How come everyone is talking about Will Smith
Hitting Chris Rock yet no one is talking about Chris Rock making fun of someone’s illness?
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bijouxbroussard · F
A few schools of thought:
there’s the "sticks and stones” crowd who don’t think anything verbal justifies physical violence.
There’s the "two wrongs" crowd; Rock was wrong for the joke, Smith was wrong for the slap.
Then a few just think Rock got what he deserved and wish Smith had knocked him flat.
And some think the whole thing was staged.
there’s the "sticks and stones” crowd who don’t think anything verbal justifies physical violence.
There’s the "two wrongs" crowd; Rock was wrong for the joke, Smith was wrong for the slap.
Then a few just think Rock got what he deserved and wish Smith had knocked him flat.
And some think the whole thing was staged.
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InOtterWords · F
@bijouxbroussard there are still those that do. I saw it both on Twitter and on here
bijouxbroussard · F
@InOtterWords I don’t understand what there is to be said.
@bijouxbroussard I personally don't think Will should have assaulted Chris, but that's not because I think Chris's comment was okay. If Will hadn't assaulted him, the headlines would be all about Chris's joke, instead of Will's temper.
Human1000 · M
1. They are
2. Comedians are allowed to make jokes and are invited to do so. Chris Rock was invited and material screened.
3. It was barely a joke.
4. battery is illegal.
5. Will Smith lets men fuck his wife, but goes crazy when he sees her pissed off at a half-joke.
6. If Jada has what she says she has it's a very mild case.
7. Jada looks great bald, anyway, and we all know it.
2. Comedians are allowed to make jokes and are invited to do so. Chris Rock was invited and material screened.
3. It was barely a joke.
4. battery is illegal.
5. Will Smith lets men fuck his wife, but goes crazy when he sees her pissed off at a half-joke.
6. If Jada has what she says she has it's a very mild case.
7. Jada looks great bald, anyway, and we all know it.
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Human1000 · M
@LordShadowfire I appreciate that perspective, and can understand the frustration.
Tminus6453 · M
@Ghostinthemachine I have noted that females of the human species tend to be extraordinarily concerned about their hair, and human society in general frowns upon women who do not have hair.
PatKirby · M
@Ghostinthemachine
I tend to agree with this view. If I were to lose hair due to alopecia or cancer, I would very likely laugh it off as it would take my mind off my troubles and smile. At least for a moment. The problem is that we kinda expect other people to react the same, but often don't.
I tend to agree with this view. If I were to lose hair due to alopecia or cancer, I would very likely laugh it off as it would take my mind off my troubles and smile. At least for a moment. The problem is that we kinda expect other people to react the same, but often don't.
@CorvusBlackthorne I find females of the eagle species less concerned about baldness 🦅
RadiantRose · 31-35, F
Thatsright · 61-69, M
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
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Quetzalcoatlus · 46-50, M
bijouxbroussard · F
@Quetzalcoatlus You must know that’s not new. That would be going back to the old days when comedians were thrown in jail for offensive content. Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, Dick Gregory.
@Niloo It is my considered opinion that had Mr. Smith not committed a physical act of assault, everyone would be chiding Mr. Rock for his poorly conceived joke. However, as it stands, Mr. Smith is in the spotlight for his act of aggression.
Mamapolo2016 · F
In my opinion it was bad behavior squared.
At least Will Smith was up front about it instead of hiding in the shadows with a baseball bat.
People keep saying he was laughing in the audience - that looked more like a snarl to me.
At least Will Smith was up front about it instead of hiding in the shadows with a baseball bat.
People keep saying he was laughing in the audience - that looked more like a snarl to me.
Quetzalcoatlus · 46-50, M
It’s a comedy show where the audience traditionally gets roasted. I’ve been made fun of at a comedy show and so has my wife, it’s part of the act. It was hilarious and no one assaulted the entertainer..
Thatsright · 61-69, M
Bklynbadboy12 · 31-35, M
@Thatsright I bet nobody even thinks about assulting Mike
Faroutcat · 46-50, M
@Bklynbadboy12 I had suggested that Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson should be the next host. But Mike Tyson would be a good choice too.
GerOttman · 61-69, M
Probably because Will hit the dude instead of just making him look cruel and insensitive. He just played it wrong.
MarineBob · 56-60, M
Not very many people knew of the illness
Adrift · 61-69, F
Cause tv has been sucking lately and we have all run out of shows to binge out on Netflix.
Faroutcat · 46-50, M
Ricky Gervais would’ve made the same joke or maybe even a worse one.
Bklynbadboy12 · 31-35, M
Well said I've been saying this all along
reubles · 41-45, M
"illness" she lost some hair, she isn't dying
lisalynn · 46-50, F
I've seen plenty of that too.
Sticks and stones.
SW-User
Coz priorities
SW-User
Well put!
lumberjackslam · 41-45, M
MethDozer · M
The joke wasn't that bad of a rib. Roasting the crowd is a traditional part of emceeing. That said I don't think an open palm slap is that hig of a deal either vu5 come one Will amd Jada, get a little humility. It's alopecia ffs, not chemo. The whole thing is a big to do about nothing all around.
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deadgerbil · 22-25, F
@PepsiColaP just a prank bro
@deadgerbil *drives over ur body*
Is just a prank bro
Is just a prank bro
deadgerbil · 22-25, F
@PepsiColaP I'd rather you just stand on me... ✝️
