It was a slap seen around the world, and what happened between Will Smith and Chris Rock during the Academy Awards in Los Angeles has comedians in Arizona worried about what could happen next.
We explain what exactly led up to the slap heard around the world during the Oscars on March 27.during the Academy Awards, stand-up comedians in the Phoenix area are reacting to the incident, as well as expressing their concerns about the message the moment sent."You have a fantastic comedian and a terrific actor, so who better to pull this off, right?" said Williams.
"We all have to agree it is never OK to go on stage and touch the performers because you’re unhappy with that the performer is doing," said Tony Tripoli, a Phoenix comedian who has written jokes for Joan Rivers and many shows. Tripoli said Chris Rocks' joke likely was off the cuff, and not one thought about ahead of time. He said sometimes, jokes do cross the line, and he said he has apologized when they do. Violence, however, is never the right response.
"I barely slept last night," said Tripoli. "My phone was buzzing all night long. Everyone I know is involved in comedy somehow, and this is a frightening thing. If people see a celebrated actor like Will Smith get away doing something like that, what do you think is going to happen next week at the Tempe Improv?""Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on Oscar stage after Rock makes joke about Jada Pinkett SmithAs the 94th Academy Awards neared its end, one of the biggest surprises rocked the night: Will Smith smacking Chris Rock on the Oscar stage.
Read more »
Will Smith Confronts Chris Rock on Oscars Stage After Comedian Makes Joke About Jada Pinkett-SmithWill Smith confronts Chris Rock on Oscars stage after comedian makes joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith
Read more »
Oscars 2022 live updates: Will Smith hits Chris Rock over Jada Pinkett Smith jokeIn a shocking Oscars moment, Will Smith walked onto the stage and slapped Chris Rock after a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. It appeared unscripted.
Read more »
Will Smith Smacks Chris Rock on Oscars Stage Over Joke About Jada Pinkett-SmithWill Smith confronts Chris Rock on Oscars stage after comedian makes joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith
Read more »
Oscars 2022: Will Smith hits Chris Rock after Jada Pinkett-Smith jokeWill Smith confronts Chris Rock on Oscars stage after comedian makes joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith.
Read more »
Will Smith smacks Chris Rock over Oscars joke about Jada Pinkett SmithWill Smith smacked Chris Rock during the Academy Awards ceremony after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith.
Read more »