So this Bill dude made a joke and I'm slightly confused on what I think about this. 97 percent of the time Im against the usage of racial slurs.
This is is my opinion but....
I personally don't see why so much outrage but maybe I'm missing something.
On one hand, I don't think he was insensitive in saying n!&&@ in his joke because he was referring to himself vs. calling someone else that. And number two he's seems so far from being a racist who uses that word for negative purposes - to intentionally hurt others. And number three, with this word so prevalent in urban culture (even mainstream music, etc) is it really a shock when other races use the word? Plus Comedy is usually more edgy and less politically correct.
On the other hand, maybe it was insensitive because he does have influence and less intelligent people will see him then go out using the word perhaps recklessly. If the word is offensive even used in joking manner when using it - especially Coming from a non black person - then it seems insensitive. And it does seem sometimes people, especially non blacks, are excited to say something they know is provocative. Maybe Bill pulled a "I'm going to say some provocative shit for ratings and then just apologize (which might be non sincere) later if people get so outraged it fucks up my ratings/money"
Are you familiar with/Do you watch Bill Maher?
Should people have been outraged like this?
Should he have apologized?
*Please only post if you can refrain from close mindedness, hate, and/or ignorance
*If this is too touchy of a topic I understand if this thread has to be deleted but I hope posters will be mature and it can stay positive









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