Will Smith hits Chris Rock at the Academy Awards

[think positive]

Standup comedy is just an excuse to be nasty for the most part, yet not all comedians have to sink that low.

It’s a condition that can be caused by anxiety. Saying that the he didn’t know actually makes it worse, what if it was from chemo?

I’m not condoning the hit at all. In this case it was an over reaction, 100%, but it might get people talking, why does the academy awards care have to Be one big roast every year?

it’s like a lot of things, something happens, people over react, or was it just the last straw? The little things add up and bang,you explode.

Google chemo hair loss and check out the many videos of Women with their face in anguish as their hair is shaved off, it’s called a crowning glory. No one has a right to tell any one else how to deal with this sort of thing.


For me it’s not about the slap, it’s about the crap that is said as an excuse for humour, when really it’s just a personal jab. Thereis always truth behind those ‘funny’ remarks. My dad smacked me around a bit, but the thing I will never ever get over were times like the day we were listening to the radio and nice legs Shane about the face came on. He looked at me and said ‘I bet they sing it the other way about you’ and then he laughed. I have struggled with eating disorders and body image shit pretty much since about the age of 14-15. And I can still hear that line in his voice. I got 37.5 out of 38 in year 11 on an advanced maths test 1/2 the class failed, and he wanted to know what happened to the other 1/2 a mark. Words have left far greater scars in my life than any physical abuse did.

Why be mean when you can be kind?

[#26]

[doriswilgus]

I am surprised that some people are condoning Will Smith’s actions.It was an act of violence,pure and simple,and that sort of behaviour should not be tolerated in any shape or form.

I didn’t think much of his apology/acceptance speech either,where he invoked God and the Devil,and seemed to blame anyone but himself for his actions.He seemed to be suffering from some sort of male saviour complex,whern he said it was his job to protect everyone around him.He even said he had to protect his costar in the movie,King Richard,who is a fully grown woman and clearly didn’t need his protection.I don’t think she was too impressed by his statement either.

Those sort of opinions just seem to infantilise women,and perpetuate the myth that women are just helpless victims who need to be rescued by ‘’strong’ men..

[think positive]

If you mean me I don’t condone it, I just wish it would get people talking about people, not just comedians, using humour as a cover for personal insults.

As for the dark ages comment, I don’t need anyone to defend me, I’m pretty good at that myself, but I also choose to sometimes defend others if I think it’s needed, and people who cop ignorant comments for something they can’t control can feel isolated. So yeah I defend them. What ever sex they may identify as.

[David]

[doriswilgus]

[think positive]

[Presti35]

First thoughts were good on him. But after a few days I think Will would be wishing he had those moments back.

The part that is questionable is that nothing will be done. It is assault after all and well there is clear footage.

Here's the other thoughts that crossed my mind:
What if this happened at the Source awards in the mid90s?
What if a white actor slapped a black actor or vice versa?
What if it was Jordan De Goey on Brownlow night?

[#26]

^Fev?

[stui magpie]

[#26]

On the news tonight they showed someone's phone footage of Jada Smith appearing to laugh after the incident. So much for reports about her giving him "the look" when he returned to his seat.

But never mind, the Academy might suspend him from attending next year's ceremony.

[Jezza]

[think positive]

- and lots of money, people paying crazy prices to go to his shows!

[Jezza]

[think positive]

Dp