WI: Cosby Scandal Erupts in Late 80s/Early 90s

I don't know if Murphy would go after Cosby, because in the real world in these modern times, he pulled back when he had the chance on SNL to lampoon Cosby's rape scandal.
He did make fun of Cosby during his acceptance speech for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
 
I would think a video would overcome Icon, because an obviously unconscious woman being raped while he chuckles about how she ain't saying no now is horrifying to damn near everyone.
 
I would think a video would overcome Icon, because an obviously unconscious woman being raped while he chuckles about how she ain't saying no now is horrifying to damn near everyone.
I don't remember any video evidence brought against Cosby and he would have to be coke addled to film it.
 
I think that this could become the equivalent of what the OJ Simpson trial did to race relations. I can easily see many African Americans saying he was framed and that the white man is out to get him. Obviously, this will be a small minority saying this, but that minority will be very vocal.
Not if the woman who was responsible for getting him caught was black.
 
I don't remember any video evidence brought against Cosby and he would have to be coke addled to film it.

He's got the ego to film it, by this time he's gotten away with it for years, remember. Guys (and gals, too, for that matter) who think the rules don't apply to them do some stupid things. And, yeah, he could be high or drunk and think it was good idea to film this one - especially if she's somewhat famous herself.
 
He's got the ego to film it, by this time he's gotten away with it for years, remember. Guys (and gals, too, for that matter) who think the rules don't apply to them do some stupid things. And, yeah, he could be high or drunk and think it was good idea to film this one - especially if she's somewhat famous herself.

Imagine if it were a Kodak video tape. Damage control from the PR department for Kodak would have to work overtime, and the company could become an embarrassing running joke. Honestly, it could mess up the Rochester and Upstate NY economy. The thing is, Cosby was associated with so many brands and is red hot in the moment as their spokesperson. So a lot of brands attached to his person and name are going to be impacted, and I think that's an area for discussion.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Cosby_in_advertising
 
In terms of irony and possible historic mirroring, the Netflix special "Cosby 77" was postponed indefinitely because of everything. In 1987, Kodak sponsored and released on its home video the special "Bill Cosby 49", which sold very well. So 1987, or whenever it was actually filmed prior to release if it may have been 1986, may be a proper year for the scandal in this scenario.
 
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