Academy Awards - Will Smith Edition

[George K]

And the Best Actor in a Leading Role goes to a guy who, during his speech speaks about being a beacon, a leader, and being kind.

Twenty minutes after he bitch-slapped a comedian for making a joke in poor taste about actor's wife.

[Doctor Phibes]

OK, despite my earlier snark, I must admit this Oscars story is actually quite entertaining.

The BBC noted that if Ricky Gervais had been giving the speech, he'd be in a coffin at this point.

[89th]

I think the new stage layout (with Will Smith only steps [no stairs] from the host) made that possible... not sure I really blame Will Smith. If a comedian makes a joke about my wife's illness, I'd be seeing red.

Here's the uncensored clip:

Link to video

[George K]

@89th said in Academy Awards:

If a comedian makes a joke about my wife's illness, I'd be seeing red.

Wouldn't we all?

But, does that justify an assault?

(Rock declined to press charges, by the way)

Seen on twitter: "Will Smith attacked Chris Rock and then helped us all heal by explaining how tough God’s plan for him is."

[89th]

@George-K said in Academy Awards:

@89th said in Academy Awards:

If a comedian makes a joke about my wife's illness, I'd be seeing red.

Wouldn't we all?

But, does that justify an assault?

(Rock declined to press charges, by the way)

No, doesn't justify the assault, but makes it understandable. Smith didn't have a plan when he stood up, could've gone with a fake punch, a real punch, a slap, or a push... he went for the slap, I guess. I like the uncensored clip above because it really lets the raw "Keep my wife's name..." audio play out as Smith's yelling echoes through the room. AWKWARD.

[George K]

Jordan Peterson:

[George K]

@89th said in Academy Awards:

No, doesn't justify the assault, but makes it understandable.

"Understandable" ≠ "Right"

A guy whose family is starving robs a bank. It's understandable...

OTOH, check out the CTA thread I posted yesterday. Some guys have a disagreement, and one of them empties his pistol at the other guy (I think I heard ten shots).

[jon-nyc]

@George-K said in Academy Awards:

@89th said in Academy Awards:

If a comedian makes a joke about my wife's illness, I'd be seeing red.

Wouldn't we all?

All of us except for Ted Cruz.

(Rock declined to press charges, by the way)

It’s not his decision.

[George K]

@jon-nyc said in Academy Awards:

It’s not his decision.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/28/entertainment/chris-rock-will-smith-charges-intl-scli/index.html

The LAPD confirmed on Monday that Rock declined to file a police report.

"LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program," the department told CNN in a statement. "The incident involved one individual slapping another. The individual involved has declined to file a police report. If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report."

[jon-nyc]

They’re punting on purpose. Cops can charge misdemeanor assault whether the victim wants the, to or not

[Mik]

I respect him for it. It was a cruel and tasteless joke that should never have been spoken.

I also respect the way Rock handled it. My hope is he did not know about her alopecia and will apologize.

[LuFins Dad]

I don’t know, I kind of think the world would be a little bit better if people had to weigh the very real odds of getting their ass kicked for running their mouth too far.

There’s something to be said for settling differences out back. Within reason, of course.

[89th]

@Mik said in Academy Awards:

I respect him for it. It was a cruel and tasteless joke that should never have been spoken.

I also respect the way Rock handled it. My hope is he did not know about her alopecia and will apologize.

Agreed. If you look carefully you can tell Rock almost says something about how he could keep going (after Smith stops yelling) but Rock stops himself from poking the bear further. Somewhat impressive recovery of the situation.

[Mik]

@LuFins-Dad said in Academy Awards:

I don’t know, I kind of think the world would be a little bit better if people had to weigh the very real odds of getting their ass kicked for running their mouth too far.

There’s something to be said for settling differences out back. Within reason, of course.

Yep.

[Doctor Phibes]

@LuFins-Dad said in Academy Awards:

There’s something to be said for settling differences out back. Within reason, of course.

Yeah, somebody says something rude, so then you slap them. Then they shoot you in "self defence".

I don't think confronting anybody physically is a good idea when so many people carry weapons.

[George K]

@jon-nyc said in Academy Awards:

They’re punting on purpose. Cops can charge misdemeanor assault whether the victim wants the, to or not

Looked it up. I didn't know.

[George K]

@Doctor-Phibes said in Academy Awards:

Yeah, somebody says something rude, so then you slap them. Then they shoot you in "self defence".

Isn't this the definition of "toxic masculinity?"

Somewhere, I read that he didn't react until she said something to him.

[Doctor Phibes]

@George-K said in Academy Awards:

Isn't this the definition of "toxic masculinity?"

Will Smith certainly didn't resemble his wise-cracking Fresh Prince character, wittily making fun of all and sundry, did he?

[Aqua Letifer]

@Doctor-Phibes said in Academy Awards:

@George-K said in Academy Awards:

Isn't this the definition of "toxic masculinity?"

Will Smith certainly didn't resemble his wise-cracking Fresh Prince character, wittily making fun of all and sundry, did he?

Quite the contrary, he reminded us all that he's still from West Philadelphia, born and raised.

[George K]

@George-K said in Academy Awards:

Somewhere, I read that he didn't react...

He chucked at the joke. And then she gives the evil-eye toward the stage.