To be honest, anyone could have done that out of outrage
I don't think that was the case here because he was laughing at the joke. I for one would not have done what he did. It's stupid to be honest, for someone with a lot to lose here.
I have no blame for any of them, violence can be as mere words, doesn't have to be physical.
Well, in this scenario, the act and reaction are disproportionate to each other.
That joke was an expensive one for his wife, and he responded emotionally too
This is where I disagree. All of the things Chris would have joked about this was by far the least offensive. So like I said, I don't believe it is about the joke.
Looking at it on the flip side, if that comedian wasn't Chris, what if it was a white, would it have also played out that way? I believe yes, it would have, that's if a comedian can muster the courage to joke about a black man's wife tho
Again, I disagree. Worst things have been said to the Smiths in their face (even during this same event) and they took it as it was--a joke. He certainly wouldn't have reacted that way to a white comedian or even a lady. So where is the line drawn?
Chris is a comedian. Part of his job resume is making jokes about people, situations, etc. If you have a low threshold for jokes then you shouldn't bee in an event anchored by a comedian.
They were both wrong. Two wrongs never balance out.
Well, one committed a felony while the other cracked a joke. I can't equate both actions
Well like they say, the cup gets full someday, I m not saying he did it right to slap Chris, Chris is so much as a star as him. That's really wrong.
But if he laughed at it, and suddenly changed as we all saw in the video, it doesn't change anything, neither does it make him dishonest with his emotions, it is his emotions, not our to speculate over, we often smile at things we aren't happy about. He is a star there and had to laugh at first as the outcome would have him but seeing his wife turn the look brought out what he couldn't control there.
It's left to anyone to make out obit what they would tho. But some jokes are as painful as a blow. That they smile don't mean its painless.
Comedians should always draw the line with people's emotions, not to sound rude or make sensitive part of people a laughing stoke. It really is not healthy. I ve seen people go depressed cause they were laughed at and even attempt suicide
No.. you cant really mean this, so comedy is for a few who can withstand a laughing gaze. Common, we are not all perfect to laugh at each other. They be been true a lot already, shouldn't that be a reason to stay of them. It's pretty sad they are both blacks tho.
Your emotions do not justify assault which many are choosing to ignore. An assault is a felony which can earn you jail time, end your career, etc.
I was fortunate to have taken tort law in college and one of the few exceptions for assault and battery is that the act and reaction must be proportionate.
If you call me a fool and I call you a fool, our actions are said to be proportionate.
If I call you a fool and you hit me. This has changed the dynamics of things.
Because I said something that hurts you don't mean you should harm me physically. That's the way of cultists and abusers. If we accept this narrative we create an even bigger problem of intolerance.
Which is the whole point of comedy--to make light of serious situations so people can better cope with it. Of all the things Chris could joke about today, this was by far the least offensive. He did not joke about the relationship which has been a subject of ridicule.
Being angry is not a pass for stupid actions. I have done a few dumb things out of anger and I own them.
By the way, this is him taking shots at other people (which I don't have problem with because why? It's comedy):
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In this case Jagger should probably find him his share of his slap.