Hello everyone...

Hello everyone,



It's time for me to really say something about what has happened, rather than taking the stubborn position that I have so far of just telling you that I was joking and if you can't recognize that then it's on you. Because it's not on you that my joke was received so poorly. (Poorly being an understatement). If you had the same perspective as me then sure, maybe it would have been clear that I was joking and you wouldn't be upset. But you don't. And if I saw things from your perspective instead of my own I probably never would have said what I did.



The joke I made when asked, "What is the worst thing you have ever done?" was stupid. The worst thing I could think to make up, yes. But really, REALLY stupid. At first I was defensive, telling myself that I don't owe any explanation or apology to anyone just for a joke I made. But something changed my mind on that. Thinking about other animal lovers who have worked, as I have, to protect and care for animals is what changed my mind. Thinking about the fact that they genuinely believe what I joked about to be true is what changed my mind. And knowing that I would be furious and disgusted if I knew someone who actually did that is what compels me to apologize and to make it clear that I have NEVER harmed an animal.



The bottom line is I said something stupid thinking it would be entertaining and ugh.. it was just so dumb in hindsight. I'm sorry for blowing it off because I DO owe an explanation to those who are concerned, and that includes many of you. I offer this letter to let you know that I do care and I know I messed up. And no more morbid or disturbing jokes or trolling from me..



Sincerely,

Simone Scott

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