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47. This point is right on

Wed Mar 30, 2022, 03:29 PM

Mar 2022

But Hollywood awards shows are traditionally a venue where much worse things have been said about celebrities as a means of downplaying the fact that it’s basically a gathering of multimillionaires giving each other awards to boost business so they can make even more money.

I don't really understand why people want to hold up the Oscars or any similar awards show as some really prestigious thing. But in any case, Smith's actions completely overshadowed his award win, and his own career will likely suffer as a result.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Will Smith Did a Bad, Bad Thing [View all] geardaddy Mar 2022 OP

Excellent read. As a woman, I particularly appreciate these paragraphs: demmiblue Mar 2022 #1

That struck me, too. geardaddy Mar 2022 #2

This x 1000. Treefrog Mar 2022 #17

+1, uponit7771 Mar 2022 #25

It really struck a chord for me as well eissa Mar 2022 #37

That's well said. Good for Kareem. yardwork Apr 2022 #52

I have avoided weighing in on this topic. Cracklin Charlie Mar 2022 #3

Kareem explains in the article how an instant like this robbob Apr 2022 #54

Agree. Cracklin Charlie Apr 2022 #56

Some I agree with, a lot I think is virtue-signaling, hand-wringing drivel Hugh_Lebowski Mar 2022 #4

That was my first thought when it happened, but Rock's face was evidence enough for me. BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #22

I have been waiting to hear from Kareem on this Johnny2X2X Mar 2022 #5

His Delphinus Apr 2022 #55

Amazing to me.... Jm7603 Mar 2022 #6

The "defending his wife" excuse is such bullshit. pamela Mar 2022 #7

Yes, revenge is a good word for that action geardaddy Mar 2022 #8

Agree Johnny2X2X Mar 2022 #10

It's none of our business except this silly couple seems to have no concept of privacy. BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #21

+1, Stern said something similar saying that's how Trump gets away with shit the amount of people uponit7771 Mar 2022 #28

I agree with Kareen 100%. fightforfreedom Mar 2022 #9

When he slapped him he immediately became a bad role model kimbutgar Mar 2022 #11

I can't believe that there are still people defending Smith! It's so foul. As a strong black woman MenloParque Mar 2022 #12

This. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #53

violence is never the answer jcgoldie Mar 2022 #13

Kareem is such a thoughtful writer eissa Mar 2022 #14

It's Kareem. roamer65 Mar 2022 #15

Yes! Oops geardaddy Mar 2022 #18

I love Cap but... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2022 #16

True but few if any enabled Kareem's actions as Smith has been. Read comments of a teacher uponit7771 Mar 2022 #26

I agree 100% . That's why I oppose spanking. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2022 #34

Yep, something I had to relearn as a black father talking and thinking were way more effective. uponit7771 Mar 2022 #35

I've loved Kareem ever since he was Lew Alcindor Goodheart Mar 2022 #19

K and r. nt BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #20

K&R, *FACT*: Will Smith laughed at the GI Jane joke Rock told uponit7771 Mar 2022 #23

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is such a wise and intelligent man. kr PufPuf23 Mar 2022 #24

"Some have romanticized Smith's actions"... Snackshack Mar 2022 #27

+1, ... and even if he did know I don't see how being compared to a badass shero of the 90s is so uponit7771 Mar 2022 #32

The only thing that I will say about this is..... Dan Mar 2022 #29

Even after WS laughed at Rocks GI Jane joke? uponit7771 Mar 2022 #36

Kareem is a national treasure! Nicely done sir. I miss #33. Evolve Dammit Mar 2022 #30

Smith did NOT lose control... he KNEW EXACTLY WHAT HE WAS DOING. Raster Mar 2022 #31

+1, and WS laughed at the GI Jane joke is a fact no matter how many people try to gas light ... uponit7771 Mar 2022 #33

That was an excellent read. Snackshack Mar 2022 #38

the truth llashram Mar 2022 #39

Has Jada issued any statement? ChazII Mar 2022 #40

Probably told Will he didn't do enough; Tupac would've done more. nt LexVegas Mar 2022 #41

today i learned catsudon Mar 2022 #45

Tuesday on Instagram..."This is a season for healing, and I'm here for it." progressoid Mar 2022 #44

Thank you. n/t ChazII Mar 2022 #48

He's right about all of those things. gldstwmn Mar 2022 #42

K and R Quixote1818 Mar 2022 #43

Kick. nt BlackSkimmer Mar 2022 #46

This point is right on The Revolution Mar 2022 #47

The Academy Awards show was a workplace and Will Smith smacked a worker. tirebiter Mar 2022 #49

That's an excellent take. geardaddy Apr 2022 #50

His take tracks fairly well with mine. yardwork Apr 2022 #51