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Very well put. The only thing I would quibble with is over the copy cat aspect. Even one can be deadly. Stars of Smith's stature can have a nutty effect on their fans.Well, the key distinction here being that not everyone has the same status as Will Smith, and I'm pretty sure if we end up with some copy cat trying this kind of thing they will not get the same treatment Smith did. Kathy Griffin made a comment expressing this sentiment, but there have been comedians making far worse comments of their audience for as long as I can remember, and anyone going to a comedy show sitting in the front row has to mentally prepare for being a target. In my many experiences going to local comedy shows, I've never witnessed someone getting up and attacking a comedian when made a target. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but I don't think this recent event will tip that scale.
What this event may do, is affect how comedians plan their comedy routines at these kind of events. The Oscars have always had comedians making jokes about those in attendance. This past one featured Amy Schumer roasting DiCaprio. That kind of thing might change, or at least how they handle someone who gets out of line in reaction to a joke.