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    89th
    wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 12:12 last edited by
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    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

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    • 8 89th
      28 Mar 2022, 12:12

      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

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      George K
      wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 12:13 last edited by George K
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      @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."

      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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      • G George K
        28 Mar 2022, 12:13

        @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."

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        89th
        wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 12:15 last edited by
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        @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.

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          George K
          wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 12:16 last edited by
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          Jordan Peterson:

          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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          • 8 89th
            28 Mar 2022, 12:15

            @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.

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            George K
            wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 12:21 last edited by
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            @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).

            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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            • G George K
              28 Mar 2022, 12:13

              @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."

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              jon-nyc
              wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 12:29 last edited by
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              @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.

              Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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              • J jon-nyc
                28 Mar 2022, 12:29

                @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.

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                George K
                wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 12:35 last edited by
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                @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."

                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                  jon-nyc
                  wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 12:40 last edited by
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                  They’re punting on purpose. Cops can charge misdemeanor assault whether the victim wants the, to or not

                  Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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                    Mik
                    wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 12:46 last edited by
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                    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.

                    "The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell." Simone Weil

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                      LuFins Dad
                      wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 12:53 last edited by LuFins Dad
                      #12

                      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.

                      The Brad

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                      • M Mik
                        28 Mar 2022, 12:46

                        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.

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                        89th
                        wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 12:53 last edited by
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                        @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.

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                        • L LuFins Dad
                          28 Mar 2022, 12:53

                          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.

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                          Mik
                          wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 12:57 last edited by
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                          @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.

                          "The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell." Simone Weil

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                            28 Mar 2022, 12:53

                            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.

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                            Doctor Phibes
                            wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 13:03 last edited by
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                            @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.

                            I was only joking

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                            • J jon-nyc
                              28 Mar 2022, 12:40

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

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                              George K
                              wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 13:04 last edited by
                              #16

                              @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.

                              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                28 Mar 2022, 13:03

                                @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.

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                                George K
                                wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 13:06 last edited by
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                                @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.

                                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                • G George K
                                  28 Mar 2022, 13:06

                                  @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.

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                                  Doctor Phibes
                                  wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 13:10 last edited by
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                                  @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?

                                  I was only joking

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                                  • D Doctor Phibes
                                    28 Mar 2022, 13:10

                                    @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?

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                                    Aqua Letifer
                                    wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 13:12 last edited by
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                                    @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.

                                    Please love yourself.

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                                    • G George K
                                      28 Mar 2022, 13:06

                                      @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.

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                                      George K
                                      wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 13:19 last edited by
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                                      @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.

                                      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                      • M Mik
                                        28 Mar 2022, 12:46

                                        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.

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                                        Catseye3
                                        wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 13:23 last edited by
                                        #21

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

                                        Yes. It has to do with honor and loyalty.

                                        Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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                                          Mik
                                          wrote on 28 Mar 2022, 13:34 last edited by
                                          #22

                                          As I think I had mentioned before, the rest of the night was a cock-up too.

                                          https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/oscars/academy-awards-review-the-show-lost-its-luster-long-before-will-smith-s-slap/ar-AAVz0zc?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=e35b85ed0edd4af18c3710f79a734d39

                                          "The intelligent man who is proud of his intelligence is like the condemned man who is proud of his large cell." Simone Weil

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