when he said that, it hit home for me. I’ve purchased certain frames to enhance my professional image.

[@JeromeProductions]

@@somerslim25 exactly!

[@JeromeProductions]

we all have to be Urkel or something

[@PaulPhoenixxx]

This is the same reason I wear glasses instead of contact lenses. Reactions are indeed different. Sad but True.

[@daniel_najar]

SMH Chris has to wears those 👓 so people see him as less intimidating 😒

[@diepiriye]

Most Black men have some version of those glasses. I never wore gym shoes, always flats (dress shoes?). What's sad is those who are not aware of how they adjust their own behavior, wardrobes, etc., and then point fingers any anyone NOT playing that game.

[@mercyjimenez7154]

"an African-American men is threatening me and my dog" she says as she is CHOKING HER DOG.

[@smartlady3892]

She got scared after he said : "IF YOU'RE GOING TO DO WHAT YOU WANT, I'M GOING TO DO WANT AND YOU ARE NOT GOING TO LIKE IT"

[@nuwavedave]

This was just on Newsmax. They read one of Cooper's social media posts, where he boasts about carrying dog treats to lure strangers' pets away if they're off-leash. That's NOT healthy behavior. Seriously - who does this?? He made threats about what he was going to do - and that she wouldn't like it. Then, he called her dog, "Here doggie doggie", and waved the dog treats. It was all she could do to hold onto her pet. No wonder she was terrified. The dog treats could've been laced with poison.

[@chellefin]

😂

[@EverydayWithBobby]

Lmao you’re a sorry excuse for a human. As if any of what he did, makes sense for her to FALSELY accuse him while calling the police 😂 I hope enough people report your account so that it’s deleted. I know I am 😃

[@jwills79]

An old bird watchers trick is to give the unleashed dogs a treat. Thus, the dog owner would have to grab the dog and put it on a leash or allow the bird watcher to give the dog a treat! White birdwatchers have been doing it for decades!

[@SadHerbivore25]

So glad he has his own birding show now! Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper. Its an awesome show!

[@j.g.bloodworth9837]

That's just despicable.

[@jimgritty7064]

@Mike Dexter looney

[@UsandEveryoneWeKnow]

@Mike Dexter He is a member of the Audubon Society and a Harvard graduate, and even if he wasn't why is this woman acting as she is?!

[@CharifRocka]

@Steven Farmer Interesting, Steven.

[@carltonwalton9819]

It’s rather typical. It’s been going on for generations!

[@bethsmith5523]

I love the the way Christian Cooper handled this this unspeakable event. The way Christian kept things on track, not letting it escalate out of control. Christian Cooper is a wonderful person and a member of the human race. Thankyou Mr. Cooper!!!!

[@lc11214]

Wow! Christian is a Harvard educated man. They didn’t mentioned that when this news went viral.

[@mrmushin1]

He was also marvel editor

[@hoperesnick1453]

His level of education should not be an issue. Should a high school dropout have less rights?

[@salvolondon]

I feel sorry for the dog .

[@DR-xt9ux]

I feel sorry she lost her Job for this guys blk privilege

[@sheilam9727]

If he's so educated why is he still trying to gain acceptance from ppl who hate him? Him saying that Amy Cooper has suffered enough is a slap in the face to all the people that have supported him. Literally she can & never will suffer enough. Her loss is only temporary. Losing a job is not suffering. She'll get another 1 (white privilege). Reputation. It seems she has plenty of supporters who actually feel like he was wrong for recording her. She is a white woman. Mr Cooper you are a black man. In the eyes of society you will always be the threat. No need to feel sorry for Amy. What she did was reckless & could've cost you ur life. I seriously doubt this would've caused her to lose any sleep. The mere thought that she made the call speaks volumes as to how she values your life. Wake up. Everyone who has or becomes a victim of this type of behavior doesn't always get an opportunity to have a voice after the fact. U do. Don't waste it. Cooperate w the DA. If she needs to be the example, so be it. Maybe the next white woman who thinks it's cute to call the cops & lie will think twice. FYI: Mr Cooper no matter how educated you are, you will never be their equal in their eyes. I'm sure this is why you are refusing to cooperate. Remember U are not 1 of them. U could've died that day just 4 being black...

[@reneerenee9774]

Your either racists or your not there is no middle ground.

[@kristinj3339]

I hope that woman is prosecuted.

[@Moneybagggbaby]

Peach Brain what u sound dumb 🤣

[@manichairdo6346]

She lost her high income job.

[@manichairdo6346]

@Rob Kennedy Fined for wasting police time and perhaps racially motivated bullying. But she lost her job over it so her bad behaviour cost her more than she could have imagined.

[@leonnor6849]

Yes I agree. That's a hate crime right there - trying to destroyed someone's life because of their race. She should be charged.

[@FURST1]

Exposing the Karen's of the World

[@tjadventures9163]

Hope there is enough GB on people’s phones because there are MANY more where that cane from.

[@victorejigah9730]

@Steven Farmer utter nonsense

[@monnguyen2338]

Steven Farmer your are right. He started this encounter but not minding his own business. He is acting like a Karen too

[@tamhuy10]

@Voice in the Wilderness he's gay

[@Splexsychiick]

I remember when this story first broke and the outrage about animal abuse. A lot of people cared more about the dog than the woman faking hysteria while calling the police. 😩 like yes the poor dog but darn it that's second tier to a human being.

[@SweetHomeGeorgia]

dsndicmsa he approached her respectfully. There is no problem with that.

[@Jenacide]

@@SweetHomeGeorgia And then when she didn't comply with his demands he threatened her dog.

[@SweetHomeGeorgia]

@@Jenacide he didn't threaten her dog by offering the dog a treat. Have you thought that if she followed the park rules, he would never asked her to put the dog on her leash so birds wouldn't be bothered? She caused this effect.

[@lodrbyroni]

@@SweetHomeGeorgia So next time your kids are at the park and maybe disobey one rule its ok for a man to come up and offer them snacks and take them away from you?

[@SweetHomeGeorgia]

@@lodrbyroni bad comparison. Animals are different.

[@Transparencies-EST.1787]

The famous story where the word karen came from .... the beginning of the karen. Karen is a term used as slang typically for a middle-class white woman who is perceived as entitled or demanding beyond the scope of what is normal.[1] The term is often portrayed in memes depicting middle-class white women who "use their white and class privilege to demand their own way".[1][2] Depictions include demanding to "speak to the manager", being racist, or wearing a particular bob cut hairstyle.[3] It was popularized in the aftermath of the Central Park birdwatching incident in 2020.[2] The term has been considered pejorative by those who believe it is racist, sexist, ageist, classist, and controlling women's behavior.[3] The term has occasionally been applied to male behavior.[3][4] During 2020, the term increasingly appeared in media and social media, including during the COVID-19 pandemic and George Floyd protests.[1] The Guardian called 2020 "the year of Karen".[5]

[@troy4108]

YES AND THE LADY THAT ACCUSED EMMIT TILL OF WHISTLING AT HER & ALL THAT SHE CAME OUT YEARS LATER AND SAID THAT SHE LIED LOOK IT UP SO HOW BOUT YOU TELL THEM THAT GAYLE LEFT THAT FACT OUT😐

[@chrisbellevue]

They won't let her add in that detail. It would make 'them' look worse. They must've figured it was enough with the "falsely accused" line to broadly sum it all up without having to mention said detail

[@h.borter5367]

It's called feeding the frenzy. Adding to the illusion. I respect Gayle King but that's hard to overlook.

[@teej70]

Handsome man

[@commonmancrypto1648]

So this guy is a professional activists. I get it.

[@nicolesmith1383]

wtf does that have to do with anything

[@iamLeBlu]

She was scared for whatever reason.. what are we to do with wimps?? Maybe stop raising wimps and they won’t react with poor judgement

[@spidey3448]

If this man wasn’t recording on his phone this situation would’ve turned out a lot worse

[@foxygrin]

@Isa probably

[@nomadicolours]

Call it out! I make my duty! I just did at the park. A dude (a fellow Indian West Indian) thought it OK to say "they provoke the cops" I interrupted and called him out. He admitted the racism is in him. To which he followed up by saying but racism is not in NY, right? I was like well what you just said tells me it is bro.

[@anonymousplayer8174]

Its amazing that he even has the same last name as her

[@GraduateJLN]

Maybe her family owned his down the line, I wouldn’t be surprised by her behavior🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Gamer831crossfire]

Ive completely changed my mind what happened. Christian Cooper was the first one being a Karen demanding she put her dog on a leash. Even though it was a rule of the park its no different than say permit Patty who complained about black people bbqing when they werent supposed to. He like permit Patty should of minded their own business. I dont believe he just asked her once and then she called the cops. I think he was there demanding her to put her dog on a leash.

[@jimmyhyun8546]

Regardless if he was being a karen or not, the act of faking being attacked which could potentially got the guy killed is WAY WAY WORSE. Stop making excuses.

[@bobohobo7652]

@@jimmyhyun8546 nah having your camera ready to film after being aggressive and suddenly changing tone of voice is manipulative af

[@TwoLeftSh0es]

@@jimmyhyun8546 He implied that he was going to abduct her dog or harm her, "If you're gonna do what you want then I'm gonna do what I want and you won't like it."

[@pioneershark2230]

it was a nature reserve, which is the main reason why dogs aren't allowed there, kinda a danger to what's trying to be preserved there, she should have left or put it on a leash.

[@saadiaarslanturk2850]

Slightly different though.. He was trying to protect the birds. He did the right thing..

[@cactuszak4454]

Not only is she lying to police in an attempt to use their force as an intimidation tactic, but she’s CHOKING HER OWN DOG WITH ITS COLLAR! 3:53 The poor dog is trying to put it’s paws up to get some air! Some relief from the pressure around it’s neck! *WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS WOMAN?!?*

[@warplace7058]

I don't think entitled White women should be living in NYC, an extremely multi-ethic, multicultural city. Whenever I go, I am more worried about effectively getting around than random Black people going about their business. Christian Cooper is a saint for refusing to cooperate with the prosecutor who wanted to charge the dog lady with a crime, saying that he was not interested in ruining her life and that losing her job was punishment enough. But hey, a negative event spawned a new meme so win-win.

[@MY-ce2qt]

What an intelligent and articulate man! His sister is equally amazing. May God bless them all.

[@annielin2894]

This white lady was just crazy!

[@pthesmith]

She's not crazy. She's racist!

[@JeromeProductions]

@@pthesmith She's crazy racist...

[@theimmortal4718]

She's neither. He threatened her. He even admitted it and other people came forward and said he did it to them. This is just blocks away and 5 months after Tessa Majors was stabbed to death.

[@annielin2894]

@@theimmortal4718 where is the truth?

[@theimmortal4718]

@@annielin2894 This is all covered in the newspaper articles surrounding this story. He admitted to all of it

[@CB-so8xd]

"If you're going to do what you want, I'm going to do what I want, but you're not going to like it." - Christian Cooper before recording

[@chasthanhburns123]

He was not targeted. He brought the attention upon himself. She should have started feeding the birds to her dog. He isnt a cop and should have minded his own business. Now she was wrong for having a dog loose. He could have called the cops but engaging her was wrong.

[@smartlady3892]

How would any an other women react and feel if a strange men suddenly comes out from the bushes in an empty park when nobody is around and trying to feed her dog despite of her objection and tell her to leash a dog while the park is empty and nobody is around?

[@VAFranky]

Rules are rules, they don’t magically go away when you incorrectly assume no one’s there. Just because you don’t see any other cars doesn’t mean it’s okay to drive 200mph on the interstate. You’re probably like those people in my neighborhood that run stop signs because “no one’s around” and nearly run over children playing UGGGGHHHHHH

[@wolfstar675]

"come out from the bushes" hahahaha you racists are funny.

[@valleymountain472]

If a man told me I'm going to do something to you that you won't like....I would take it as a threat... black man or white man. I'm not sure why the man said such an odd thing. I'm not familiar with Central Park. But if people are not around... definitely not feeling safe with his statement.

[@anitatamez8837]

He did not say I'm going to do something to you that you won't like. Listen carefully to the video. That's how false statements begin. What is said in video and what you say you heard , are two different things.

[@supaspydamn]

Oh you're not familiar with Central Park? Then stfu!

[@exeterline1930]

That is creepy. I would have called the cops, too. I also notice he threatened her first and then started filming so his actions wouldn't be recorded, or did they erase that part. What kind of so called 'treat' did he plan to give the dog. She should sue him, his sister, and her employer. They suck.

[@exeterline1930]

What he said clearly implied that some harm or upset would come to her. That sure is a threat.

[@abdim1500]

@@exeterline1930 You noticed? Oh then pls provide the video we are clearly missing.

[@angelahamlett8249]

I went to Central Park today. While on the great lawn, doing my Kundalini Yoga, I looked up to see a yellow and red bird. I thought about you and smiled. He would know what bird that is. This is how I choose to remember you. So enthusiastic. Pure passion, knowledge and love for birds. I wish you can start a walking bird tour. That would be great. Let me know. Love you. ♡

[@twinflameswithtempy7019]

Peach brain.... she lost what she lost bc of her actions. He wouldn’t even be sitting here today discussing this if not for her. So go on somewhere with your closed mind and negativity

[@donhelado3162]

"I'm going to do what I'm going to do, but you're not going to like it." Yep sounds like he's totally innocent

[@sethh1943]

The hypocrisy is insane. If she came up and told him how to walk his dog this comment section would be completely different.

[@VAFranky]

@@sethh1943 depends if he responded by calling the police hysterically saying “help me this white women is threatening me!!!” He would definitely get some backlash if he did.

[@Stacey_Robinson]

@@sethh1943 She literally threatened his life by calling the cops and lying to them. He filmed her with his phone. Are we pretending like those things are equivalent?

[@sethh1943]

@@Stacey_Robinson girl…..he grabbed her dog and told her how to walk it. If I did that to ANYONE in the park here in chicago (regardless of race) it would be wrong. Acting like you’re the rule enforcer of the park would make anyone else a ‘karen.’ He could have just let the stupid woman walk by and it would have been over but instead he had to start an interaction with her and this was the result. If someone grabbed your dog at the park I would also say it’s wrong even if you didn’t have it on a leash. If the woman in the video did the same to the birder you would have a completely different opinion.

[@agayactornamedmichaeldougl6289]

​@@Stacey_Robinson you need help.

[@hadenakers600]

He literally admitted to everything she accused him of in a Facebook post

[@jkvelasquez84]

Get out of here troll

[@EverydayWithBobby]

Yup. But here’s the problem with all you closet racists stance….before threatening to do something she wouldn’t like because HER dog wasn’t leashed, which is against the law. I’m willing to bet if the roles were reversed, every single one of you wouldn’t let that part slide lol Sorry excuse for a human you are.

[@QunitsClips]

The humanity that this man displays in reply to this sadly 'oh so common' happening is... I find... deeply inspiring.

[@hermesmcclintok]

He tried to lure her dog away, what is your definition of humanity?

[@memtesin5918]

Most police would have laughed in Amy Coopers face because most police are not racist. The high incarceration of African-Americans has more to do with income, family structure and bad laws, not race. Crimes by poor people in cities is easier to prosecute than crimes by rich people. Income inequality and family structure, as it relates to race, is another debate. If your goal is a more homogenous prison population, then focus on inner city poverty, family structure and getting rid of stupid, non-violent laws.

[@mr.nobody9697]

Even the dog was so embarrassed that he was trying to get away from Karen.

[@NinjaAintGotNunOnMe]

Nobody mentions how she’s like seconds from killing her dog? Poor dog….

[@nuwavedave]

Cooper was attempting to lure her dog with dog treats! HE was the reason the dog was squirming.

[@jthusany]

She has proved white people's guilt.

[@lavienestpasunlongfleuvetr2559]

'White guilt' is a ridiculous concept. We can only ever be responsible for our OWN crimes, not those of previous generations or even our own generation. Not ALL white people can be responsible for the crimes of ONE white person, no more than ALL black people can be responsible for the crimes of ONE black person. We all have a duty to call out racism and similar forms of discrimination, but we're only ever responsible for our own conduct, never the conduct of a massive group of people, the majority of whom we don't know and will never know, who happen to share a similar skintone to us.

[@Andre_Rose]

1:20 A man made a threat to a woman smh

[@theimmortal4718]

Lol. He wasn't racially targeted. He was threatening people in a public park

[@RooRoove]

How...?

[@theimmortal4718]

@@RooRoove His MO is to threaten people with loose dogs in that part of the park. Offer treats without consent, leading people to believe he might be poisoning them. He's on tape saying "I'm going to do things you won't like" That's threatening, coming from a black man that came out of the bushes by surprise, especially with the record of white women being sexually assaulted or murdered in that area.

[@geraldsinger7982]

I think everyone is missing the fact that he was pretending to feed poison to the dog. In the interview above at about 1:15, the interviewer lady asked him if he said to the girl, "if your going to do what you want, now I am going to do something...and you're not going to like it." His answer was YES, that is true. Then he attempted to feed something to the dog which she rightfully believe could be poison. That's why she freaked out. Why does that not matter? I mean, she was the one walking her dog minding her own business until he came up and harassed her.

[@derekcash3608]

Even if she thought he was feeding her dog poison, how does that justify a call to the police, where she states that a Black man was threatening her? I dont think she believes her dog was poisoned, because she would have stated that in the call...she never mentions poison. She cried on the phone, in "distress", even though she approached him reference recording her. He asked her to stay away four times before her call to the police.

[@dannyknightblade4592]

@@derekcash3608 He said stay away because he was recording and was playing the victim role. She described him as blk because he was. She had to describe how he looked over the phone.

[@derekcash3608]

@@dannyknightblade4592 "She described him as blk because he was. She had to describe how he looked over the phone." Interesting points. So then why do you think she mentions to him, that she planned on calling the cops, saying she was having an issue with a Black man? What was the point exactly in telling him that? If she really felt threatened, why wouldnt she just have called the police instead of having a conversation about her actions first? Why did she only start crying while on the phone?

[@derekcash3608]

@@dannyknightblade4592 "He said stay away because he was recording and was playing the victim role." He said stay away because even though she claimed to feel threatened, she was approaching him. No?

[@dannyknightblade4592]

@@derekcash3608 She probably didn't need to point out to him that he's blk to him; that was a little weird, but certainly not racist. It was probably just because she was scared and freaking out. She was clearly trying to talk him into leaving her alone. He was indeed pretending to be the victim because he was recording the incident and wanted to cast himself as the innocent victim. She briefly moved towards him to try to talk him into getting away from her before she backed away out of fear.

[@saw6386]

Has anybody actually read the real story behind this, problem not.

[@dredvax]

Which is?

[@saw6386]

@@dredvax there was no racism involved in it, it was an argument over a dog being of a lead and him trying to feed the dog treats of an unknown nature,

[@dredvax]

@@saw6386 source?

[@sjchac]

​@@saw6386 lol you didn't see her weeping and calling the cops and weaponizing her white privilege?

[@saw6386]

@@sjchac ha ha, we're both white and no police we're called, being from the UK we're civilised ha ha

[@queenapryllm8454]

It wasn't until my friend pointed this out that woman could got him killed had the police believed her.

[@queenapryllm8454]

@Peach Brain she should have had her dog leashed in first place

[@artisticagi]

IF PEOPLE CANT KEEP THIER DOGS ON A LEASH, THE DOGS MUST BE BANNED FROM THAT SECTION OF THE PARK

[@sethh1943]

This dude is the Karen. He instigated the encounter by trying to police her on her dog. He could have just ignored it and let her walk by. If she had come up and told him how to walk his dog this comment section would be completely different. The disconnect is unreal.

[@chasthanhburns123]

Well said. So do you think the comments section is just full of bots or are people really as stupid as the comments indicate?

[@dannyknightblade4592]

@@chasthanhburns123 People in general are stupid. Also, this dude set her up and he threatened her.

[@matteoflamigni550]

Look three racist idiots in a row thinking they're the one without bias. Surely more captivating than birdwatch. PS not too smart to lie about facts and then speak about disconnected perspectives. Sounds a tadbit disingenuous.

[@evillink1]

Bingo! If you grab my dog without permission, I'm breaking your legs. If it had been a big black guy with a pit bull he would have minded his own business.

[@icyblue8]

Unleashed Dogs are unlawful. Are you promoting breaking laws? That DoG needed or be leashed. That Dog could have attacked him. Dog owners must follow the laws, despite your race.

[@pamlooman8045]

She was racist.. and she was horrid.. it’s scary the way people are acting.. poor little dog..

[@lisamitchell1355]

She’s chocking the dog while lying.

[@andylarson3547]

The guy is the Karen, telling her to leash her dog. Then he threatened her by saying (off camera) "Look, if you're going to do what you want, I'm going to do what I want, but you're not going to like it", and beckoned the dog toward him with a dog treat. Christian Cooper was a birdwatcher with a history of aggressively confronting dog owners in Central Park who walked their dogs without a leash. It was Christian Cooper’s practice and intent to cause dog owners to be fearful for their safety and the safety of their dogs, and he had a history of doing so to people, including to one African American man named Jerome Lockett who wrote national media stating: “when I saw that video, I thought, I cannot imagine if he approached [Plaintiff] the same way how she may have genuinely been afraid for her life.”

[@lagarde2011]

Why bring up facts?

[@dannyknightblade4592]

Thank you for speaking the truth.

[@MsReasonableperson]

Aggressively offered dog treats? Sounds terrifying!

[@dannyknightblade4592]

@@MsReasonableperson It's abnormal to offer dog treats to a stranger's dog without the owner's permission. Why would a guy be carrying around dog treats without having a dog himself?

[@MsReasonableperson]

@@dannyknightblade4592 As some one who has delivered mail on foot I can definitely think of a good reason. Dogs can be very aggressive, even normally unaggressive ones. Dogs are often easily distracted by food. Owners are often oblivious to the threat their dog may pose to others. ("My Poopsie would never bite anyone" "Why are her teeth in my ankle") The bigger question I have is why did she think she could ignore the rules and why didn't she put her dog on a leash when her infraction was pointed out. And why do so many people think it is A-OK to ignore rules and that the people who want them followed are some kind of jerks?

[@ludovicusclericus]

HE should take off those glasses. HE's gorgeous.

[@Hanapetals]

He’s gorgeous with those glasses haha he looks so intellectual with them

[@theresab8846]

@L L Uhm, what?

[@bettinaberesh315]

Sizeism, not just racism. Size in certain cultures and many women-heft OR height-scares a certain population that deems itself an NYC overclass...

[@missyann7588]

Damn. I heard she surrendered the dog…she should have been arrested that day and had the dog taken from her….she is literally choking him the whole time and he was struggling to breathe. And how about charging her with making a false 911 call?

[@24james]

Another victim.

[@MrSprite2005]

Steven Farmer You are a LUNATIC RACIST!!!!! Birders bring dog treats all of the time to the park. He told you why they do in the video, idiot. It’s not a remote place either. They even said a well known area. You are pathetic. You are what’s wrong with America. 🙄🙄🙄

[@johnnycritical]

Yes she is

[@johnhumm284]

Love your show Christian. Just watching it for the first time. Hated what happened to you in Central Park. She was a terrible Karen!!!!!!

[@WayneGretzky-jz4cg]

He right when he said how people respond differently to certain looks (images)!

[@sylviaplath7064]

Oh please... More “complaints” ? Wtf, don’t tell me my country is racist.

[@smoothmove5250]

@Slopjaw Johnson The truth hurts; you would rather it forgotten ha?

[@michellec4731]

To viewers of the Amy Cooper video - Please see the transcript that Mr. Cooper stated himself. Rarely has anyone been showing what happens before he starts filming. I feel that what she did was beyond awful because she brought up race. She certainly appears acist and obviously knows our society is, too! But, Mr. Cooper wasn't an innocent puppy loving/bird watching guy taken by surprise about this whole incident. I feel both she and he have had issues and past situations that lead to this culmination. She, feels privileged, yes! However, I think even if he was not black, nor a man, her attitude "at first" would have been the same. She didn't like being told where to go and thought her excuse should have been enough to satisfy anyone who objected. He, also, I suspect, has had run-ins with other people who just won't pay him the respect he deserves for stating that the other person is breaking rules and that he really wants those rules to be followed. I'm sure having a dog run around would put a damper, if not totally ruin a day of bird watching/photographing. I think he is an excellent judge of character and sensed what type of person she was. I think she "flipped out" just before the camera started rolling and the racist words flowed out so fast and so repeatedly that she definitely was trying to get that message across, not only to the person on the other end of the call, as well as to Mr. Cooper, possibly to scare him (away.) I think Mr. Cooper was sharp enough to anticipate this! I don't think he was shocked, at all. He definitely caught a "Karen" in the middle of the act. She realized, her own actions, got her into an awful predicament and suddenly did actually feel "fear." She surely wasn't stable. I think her treatment of her newly rescued dog, shows, she was "losing it." If I were in her position, just the two of us there, and I had just been dismissive and rude to him, especially when he was "correct," and persistent, while I was "wrong" and stubborn- - and then- that Man's (or Woman's or kid's for that matter) next statement to me was - WELL THEN, IF YOU'RE GOING TO DO WHAT YOU WANT, I'M GOING TO DO WANT AND YOU ARE NOT GOING TO LIKE IT, I would definitely take notice and any braveness I had, or was pretending to have, would be gone. After asking what is "that" and he then called to my dog, saying, COME HERE PUPPY, while holding out dog treats, I would have leashed my dog and "hit the road!" - I actually would have been gone the first instant anyone let me know I was breaking the rules- It is an odd thing for Mr. Cooper to do and say, in the least and is actually threatening at the the other extreme. Lots of things would go through my mind including the frightful possibility he was going to take or hurt my dog. We are all lucky the police didn't get there in time because our country could have had another tragedy. There is enough truth out there to see our country needs to change dramatically; I don't think "tweaking" a situation where you can see someone is mentally breaking down, is going to do anything positive for the cause and our world. In fact, it could have the opposite effect. The truth stands on it's own. Things are bad!!!! We have to get on the same side! I've seen this story so many times and at least the conversation prior to recording was mentioned a bit. I rarely get involved and write about things but this has been on my mind over and over- the why's, the what if's, etc. - not only for this particular case but for what it could mean for future confrontations. We have to go forward, with total clarity. From just the video portion, I was so discusted with Mrs. Cooper and thought she was 'evil'- A few days later I saw Mr. Cooper's statement and saw how gray this really is. It is Not so Black and White. I'd love to know if you or anyone else had even the slightest change of mind after reading the conversation between the two of them before the filming started- compared to just seeing all the Amy Cooper Videos? I've responded to a handful of videos on this topic and have only one person reply. Good or bad, I'm very interested in opinions of what I am bringing up. Thank you so much.

[@notawinemom8540]

No woman would feel safe after seeing a man jump out of a bush wearing binoculars. My first assumption would be he's a rapist. If he demanded I leash my dogs I'd assume he's definitely going to attack me. Never trust ppl who hate dogs folks.

[@DSDaly]

He's walking a trail not jumping out of bushes. Just admit you're scared of black people

[@andylarson3547]

Imagine a white man telling a black woman to leash her dog. When she doesn't comply, he says "Look, if you're going to do what you want, I'm going to do what I want, but you're not going to like it". Then he lures the dog towards him. Then he starts recording her. Who's the villain?

[@derekcash3608]

The villain is the person that calls the police crying and stating that an individual is threatening them, when in fact, they approached the person recording.

[@andylarson3547]

@Derek Cash he did threaten her before the phone call. He said " I'm going to do something you're not going to like". Then he tried to steal her dog.

[@derekcash3608]

@@andylarson3547 I see that youre paraphrasing and leaving out context of their conversation. He asked her to leash her dog and she refused. After trying to reason with her, he said, "Look, if youre going to do what you want, then Im going to do what I want and youre not going to like it." Threat - 1) a statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done. 2) a person or thing likely to cause damage or danger. And where did you read that he attempted to take her dog? She didnt say that in the 911 call. She said that he was threatening her life.

[@andylarson3547]

@@derekcash3608 he whistled to the dog and tried to lure it with a treat

[@derekcash3608]

​@@andylarson3547 Right. He didnt say he was trying to take her dog and at no point to the police, in court or in subsequent interviews did she ever say that he was trying to take her dog. So where did you get that from exactly?

[@Hidinginthetreeline]

There has to be some kind of crime her. She literally called in an emergency to have this man harmed. Surely that’s against some kind of law?

[@Hidinginthetreeline]

dsndicmsa Asking someone to fallow the rules and have their dog on a leash isn’t threatening. Get a life.

[@Hidinginthetreeline]

Steven Farmer Poor little racist isn’t going to get his way. Your pathetic. Lol

[@Hidinginthetreeline]

Steven Farmer Your right justice will prevail that gash will get what’s coming too her. She’s human garbage and so are you:

[@karensherrybrackett5110]

Interesting... I have been been a "bird watcher" for years... Traveled out of country with fellow "bird watchers"...ha ha... Never heard of bird watchers throwing treats to dogs. In fact, I would consider it rude if someone threw a treat to my pet without permission given my dog, had allergies. First time, I heard of this was today... However in fairness to the dog...it sounds like this "Harvard educated science editor" is actually in fact the trouble maker... With intent... Because being such a dog hater as to request someone leash what is clearly a kind playful dog... And then wait to make sure they leash it...and video tape the entire thing... Is creepy stalker activity in my opinion. If you want a dog, leashed say so and move on... Live and let live... She leashed her dog... And he wasn't satisfied... She then requests he stop filming her...and he still is not satisfied... instead of calling it a day...and watching his "birds"...he escalates with another threat... He was already doing what he wanted when he decided to complain...and again when he decided to video tape her and her dog... clearly he gets off on harassing people and pets he feels power over and clear from his confession he knowingly wears glasses because he thinks nerds are not threatening...which is a ridiculous statement because most nerds I know female included are more than capable of defending themselves. So, it's not okay for a white woman to say African American however it is okay for him to use the term "nerd"... The very fact that he did that means he thinks studying is a joke...and people who think studying is a joke...are not "bird watchers". Seriously, I have to call fowl play!

[@salvolondon]

Finally someone who thinks like the same as me

[@merlinthewizard3680]

exactly

[@MegaDenzy]

That’s the problem with snowflakes today. Y’all so soft y’all delusional selves THINK this man threatened her and her dog. Do you know what a threat is??? Honestly. Tighten up lol. If that’s a threat then black people been getting threatened by white folks since the beginning of this country’s start. SHE called the police and thought it was relevant to include he was black because in her mind she thought the great calvary cops was going to swoop in and manhandle the black dude and be on her side stereotypical because its typical Karen activity obvi. So much for live and let live huh? We have a constitution. Study it. Learn it. “Creepy activity” Isnt breaking any amendments honey. But I believe that man was within his 1st amendment rights so carry on being LOUD and WRONG. Your white fragility is showing ☺️

[@thekingtroll2]

This guy played the race card, as usual. During their interaction he told her PRIOR to her phoning the police that "You aren't going to like what I am going to do". It was on his facebook on his version. THAT'S A THREAT. Of course she called the police as she should have. He instigated the entire thing and is NO role model. He's a race baiter. He threatened a white woman in the park FIRST. The media leaves that out of the story. He decided to escalate this situation. He wasn't reporting the "news" he created it. He's disgusting.

[@bobohobo7652]

people r busy virtue signaling so dont even bother. no true anti racism here but performativity and talking about how nerdy and good the guy looks.

[@csquidy]

the username sticks with your comment

[@wandering4786]

Lmao how is he pulling the race card when she literally threatens him with his race. “I’m going to call the police and tell them an AFRICAN AMERICAN is threatening my life” 💀 Somebody that actually feels threatened would be running away. Not being a Karen. How dumb are y’all ?

[@Aethelia]

Claims he "played the race card", whatever that even means because nobody can define it. Meanwhile, defends her decision to call on the cops on him for being black.

[@thekingtroll2]

@@Aethelia Let's say you are a black female and I am a white male. You put your trash can about 3 feet on my property and I have asked you not to do so. I move it. In fact, I have moved it at least six times. One day you see me move it and you come out and say "If you move that trash can one more time, you are not going to like what I am going to do". So I call the police and say "My neighbor is threatening me for moving her trash can back onto her property at the curb". You then say "Look at him, calling the cops on a black person". Who said anything about race? You are putting your trash can on my property and you are "playing the race card" to make this a racist situation when race had nothing to do with it.

[@Chestnutcow]

She was charged with calling in a false report. It’s was unfortunately later dropped... I’m furious. She’s disgusting.

[@Lucas-ih7bd]

Her charges were dropped because she did nothing wrong

[@mikeng6554]

If you truly care about the truth, watch this video. She did nothing wrong. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6uxk5WFqsqIodE

[@jamescarter6147]

"If your going to do what you want, Im going to do what I want and your not going to like it" Why did you even say that, I may be swayed to think maybe a call to the Police maybe warranted. Clear 2 adults just could not give up thier individual rights and just walk away. Just walk away delete the video and continue with your day stop the DRAMA...

[@baberRuth]

He had every Right to be there. Her? No.

[@allentowngal4769]

Will always stand against racism and ignorance. Love how they always try to apologize and say they're not racist and dont want to be judged- WHEN THATS EXACTLY WHAT SHE DID TO A BLACK MAN. And would also demand that dog get a new owner. Can't believe they let her keep that poor dog.

[@astoerbrauck]

Such nice and smart siblings, I feel sorry they had to put up with a person like that.

[@mf4068]

Can you update your story as now she’s suing her employers and back tracked on her stance

[@positivepessimist6853]

She lost. Serves her right.

[@roytsusui1761]

M F why did he approach a single white female with a small dog in a part of the park where apparently there we no other witnesses? BECAUSE HE PLANNED IT, IT'S A PUBLICITY STUNT, OR MORE THAN LIKELY, WENT FROM RAPIST MODE TO RACIST/VICTIM! discovery bought it.🤣🤣💩🖕💩🖕💩🖕💩🖕💩🖕💩🖕💩🖕

[@bodhi8260]

Watch the recent Megan Kelly interview if you want to see the entire story. This guy isn't the angel he makes himself out to be. At best he isn't telling the whole story, at worst he's flat out lying.

[@mediocrebanters]

So did she go to jail or penalised for falsifying a police report? Did she get billed for the cost of dispatching the police and wasting the city's resources?

[@mediocrebanters]

@Lex Luger, @Steven Farmer: So when she activated the emergency services and requested the presence of law enforcement officers, that action of her's did not qualify as "notifying" the coppers? That's a bit strange. (BTW had to look up this "Law And Order" that you're referring to lol. Boomer TV entertainment?)

[@jazzyj6640]

Random: he's a handsome man and I love his nerdiness. 😍

[@cikumainone]

@mm so? He is still handsome.

[@deolihp]

@mm are you jealous they are not attracted to you.?

[@Jacob-wz7pm]

@Lorenzo Williams Jr. you are copy and pasting the exact same comment in every sub section ma'am stop reinforcing the angry bitter black women stereotype youre embarassing us

[@deolihp]

@D. J. the problem is with you. Why can't a woman love what she likes? Are you to command a woman to like what you want her to like? Some women love masculine, others love feminine, none of your business

[@battleburger]

What a scummy dude.

[@tsnoop19]

When someone shows you who they are, believe it!

[@christof123]

I do not accept her apology.

[@ronimontes2368]

i feel bad for the dog... poor thing being choked out while she cried wolf... shoot, if i saw him bird watching in the park, i would call the police too, For being Dangerously HOT... he is a good looking man...

[@michaeldslipp1078]

Never mind that Amy Cooper was torturing her own dog. I adore his sister-calling out Chris for being too gentle. Sister-bear!

[@skellymom]

I see this woman choking her dog and calling the police on a man who wasn't harming her. Her total lack of awareness of a black man trying to talk to her and her dog trying to breathe. She put them both in danger. Even now, I highly doubt she understands or cares about the impact of her actions.

[@theimmortal4718]

He threatened to poison her dog

[@jwills79]

@@theimmortal4718 An old bird watchers trick is to give the unleashed dogs a treat. Thus, the dog owner would have to grab the dog and put it on a leash or allow the bird watcher to give the dog a treat! White birdwatchers have been doing it for decades!

[@jenniferflynn-duarte4743]

Wonderful interview CBS! Christian Cooper is a bright light, and the positive message in his comic story is an example of making Lemonade out of lemons! I hope that it provides opportunities for more honest conversations that open hearts to racial equity and justice.

[@kenh.5903]

I guess the fact that he's threatened multiple people in similar situations and has never gotten in trouble for it speaks to his privilege.

[@DSDaly]

Where's your proof

[@supaspydamn]

They gave her the dog back 🤮

[@breandanmaguire3335]

I am white. What horrible woman

[@Jamoofinmilk]

He did kind of threaten her though. He even admitted to it I think

[@constantlearner3213]

A man confronted a woman and told her that he was going to do what he wanted and she wouldn't like it.

[@sergie2822]

WTF, she literally dragged the dog by the collar off the ground! One thing I can't stand is people who treat their dogs like that!

[@bbschroeder7125]

Him in her mind: “I’ll get you my pretty… and your little dog too!”

[@travelfoodielove]

Soooo all you woman would be ok if a man said you can do what you but I’m going to do something and you won’t like it. Y’all would be ok with it?! 😂😂😂😂😂 YEA OK! No man should ever say that to a woman unless you want a crazy reaction!

[@merlinthewizard3680]

exactly

[@firesign4297]

Thanks To You Sir!🤗....We have a NEW!!! LAW!! For People like ! her!!!👹 IN N.Y.C. 👍👍✌

[@patriciablackmon6764]

So sorry for her dog, while she's on the phone she is shocking-hanging the poor dog by the dog's collar, she needs help. Poor dog. Good man, races is all over the world.

[@bjokvi91]

Attempting to steal her dog, then filming her reaction and bragging about it on Facebook makes him a good man?

[@martharodriguez-fd3no]

To be honest, I would have been really scared if a man starts recording me without any reason when I am walking my dog in the middle of the park, no matter the color of his skin. Nobody knows how we can react when we feel threatened. Specially if this man tells me that he is going to do what he wants and it is not going to like me. I think he must to learn how to be a gentleman if he wants to honor the African American community. It is unavailable that in 2020 people have to apologize for the color of his skin or have to tell just what it is ok for other people or group of people. I think the change will start when we learn to see each other just as we are, human beings. And not get me wrong. Harvard cannot give you what kindness and a good heart does.

[@mikeng6554]

@Copious Lady Perhaps this video will help you find the truth: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6uxk5WFqsqIodE He intentionally hid some truth to gain privilege by framing someone "racist"

[@TimelyStefan]

Uh, yeah you should be afraid when you break the rules of the park. That's another level of self-entitlement thinking that you're immune just because of your self-perception of being nice and harmless. If rules say dog stays on leash at The Bramble. Then do it. It's not even about skin color until she mentioned "African-american" man. Jesus, he doesn't even have to be American. It could've been a foreigner and followed the rules.

[@VAFranky]

I believe he started recording to show her behavior likely to protect himself against any lies she was trying to use against him. You can see the interaction started before he started recording so it wasn’t just some stranger randomly recording her as your comment makes it seem.

[@chasthanhburns123]

@@VAFranky Your bias is deluding your ability to think. He was a random stranger when he approached her and her dog. He instigated this encounter with no authority. He had the option to call the authority if he thought it was necessary for her dog to be leashed.

[@fortred735]

I'm sure you're a world-class birdwatcher

[@2quann]

I’m a black man who dated white women for years after watching this I’m having second thoughts.

[@equivalentexchange4256]

Fake news. This guy is another race baiter who threatened this woman and her dog. Even told her "you won't like what I'm about to do next." Some strange man 2x your size approaches you with cryptic threats and no one else is around to help you. Any normal woman would be scared.