Christian Cooper, the "Extraordinary Birder"

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Ай бұрын

Christian Cooper made national news in May 2020 when, while birdwatching in New York's Central Park, a white woman called 911 to report that an "African American man was threatening her life" after he'd asked her to put her dog on a leash. His recording of their interaction went viral, just as the country was rocked by the George Floyd murder. Since then, he has hosted a National Geographic Wild series, "Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper," and written a memoir about growing up a closeted gay teenager on Long Island, titled "Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World." Nancy Giles reports.
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@judithdomangue9995 Ай бұрын

That “lady” was not only attacking an innocent person, she was hurting her own dog the entire time by strangling it. She has no business owning a dog, period. She is the assaulter, not him.

@tjwash5118 Ай бұрын

The dog is hoping the video will go viral so he can be taken away from this crazy person. Her dog is violently struggling to get free, clearly in pain, clearly afraid. She should be arrested for an unwarranted 911 call costing taxpayer dollars and potentially detaining the police from more important matters, like actual crimes.

@angelikalindenau943 Ай бұрын

The dog was taken away from her, but later returned. We hope for the best.

@moosenut1337 Ай бұрын

Yeah this is disgusting. This was all a lie. The truth was out and it's now ignored. CHRISTIAN WAS THE PROBLEM. He was being a p.o.s. NOT. SURPRISED.

@mandcbruce Ай бұрын

As he was describing the bluejay as the Rihanna of birds, I thought, "If he can teach me a bird call that quickly, easily and unforgettably he should be a teacher!" So glad NatGeo gave him a platform. I'm gonna check it out!

@anutterperspective Ай бұрын

Congratulations on your well earned success Mr Cooper!

@TBrl8 Ай бұрын

Nice, genuine, lovely human being, he deserves all the success in the world.

@moosenut1337 Ай бұрын

No. Wrong. He lied and damaged a woman, for his own benefit. Actually, he's still doing it.

@dolleyes5062 4 күн бұрын

@@moosenut1337 Amy Cooper not only damaged herself and tried to damage Christian, she hurt an innocent dog in the process, none of which would've happened if she had followed the park's rules in the first place.

@hummersd Ай бұрын

Loves me a Nancy Giles segment! Congrats Christian for coming through the terrible incident and sharing your passion for birds (and sci-fi).

@moosenut1337 Ай бұрын

He caused the incident

@tjwash5118 Ай бұрын

I’m picturing her at home, seeing this, thinking aww, I love birds then spitting out her coffee when she sees him, screaming in despair “is this video ever going to go away!” 😫

@susannpatton2893 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@duncanbleak3819 Ай бұрын

Talk about 'lemons into lemonade'! Well done sir.

@ecamp6360 Ай бұрын

Awesome that a chance racist encounter has enabled him to make his hobby an experience that lets him travel the world and share his love of nature.

@MothGirl007 Ай бұрын

Yes, I love it!

@melissamiller2696 Ай бұрын

I'm so glad he's doing well.

@margo3367 Ай бұрын

He made lemonade! What a fabulous happy ending. ❤🦆🦉

@angelikalindenau943 Ай бұрын

🍋

@moosenut1337 Ай бұрын

Life didn't hand him lemons, he put on a skimask and stole them. HE was a problem in that park. HE made the woman feel uncomfortable on purpose. God knows the truth.

@nancypurdy5878 Ай бұрын

This needs to be shared in all school and community venues. Excellent job Christian and NBC.

@dolleyes5062 Ай бұрын

It's CBS, not NBC. The rest, ITA! ☺️

@alsouthall4885 Ай бұрын

That lady was hurting her dog also. How evil😢

@markhaviland9776 Ай бұрын

Also a Star Trek fan, but I did notice that Mr. Cooper kept his calm on the video, during an incident that might have ended at a very bad place. It is a rare talent to be able to turn around from a dark incident. Will definitely check out the TV series, and the book.

@janetucker5963 Ай бұрын

SO happy he has this opportunity with Nat Geo to share what he loves.

@iameve77 Ай бұрын

Love this segment.

@user-il9tx9di4b Ай бұрын

I think this is a great follow-up story!

@Misses-Hippy Ай бұрын

Use adversity, this is one of life's secrets. More power to you Mr. Cooper. Love you!

@mindi.m Ай бұрын

I love that he has done nothing but thrive after suffering such a heinous display of ignorance. I am not necessarily a "birder" but I'll check out his show!

@michaelb.3982 Ай бұрын

He didn't go to war..it was just a goofy girl..

@anutterperspective Ай бұрын

The thing that blew me away about this conflict was that they both have COOPER as a surname. SMH

@user-er3ri6sc3j Ай бұрын

Fate and Destiny.

@annsmith7207 Ай бұрын

I remember this very well and it was appalling to watch the video then as it is now. Racism continues to be alive and well. And yes, evil does walk the earth. At the same time I am thrilled that Christian, out of a hideous set of circumstances, is living a great life in spite of what occurred. As a north shore of Long Island native, my mother was a huge bird watcher (3 sets of binoculars at the ready in the kitchen. Seriously!) and I know a ton of birds by sight and their calls -- none of which was appreciated when I was a teenager. However, last Wednesday morning, I saw two (not one but two !) robins hopping around in the courtyard where I work. A sure sign of Spring and perhaps a quiet nod from my mother who has moved into the beyond.

@hectorsmommy1717 Ай бұрын

I have a similar relationship with my Dad and Sandhill Cranes. Dad remembered them from his childhood, then they disappeared from Wisconsin in the 1930's from overhunting. An organization called the International Crane Foundation started conservation and re-introduction efforts in the 70's and both parents were supporters from the beginning. The last time I was with Dad before he passed away he wanted to go driving to see if the cranes had returned from down south yet (1996 so the reintroduction had been somewhat successful in the 20+ years). We saw some and pulled over so we could watch them dance. He commented that he never thought his kids would see what he remembered from his childhood. Any time I see a crane I think of Dad. I was looking to buy a home and was outside one when I heard some cranes bugling a few blocks away. Dad was telling me it was my new home.

@angelikalindenau943 Ай бұрын

She mistreated her own dog the whole time - so she obviously is an abuser

@user-er3ri6sc3j Ай бұрын

@@hectorsmommy1717Sand hill cranes here in sets central Florida, Eaton Park and Lakeside Village.

@moosenut1337 Ай бұрын

@@angelikalindenau943no. She had a man, secluded in the park, following and harassing her for unleashed dog. She got flustered, probably didn't realize she was holding it. But I don't expect an idiot to understand

@learnenglishwithdayamudra704 Ай бұрын

@@moosenut1337 He was neither following nor harassing her. He was at a respectful distance & asked her very politely to leash her dog, which is the law and is posted throughout that section of the park. She is the one who LIED to the police in a blatantly racist way.

@plinkthecat8543 Ай бұрын

Happy that he has prospered and retained his good senses after such an awful experience.

@michaelb.3982 Ай бұрын

Was it THAT dramatic? Some girl says something you don't like.. it's not a news story.

@ClaudiaPadme Ай бұрын

@@michaelb.3982No, really. She was threatening his life. That’s what you’re doing if you’re a white woman (like me) falsely calling the cops on a black man, claiming he’s being violent.

@dolleyes5062 4 күн бұрын

@@michaelb.3982 It was when she weaponized her tears and not only endangered an innocent man's life, she also endangered her dog in the process, all because she didn't follow the rules.

@franiadams7123 Ай бұрын

Omg I love this man.

@lynnemanning9553 Ай бұрын

No one mentions in that incident that woman is insanely choking her dog over and over, what the hell is wrong with her?! She's accusing an innocent man, plus she is hurting her dog, and her dog is repeatedly asking to stop hurting him. The whole thing makes me sick at how she is so unconscious on both counts. Did anything happen to her? Did she have to face charges because she is accusing a perfectly innocent person and plus she hurt her dog. I hope her dog is okay....and obviously, Mr. Cooper is doing beautifully and has such a wonderful vibe about him, and how passionate he is about birding. Maybe he can get more people outside and experience the miracles of nature, and see amazing birds....we need more people to connect with nature because we are losing our planet, so more people care about planet earth, more people help planet earth.

@Tonya05 Ай бұрын

Christian was at Crystal Bridges last weekend. Such an interesting man.

@debbie2721 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Your kindness is amazing. And thank your sister for posting the video of that karen. she should face animal cruelty charges

@helensalvia54 Ай бұрын

Good job Mr. Cooper! So glad things have turned out so well for you. I was HORRIFIED with what happened to you; so glad you kept filming. You are so brave, and what a good model for us all for speaking out for everyone being treated with respect

@moosenut1337 Ай бұрын

It's smart to keep filming after you've followed the woman harassing her. Jesus Christ you got duped

@learnenglishwithdayamudra704 Ай бұрын

@@moosenut1337 Nope. He was there birding- he didn't follow her. Watch the tape. She was no damsel in distress.

@bethlane1265 Ай бұрын

Absolutely wonderful and inspiring story! I also grew up with Star Trek and Star Wars and yes they helped all sorts of quirky, nerdy, neurodivergent, gay amazing people - Live Long and Prosper!

@mililaniman Ай бұрын

I am a huge fan on Star Trek and Star Wars. I admire the fact that birding has given him a serene disposition to survive and thrive.

@jae6506 Ай бұрын

What a charming, intelligent man!! His experience spotlighted what all Black ppl knew but few white ppl understood. That video is a turning point. Def going to support his new show!

@marytheresejacksonlutz2533 Ай бұрын

This segment is why I love CBS Sunday Morning

@FrozenPancake Ай бұрын

So good to hear this follow up story. And I also, was very inspired by Mr. Spock.

@Beth-zg6gb Ай бұрын

I knew the name sounded familiar! Keep on keeping on, Christian! Great work! 👍

@janespitfire9884 Ай бұрын

Mr Cooper thank you for so many ideas on birding and protecting yourself against the wack job in Central Park threatening you. I adore birding too

@fn-2187bb8 Ай бұрын

I love that his inspiration is Star Wars & Star Trek! ❤🐦🦉

@rosesuenram6842 Ай бұрын

I love birds and I loved this segment.

@llofdarkwater9152 Ай бұрын

I didn't think I could love Christian Cooper anymore than I already do, but here we are.

@IsraelCarrillo-sy9gr Ай бұрын

Love this dude, his attitude everything about him as a human being is awesome 🙏👍

@steveconn Ай бұрын

Sorry for your problems on your bird expeditions, Christian (NY still a racially touchy place, probably always will be). Glad your Spock stoicism got you through!

@user-er3ri6sc3j Ай бұрын

You can text that again. I grew up in Alphabet city and of the yellow variation.

@4myearzonly Ай бұрын

That was no lady

@Canhandleit839 Ай бұрын

How great It is that we are getting to know this wonderful man.

@EricaGamet Ай бұрын

I knew he had gotten his Nat Geo show... but thank you for a little more insight into who this man is... great interview. I love his passion for his hobby (that's now his job!) and his love of Star Wars and Star Trek.

@sandbridgekid4121 Ай бұрын

Live Long and Prosper. Infinite Diversity Infinite Combinations

@samadamms3432 Ай бұрын

The woman had a leash, so obviously brought the dog on it to that area where no one was, then let him run free for a little exercise. Cooper walks up and instead of accessing the situation and moving on, has to say something. She couldn’t just say sorry and re-leash the dog. And then it escalated into stupidity on both their parts. People today just can’t be considerate.

@adelasussman3838 Ай бұрын

When I first saw this I thought that Christian was very aggressive - why didn't he just ask her to please put her dog on a leash instead of walking up and recording her immediately and using a harsh tone of voice in asking her to put it on a lease? If I had been that young woman in the park where they were all alone, I might have been afraid too.

@samadamms3432 Ай бұрын

@@adelasussman3838 - If you live in the city, I can't see why you have a dog in the first place. It's stuck in an apartment, always on a leash, and can't run around. People on this thread are saying she abused the dog. Quite to the contrary, I think she is a better owner than most. Sure, she broke the leash law, but to benefit the dog, and in a place where it was no threat to anyone. However, in my opinion, anyone who keeps a dog in the city, without a yard to run around in, is abusing that animal.

@Iris-hx6ox Ай бұрын

@@adelasussman3838If you were paying attention, then you would know that he did request that she put her dog on the leash. Her aggressive behavior is what prompted him to take out the phone and record. This man was dressed well, clean and is naturally soft spoken. There was nothing threatening about him. Her actions were that of an entitled child and lashed out in the most evil of ways....race. That you don't see that says far more about you than him.

@adelasussman3838 Ай бұрын

@@Iris-hx6ox Yes, I know that he asked her very aggressively to put the dog on a leash while he was walking toward her recording her. Sorry for the misunderstanding -I edited my post. I think we saw this video in different ways. His race didn't matter to me.

@sandbridgekid4121 Ай бұрын

What an extraordinary man.

@jackierostow9537 Ай бұрын

Loved this story. I did not know that Christian Cooper was a professional birder! So glad that he prevailed and and stood tall after that Central Park incident. That woman was an absolute horror and a disgrace. Her company was right to let her go. Meanwhile, I loved the story about Christian's birdwatching adventures and book. Smart, nice guy!

@learnenglishwithdayamudra704 Ай бұрын

If you get the chance to watch his NatGeo special it is really good. You get to see him in his element, traveling the world, following birds. Highly recommended!

@22Too Ай бұрын

A wonderful update on Christian Cooper!

@Bloquita5 Ай бұрын

So much love and respect for Christian Cooper! ❤️Bravo on your many adventures. 🙌🏽

@caren9790 Ай бұрын

A great guy.

@chevyhawk406 Ай бұрын

Rodney Stotts, one of the few Black master falconers, has an interesting story of how birds turned his life around. He has a book out called Bird Brother.

@carolwyban3947 Ай бұрын

She is accusing him of something he hasn’t done. She’s also abusing her dog, racial abuse and animal abuse

@dalemerrick1253 Ай бұрын

Wow, what a great story. I'm so glad that this ended well. Thanks Mr. Cooper for keeping your eyes on the prize!!

@laverite1050 Ай бұрын

Such a cool guy. I'd love to spend time with him checking out birds where I live. Thanks for the tip on how to use the binoculars.

@daimonmarioperez9501 Ай бұрын

Good people come in a rainbow 🌈 of colors. Guess what ? They watch birds, too . Thank you for standing up, Mr. Cooper .

@angelikalindenau943 Ай бұрын

He's a great guy!

@learnenglishwithdayamudra704 Ай бұрын

What a lovely man. I appreciate that he speaks so openly about the racist attack by Amy Cooper but does not let that incident define him. His Nat Geo special is a treat! I loved following him in the jungle, following birds with fellow bird geeks! Eager to read his book. May he prosper. Thanks for this thoughtful interview.

@robertacolarette1594 Ай бұрын

I remember that video. While she’s calling the police and lying about Christian Cooper she’s choking her own dog instead of putting him on a leash.

@karenbachar5253 Ай бұрын

Mr. Cooper I am glad this terrible incident did not diminish your interest in bird watching. I wish you well.

@susannpatton2893 Ай бұрын

The BlueJay is my favorite bird. Mean.

@jeangladstone720 Ай бұрын

Yeah, they can be jerks. But they do warn everybody else that a stranger is around.

@barbara9120 Ай бұрын

I am glad that Christian Cooper is doing well and he is following his bliss. He seems like a very nice guy. I still think about Amy Cooper, who seemed so deranged that day in Central Park, and I hope she is doing well also. NYC was a difficult place to live during the pandemic, and I agree that she did act badly, but I question whether she is the uber racist that her 15 minutes of fame depicted. I remember Christian Cooper declined to bring charges against her, and at the time I was so impressed at the mercy of that. We need mercy and forgiveness in this world.

@frankpaquet295 Ай бұрын

What a disgusting lady; she needs to rethink her prejudice and get called out on it by the police and for wasting their time! I'm glad this all came out well for Christian Cooper. (from Sandi)

@domdela5217 Ай бұрын

Excellent segment! Happy to see Mr. Cooper doing well. Thank goodness for technology. If it weren’t for him recording the incident, we all know what would have happened to Mr. Cooper. I haven’t seen the video until now. What a disgusting behavior. I hope karma bites her a$$.

@maurawhelan3530 Ай бұрын

Ok and he’s handsome and interesting too!te he.

@KenyaRWoods Ай бұрын

He is so lovely!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

@blackmantle541 Ай бұрын

I really like this man.

@its_so_edna Ай бұрын

Horrible to both this man and to her own dog.

@nancypurdy5878 Ай бұрын

Thank you Christian!!

@beth3535 Ай бұрын

Good for this guy. He’s accomplished a lot. I can understand how being black while birding could lead to trouble. Black males can present threats in ways that are unfair, insulting, rude, and cruel. That said, it’s also understandable. To deny that is disingenuous. I do, however, share a fear of Karens as well, whom I’ve learned, are not always mentally ill. Nobody is left unscarred when targeted by them.

@javierr5481 28 күн бұрын

Gus Fring’s brother is really making it big these days

@bruceneeley1724 Ай бұрын

Bravo!

@gjmay78 Ай бұрын

Bravo to all if the beautiful birds & to Christian for educating people about different species & how important orotecting wildlife is. I'd forgotten about that nutty, NASTY , entitled lady in Central Park. I was raised in the city & know her "tribe" there are so/too many like her in NYC I'm goad that Christian's video went viral. She should have been sued for verbal harassment & penalized for wasting the police's time. Anither real crine could have been occurig & those cops were tied up in her lies, in her rouse. Christian's knowledge seems vast, but i disagree on one point & must say that awful sound of Riahna is nowhere in the league of a beautiful Blue Jay's song.. Otherwise, great update on a lovely guy. 1:03

@BlahBlah-em2ed Ай бұрын

This guy should watch “The Fall of Minneapolis”

@pali_aha Ай бұрын

I don't have a TV but what a great program to have Mr Cooper travel the world & look for birds 🦜🕊️🦩

@salmineo4132 Ай бұрын

Scary thing he experienced and thank goodness he filmed it and shared it with the world.Hold up the mirror to all

@michaelb.3982 Ай бұрын

This was done to promote racism and divide us..

@juliechandler8695 Ай бұрын

She is awesome!

@jeanetteschock4744 Ай бұрын

I have the app Merlin it is awesome

@sandbridgekid4121 Ай бұрын

I'll bet he's a Nerdfighter! DFTBA!

@DanielRivera-cp2oq Ай бұрын

Here we go again…

@romstar Ай бұрын

This simp 😢should have pressed charges on her to the fullest! She knew what she was doing -setting him up to be shot by police !🚨 He gave her more grace than what she intended for him! After the cops shot him, she would have went straight home and had the best sleep of her life ! 😢 Modern day😮 Carolyn Bryant 😩🥺

@Susan-op9pg Ай бұрын

Love star wars the best ever and so are you

@davidolson8559 Ай бұрын

Millions of much more extraordinary birders. With many more stories, then retelling this one again. How about a 90Year old man that has helped bird recovering and education. For over 60 years , now that’s extraordinary.

@BlownMacTruck Ай бұрын

Whataboutism.

@Matt-ff3ql Ай бұрын

Thats the problem these days, people dont know how to mind their own business, and leave other people alone

@richarddetriquet9642 Ай бұрын

Give me a break. What I thought was a bird watching video transformed into racial turmoil.

@RH-wj4rz Ай бұрын

Too bad for you.

@rmr2471 Ай бұрын

Whatever happened to the dramatic racist Karen? 🤔

@DanielRivera-cp2oq Ай бұрын

Who cares if you’re black and gay??? I thought this report was going to be about birds???

@BlownMacTruck Ай бұрын

It’s titled “The Extraordinary Birder” and is about that. Not sure what you were expecting.

@JimRizbotham-ey2vn Ай бұрын

It was barely dawn. He advanced on her to admonish her on her loose leashed dog. Then he gave her dog something he claimed were dog treats. At that, she called the NYPD. Yet she got pasted as a racist for being scared of this guy. Hope that CBS News Sunday Morning invites her as a guest. Ideally, both Coopers should have been invited.

@dolleyes5062 Ай бұрын

No, she shouldn't have been invited. Instead of obeying the park's rule to leash her dog, Amy Cooper chose to play both the "race" card and the "victim" card, both of which backfired on her, as they should. She weaponized her tears against an innocent Black man, endangering his life-and her dog's life-in the process, which has happened so many times to other innocent Black men, the late Emmett Till, the Black boy who was murdered by White men just for whistling at a White woman, being a prime example. Christian Cooper was invited on the show because he didn't let someone else's ignorance define him nor stop him and he's successful because of it; Amy Cooper is STILL playing the so-called "victim," not taking any real responsibility for her own actions. Amy Cooper's life sucks because of HER choices, not his.

@dolleyes5062 Ай бұрын

Take 2: I totally disagree. Instead of just following the rule and putting her dog on a leash, Amy Cooper overreacted & chose to weaponize her tears, endangering Christian Cooper's life in the process. Instead of learning from her mistakes and getting her own life together, Amy Cooper insists on playing the "victim" when she's not. I've watched "CBS Sunday Morning" for years and the main criteria for being a guest is being and doing something positive. Christian Cooper has a book,a TV show and has turned his life around; Amy Cooper has neither. He's earned & deserves all of his success; Amy Cooper is the opposite & unless she gets over herself, she always will be.

@melissamoore2678 13 күн бұрын

I totally agree with you.

@BurleyFuzz Ай бұрын

If this guy is such a wonderful genius, he would have understood that the woman with the dog, in the park, has mental issues. He continued to film her, while watching her drag her dog around by the neck. She did that to exaggerate your point about, putting the dog on the leash. He saw an opportunity to film a Karen, who escalated things immediately. Once she made it a racial thing, he knew he had a viral video. So, what was his plan? Show a video of a woman in the park with her dog off leash, to the police? Seriously? What would they have done? I call BS on this guy. Yes the woman was wrong on many levels. However, in the long run , he helped no one but himself. He's a bird watcher...Who Cares?!

@BlownMacTruck Ай бұрын

Wow. Way to miss so many contextual points.

@whizbang7130 Ай бұрын

Clickbait title. You think it's about a bird watcher, and it's really about a black, gay man and a Karen.

@howardzdenek98 Ай бұрын

Family tree is a straight stick huh?

@lucindafrederick1161 Ай бұрын

OR it's about an individual who had an awful experience, overcame it, and now has an amazing opportunity to pursue one of his passions.

@user-er3ri6sc3j Ай бұрын

Nothing is as innocent as it seems.

@tiboregoldberger6817 Ай бұрын

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@underacheiver2000 Ай бұрын

They should have had Bari Weiss on to discuss her podcast interview with Amy Cooper. Amy did nothing wrong. Christian Cooper was not the innocent he was portrayed as, he has a history of questionable encounters with dog walkers in the park.

@dolleyes5062 Ай бұрын

Strange that none of those "questionable encounters" lead to arrests, charges nor being banned from the park. Amy Cooper chose to break the park's rules and completely overreacted when she got caught. Kudos to Christian Cooper for not only handling it as well as he did, but for thriving despite it. 🕊️

@underacheiver2000 Ай бұрын

@@dolleyes5062 I am a livelong New Yorker who understands the reality of living in the city. Amy had every reason to be fearful. Here are some uncomfortable truths from the NYC police department stats for 2023. 95.8 percent of robbery suspects arrested in 2022 New York City were non-white (62.5 percent black). 90.7 percent of rape suspects arrested in 2022 New York City were non-white (46.2 percent black). 97.8 percent of shooting suspects arrested in 2022 New York City were non-white (65.6 percent black). Bear in mind NYC in 2020 was 30.9% White (non-Hispanic), 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% Black or African American (non-Hispanic), 15.6% Asian, and 0.2% Native American (non-Hispanic). A total of 3.4% of the non-Hispanic population identified with more than one race. This means blacks are wildly over represented in crime stats by their actions. Amy should have been frightened when approached by any man while she was alone in Central Park, Here is a link to the KZfaq interview with Amy Cooper. If you listen to this podcast and still see Amy as a villain and that Christian has no culpability in this drama you are dishonest and warrant no further attention form me. Cheers.

@lucindafrederick1161 Ай бұрын

Even if you can overlook Mr. Cooper's experience, did you not see what she was doing to her dog? She was choking her dog. Wouldn't have happened if she had the dog on the leash. Which is safest for the dog, too.

@mistymarshall5438 Ай бұрын

@@lucindafrederick1161 It's called fear. She was trying to protect her dog and yes, she would've done the same, even if on a leash.

@lucindafrederick1161 Ай бұрын

@@mistymarshall5438 There wouldn't have been an issue, in the first place, if she had followed the rules and had her dog on a leash. As I stated, it's safest for the dog. Maybe Mr. Cooper doesn't like dogs, or is afraid of them. Follow the rules - problem averted.

@arlenecal Ай бұрын

This was more about a black mans issue...

@user-er3ri6sc3j Ай бұрын

Wouldn't it be a lovely American story if Amy and Christian Cooper became a union as he straighten up leading an ugly episode to beauty through fate and destiny. Plus she wouldn't have to change her maiden name. No hyphen either.

@benjamindeforest9363 Ай бұрын

Does he still go around recording strangers minding their own business ?

@howardzdenek98 Ай бұрын

Where is the Russian troll farm you are working on located?

@dolleyes5062 Ай бұрын

Does Amy Cooper still go around calling the cops on innocent Black men?

@tjwash5118 Ай бұрын

@@dolleyes5062😂 exactly!

@Joe-sw9nk Ай бұрын

We would love to have you come to Arizona. Many birds stop here on their way north. You are an incredible person and teacher . I grew up in 70s also. A gay man growing up in the conservative midwest. I get it. Best wishes..joe

@debbie2721 Ай бұрын

@joe-sw9nk..we sure do here in AZ! In my yard alone a variety, especially now as spring is in season.

@onlymansfans Ай бұрын

Amy Cooper does not deserve this nationwide cancellation, hate, losing her job, and still suffering. She was volunteering her time to take care of that dog. Christian Cooper is literally the definition of a karen. It's not his job to protect the ramble. It's the city, people break the rules all the time. Our jobs is to protect women. Christian Cooper abused Amy Cooper and then lumped her in with the George Floyd protests. She's a sexual assault survivor who was confronted by a much larger man in an isolated area in the woods... of course she's going to call the police, she was having a panic attack due to her trauma. Christian Cooper should be cancelled. Not Amy. She deserves compensation, from him, for the pain he's inflicted on her. And CBS refusing to tell both sides of the story here is a disgrace, you've lost my respect.

@BlownMacTruck Ай бұрын

😂

@melissamoore2678 13 күн бұрын

Thank you - ITA.

@dolleyes5062 13 күн бұрын

Amy Cooper brought it on herself. Since she volunteered to care for the dog, she should have kept it on a leash, as per the park's rules, instead of endangering it by choking it because she was called out for breaking them. Christian Cooper a "Karen?" PLEASE! For one thing, they're usually White women who target people of color, not vice versa. As for "people in the city break [ing] rules all the time," plenty of people obey the rules too and those who don't should get called out for it, like Amy Cooper was. Christian Cooper confronted Amy, not "abused" her. If anyone was being abusive, it was Amy, who not only weaponized her tears against an innocent man, she made an innocent dog collateral damage in the process. Christian Cooper doesn't owe Amy Cooper anything. There's millions of women,including SA survivors, who neither need mens' protection nor would accuse innocent men of something they didn't do. If this was a regular CBS News story, the "both sides" would apply, but "CBS Sunday Morning" is about showcasing people who've either made or are trying to make a positive difference in the world and have turned tragedy into triumph, like Christian Cooper has. If Amy Cooper wants respect, then she needs to EARN it, not whine about why she lost it.

@DickNasty480 Ай бұрын

CBS doing all they can to keep fanning the flames of this story

@annsmith7207 Ай бұрын

No. It is a follow-up story about overcoming a hideous race -based interaction and where the victim is now. I am delighted Christian is doing well and too bad you can't find it in yourself to be generous. That's on you.

@strong40 Ай бұрын

@@annsmith7207how is he a victim? He said after she refused to place the dog on a leash, "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. She was likely terrified and if races were reversed then the media would definitely say the victim was the woman

@annsmith7207 Ай бұрын

@@strong40 : Christian was the victim of a blatant, race based threat by a white woman who got on her phone after pre-planning and then articulating exactly what she was going to say to the police. At no time was there "beckoning the dog toward him with a dog treat" -- or maybe I missed that -- where is that in the video? He did not, as the victim, capitulate to her race based intimidation. BTW: Don't embellish what is not there to support a baseless claim. Shameful.

@daniellethomas2725 Ай бұрын

@strong40 when did he beckon the dog? If she had the dog on a leash, as required, this interaction never would have taken place. WTF?

@annsmith7207 Ай бұрын

@@strong40 : I am going to respond again as my first comment to you somehow "disappeared." Yes, he was the victim of a blatant race based response from a white woman who pre-meditated and then told him exactly what she was going to say to the police as she was dialing 911. It was and continues to be an outrageous interaction and, to his credit, did not capitulate to her race based intimidation. BTW: Where is the segment where he "beckoned the dog toward him with a dog treat?" Quit trying to embellish you baseless argument with "fictional facts" -- a polite way of saying, lies. Shameful.