(CNN) A University of Oklahoma professor has apologized after saying "OK, boomer" is the same as saying "n***er," the university's student newspaper reported.
When a student made the comment Tuesday that journalists must keep up with younger generations, the professor said that was "the equivalent of saying 'OK, boomer' to him," the OU Daily reported.
"Calling someone a boomer is like calling someone a n***er," the professor then said, according to the paper, which said some of its staffers were in the class and witnessed the exchange.
The professor apologized in an email to students Tuesday evening, the OU Daily said.
"I realize the word was hurtful and infuses the racial divisions of our country, past and present," the professor wrote, according to the paper. "Use of the word is inappropriate in any — especially educational — settings."
Minnie_Boden on February 12nd, 2020 at 17:38 UTC »
But was it Boomer with a hard R?
Nienista on February 12nd, 2020 at 17:10 UTC »
But they are literally the "Boomer Sooners" in Oklahoma.
PsycoBoyFilms on February 12nd, 2020 at 16:53 UTC »
At this point we all know the John Mullaney quote.