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Kevin Hart thinks being offended by anti-gay jokes, and being gay is a choice.
- Thread starter Miles X
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I really do not like how we as a culture have been conditioned to think that literally anything is funny if it's a "joke".
These poor rich comedians who just want to tell offensive jokes but then have to suffer under the persecution of the people who are offended by them.
You'd think he'd have a PR specialist on hand 24 hours a day to warn him before saying really foolish things publicly.
I don't get it either man. Genuineness and authenticity are like the most valuable traits in celebrities these days, and the public really likes forgiving people who fall on their sword and take responsibility for the shit they say.
"Oh shit, I really said some terrible things in the past huh? To be honest I'd forgotten all about that and I've grown a lot since then. I sorry for those who are hurt but please believe me, that is not who I am anymore." Is something along these lines really that hard to say?
And I see your truuuue colours shiiiining through
I see your truuuuue colours, that's why I say fuuuck you
We don't choose "afraid"!
I see your truuuuue colours, that's why I say fuuuck you
We don't choose "afraid"!
I think it's a combination of being a comedian considering that historically comedians are usually given passes for some of the more insensitive things they say along with the fact that he's already publicly stated that he feels the backlash isn't anything more than bullying the way it was drudged up and he has no intention on placating those people. So it seems like the best we'll probably get out of him is something along the lines of "sorry if you were offended"
Even removing the offensive shit he says, this has also exposed how much of a douchebag Kevin Hart is.
He told Colbert he was over it but keeps digging. I think he's after Louis C.K's audience
Dig up, stupid!
I guess these people already have fuck you amounts of money to live the rest of their lives and just dont give a shit about what they say. Or they know their comments wont have any effect on their carreers. Or maybe both, sadly.
I guess these people already have fuck you amounts of money to live the rest of their lives and just dont give a shit about what they say. Or they know their comments wont have any effect on their carreers. Or maybe both, sadly.
The sad thing is, in many situations the second one will get you more attention and money if you're famous. Why back down when you've already lost a large chunk of your fanbase, when you can double down and get an all knew one! They even wear matching hats!!
Kevin Hart trying to spin this as him being a victim is exactly what I thought would happen. Him saying being gay is a life choice is also not surprising.
I've seen a lot of his interviews since his homophobic tweets surfaced and honestly not one of his half assed apologies seem genuine. Plus him being on Ellen was some cringy shit and she's useless for letting him have a platform to turn himself into the victim.
I've seen a lot of his interviews since his homophobic tweets surfaced and honestly not one of his half assed apologies seem genuine. Plus him being on Ellen was some cringy shit and she's useless for letting him have a platform to turn himself into the victim.
Anyone paying attention knew they weren't genuine. Hell, the first apology literally came like an hour after he put out an Instagram video saying he wasn't gonna apologize lmao.
Curious to know how Conan O'Brien is taking this.
Wouldn't be surprised if he already had a taped podcast episode with him and has to scrap it now
Wouldn't be surprised if he already had a taped podcast episode with him and has to scrap it now
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I'm gonna tell a joke using the n-word. But it's okay because my intent is to make people laugh.
I knew almost nothing about Kevin Hart until I heard Teri Gross interview him.
He seemed to spend a good portion of that interview with his foot firmly planted in his mouth. It was a terrible first impression for me.
And yeah, oh Jesus "intensive purpose", over and over again. Come on, man.
He seemed to spend a good portion of that interview with his foot firmly planted in his mouth. It was a terrible first impression for me.
And yeah, oh Jesus "intensive purpose", over and over again. Come on, man.
IMO, it's because:
1. Deep down he's still a homophobe
2. He thinks this is being blown out of proportion by people who want to personally attack him/his success
Funny, I was just catching up on this situation last night, watching youtube clips of him on Ellen and Steven Colbert. For someone who was "over it," he sure is going on a lot of talk shows talking about it. He should have taken his own advice and dropped off for a while.
He kept talking about how he'd apologized/addressed it in the past. Is this actually true? 'Cause I don't remember anyone finding/sharing those clips. I really doubt it was true because it's clear to me his apology even now isn't genuine. It's more like "Will you all shut up if I say I'm sorry?" followed by digging himself deeper. I'm kinda sad to say the above, since Kevin Hart has made me laugh many times.
He kept talking about how he'd apologized/addressed it in the past. Is this actually true? 'Cause I don't remember anyone finding/sharing those clips. I really doubt it was true because it's clear to me his apology even now isn't genuine. It's more like "Will you all shut up if I say I'm sorry?" followed by digging himself deeper. I'm kinda sad to say the above, since Kevin Hart has made me laugh many times.
Nope, CNN and Vulture both tried to go back and find these apologies, they don't exist. He's attempting to gaslight people into believing that he apologized in the past.
He keeps talking about comedy. But I fail to the see the joke in statements such as "I'll beat my son if he plays with dolls" or "dark-skinned women are bad with money".
all he does is whine that he has to apologize. he is already putting the cart before the horse by saying, "oh if I did this they'll do this yada yada."
basically, his ego does not want to apologize. He only every apologized once, that's it. any other apology afterwards came with a "okay that's it I am done" which shouldn't even be said if you were actually apologetic.
basically, his ego does not want to apologize. He only every apologized once, that's it. any other apology afterwards came with a "okay that's it I am done" which shouldn't even be said if you were actually apologetic.
He's choosing to set his career on fire. It's a shame, really, because I've enjoyed some of his work in the past.
I dunno. I don't think people will really care, for the most part. It's not like moviegoers are gunna boycott Jumanji 2 because Kevin Hart gave a shitty apology.
Somebody should ask Kevin if he's okay working with somebody who is afraid of their kids dating somebody who is black or short or whatever. I wonder if he would choose to be offended.
'I'm sorry people got offended.'
'People are sensitive nowadays so I don't do jokes like this anymore.'
'I've already addressed this.'
'People are looking for ways to be offended.'
'What I tell are jokes and aren't meant to hurt anybody. When did it become a crime to be funny?'
'I'm being torn down by haters for no reason.'
These are NOT apologies and do NOTHING to address issues of violent homophobia perpetuated by 'jokes'. You are a wealthy tv/movie star, you don't get to play the victim when actual kids are bullied, beaten and in some cases killed for either being gay or just 'acting gay' in the eyes of their abusers/murderers. Saying you'd beat up a child - your own child no less - for being gay when we have news reports of that exact same thing happening; just a moment of thought should tell you that your 'jokes' aren't funny and never were. If the only way you can be funny is by talking about beating up kids for being gay and lament a time when you used to be able to say 'jokes' about that without consequence, you're a horrible person.
Get! Better! Material!
Or better yet don't. The world is moving on from comedians like this. If you can't even have an ounce of self reflection and respect for marginalized groups to form a proper apology, you don't deserve to have a career. He's certainly done enough to slap away every single lifeline people in the industry have been throwing his way. So I hope the movies he's got coming out this year will be his last; I certainly will not be seeing any of them.
'People are sensitive nowadays so I don't do jokes like this anymore.'
'I've already addressed this.'
'People are looking for ways to be offended.'
'What I tell are jokes and aren't meant to hurt anybody. When did it become a crime to be funny?'
'I'm being torn down by haters for no reason.'
These are NOT apologies and do NOTHING to address issues of violent homophobia perpetuated by 'jokes'. You are a wealthy tv/movie star, you don't get to play the victim when actual kids are bullied, beaten and in some cases killed for either being gay or just 'acting gay' in the eyes of their abusers/murderers. Saying you'd beat up a child - your own child no less - for being gay when we have news reports of that exact same thing happening; just a moment of thought should tell you that your 'jokes' aren't funny and never were. If the only way you can be funny is by talking about beating up kids for being gay and lament a time when you used to be able to say 'jokes' about that without consequence, you're a horrible person.
Get! Better! Material!
Or better yet don't. The world is moving on from comedians like this. If you can't even have an ounce of self reflection and respect for marginalized groups to form a proper apology, you don't deserve to have a career. He's certainly done enough to slap away every single lifeline people in the industry have been throwing his way. So I hope the movies he's got coming out this year will be his last; I certainly will not be seeing any of them.
Everything is a matter of context..
So Kevin Hart should let gay jokes to gay comedian. As we leave black jokes to black comedians or female jokes to female comedians.
One of my favorite stand up moment is the Black people vs niggas. As a Black man you really get what he was saying. But I don't want to hear that joke coming from Jerry Seinfeld.
A great French comedian Blanche Gardin is talking during a stand of the first time she had anal sex. It's absolutely hilarious. Not sure this would fly well if a guy was doing it...
So it's all about context. He just made poor judgment and his excuse is terrible. He should just shut up on the matter or own it.
So Kevin Hart should let gay jokes to gay comedian. As we leave black jokes to black comedians or female jokes to female comedians.
One of my favorite stand up moment is the Black people vs niggas. As a Black man you really get what he was saying. But I don't want to hear that joke coming from Jerry Seinfeld.
A great French comedian Blanche Gardin is talking during a stand of the first time she had anal sex. It's absolutely hilarious. Not sure this would fly well if a guy was doing it...
So it's all about context. He just made poor judgment and his excuse is terrible. He should just shut up on the matter or own it.
He's trying to say sorry but somehow he keeps digging a deeper hole. Proof enough for me he really means the shit he says.