Jerry Lewis Uses the words "Illiterate Faggot" During Live Telethon

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by macallan25

What are you expecting......a public hanging? Maybe a stoning?

We should be so lucky.

[James]

Its ridiculously trivial.

He apologized for offending people . . . which is more than he had to do.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

We should be so lucky.

[macallan25]

You know, I thought you were joking around at first.......but I'm beginning to think you are actually being serious.

....which is very sad.

By the way, you looked great on prom night. Is that you in the "pimpin" kool aid outfit? The numerous cop cars, the ambulance, and the door checker/swat team enforcer adds a nice romantic touch.

[shinerbock]

Wait, is "illiterate" the offensive part of what he said?

[LPIDelta]

Is it possible he said these things to get the 15 minutes of fame associated with it?? Bring some attention to the cause??

Probably not....

[shinerbock]

Originally Posted by LPIDelta

Is it possible he said these things to get the 15 minutes of fame associated with it?? Bring some attention to the cause??

Probably not....

I wouldn't put it past him, but Lewis has raised something like 2 billion dollars, so I'm not sure it'd be necessary.

[AlphaGamDiva]

so i hadn't heard about this at all and just watched the 15 second video posted here. was it so much worse that what any other comic today says? there are people out there making fun of EVERYone....gays, blacks, whites, mexicans, the mentally handicapped, etc. to me, it seemed like he attempted to make one of those stupid kind of jokes...and instead of people laughing like they do at those comics, people became uncomfortable b/c it's J.L. and not the best forum....he picked up that he went a place he shouldn't have and moved on. i'm ready for the flames, but i don't think the man should be crucified. he's old, tried to be funny, didn't work. he apologized. what exactly should be done?

[macallan25]

Agree.