Welp you see Will Smith and his wife make their own decisions that involve you not at all. What they do really does not concern you.
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Will Smith attacks Chris Rocks at the Oscars
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Thanks Now I see why his violent, juvenile outburst appeals to you.
Have a nice day.
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He would if enough people like me stopped watching his movies. That’s why people like him hire public relations firms.
No, I don’t think I’m better than everyone else, and “asshole” is not the word that comes to my mind to describe you. A word that describes cognitive dissonance or someone who is delusional would fit you better. Yeah, I sometimes mock or exaggerate the absurdity of an opponent’s argument, but I promise you I have no malevolent intent towards anyone on this board, you included. Just curious, though. If you don’t care about my opinions, why would it matter what I called you?
Anyway, I think I’ve posed some relevant questions to you, some of which you’ve pointedly ignored, such as: Did the guy receiving his Oscar from Chris Rock get what he deserved when his moment of a lifetime was interrupted by Will Smith’s tantrum?
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Well put.
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See the video:
will smith slapping chris rock was a punk move
will smith slapping chris rock was a punk move
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Honestly I was surprised by all the ongoing uproar. I suppose I should not have been... I guess it has to do with how I grew up.
A guy ran his mouth reckless and crossed a line. Other guy smacked him in the face for it. Saw this all the time in my youth (though it was usually a punch, not a slap).
Nobody seriously hurt, no big deal. I figured Rock would admit he crossed a line, and Smith would admit he could have reacted better, they'd shake hands like men and drop it.
But now the media has hold of it, and will clearly milk it for every ounce of drama possible. Meanwhile a few hundred people have been shot in Chicago since that night but I guess that isn't news.
A guy ran his mouth reckless and crossed a line. Other guy smacked him in the face for it. Saw this all the time in my youth (though it was usually a punch, not a slap).
Nobody seriously hurt, no big deal. I figured Rock would admit he crossed a line, and Smith would admit he could have reacted better, they'd shake hands like men and drop it.
But now the media has hold of it, and will clearly milk it for every ounce of drama possible. Meanwhile a few hundred people have been shot in Chicago since that night but I guess that isn't news.
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Will Smith said it twice: "keep my wife's name out you're ****ing mouth."
The exact same words. Twice. (He may have said "leave" instead of "keep" the first time, but the rest is perfectly clear and audible.)
Why are so many media outlets misquoting him and inserting an "of" between "out" and "you're?"
The video:
The articles:
www.thedailybeast.com
nypost.com
www.baltimoresun.com
www.npr.org
ca.movies.yahoo.com
All of them misquote Smith, yet use quotation marks as if it's a verbatim transcript. It clearly isn't. Why the inaccurate quotes?
The exact same words. Twice. (He may have said "leave" instead of "keep" the first time, but the rest is perfectly clear and audible.)
Why are so many media outlets misquoting him and inserting an "of" between "out" and "you're?"
The video:
The articles:
Will Smith Slaps, Curses Out Chris Rock at Oscars for Joking About Wife Jada’s Hair
“Keep my wife’s name out of your F*CKING mouth!” Smith shouted at the comedian in what definitely did not seem like a bit.
Jada Pinkett Smith calls for ‘a season for healing’ following viral Oscars slap
Jada Pinkett Smith called for “a season for healing” amid the firestorm surrounding her husband’s viral slap of comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.
nypost.com
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Will Smith's slap 'perpetuated stereotypes' against Black people
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock during a live Oscars telecast "did a lot more damage than just to Rock’s face."
www.usatoday.com
Jada Pinkett Smith breaks her silence after Oscars joke, Chris Rock slap
Jada Pinkett Smith seems ready to move on. Two days after Chris Rock mocked her shaved head and her husband rushed the Oscars stage to slap him in her defense, the “Red Table Talk” host…
www.baltimoresun.com
After onstage slap, Will Smith wins his 1st Oscar
After three decades of acting and three nominations, Smith finally won for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena.
www.npr.org
Here’s What Went Down Between Chris Rock and Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars
Chris Rock and Will Smith had a moment during the 2022 Oscars. Here's what happened.
All of them misquote Smith, yet use quotation marks as if it's a verbatim transcript. It clearly isn't. Why the inaccurate quotes?
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Yeah, if only it had been an insult honkey like Jerry Seinfeld or Ricky Gervais with someone willing to put hands and feet on him and beat him into the ground! What we needed was an equal opportunity thug!
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I was a fan of Will. Not anymore. I’m extremely disappointed with him.
The joke was mild, and Jada was fair game sitting in the front.
Will obviously has some serious problems. He never would have tried that crap with anyone other than a black man, and particularly a man smaller than him.
His behavior was straight outta Compton, and he reinforced the stereotype of the angry out of control black man, prone to violence and therefore should be treated as dangerous. He’s going to contribute to some black men getting killed in the future.
And all of this from an ultra rich and famous celebrity. The fact that he wasn’t removed from the building and was allowed to get his award and make a (lame) speech was disgraceful. The sense of entitlement and the actual entitlement are obvious.
Chris was a master of composure. I’m still a fan, and I asked my wife to look for tickets to his show.
The joke was mild, and Jada was fair game sitting in the front.
Will obviously has some serious problems. He never would have tried that crap with anyone other than a black man, and particularly a man smaller than him.
His behavior was straight outta Compton, and he reinforced the stereotype of the angry out of control black man, prone to violence and therefore should be treated as dangerous. He’s going to contribute to some black men getting killed in the future.
And all of this from an ultra rich and famous celebrity. The fact that he wasn’t removed from the building and was allowed to get his award and make a (lame) speech was disgraceful. The sense of entitlement and the actual entitlement are obvious.
Chris was a master of composure. I’m still a fan, and I asked my wife to look for tickets to his show.
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Be prepared to cough up some dough. The average price for a ticket to one of his shows has skyrocketed from about $50 to well north of $300. Looks like he has a new fan club.
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Will Smith said it twice: "keep my wife's name out you're ****ing mouth."
The exact same words. Twice. (He may have said "leave" instead of "keep" the first time, but the rest is perfectly clear and audible.)
Why are so many media outlets misquoting him and inserting an "of" between "out" and "you're?"
The video:
The articles:
Will Smith Slaps, Curses Out Chris Rock at Oscars for Joking About Wife Jada’s Hair
“Keep my wife’s name out of your F*CKING mouth!” Smith shouted at the comedian in what definitely did not seem like a bit.Jada Pinkett Smith calls for ‘a season for healing’ following viral Oscars slap
Jada Pinkett Smith called for “a season for healing” amid the firestorm surrounding her husband’s viral slap of comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Will Smith's slap 'perpetuated stereotypes' against Black people
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock during a live Oscars telecast "did a lot more damage than just to Rock’s face."www.usatoday.comJada Pinkett Smith breaks her silence after Oscars joke, Chris Rock slap
Jada Pinkett Smith seems ready to move on. Two days after Chris Rock mocked her shaved head and her husband rushed the Oscars stage to slap him in her defense, the “Red Table Talk” host…After onstage slap, Will Smith wins his 1st Oscar
After three decades of acting and three nominations, Smith finally won for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena.Here’s What Went Down Between Chris Rock and Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars
Chris Rock and Will Smith had a moment during the 2022 Oscars. Here's what happened.
All of them misquote Smith, yet use quotation marks as if it's a verbatim transcript. It clearly isn't. Why the inaccurate quotes?
One must not attribute bad grammar to POC; that’s RACIST!!!
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No one cares to bag on the reactions of the Hollywood Elite to the incident? No one?
Not even Whoopi, who intimated that it would have been crossing some line to haul “a black man” out of the room, irrespective of what the black man had just done in the eyes of a million plus viewers?
Not even Whoopi, who intimated that it would have been crossing some line to haul “a black man” out of the room, irrespective of what the black man had just done in the eyes of a million plus viewers?
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Will Smith said it twice: "keep my wife's name out you're ****ing mouth."
The exact same words. Twice. (He may have said "leave" instead of "keep" the first time, but the rest is perfectly clear and audible.)
Why are so many media outlets misquoting him and inserting an "of" between "out" and "you're?"
The video:
The articles:
Will Smith Slaps, Curses Out Chris Rock at Oscars for Joking About Wife Jada’s Hair
“Keep my wife’s name out of your F*CKING mouth!” Smith shouted at the comedian in what definitely did not seem like a bit.Jada Pinkett Smith calls for ‘a season for healing’ following viral Oscars slap
Jada Pinkett Smith called for “a season for healing” amid the firestorm surrounding her husband’s viral slap of comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Will Smith's slap 'perpetuated stereotypes' against Black people
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock during a live Oscars telecast "did a lot more damage than just to Rock’s face."www.usatoday.comJada Pinkett Smith breaks her silence after Oscars joke, Chris Rock slap
Jada Pinkett Smith seems ready to move on. Two days after Chris Rock mocked her shaved head and her husband rushed the Oscars stage to slap him in her defense, the “Red Table Talk” host…After onstage slap, Will Smith wins his 1st Oscar
After three decades of acting and three nominations, Smith finally won for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena.Here’s What Went Down Between Chris Rock and Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars
Chris Rock and Will Smith had a moment during the 2022 Oscars. Here's what happened.
All of them misquote Smith, yet use quotation marks as if it's a verbatim transcript. It clearly isn't. Why the inaccurate quotes?
Will intentionally said it as though he was in the hood, sort of like holding the pistol sideways, to come across as more threatening. Media wants to sanitize it.
Funny thing is that Chris’ “Wow, dude, …” response was strikingly ‘white’ phrasing and tone, like he wanted to do the opposite of Will.
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I’m not surprised. When you consider the setting and these being two of the most prominent celebrities in the US, this is a big deal. There are a lot of dimensions to this - race, gender, entitlement, violence, law, entertainment industry, physical appearance, health issues, limits of comedy, etc. It’s an event very much worthy of national conversation.
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Denzel’s comment to Will was spot on. Will quoted it, but he unfortunately he didn’t get the point - that Will was acting like he was influenced by the devil on the very day he was getting his Oscar award.
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I agree with some of the conclusion, but not the analysis. Behavior can be expected to be situation-dependent, and the two situations being compared were very different - size of the audience, nature of the slight, time to think about the reaction, physical setting, etc.
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I heard an interesting analysis that top actors like Will tend to live a bubble of indulgence and entitlement and being 'above the law' because they're so used to people giving them whatever they want, so they tend to lose touch with social reality. Then add the fact that they play these roles in fictional movies where they can do all sorts of things without normal real-world consequences, so they further lose touch with reality.
I think Will was behaving as though he was in a movie, not the real world, and wasn't able to clearly enough tell the difference. And he may have had too much of the Richard Williams mindset in his mind, playing the role of a victim of abuse, defender of those who can't defend themselves, etc. You hear some of that in his speech.
I think Will was behaving as though he was in a movie, not the real world, and wasn't able to clearly enough tell the difference. And he may have had too much of the Richard Williams mindset in his mind, playing the role of a victim of abuse, defender of those who can't defend themselves, etc. You hear some of that in his speech.
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For what purpose? What about his sobbing about it afterwards? It looks more like mental illness, dude.