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Steve Martin deletes Twitter tribute to Carrie Fisher after backlash
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Posted on 12/28/2016 10:48:36 AM PST by Impala64ssa

Steve Martin received backlash for a tribute he paid to Carrie Fisher on Twitter.

On Tuesday, the comic wrote in a since-deleted tweet, "When I was a young man, Carrie Fisher was the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. She turned out to be witty and bright as well."

Media outlets and fans immediately turned on the comedian saying Martin’s tweet had a sexist undertone.

Steve Martin received backlash for a tribute he paid to Carrie Fisher on Twitter.

On Tuesday, the comic wrote in a since-deleted tweet, "When I was a young man, Carrie Fisher was the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. She turned out to be witty and bright as well."

Media outlets and fans immediately turned on the comedian saying Martin’s tweet had a sexist undertone.

However, many fans came to Martin's defense saying backlash over his tweet was uncalled for including a Twitter user who screengrabbed the post.

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To: dfwgator

Kramer puts them in a dental chair................


41 posted on 12/28/2016 11:09:59 AM PST by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west))
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To: Impala64ssa

The jealous man hating complainers

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NPeIdlHaoaQ/S9r0PBmYNsI/AAAAAAAAGeM/FCvYPjYO7x0/s400/ugly-lesbians.jpg


42 posted on 12/28/2016 11:10:28 AM PST by Ray76 (DRAIN THE SWAMP)
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To: Impala64ssa

Note to young men: Never tell an unfamiliar woman she’s attractive. Never.


43 posted on 12/28/2016 11:12:32 AM PST by JonPreston
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To: Impala64ssa
One of Rush's Undeniable Truths of Life: “Feminism Was Established So As To Allow Unattractive Women Easier Access To The Mainstream Of Pop Culture”

What Steve Martin said was not PC because he acknowledged Fisher's appearance first. Maybe if he had said it last it would have been ok. But probably not. We aren't supposed to notice beauty these days, and if we do that is sexist. Lena Dunham, on the other hand, a current feminist icon will never ever in a million lifetimes have her appearance complimented by sane men.

44 posted on 12/28/2016 11:12:33 AM PST by Nevadan
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To: notaliberal

“Men........please do not compliment women.”

That’s sexist. (/s (or not))


45 posted on 12/28/2016 11:13:52 AM PST by KrisKrinkle (Blessed be those who know the depth and breadth of their ignorance. Cursed be those who don't.)
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To: Impala64ssa

Libs get their panties in a wad over everything.


46 posted on 12/28/2016 11:14:02 AM PST by bgill (From the CDC site, "We don't know how people are infected with Ebola")
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To: dfwgator

47 posted on 12/28/2016 11:15:57 AM PST by Rastus
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To: Genoa

He should have stood his ground. He has nothing to fear from these twerps. He doesn’t need them or their approval. He’s already successful, still exercising his talents however he wants, and has millions of fans. I wish he’d told the harpy critics to go jump in the lake.


48 posted on 12/28/2016 11:19:25 AM PST by Inkie
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To: ScaniaBoy

That picture has a sexist undertone, whatever that means.


49 posted on 12/28/2016 11:20:47 AM PST by BykrBayb (Lung cancer free since 11/9/07. Colon cancer free since 7/7/15. PTL ~ Þ)
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To: Rastus

I almost added that! :)


50 posted on 12/28/2016 11:21:58 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: Impala64ssa

America, where men can be men and men can think they are women.


51 posted on 12/28/2016 11:23:18 AM PST by isthisnickcool (Say what you will about The Donald, but he has all the right enemies.)
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To: bgill

“Never apologize its a sign of weakness” Capt. Nathan Brittles


52 posted on 12/28/2016 11:23:40 AM PST by Midnitethecat
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To: BykrBayb

Well, I am not sorry at all, so there....

:-)


53 posted on 12/28/2016 11:24:20 AM PST by ScaniaBoy (Part of the Right Wing Research & Attack Machine)
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To: IronJack

Yep.....


54 posted on 12/28/2016 11:24:39 AM PST by Dawgreg (Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.)
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To: Midnitethecat

....and Leroy Jethro Gibbs (or Jethro Leroy-I forget)


55 posted on 12/28/2016 11:25:02 AM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights
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To: Skooz

I think a gay guy might be the first to notice a woman’s beauty. It’s the homosexuals who can’t see beauty. Gay people see beauty all around us. Homosexuals are blind to it.


56 posted on 12/28/2016 11:26:07 AM PST by BykrBayb (Lung cancer free since 11/9/07. Colon cancer free since 7/7/15. PTL ~ Þ)
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To: Impala64ssa

That was a nice tribute.

Too bad about the angry people....


57 posted on 12/28/2016 11:26:46 AM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway - "Enjoy Yourself" ala Louis Prima)
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To: ScaniaBoy

OMG


58 posted on 12/28/2016 11:27:02 AM PST by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway - "Enjoy Yourself" ala Louis Prima)
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To: ScaniaBoy

Never guilty!!


59 posted on 12/28/2016 11:27:53 AM PST by oldvirginian (If someone tells you biscuits and gravy ain't a meal, just walk away. You don't need the negativity.)
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To: ScaniaBoy

8~}


60 posted on 12/28/2016 11:28:03 AM PST by BykrBayb (Lung cancer free since 11/9/07. Colon cancer free since 7/7/15. PTL ~ Þ)
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