Selena Gomez and the Sensitive Celebs Joke-Policing TV Shows

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Selena Gomez called out “The Good Fight” for riffing on the time “Saved by the Bell” made a joke about her kidney transplant. She’s one of many stars who are missing the point.

Published Aug. 6 2021 4:08AM EDT

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Selena Gomez and the Sensitive Celebs Joke-Policing TV Shows

Selena Gomez called out “The Good Fight” for riffing on the time “Saved by the Bell” made a joke about her kidney transplant. She’s one of many stars who are missing the point.

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