Disturbing video shows John Lennon mocking disabled people

During a recent episode of the UK television show It Was Alright In The ’60s, video of John Lennon appearing to mock disabled people was brought to light. The clip shows the former Beatles member purposefully speaking with an impediment and awkwardly clapping his hands together. You can watch for yourself below.

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As ConsequenceOfSound points out, Lorainne Bellamy, a spokeswoman for the disability charity Mencap, spoke out on the video in an interview with The Independent. “Times may have changed, but I always find it hard to believe how such famous people can have these horrible views about real people.” She added that it was “shocking and painful to watch.”