Assault laws don't apply, and apparently if you're a celeb you can't get, or spread, COVID either. At least in NY.
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Rock said he didn't want to press charges, so they're be no point in arresting him. Of course, Rock could change his mind then Smith gets charged. A bigger penalty would be for him to get kicked out of the academy or forfeit his Oscar.
I also thought the joke was pretty mild but considering the hair loss is the result of a medical issue (autoimmune disorder), it was a low blow. But Smith had no right to strike him. I actually ended up feeling a little sorry for Smith because the greatest night of his career will always be tainted by his own stupidity.
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Something my wife just brought to my attention and all the more reason I really think Rock should have taken a beat down and not a slap:
Look up his documentary "Good Hair." I'll quote from the Wikipedia writeup: "The film focuses on the issue of how Black-American women have perceived their hair and historically styled it. The film explores the current styling industry for black women, images of what is considered acceptable and desirable for Black-American women's hair in the United States, and their relation to Black American culture."
Good Hair - Wikipedia
You can google for other info, but Rock knew exactly what he was doing. He can eat a big bag of dicks. He picked on a woman with a medical condition and that's okay because he's a comic? If your wife was in the same boat, you're going to be good with the joke?
Yeah, nah.
Look up his documentary "Good Hair." I'll quote from the Wikipedia writeup: "The film focuses on the issue of how Black-American women have perceived their hair and historically styled it. The film explores the current styling industry for black women, images of what is considered acceptable and desirable for Black-American women's hair in the United States, and their relation to Black American culture."
Good Hair - Wikipedia
You can google for other info, but Rock knew exactly what he was doing. He can eat a big bag of dicks. He picked on a woman with a medical condition and that's okay because he's a comic? If your wife was in the same boat, you're going to be good with the joke?
Yeah, nah.
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I was once given several thumbs down on this site because I got butt-hurt that people here were were in agreement with a comedian making fun of someone with Tourettes - which my son has. So, if that's the case...I don't get what y'all have against this...it's comedy after all...right?
Oh behave...*cough*...fur ball.
Comedy should be the last bastion of free speech and if you don't like what is said, don't listen. Just think of the fucked up shit we have all joked about in the barracks.
I think what we've seen here is a man who finally found an outlet to express his anger- but it shouldn't have been by way of an assault on international TV. Smith has had his son's best mate root his missus then he's been, I would say, humiliated in interviews about it. She clearly wears the trousers.
I have seen a comment that she had mentioned that her condition is self inflicted because she continually had weaves put in and it damaged her hair irreparably. She's been pretty open about it and talks about it all the time so why wouldn't this open season?
With regard to his laughing I can't tell if he just went along with the crowd before it sunk in or he's just slow. I suspect the former rather than the latter.
You just don't assault people for a cheap joke. It's not about honour or her honour (and why can't she defend herself? She's a strong woman) it's about doing what's legal. Pick up the phone and call him the next day if you're still upset. That's what Eddie Murphy did when Rock did an SNL bit about him.
I have seen a comment that she had mentioned that her condition is self inflicted because she continually had weaves put in and it damaged her hair irreparably. She's been pretty open about it and talks about it all the time so why wouldn't this open season?
With regard to his laughing I can't tell if he just went along with the crowd before it sunk in or he's just slow. I suspect the former rather than the latter.
You just don't assault people for a cheap joke. It's not about honour or her honour (and why can't she defend herself? She's a strong woman) it's about doing what's legal. Pick up the phone and call him the next day if you're still upset. That's what Eddie Murphy did when Rock did an SNL bit about him.
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He exploited Rock's responsibility as host for maintaining the decorum of the Oscars by walking up and suckerslapping him on live television while Rock's hands were literally behind his back, knowing full well Rock wouldn't be returning the favor when he turned his back to him and walked to his seat.
That told me all I needed to know about the Fresh Dunce.
My tin foil hat and tin foil cup are on for this one.
