Posted on 11/23/2006 8:41:20 AM PST by Hal1950
Hollywood — Mel Gibson is demanding that Michael Richards be blacklisted in Hollywood after the former “Seinfeld” actor unleashed a string of racial epithets during a stand-up routine. “As celebrities, we have to be particularly careful with our words,” said Gibson. “He should have his Jew lawyer issue an apology ASAP.”
The 57-year-old actor-comedian, best known for playing Jerry Seinfeld’s eccentric neighbor Kramer on the hit TV show “Seinfeld,” was performing at the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood on Friday night when he went into the verbal rampage. Richards, responding to heckling from two black members of the audience, unleashed a string of racial epithets, taunting the two men with slurs and profanities including the “N-word.”
“Just hearing the word n—-r is hurtful to millions of Americans,” said Gibson in a telephone interview. “Why use the word n—-r? It’s just as bad as s—k and s—r c—-r. Also on that list is m—-y. Another racial epithet is c——-e f–e.”
While there was some chuckling in the audience throughout Richards’ outburst, someone can be heard gasping, “Oh my God,” and various people “ooh” after Richards uses the n-word.
“There is no room in Hollywood for people like Michael Richards,” added Gibson. “If I were him, I would contact my Jew lawyer right away to protect myself from lawsuits, and then I would call my Jew accountant to make sure I have enough ‘Seinfeld’ money to get me through retirement.”
Richards has received support from Massachusetts Senator John Kerry.
“Michael was simply trying to make a joke,” said Sen. Kerry. “Obviously, he botched the joke. If he hadn’t botched the joke about calling those people the N word, then it would have been very funny.”
“I thought his performance was simply hilarious,” said Virginia Senator George Allen. “He had me on the floor laughing.”
As for Jerry Seinfeld, he released a statement saying, “What’s the deal with the racial epithets? Have you ever called someone the N word? I once sat with a black person in the waiting room at a doctor’s office. I hate the waiting room because it’s called the waiting room so there’s no chance of not waiting. It’s built, designed, and intended for waiting. Why would they take you right away when they’ve got this room all set up?”
Richards has not apologized for his comments on stage, but did apologize publicly for the first time for his NBC series six years ago.
“’The Michael Richards Show’ was a disaster, but it’s not my fault,” said Richards. “The whole thing was ruined by this one n—-r production assistant.”
Classic!
LOL!!!
The Onion wannabe?
He forgot j-le b-y, f--n, r-d, and st-s.
Business as usual.... That is Hollywood for you...
pssst...it's satire...
the rant:
you must sign up for Youtube to get it...
it is RAW...so be forwarned:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgHj_YxyhGc
Opps...Sorry
LOL!!! His career is so over! The comments won't take him down...but that Catsup boy attempted to save him, is a kiss of death!
Call my stuffy. As I read this I realized it was only satire and still, I never once laughed or thought it was funny. I guess some people have a weird sense of humor. Matter of fact I thought it was in bad taste.
Happy Thanksgiving all.
I'm thankful that I have Free Republic friends
who understand when I need to rant. Jo
I agree. What ever happened to "Sticks and Stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me"?
These same people who walk out on Richards would stay at a Chris Rock show. No walk outs here!
Is Mel drinking again? Geez!
Good luck with your next user id.
ROTFLMAO!!!
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