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RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - E.N. - 29-03-2022
(29-03-2022, 06:13 PM)Mam of 4 Wrote: Chris Rock has issued one tooAccording to The Hollywood Reporter‘s Senior Film Editor Rebecca Keegan, “Chris Rock has not yet issued a statement. There is a statement going around purporting to be from Rock that is not from him, per his team."
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RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - lorcand1990 - 29-03-2022
(29-03-2022, 06:55 PM)Tigger Wrote:To be honest the size of either guy hadn't come into my mind, it was more I can understand smiths anger amd why he did it, doesn't mean I think he was right for hitting rock, that's not the way I would have handled it for sure.. but I'm not a big guy so maybe that's why(28-03-2022, 02:36 PM)lorcand1990 Wrote: IMO there is wrong on both sides of this. The 'joke' was lazy, in incredibly bad taste and rock needed to be called out on it. However smith shouldn't be going around hitting people as it sets a bad example to his fans on such a huge stage. I can also understand why he did it thoughBecause Chris rock is smaller than him?
If it had been someone bigger WS would have stuck to the shouting.
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - Mam of 4 - 29-03-2022
(29-03-2022, 07:15 PM)E.N. Wrote:(29-03-2022, 06:13 PM)Mam of 4 Wrote: Chris Rock has issued one tooAccording to The Hollywood Reporter‘s Senior Film Editor Rebecca Keegan, “Chris Rock has not yet issued a statement. There is a statement going around purporting to be from Rock that is not from him, per his team."
Oh well !
I should have known it was fake ... as fake as Will Smiths tears ....no wonder he won the Oscar for Best Actor
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - jp liz v1 - 29-03-2022
I do wonder what would have happened if Ricky Gervais was hosting, he goes in deep on everyone
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - Butty Brennan - 29-03-2022
(29-03-2022, 08:26 PM)jp liz v1 Wrote: I do wonder what would have happened if Ricky Gervais was hosting, he goes in deep on everyoneThat is what crossed my mind. He used to really stick it to Mel Gibson in particular every year that he hosted the golden globes.
Can anyone answer this: was it common knowledge that Jada Pinkett had alopecia and that is why she shaved her head rather than just a fashion statement?
In other words would Chris Rock have known about it when he made the joke?
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - jp liz v1 - 29-03-2022
I didn't know, I thought it was for a role or fashion, she does rock it though, her kids had shaven heads too, before at least
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - E.N. - 29-03-2022
(29-03-2022, 08:55 PM)Butty Brennan Wrote: Can anyone answer this: was it common knowledge that Jada Pinkett had alopecia and that is why she shaved her head rather than just a fashion statement?She has been very open apparently. But obviously that didn't mean he knew. Apparently he didn't write the joke, I'd guess the writers are sweating a bit now
In other words would Chris Rock have known about it when he made the joke?
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - Tigger - 29-03-2022
(29-03-2022, 07:58 PM)lorcand1990 Wrote:Size or ability to fight has everything to do with acts of violence. I don't find Brendan Schaub at all entertainment but I would like to see him roast will smith in perso.(29-03-2022, 06:55 PM)Tigger Wrote: Because Chris rock is smaller than him?To be honest the size of either guy hadn't come into my mind, it was more I can understand smiths anger amd why he did it, doesn't mean I think he was right for hitting rock, that's not the way I would have handled it for sure.. but I'm not a big guy so maybe that's why
If it had been someone bigger WS would have stuck to the shouting.
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - Tigger - 29-03-2022
(29-03-2022, 08:55 PM)Butty Brennan Wrote:Doea it matter wrt will Smith's actions? I don't think so(29-03-2022, 08:26 PM)jp liz v1 Wrote: I do wonder what would have happened if Ricky Gervais was hosting, he goes in deep on everyoneThat is what crossed my mind. He used to really stick it to Mel Gibson in particular every year that he hosted the golden globes.
Can anyone answer this: was it common knowledge that Jada Pinkett had alopecia and that is why she shaved her head rather than just a fashion statement?
In other words would Chris Rock have known about it when he made the joke?
If chris rock didn't know then yes that matters re his own behaviour but it's still inexcusable to slap someone
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - nothing - 29-03-2022
I don't think it's ever appropriate to publically comment on someone's appearance unless it's something that can be fixed in a few minutes (spinach in the teeth, fly undone etc). Why a "joke" like that was ever approved and the academy are getting no wrath over it is ridiculous. No doubt those scripts go through more than one person. But I think it shows how little respect there is for women, especially regarding appearance, and no doubt they felt it was ok to snub Jada after her boycott a few years ago.
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - jp liz v1 - 29-03-2022
(29-03-2022, 09:49 PM)nothing Wrote: I don't think it's ever appropriate to publically comment on someone's appearance unless it's something that can be fixed in a few minutes (spinach in the teeth, fly undone etc). Why a "joke" like that was ever approved and the academy are getting no wrath over it is ridiculous. No doubt those scripts go through more than one person. But I think it shows how little respect there is for women, especially regarding appearance, and no doubt they felt it was ok to snub Jada after her boycott a few years ago.
The hosts ( 3 females ) joked about actor Timothée Chalamet 's appearance
Does the Academy approve hosts and presenters monologues speeches introductions etc., before live on air?
I think Will has damaged his career and his PR apology won't save him
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - nothing - 29-03-2022
I would assume anything on an autocue would have to be approved by someone. I didn't watch it, but yeah that's not acceptable imo.
Definitely agree that Smith has done irreparable damage to his career now, and he's 99.9% to blame. The other fraction of a percent was for the abhorrent comment which provoked it.
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - jp liz v1 - 29-03-2022
Chris Rock has stayed quite
Quote:Jim Carrey, 60, was “sickened” by the standing ovation that Will Smith, 53, got at the 2022 Academy Awards on March 27. The King Richard star received huge support in the room when he won the Oscar for Best Actor, after he slapped Chris Rock, 57, on the stage earlier that night. Jim appeared on CBS Mornings two days later and explained to Gayle King why he was so turned off by the viral altercation.
“Hollywood is just spineless en masse and it just really felt like this is a really clear indication that we’re not the cool club anymore,” the iconic actor and comedian said.
Jim noted that Will “should’ve” been taken out by security after the slap occurred on stage. When Gayle mentioned that Chris declined to press charges against Will, Jim explained that the fellow comedian probably “didn’t want the hassle.” I’d have announced this morning that I was suing Will for 200 million dollars because that video is going to be there forever, it’s going to be ubiquitous,” The Mask actor added. “That insult is gonna last a very long time. If you want to yell from the audience and show disapproval or say something on Twitter, you do not have the right to walk up on stage and smack somebody in the face ‘cuz they said words.”
https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/03/29/jim-carrey-reacts-will-smith-chris-rock-2022-oscars-spineless-interview/
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - Butty Brennan - 30-03-2022
I never thought I'd hear Jim Carrey of all people talking such sense
He is right Smith should have been escorted off the premises as soon as he did it.
The oscars people don't seem to be taking any action against him at all.
It doesn't matter what nasty thing person A says to person B, when B hits A they are guilty of assault in the eyes of the law.
The law must be slightly different there: if you assault somebody on camera with thousands of witnesses present in this country you will be done for assault whether the victim wanted to press charges or not.
I'm suprised Rock isn't suing him either, he could take him to the cleaners like Carrey said.
Being that it is Hollywood you might even get some some of the audience taking Smith to court for traumatising them from witnessing it.
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - E.N. - 30-03-2022
(30-03-2022, 10:48 AM)Butty Brennan Wrote: I'm suprised Rock isn't suing him eitherI think letting it go is his best move now, for his public image. He'll lose some people if he sued. Whereas now...
Quote:Ticket sales for Chris Rock's stand-up comedy shows have reportedly increased "dramatically" following the Oscars altercation with Will Smithhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2022/0330/1289232-chris-rock-will-smith-oscars-academy-awards/
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - E.N. - 30-03-2022
In other news, I just wrote my 24th question for the advent calendar. In March
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - lorcand1990 - 30-03-2022
(30-03-2022, 11:33 AM)E.N. Wrote:Think I'd rather get slapped in the face than sit through that.... I'll see myself out(30-03-2022, 10:48 AM)Butty Brennan Wrote: I'm suprised Rock isn't suing him eitherI think letting it go is his best move now, for his public image. He'll lose some people if he sued. Whereas now...
Quote:Ticket sales for Chris Rock's stand-up comedy shows have reportedly increased "dramatically" following the Oscars altercation with Will Smithhttps://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2022/0330/1289232-chris-rock-will-smith-oscars-academy-awards/
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - ari101 - 30-03-2022
The slap would likely be deemed a misdemeanor Battery in California. Unless the victim wants to press charges, generally these are not legally pursued where there is no injury resulting.
I thought it was a fake slap at first, it clearly wasn't, it was an inappropriate reaction to what turned out to be an inappropriate joke.
It was surprising the Academy took no action, I'm not sure what the right recourse should be but doing nothing isn't the answer.
It does raise the question too of where we draw the line with comedy generally. I understand Chris may not have written the joke or been aware of Jada's medical condition. Should people put up with jokes like this, or is all comedy that someone could possibly find offensive to be outlawed? If she had chosen the style (shaved), not because of a medical condition, the joke would seem fair game considering what we currently allow. It's an interesting question whether that standard needs to be revised.
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - Butty Brennan - 30-03-2022
(30-03-2022, 12:21 PM)ari101 Wrote: The slap would likely be deemed a misdemeanor Battery in California. Unless the victim wants to press charges, generally these are not legally pursued where there is no injury resulting.I just watched the unedited version that was aired in Australia. Will was actually laughing at the GI Jane joke at first but Jada looked really pissed off. I think it was only after he saw her reaction that he went up to hit Chris. Then he was shouting at him after he sat back down.
I thought it was a fake slap at first, it clearly wasn't, it was an inappropriate reaction to what turned out to be an inappropriate joke.
It was surprising the Academy took no action, I'm not sure what the right recourse should be but doing nothing isn't the answer.
It does raise the question too of where we draw the line with comedy generally. I understand Chris may not have written the joke or been aware of Jada's medical condition. Should people put up with jokes like this, or is all comedy that someone could possibly find offensive to be outlawed? If she had chosen the style (shaved), not because of a medical condition, the joke would seem fair game considering what we currently allow. It's an interesting question whether that standard needs to be revised.
I thought it was a publicity stunt as well when I heard about it, I remember some comedian hired an actor pretending to be a heckler to come up on stage and hit him, and Jim Carrey did it too with a wrestler as a stunt to promote his latest film, but you can see that Chris Rock was very rattled afterwards and he was messing up all his lines.
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - jp liz v1 - 30-03-2022
The fact Smith got a standing ovation on his win and no one condemned the violence or language outburst during the show with even Sir Anthony Hopkins praising Smith disappointed me
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - jp liz v1 - 31-03-2022
In a new statement, the Academy reveals Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday's Oscars ceremony after slapping Chris Rock, but he refused
https://tvline.com/2022/03/30/will-smith-oscars-slap-asked-to-leave-refused-academy-statement-chris-rock
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - dawg - 31-03-2022
From todays official Ukrainian Army Twitter account
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - Zaph - 31-03-2022
Presumably because cats are evil, they're used when you don't have a grenade handy?
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - E.N. - 01-04-2022
I have fallen for two April Fools' this year.
I'm angry, I'm ashamed... 🙈
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - Leg End Reject - 01-04-2022
(01-04-2022, 09:51 AM)E.N. Wrote: I have fallen for two April Fools' this year.What were they? Share the shame. 😁
I'm angry, I'm ashamed... 🙈
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - E.N. - 01-04-2022
(01-04-2022, 10:09 AM)Leg End Reject Wrote:My wife said the solicitor had called to say there was an issue with the contract for the new house, and that we may no longer have it. This has actually happened to one of our new neighbours(01-04-2022, 09:51 AM)E.N. Wrote: I have fallen for two April Fools' this year.What were they? Share the shame. 😁
I'm angry, I'm ashamed... 🙈
Sorry... my soon-to-be-ex-wife said... 🙈
And the other was on boards yesterday, which is just cheating...
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - nothing - 03-04-2022
Sorry for the spam, but don't want anyone to miss it...
In case you've missed it on the Game Sign Ups, the planning has started for our very own FoGademy Awards to take place around the 1 year mark of moving over here...
https://forumofgames.com/showthread.php?tid=282
Feel free to suggest categories, which I'll finalise around mid June, take nominations for a couple of weeks and voting will open in July until a few days before the event itself!
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - Sephiroth_Dude - 03-04-2022
(31-03-2022, 01:19 PM)dawg Wrote: From todays official Ukrainian Army Twitter account
God bless those service men and women 🙏🙏🙏
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - Diamonds of Frost - 03-04-2022
(28-03-2022, 11:50 AM)Zaph Wrote: I initially thought that Will Smith had completely overreacted, until I read that Jada Pinkett Smith had alopecia. I'm not a fan of Chris Rock anyway, but what sort of dick makes fun of someone like that, and especially so publicly? He definitely deserved a slap, and probably more tbh.Really? Chris Rock is a comedian. The Awards ceremonies always have close to the bone jokes and comments. Remember Ricky Gervais?
Chris may not have realised Jada has alopecia. If he did then it wasn't in the best of taste but again comedians can be quite cutting at times.
Will Smith behaved like a complete scumbag. He went up on the stage and slapped Chris Rock who was there to do a job. He didn't just flip either. He did so calmly and only when he realised Jada was furious.
I think Will has a whole pile of issues and that Jada is a piece of work. He is possibly feeling emasculated by her or he is wary of fall out from her first r not jumping to her defense or a million other possibilities. They are a deplorable pair.
Chris Rock was the victim here yet he was the one left to stand alone without support while gobshite got hugs and standing ovations. I wonder what would have happened had a woman made the joke and gotten a slap? Absolute uproar I can tell you.
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - dawg - 03-04-2022
(03-04-2022, 06:57 PM)Sephiroth_Dude Wrote:(31-03-2022, 01:19 PM)dawg Wrote: From todays official Ukrainian Army Twitter accountGod bless those service men and women 🙏🙏🙏
Ukrainians seem to be cat nutsUkrainian Twitter and Telegram channels are full of cat pics
A soul mate for Fr. Jack ?
Getting a bit silly now ?
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - nothing - 03-04-2022
Census time is another time I'm glad I live alone
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - Necro - 04-04-2022
It's very repetitive alright filling it out for a family of 5. Granted two of them weren't staying here so less work. Anyone put anything into the time capsule? I didn't know what to write so just wrote something about my Dad.
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - ari101 - 04-04-2022
I think I'll try put something in the time capsule. I've done the rest of it but not sure what to say in that box... problem for later! 😁
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - E.N. - 04-04-2022
Oh yeah, census, that's a job for today!
I suspect I have covid, sick as a dog today and the father in law had it. Haven't done a test yet though. Its a serious cold, if not.
Got an eye infection too, our little boy had one last week and both me and my wife now have one gammy eye. Today's going to be a fun day 🙈
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - nothing - 04-04-2022
I popped in a few bits about my life, hopes for the future, a few details so I can be linked back to family. Completely filled the box, probably could have written a novel worth!
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - lorcand1990 - 04-04-2022
Yeah we just wrote a bit about of family amd our life etc
I also pit down that I hope Kildare have won the All Ireland in the next 100 years
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - E.N. - 04-04-2022
(04-04-2022, 11:05 AM)lorcand1990 Wrote: I also pit down that I hope Kildare have won the All Ireland in the next 100 yearsIn 20 years or so, our boys will be teammates, leading them to victory
(I mean, I support Donegal, but my son will be a Lilywhite)
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - thomil - 04-04-2022
Not really sure what to put into the Time capsule to be honest. I don’t have family anymore, so a message for any future descendants is out of the question. Maybe just a few short anecdotes so that my name and those of my parents don’t end up completely forgotten?
Anyway, worksite here, just finishing up my lunch. Still have 30 minutes of break time that I’ll put to good use… or not
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - jp liz v1 - 04-04-2022
(04-04-2022, 08:59 AM)E.N. Wrote: Oh yeah, census, that's a job for today!
I suspect I have covid, sick as a dog today and the father in law had it. Haven't done a test yet though. Its a serious cold, if not.
Got an eye infection too, our little boy had one last week and both me and my wife now have one gammy eye. Today's going to be a fun day 🙈
Take Care, plenty fluids and vitamins @E.N.
RE: We don't know where we are, but at least we know what to do - aaronjennings - 04-04-2022
This is the 60,000th total post on this forum
We are a busy bunch of bees, aren't we?