tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post4915589123810151403..comments2008-10-28T12:38:48.643-04:00Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16388113393817266374noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-4846898225159681702008-10-28T12:38:48.643-04:002008-10-28T12:38:48.643-04:00The ones defending Rock and his stupidity and tiresome 'jokes' are NUTS with a capital N!! The man is the epitome of a buffoon and just because humor is suppsoed to sometimes shock and offend DOESN'T mean you have to go out of your way to do so. At least when Carlin or Lenny or Richard Pryor said something thought as offensive they had a p-o-i-n-t Rock is just another black idiot comedian who thinks playing on hate that he suppsoedly depises will get money and laughs. He is just another lowest-common-denominator race-baiter who will sell out his own momma[and apparently has]to make a buck so what the HELL is there to respect or admire in that?!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-11615792825203830492008-10-18T19:29:07.862-04:002008-10-18T19:29:07.862-04:00"Now your precious daughters can learn that not only are they potential ABW's, they will also learn that the only thing that will be valuable about them when they reach adulthood is what is between their legs. It won't matter if they are intelligent, creative, caring, or beautiful, all that will be discounted because they have a vagina."<BR/><BR/><BR/>i'm actually going to attempt to explain how humor works, because apparently, the facets of comedy seem to escape some ppl.<BR/><BR/>chris rock is not saying that women should use their vaginas as currency. his statement is funny because it relies on the pre-existing premise that men will do anything for a piece. the line is unexpected and, and consequently sparks a laugh response.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-38658171705193542252008-10-08T16:29:07.089-04:002008-10-08T16:29:07.089-04:00I thought it was funny. Some parts were a little lame, but when you know it's just comedy you don't get offended. He wasn't talking about everybody. And you don't know what he teaches his daughters. Just because you say something for comedy sake doesn't mean you believe or practice that in your everyday life. I'm sure he tells his children they are valuable. We have to start separating the person from the entertainer. How somebody is on stage is NOT how they are in real life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-6733016567967486052008-10-08T16:23:18.135-04:002008-10-08T16:23:18.135-04:00It's really not that serious. All the other TV shows and movies out there that say worse about black women, gays, presidential candidates and their wives and you all getting upset over his lame special. There's bigger issues to be mad about and blog about than Chris Rock.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-2128974167486259412008-10-08T16:17:45.819-04:002008-10-08T16:17:45.819-04:00If you're not a fan or didn't think it was funny then that's ok but don't be ignorant and make a comments and judgments about someone's happiness or unhappiness b/c of what they say during a standup routine. They are an entertainer. Most also have writers so most of what they say isn't even their opinion or view. The entire production was planned the way it was for one specific purpose: to show that people around the world laugh at the same things. You prove you're a sensible and worthwhile individual when you can laugh at the stereotypes. It's called Don't Kill The Messenger, but apparently you all missed the point on this one. Because you ridiculing and "killing" the man. Your opinion is your opinion but when you realize your opinion should be kept to yourself and you should focus on your success and not belittle others, then Chris Rock and other comedians won't have the material to offend you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-35389278852207645292008-10-07T10:53:20.633-04:002008-10-07T10:53:20.633-04:00What I saw was that Chris Rock "jumped the shark". He was not funny,the production of him shifting between a suit and an annoying, shiny black jacket. He was just not unfunny,but he played into so many sterotypes.The N word jokes were horrible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-37459395817478326032008-10-05T03:04:02.734-04:002008-10-05T03:04:02.734-04:00I've never understood how men with daughters can say such things. Gender seems to be the last, uncrossable barrier for a lot of people. This is why I adore feminist men -- to have got that far, they've had to understand everything else (at least in my experience): racism, homophobia, ableism, you name it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-12867222239124371902008-10-03T12:05:18.667-04:002008-10-03T12:05:18.667-04:00I haven't seen this special yet, since I don't have TV service anymore and haven't had HBO since college. I've always had a love/hate thing with Chris Rock. He's an educated, funny man with good delivery (and a damn good writer: Keenen Ivory Wayans)- his criticisms on race relations are often hard-hitting and disturbingly accurate. But then when he starts talking about women...it gets a little difficult for me to follow. He's against racism, but a certain amount of sexism is ok? And yes, there are some sexist jokes he has made that I've laughed at- because I appreciate that they are well-crafted. Comedy is an art form that often offends to make a point. He often says offensive things to draw attention to issues. But he has some things that cross the line to down-right degrading. He is comfortable in a very retro, outmoded POV about relationships and gender roles. He needs to step into this millennium.Danyellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16668537606918945664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-18522167204953783522008-10-02T12:54:18.493-04:002008-10-02T12:54:18.493-04:00He sounds miserable. <BR/>I couldn't be married to a man who spewed such hatred towards black women under the guise of comedy. To me it would be exactly the same as being married to a white racist.niahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14142930506490674435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-11345610544784257702008-10-02T05:49:55.211-04:002008-10-02T05:49:55.211-04:00I think I did laugh at Chris Rock once... a long time ago.<BR/><BR/>Your post is spot on and puts into words something I have been thinking for quite some time. Thank you.deviousdivahttp://deviousdiva.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3486177601646533834.post-7519586037455133272008-10-02T00:31:23.664-04:002008-10-02T00:31:23.664-04:00<I>I don't know if Rock has suddenly become more ageist, sexist, fat phobic, and classist, or my understanding of isms has grown over the years. </I><BR/><BR/>I don't know either, but one way to check might be to watch his older material, which is available on the Internet, if you can spare the time. For instance, this well-known routine of his: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZtQUEY1IU8ARhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09695255436104873832noreply@blogger.com