Posted on 03/30/2022 6:04:38 PM PDT by Schatze
Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars after slapping Chris Rock, but he refused, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said in a statement Wednesday.
"Things unfolded in a way we could not have anticipated," the statement said. "While we would like to clarify that Mr. Smith was asked to leave the ceremony and refused, we also recognize we could have handled the situation differently."
"Mr. Smith's actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television. Mr. Rock, we apologize to you for what you experienced on our stage and thank you for your resilience in that moment," the statement added. "We also apologize to our nominees, guests and viewers for what transpired during what should have been a celebratory event."
The Academy also said it has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violating its code of conduct, "including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy."
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Were you invited and if not, why?
Of course you weren't invited because you're not one of the multi-millionaire, culturally elite who only get their invitations with goody bags filled with shit worth more than the average American makes in two years.
But I digress, there's more crap going on in this world that warrants attention than the entire news cycles focusing on some jackass actor slapping a comedian on stage at the Oscars...
The Oscars, the ultimate admiration award awarded by the elitist Admiration Society.............
I was hoping to read they took it out back and duked it out...........Oh well
Cool story.
But, you probably get into fights all the time.
Civility in this world is over. Thanks.
I did not think nor say Rock’s joke was funny rather that the relative class and humor of the past is lost. Will seemed to though judging from initial reaction.
The class of the past is just class these people don’t have it. I won’t say it’s lost. The people I know have it. It’s missing in Hollywood on stage for now. I will not let them win and say it’s gone.
You can’t have humor in authoritarianism. It’s oppressive. By definition. It will get you to believe it is here to stay. Nothing is.
You're welcome.....
See? There is some civility left in this world.........
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