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[RevoDS]

I don't understand how the journalist went from the quote to the conclusion that anyone that isn't white isn't funny.

I understood the quote to mean that he's looking for funny people and race doesn't matter as long as they're funny.

Unless I misunderstood, there's a 10 yard jump in logic in between.

 

[RockTurtle]

even though the article is full of tripe, i wish people would stop promoting the stereotype that Jerry Seinfeld is still funny.

 

[IdreamofHIME]

I love how the article is clearly filling in the spaces with bullshit just to fit their agenda.

It's an insane piece, but it's getting a lot of traffic so they editors will be super happy.

 

[Infinite]

Man idk that article was weird definitely fishing for something

 

[Madness]

And what really grinds my gear, is that manufactured outrage like this does a disservice to actual and honest discussions on race and representation in American media. I just the hate the 'reaching' and projections people do. It doesn't help the author of the gawker article is white himself. I'm not saying he can't speak on the issues, but I often feel like someone is speaking on my behalf.

 

[Infinite]

And what really grinds my gear, is that manufactured outrage like this does a disservice to actual and honest discussions on race and representation in American media. I just the hate the 'reaching' and projections people do. It doesn't help the author of the gawker article is white himself. I'm not saying he can't speak on the issues, but I often feel like someone is speaking on my behalf.

I agree actually

 

[Uncle Rupee]

If I were Seinfeld, I think the first person I would have tracked down would have been Dave Chappelle. Maybe he tried and was turned down, I don't know. It also sort of seems like he sticks to the New York area from what I have seen of CICGC and with the way comedians are constantly traveling it might be hard to coordinate these things.

Just watched his interview with Stern, and they bring this very issue up. This was in June 2013!

 

[Pryce]

Has Jezebel offered their input yet?

 

[Socreges]

I have no particular interest in defending Seinfeld. But that Gawker article is pathetic. Either the person is an idiot or they've deliberately distorted his meaning to manufacture controversy. Or both.

 

[Qvoth]

This got me thinking...
Does finding racism when there's none an act of racism in itself?

 

[Chie Satonaka]

If I were Seinfeld, I think the first person I would have tracked down would have been Dave Chappelle. Maybe he tried and was turned down, I don't know. It also sort of seems like he sticks to the New York area from what I have seen of CICGC and with the way comedians are constantly traveling it might be hard to coordinate these things.

Just watched his interview with Stern, and they bring this very issue up. This was in June 2013!

When I saw this thread this morning, I was thinking the exact same thing. It's gotta just be a missed opportunity. Considering that Dave IS still performing, I'd like to think there's no way that he'd turn this down.

After hearing about Katt Williams talking about him being blacklisted, being on the show with Jerry would be a really good way to get himself back out there. I know he's trying to avoid Chappelle's Show superstardom, but goddamn it, we need you back, Dave!

 

[BowieZ]

MAILMAN: Why must I know? Because I'm Chinese? You think I know where all the Chinese restaurants are? (adopts hackneyed Chinese accent) Oh, ask honorable Chinaman for location of restaurant.

JERRY: I asked because you were the mailman, you would know the neighbourhood.

MAILMAN: Oh, hello American Joe. Which way to hamburger, hotdog stand? (storms away)



Seinfeld the show made fun of racists and reverse racism many times, and furthermore made fun of everyone of all colors and creeds because of their behavior. This Gawker author doesn't know what the fuck he's talking about.

 

[Tim the Wiz]

And what really grinds my gear, is that manufactured outrage like this does a disservice to actual and honest discussions on race and representation in American media. I just the hate the 'reaching' and projections people do. It doesn't help the author of the gawker article is white himself. I'm not saying he can't speak on the issues, but I often feel like someone is speaking on my behalf.

Exactly. The 'PC drone' argument is usually an intellectually dishonest dodge for social conservatives. Sadly, in this case, it wouldn't be.

 

[Ithil]

Seems like what he said was exactly the opposite of being racist.

 

[LogicStep]

My example was extreme for a reason: you do not need a special agenda to reach the conclusion that someone whose staff is 91% black women has some non-objective criteria used in the hiring process. A reasonable person would infer that such a dramatic deviation from pure chance based on underlying demographic statistics is extremely unlikely.

It may just so happen that all 43 presidents before Barack Obama just happened to be white men because white men were always the best candidate for the job until 2008. A reasonable person would reasonably conclude that isn't likely, however.

I see what you mean. Yeah, if you're considering demographic statistics then yeah, I agree, one would come to that conclusion. In regards to the article though, I think the writer is reaching.