Michael Richards aka "Kramer" racist?

sigmadiva · #1 11-21-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by OtterXO

It was very uncomfortable. He was rambling on about being sorry and that he's not racist. I think he should have left it alone.....the Letterman appearance didn't do much for him.

I saw it too. I think the gravity of the situation was sinking in. At one point he was actually shaking.

I don't think 'Kramer' was being so much a racist, as he was just probably trying to get the hecklers to shut-up. I think he probably thought that if he could really insult them then they would shut up. He just used a bad choice of words.

I'm not saying that what he did is excusable. I mean he is probably very frustrated that his TV/movie career has tanked, and now he is back doing club stand up.

macallan25 · #2 11-21-2006, 02:46 PM

I think he wanted to do standup as a new venture. He has never done it before. Thats why guys like George Lopez were commenting on the situation. The guy was making millions per episode on Seinfeld and did over 20 films.......he hasnt tanked. Lopez made a good point in saying that he obviously had no idea how to handle unruly crowds and he made a very bad decision.

Reds6 · #3 11-21-2006, 03:12 PM

[quote=macallan25;1360860]I think he wanted to do standup as a new venture. He has never done it before. Thats why guys like George Lopez were commenting on the situation. The guy was making millions per episode on Seinfeld and did over 20 films.......he hasnt tanked. Lopez made a good point in saying that he obviously had no idea how to handle unruly crowds and he made a very bad decision.[/quote

It's my understanding he did Stand up at the start of his career.

smiley21 · #4 11-21-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

I think he wanted to do standup as a new venture. He has never done it before. Thats why guys like George Lopez were commenting on the situation. The guy was making millions per episode on Seinfeld and did over 20 films.......he hasnt tanked. Lopez made a good point in saying that he obviously had no idea how to handle unruly crowds and he made a very bad decision.[/quote

It's my understanding he did Stand up at the start of his career.

I think he did do stand up at the beginning. Seinfeld just made him so immune to that kind of pressure because he was lovable Kramer. Because he was being heckled so harshly, he decided to attacked them in a way that would be equally hurtful.

Reds6 · #5 11-21-2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Reds6

I think he did do stand up at the beginning. Seinfeld just made him so immune to that kind of pressure because he was lovable Kramer. Because he was being heckled so harshly, he decided to attacked them in a way that would be equally hurtful.

So are you saying telling a comedian he isn't funny is as equally harmful to saying thye should be lynched?

Reds6 · #6 11-21-2006, 03:29 PM

What I find interesting is there are some on here that want to believe there was some out of the ordinary cause for what he said, like he had a breakdown, he's mentally ill, etc. Maybe just maybe that's how he really feels. Maybe he just doesn't like blacks. There are thousands if not millions of whites that don't like blacks and why is it so impossible he's part of that number? Is it because he played a character on tv we all loved? Because he's a celebrity and we hold them to a different standard. Or is it because you can't face that racism or prejudice still exist in this country?

i wish he hadn't apologized, because it was meritless. I would rather he said yeah I said it and I'm not a fan of blacks. blacks wouldn't be surprised, we encounter this all the time and we go on with our day.

smiley21 · #7 11-21-2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Reds6

What I find interesting is there are some on here that want to believe there was some out of the ordinary cause for what he said, like he had a breakdown, he's mentally ill, etc. Maybe just maybe that's how he really feels. Maybe he just doesn't like blacks. There are thousands if not millions of whites that don't like blacks and why is it so impossible he's part of that number? Is it because he played a character on tv we all loved? Because he's a celebrity and we hold them to a different standard. Or is it because you can't face that racism or prejudice still exist in this country?

i wish he hadn't apologized, because it was meritless. I would rather he said yeah I said it and I'm not a fan of blacks. blacks wouldn't be surprised, we encounter this all the time and we go on with our day.

Even though I am black and offended, I am still wondering where he comments came from. He does feel some hate towards black or at the very least- doesn't think much of them to begin with. This was just the platform that he true feelings came out. Whatever the case, he does have some problems and should get help.

smiley21 · #8 11-21-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Reds6

So are you saying telling a comedian he isn't funny is as equally harmful to saying thye should be lynched?

No of course not. I am just saying that he was not prepared to handle ridicule. So he fought back. I am definitely not condoning how he reacted. I was very offended and taken aback. He needs help.

Reds6 · #9 11-21-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by smiley21

No of course not. I am just saying that he was not prepared to handle ridicule. So he fought back. I am definitely not condoning how he reacted. I was very offended and taken aback. He needs help.

How is a grown azz man that has faced rejection in the industry he works, not prepared for ridicule? Rejection comes with the entertainment field.

macallan25 · #10 11-21-2006, 03:33 PM

Hahah, Ok.....some of you are ridiculous. I don't care if some of you have never used the word and blah blah blah, my comments weren't aimed at you personally, rather on a grand scheme of things. The fact is........the use of the word n***** is perpetuated by blacks far too often. Turn on the TV for God's sake, listen to rap, walk down the street. I probobly here "what up nigga" more during the day than I do anything else.....and it isn't coming from a bunch of white guys.

....on a side note, I just listened to his apology, and I thought he sounded extremely sincere and apologetic. He was visibly shaken up. He obvioulsy didn't appreciate the audience laughing at him one bit during his apology. I think he did it on Letterman because Seinfeld was on there and because he knew a bunch of people would be watching the show. Whoever said he shouldn't have apologized, that is rather idiotic.

Reds6 · #11 11-21-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

Hahah, Ok.....some of you are ridiculous. I don't care if some of you have never used the word and blah blah blah. The fact is........the use of the word n***** is perpetuated by blacks far too often. Turn on the TV for God's sake, listen to rap, walk down the street. I probobly here "what up nigga" more during the day than I do anything else.....and it isn't coming from a bunch of white guys.

....on a side note, I just listened to his apology, and I thought he sounded extremely sincere and apologetic. He was visibly shaken up. He obvioulsy didn't appreciate the audience laughing at him one bit during his apology. I think he did it on Letterman because Seinfeld was on there and because he knew a bunch of people would be watching the show.

So when I grew up in NC and heard white people calling lower income white people white trash, than this is ok to use and say? I hear the term White Trash or PWT so much on tv and inthe media, it doesn't make it right to either.

smiley21 · #12 11-21-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

Hahah, Ok.....some of you are ridiculous. I don't care if some of you have never used the word and blah blah blah. The fact is........the use of the word n***** is perpetuated by blacks far too often. Turn on the TV for God's sake, listen to rap, walk down the street. I probobly here "what up nigga" more during the day than I do anything else.....and it isn't coming from a bunch of white guys.

I am fully aware of what's out there. I do not need you to point it out. Just because they say does not make it right. The N word should not be used period. You are right, blacks do say the word. I just did not like the fact that you said that too few blacks don't.

Phasad1913 · #13 11-21-2006, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

Hahah, Ok.....some of you are ridiculous. I don't care if some of you have never used the word and blah blah blah, my comments weren't aimed at you personally, rather on a grand scheme of things. The fact is........the use of the word n***** is perpetuated by blacks far too often. Turn on the TV for God's sake, listen to rap, walk down the street. I probobly here "what up nigga" more during the day than I do anything else.....and it isn't coming from a bunch of white guys.

....on a side note, I just listened to his apology, and I thought he sounded extremely sincere and apologetic. He was visibly shaken up. He obvioulsy didn't appreciate the audience laughing at him one bit during his apology. I think he did it on Letterman because Seinfeld was on there and because he knew a bunch of people would be watching the show. Whoever said he shouldn't have apologized, that is rather idiotic.

This is the second time you've done this. I have to say something: The word is spelled IMPROBABLE/PROBABLE buddy.