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Jemele Hill Trashes Apple CEO Tim Cook
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Former ESPN star Jemele Hill couldn't believe what she was hearing from Apple CEO Tim Cook this week.

Cook appeared on "Good Morning America," participating in an interview with Michael Strahan. The prominent American business executive made it clear during the interview that he doesn't want anyone looking at their phones too much.

"I don't want people looking at their smartphone more than they're looking in someone's eyes," he said.

"If they are just scrolling endlessly, this is not the way you want to spend your day. Go out and spend it in nature."

That's rich, though, coming from the company that produces iPhones.

Former ESPN star Jemele Hill was among those to trash Cook on social media following his comments.

"This is like when Nino Brown handed out turkeys in the hood during the holidays," she said, referencing the Wesley Snipes movie "New Jack City."

Comparisons could also be made to Denzel Washington's film, "American Gangster."

It's quite the comment.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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