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In reply to the discussion: Jada, I love you, can't wait to see you in GI Jane II. [View all]hlthe2b
(102,230 posts)the entire point and merely shows that on this issue, I'm afraid you are uninformed to the point of extreme insensitivity. Please educate yourself.
It was a joke that went bad and a spouse's overly and inappropriately protective instinctive reaction to seeing someone devastated by sensitivity over a medical condition-- for which they have bravely spoken and have no control. Appearance has meaning beyond the superficial when one's identity and profession depend on them. So, sensitivity to being the brunt of jokes over issues beyond one's control is hardly unexpected. Yet, it is possible that despite Pinkett-Smith's repeated public candor on the cause of her hair loss had not found its way to Rock's consciousness---just as it apparently hasn't with you.
That said, there were other aspects to Will Smith's reaction to Rock's joke (and Jada's) that he started to touch on in his Oscar acceptance speech that enter into the unfortunate escalation on stage. Nothing is so simple as we might like to make it. In this case, a perfect emotional storm culminated in an unfortunate act--one which I'd bet all sides will regret for some time to come. I'm appreciative of people like Denzel Washington who were able to step in to de-escalate the situation. It was unfortunate all the way around, but an emotional night for many.