That Didn't Take Long Did It......
November 24th 2006 00:08
If you're a connoisseur of bad taste, then you'll be in need of the latest fashion accessory a KKK Kramer t-shirt.
If you're not up with the latest celebrity gossip, Michael Richards went on a racial rant against African-Americans after being heckled at a show earlier in the week. Richards has apologised saying he didn't know what happened, as he's not racist at all (uh huh, sure).
Recently there have been reports that Richards may be sued for his rant and have to pay compensation.
Is it just me, or does that seem ridiculous to anyone else??? The last I heard, holding racist and bigotted opinions wasn't illegal. Distasteful.....most certainly, but not illegal. To me, it's another example of political correctness gone wrong.
But hey, if it works, watch out Lindsay Lohan........surely Paris Hilton will be coming after you through the courts for calling her a c#nt!!
KKKramer T-Shirt
If you're not up with the latest celebrity gossip, Michael Richards went on a racial rant against African-Americans after being heckled at a show earlier in the week. Richards has apologised saying he didn't know what happened, as he's not racist at all (uh huh, sure).
Recently there have been reports that Richards may be sued for his rant and have to pay compensation.
Is it just me, or does that seem ridiculous to anyone else??? The last I heard, holding racist and bigotted opinions wasn't illegal. Distasteful.....most certainly, but not illegal. To me, it's another example of political correctness gone wrong.
But hey, if it works, watch out Lindsay Lohan........surely Paris Hilton will be coming after you through the courts for calling her a c#nt!!
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Comment by TonyK
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Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Always a market. But yeah, I'm not so sure it'll sell. I've seen better. Quite frankly I'm not so sure people will see the racially oriented ones quite so funny.
Comment by Filmpeeker
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Actually, believe it or not, I feel a bit sorry for him... I mean the guy is pathetic yes, but still, I believe he was frustrated and not even used to the stand-up comedy.
But the shirt is even more pathetic and disturbing.
//filmpeeker
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Yeah I feel a bit sorry for him too. Yes he's a bigot and racist and that came out when he was under stress on stage (and I abhore racism).......but c'mon he's not the only one. Not sure about you, but I can think of plenty of redneck racists. He just got caught out.
I wonder if there would have been such an uproar if he was spewed forth racial slurs against arab/middle eastern people. What am I saying? Of course it's okay to discriminate against people of middle eastern descent......afterall they're all terrorists! Just ask anyone who looks vaguely arab looking trying to get through immigration at an airport!
KylieW
Comment by TonyK
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Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Maybe he's desperate for a gig? Haven't seen much of him since Seinfeld finished all those years ago.
Comment by Adrian
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Comment by Homer Joyce
It's all quite ironic when you think about the final episode of Seinfeild (which I loved) ...
When is Jason Alexander going to bring out a loser 'Can't Stand Ya' T-shirt ... Now that one I will wear ... proudly ...
Homer ..
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Comment by Deorre
Stress Alive
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Comment by Francis
Passionate Apathy
"Your Honor, he called me a name!! Waaaahhhh!!"
I don't mean to make light of racism (joke about it, yes, absolutely!!), but if the worst thing that happens to me today is someone calls me a "cracker," this would certainly be in the running for Best Day Ever.
Comment by Anonymous
If that's true (and there seem to be quite a few people confirming this) then there's absolutely no excuse; it wasn't a one-off thing, and he wasn't unused to doing stand-up
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Homer, I remember the Can't Stand Ya t-shirt. I think that's a great one.
And also, I don't make light of racism either, as I dislike racists, but suiing someone cos they called you a name? Can you be more of a crybaby????
Hi Anon, I've also seen the stories that last time it was Jews. Look, it doesn't matter who you're making comments about, or how stressed you are, if you come out with comments like that, you are a racist. African-American, Jews, Asians whatever. Someone who wasn't racist wouldn't even have had those thoughts go through their head (I know I wouldn't).
I thiink it'll be a while before he does anymore stand up!
Comment by Anonymous