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[Kimahri]

Well this is quite the stupid take.

Maybe if he was being verbally abusive you might have a point.

Chris Rock is a comedian telling jokes at an award show. Its practically written into the contract that people in the audience will be the butt of some jokes. Not to mention the actual joke in question is tame as fuck.

Jesus, dont go to any comedy clubs! Occasionally comedians do crowd work. You might get your feelings hurt and feel the need to assault someone for "verbal abuse"

I didn't ask you to care. I asked whether a guy piping his wife deserves violence? It is that not disrespectful enough for violence?

Because children are taught "sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me"?

Or they used to be. Now words are "violence" but physically assaulting someone is ok? Give me a freakin' break.

You know what's really funny about all this ... alopecia is the same thing most men are walking around with after a certain age. It's everywhere, and millions, if not billions, of men and women get it eventually. It's not some unique thing, it's an incredibly common condition, and ... it's more than ok to make bald men jokes, correct? So what about equality? When did that fly out the window? It's just funny how in situations like this, women are all of a sudden delicate flowers you cannot say one damn thing about. People can't have it both ways. Either we are all the same, or we are different. Getting enraged over a joke about hair to the point where you assault someone on live tv? You couldn't make stuff like that up. And also to be so self important to not be able to laugh, she doesn't even look bad that way. Complete absurdity all around.

This is such a shit take.

Healing from a slap quickly isn't really the point. And the joke wasn't even that scathing. But really, if Jada is walking around feeling hurt by it for anything longer than 3 milliseconds, then maybe that's a good thing. It's a far way to drop for some on their high horses.

Tell me, realistically, how going up there and slapping/hitting someone is more justified in this case than approaching them after the show to say, "hey, that wasn't cool..."?

Relax ladies, I'm not advocating violence, so don't get your titties in a twist here.

I don't care about this event, it's a slap, who the fuck cares. I don't care about the situation either. And certainly not about whether or not the joke was okay. It was tame, but then Chris Rock usually is.

I'm talking about the whole idea that violence is never okay, but you're supposed to be allowed to say whatever the hell you want.

Words have a lot of power, and that sticks and stones bs is laughable. Say that to someone who's been bullied verbally their entire life.

 

[Ristifer]

Relax ladies, I'm not advocating violence, so don't get your titties in a twist here.

I don't care about this event, it's a slap, who the fuck cares. I don't care about the situation either. And certainly not about whether or not the joke was okay. It was tame, but then Chris Rock usually is.

I'm talking about the whole idea that violence is never okay, but you're supposed to be allowed to say whatever the hell you want.

Words have a lot of power, and that sticks and stones bs is laughable. Say that to someone who's been bullied verbally their entire life.

Words have a lot of power, and you start the post with "Relax ladies..."

I don't really need to say more here. Your take is shit.

 

[Dr Bass]

Check out these stats on hair loss. 85% of men by age 50. 50% of women by age 50. But for some reason Jada Smith is some oh-so-delicate flower that can't take a joke, and it's "disease" that she's sensitive about. Literally a condition that MOST of the population will suffer from in some form or another in their lifetime (there are many forms of alopecia). Can anyone imagine if Yul Brenner had slugged someone on the stage over his look? The whole thing is hilarious.

23 Startling Hair Loss Statistics That Will Astound You

Unless you're one of the lucky few, odds are you will experience some thinning or baldness at some point. Here are 23 statistics about this phenomenon that could make your hair stand on end.

www.creditdonkey.com

 

[Forsythia]

It was a very tame joke and Will should've just given Chris a thumbs down signal. No need to act like a child and slap him, and yelling at him. Will is a moron.

 

[Kimahri]

Words have a lot of power, and you start the post with "Relax ladies..."

I don't really need to say more here. Your take is shit.

Then ignore it and move on. It's not that hard.

 

[Dr Bass]

Relax ladies, I'm not advocating violence, so don't get your titties in a twist here.

I don't care about this event, it's a slap, who the fuck cares. I don't care about the situation either. And certainly not about whether or not the joke was okay. It was tame, but then Chris Rock usually is.

I'm talking about the whole idea that violence is never okay, but you're supposed to be allowed to say whatever the hell you want.

Words have a lot of power, and that sticks and stones bs is laughable. Say that to someone who's been bullied verbally their entire life.

Ooo, tough guy. You called us "ladies!" Whatever shall we do?!

Yeah, violence is never ok unless it's in true self defense because the consequences can be dire. Is that not obvious? And yeah, you can say whatever the hell you want. That is true. People don't have to like it, they don't even have to listen, but you DO have the right to generally say whatever you want. You can call people ugly, fat, bald, stupid, anything. It never ever gives them a license to hit you in the face. I agree the slap was weak, and it didn't even phase Rock, but it came across much more that Smith is just a total wuss, in every way.

Btw, I like how you try to act tough on a forum of all things, and then say "words have a lot of power." No they don't. Only to weak minded people and fools. I actually was bulled a lot in school. That's how I've learned it's not a big deal at all, and anyone who can't take a joke is a complete moron. Calling the idea of "sticks and stones" laughable but being so afraid of the English language goes against the image you're trying to portray here. You're talking big, then admitting you're absolutely terrified of words.

Wait ... you aren't Will Smith are you?

 

[Ristifer]

Then ignore it and move on. It's not that hard.

By that logic, you could've ignored me the first two times.

You're not convincing me with the shitty take. I have yet to see your reasoning for "well, fuck it, violence has to be the answer sometimes..."

 

[QSD]

I've been thinking today how crazy this whole situation is. We live in an emancipated society, Jada Pinkett-Smith is a successful, independent, intelligent woman. Why the hell is there any onus on Will to do anything when there is a joke about her? Why can't she just stand up for herself and come up with some witty repartee, just tell CR he's got a tiny dick or something, problem solved. The whole "Will has to defend her" chivalry angle makes the rather condescending assumption that she isn't able to herself. Most girls I know can dish 'em out verbally whenever shit gets talked about them. No need for violence at all. Everyone is debating what Will should have done. He shouldn't have done anything, Jada should fend for herself.

 

[isual]

1. i didn't like chris rock's netflix special (which i think alluded to the whole like/dislike button being removed since it bombed completely). but after this, my respect for his as a professional comedian skyrocketed. handled it really well (unless this was ALLL scripted really well).

2. will smith is a true cuck after this. i dont care what demons he has, he has the money to get therapy.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

Will Smith nominated for best actor already for next year.

 

[DragoonKain]

Rank the following on the “violence” scale:

Noogie
Pinch
Slap

 

[Fake]

 

[Thirty7ven]

I've been thinking today how crazy this whole situation is. We live in an emancipated society, Jada Pinkett-Smith is a successful, independent, intelligent woman. Why the hell is there any onus on Will to do anything when there is a joke about her? Why can't she just stand up for herself and come up with some witty repartee, just tell CR he's got a tiny dick or something, problem solved. The whole "Will has to defend her" chivalry angle makes the rather condescending assumption that she isn't able to herself. Most girls I know can dish 'em out verbally whenever shit gets talked about them. No need for violence at all. Everyone is debating what Will should have done. He shouldn't have done anything, Jada should fend for herself.

It’s all a bunch of bs. The presenters made plenty of sexual remarks about the men in the room, there was a bit that was very sexually charged, involved touching, and even a joke about a young actor being of legal age.

Will Smith vs Chris Rock just further proof that it’s all a bunch of smoke.

 

[Sgt.Asher]

If the oscars turned into celebrity jerry springer i may just gain a modicum of respect for Hollywood.

 

[Zeroing]

People really trying to make this a conspiracy.

This happens in bars and clubs every night in every state in every part of the world.

We just aren't conditioned to expect this at awards shows

I agree it happens all over the world, what’s worse is they literally let him go accept his award and do the victim role in an international award show! What type of message all this sent?

People forget but Hollywood is out of touch with reality! They sure like to look all glamorous and patronizing towards everyone else outside their little group but they possibly have more issues than the rest of us, simple humans.

 

[chromhound]

 

[Dr Bass]

Rank the following on the “violence” scale:

Noogie
Pinch
Slap

'

Just in case you're sitting there thinking a slap can't do damage.

 

[Kimahri]

Ooo, tough guy. You called us "ladies!" Whatever shall we do?!

Yeah, violence is never ok unless it's in true self defense because the consequences can be dire. Is that not obvious? And yeah, you can say whatever the hell you want. That is true. People don't have to like it, they don't even have to listen, but you DO have the right to generally say whatever you want. You can call people ugly, fat, bald, stupid, anything. It never ever gives them a license to hit you in the face. I agree the slap was weak, and it didn't even phase Rock, but it came across much more that Smith is just a total wuss, in every way.

Btw, I like how you try to act tough on a forum of all things, and then say "words have a lot of power." No they don't. Only to weak minded people and fools. I actually was bulled a lot in school. That's how I've learned it's not a big deal at all, and anyone who can't take a joke is a complete moron. Calling the idea of "sticks and stones" laughable but being so afraid of the English language goes against the image you're trying to portray here. You're talking big, then admitting you're absolutely terrified of words.

Wait ... you aren't Will Smith are you?

If you were bullied a lot in school then you should know that words can kill. Maybe you came out stronger, and more power to you for that. But I've seen plenty of people crumble because of words.

I've seen scheming and drama bullshit that is all words that cause amazing damage. And I've seen one punch make people stop and leave it the hell alone.

So yeah, sometimes a physical reaction will change things for the better.

And for you to call people hurt by words weak minded fools? Wow.

And people say I have a shit take. You just threw bullied kids and adults all over the world under the bus.

 

[Radical Dreamer]

staged and gay

 

[HarryKS]

I'm hearing he's getting his own franchise in the next Marvel cinematic Universe phase.

The Cuckold Supreme.

The cousin of The Sorcerer Supreme.

 

[zeorhymer]

And this is how you hijack culture to turn it into communism. Conflate a paid comedian, on a stage, making a joke on 1 person to a verbally abused person who is denigrated day in and day out by abusive people. Gotta love word salad tossers.

 

[mxbison]

This is 2022. After 2020 everything to some people is a planned conspiracy by the lizard people.

Or maybe it's not a conspiracy and we're not trying to come up with explanations but simply watched the video and think it looks fake as hell?

 

[InfiniteCombo]

Funny thing, I remember my main motivation for (trying to) watch G.I. Jane was to see more of those glorious Demi Moore pokies on the screen. But even being a teen-aged, hormone-raging, "think more with your dick than with your head" dude at the time, I still couldn't bring myself to watch the movie for more than a few minutes. It was that bad

 

[lachesis]

In the mean time...

 

[HellforLeather]

Relax ladies, I'm not advocating violence, so don't get your titties in a twist here.

I don't care about this event, it's a slap, who the fuck cares. I don't care about the situation either. And certainly not about whether or not the joke was okay. It was tame, but then Chris Rock usually is.

I'm talking about the whole idea that violence is never okay, but you're supposed to be allowed to say whatever the hell you want.

Words have a lot of power, and that sticks and stones bs is laughable. Say that to someone who's been bullied verbally their entire life.

So you are saying the point you are trying to make has nothing to do with the actual scenario that we are all talking about or what the thread is actually about?

 

[LordCBH]

So lemme get this straight:
Sleep with another man’s wife, a-ok
Joking about ugly ass hair, BAAAAD! STRAIGHT TO JAIL!

“Bbbut she has alopecia!”

Oh the horror so she’ll live another 60 years in good health while still not staring in anything of relevance!

 

[rofif]

These rich suit guys with their "funny" jokes.
I am kinda sick of it.
Or are you telling me it is not a joke and he ... punched him? lol wtf these stuck up movie stars are so stupid.
And wtf is gi jane ?! I had to google it....

Anyway, even if real - it is an edgy comedian telling jokes at the stage. Good or bad. This gotta be scripted to get more oscar views
if not, it is even worse as his smug ass walking away "i showed him" is so lame.

 

[///PATRIOT]

To the people saying the joke was too far and the slap was justified:

Should we cancel comedy and jokes?
I mean, your argument is that some jokes are off limits because they are hateful and offensive, but the same thing can said for any joke really....

 

[GloveSlap]

Check out these stats on hair loss. 85% of men by age 50. 50% of women by age 50. But for some reason Jada Smith is some oh-so-delicate flower that can't take a joke, and it's "disease" that she's sensitive about. Literally a condition that MOST of the population will suffer from in some form or another in their lifetime (there are many forms of alopecia). Can anyone imagine if Yul Brenner had slugged someone on the stage over his look? The whole thing is hilarious.

23 Startling Hair Loss Statistics That Will Astound You

Unless you're one of the lucky few, odds are you will experience some thinning or baldness at some point. Here are 23 statistics about this phenomenon that could make your hair stand on end.

www.creditdonkey.com

I would add on that Jada's hair loss looks to be self-inflicted from decades of pulling her hair too tight and spending who knows how much on elaborate hair pieces.

 

[Kimahri]

Or maybe it's not a conspiracy and we're not trying to come up with explanations but simply watched the video and think it looks fake as hell?

I thought it was part of the show to be honest. Until he started yelling from his seat, then it just got awkward.

So you are saying the point you are trying to make has nothing to do with the actual scenario that we are all talking about or what the thread is actually about?

Adjacent. I just saw all the "violence is never ok", but hardly a soul contemplating whether or not people should be careful what they say, and threw in my immediate cents about it.

Then people raged, and well, whatever.

 

[AtomicStarving]

I just remembered this scene

 

[Helghan]

Does Will Smith drink? I can imagine he was a bit buzzed, just shows they're only human. I can imagine smacking someone too if I feel offended by what they said about my wife.

Not that that's OK. But it was a slap, and sometimes it's warranted.

 

[Zeroing]

If you were bullied a lot in school then you should know that words can kill. Maybe you came out stronger, and more power to you for that. But I've seen plenty of people crumble because of words.

I've seen scheming and drama bullshit that is all words that cause amazing damage. And I've seen one punch make people stop and leave it the hell alone.

So yeah, sometimes a physical reaction will change things for the better.

And for you to call people hurt by words weak minded fools? Wow.

And people say I have a shit take. You just threw bullied kids and adults all over the world under the bus.

I was bullied and even beaten in school because of my sexual orientation. I don’t find myself weak minded if anything most people would not endure the mental torture from such young age!

Ignore that guys comment! Not worth our time!

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

We need a poll.

Team Fake vs Team Real

 

[AlteredForms]

What’s most interesting to me is that the Academy still gave him the award. I was expecting to say fuck it, let’s give it to Denzel again.

 

[InfiniteCombo]

Ignore that guys comment! Not worth our time!

Yeah I honestly don't know what you guys are doing interacting with him. Seems like a troll to me.

We need a poll.

Team Fake vs Team Real

Which side are you on?

 

[Halo is Back]

Jada has a hair loss condition. It’s a bad joke.

Imagine if we lived in a world where punching others because of a mildly offensive joke was acceptable behavior. Oh wait, that's called Hollywood.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

Which side are you on?

I lean Team Real but I'm not super confident. Just talked to someone IRL who was convinced it was fake.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

 

[rofif]

I mean look at the way Chris is standing, legs apart, head forward, almost like he was getting set for being hit hmmm.

yep. 100% scripted to get more views and people talking.
They are both actors and you can still see chris stands prepared

 

[chromhound]

What Jada dreamed about last night

 

[Airbus Jr]

My advice is oscar should never put comedian as a oscar host ever again( to avoid similar incident in the future)

This was suppose to be an award show not a comedic stage

 

[rofif]

How does Chris Rock need attention? Who needed attention here? Jada and Will, who have had their relationship blasted through every aspect of media?

not their attention. Oscars attention

 

[ntropy]

Ricky Gervais, the mad lad, retweeted this

 

[RaptorGTA]

My advice is oscar should never put comedian as a oscar host ever again( to avoid similar incident in the future)

This was suppose to be an award show not a comedic stage

But in the same breath, had they used a non comedian...no one would be talking about the oscars. I know its been said by many others..but I had no idea it was on..not that I cared..but I feel I use to know about when those award shows was airing. Everyone is at least talking...so expect some other 'comedian' to be hosting next year.

 

[rofif]

Lol I changed my mind.
This is 100% real.
No way they are these good of an actors to fake that conversation afterwards lol.


This is even funnier then. The guy is a comedian HIRED to do that. Don't the present the script to people before hand?
It only shows how stupid and shallow these big stars are to get offended by a weak joke like that. And especially IN THAT situation.
Will just thinks he is above everyone else there.

 

[InfiniteCombo]

My advice is oscar should never put comedian as a oscar host ever again( to avoid similar incident in the future)

This was suppose to be an award show not a comedic stage

The Oscars are an entertainment show celebrating.... entertainment. It's natural to put a comedian as a host, as they have the highest chances of, you know, entertaining, compared to other professions. The Oscars should focus on being entertainment, as opposed to what they've been for many years -- a shitty ceremony with people who think they're better than us talking down to us about virtues and shit they don't even fully believe in.

I 100% disagree with people saying that the joke is justification for physical violence. It was a damn inoffensive joke. I think of humor as the last frontier of free speech. The second we put major restrictions on humor, it's the second that free speech dies. (While that may sound a bit dramatic, I'm certainly not exaggerating...)

 

[12Goblins]

My advice is oscar should never put comedian as a oscar host ever again( to avoid similar incident in the future)

This was suppose to be an award show not a comedic stage

fuck that, invite gervais next year and let him double down on this snowflake so that he can show us his best phony ass laugh

Will is clearly not mentally stable and has that Kanye or Jussie level of crazy/bipolar,, but I think even for him this was out of character and it's becoming obvious that jada is the one that is nefarious and manipulative here.. she is the type of person that will start wars over petty shit

 

[rofif]

hahah I love the reactions (probably fake from different events but still fun)

 

[belmarduk]

I thought it was part of the show to be honest. Until he started yelling from his seat, then it just got awkward.

Adjacent. I just saw all the "violence is never ok", but hardly a soul contemplating whether or not people should be careful what they say, and threw in my immediate cents about it.

Then people raged, and well, whatever.

yes, yes
we get it.
you are the victim here.

you've really illustrated your point by falling to pieces over the words people have used here to disagree with you.

maybe you could slap some of the posters in this thread? that would teach them.