I agree that Will and Jada should have left but human beings lose their tempers. I don’t think there is anything wrong in a man sticking up for his wife although I don’t condone violence I understand it
I suspect that having alopecia on top of an illness may well have knocked her self-confidence and she wouldn't have thought to walk out. It would, however, have been a better way to deal with the insult. Hindsight and all that.
I hope the comedian gets some sort of come-uppance as he was out of order. Humour doesn't have to be unkind.
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alopecia seems to affect black women more than other ethnic groups, but I would disagree with one aspect of that article - everyone - all races and both genders - derive a lot of their self image from their hair. If you ask someone to describe a person they know, they will almost invariably mention their hair. Try wearing a wig for a day and see how many people you know quite well don't recognise you. It's an eye opener.
It's all a storm in a teacup among people who have enough money and are sufficiently self obsessed as to warrant no sympathy. But still, to make fun of a fashion choice is one thing, but to laugh at a medical condition is just nasty. Pointing and laughing (literally) is not humour, it's bullying.
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I didn’t see the incident. Was the lady in question in the room at the time the “joke” was made?
If that had been me, I would have walked out. I wouldn’t have waited for my husband. I wouldn’t have expected my husband to respond on my behalf. It really was nothing to do with him, so far as I can tell.
If the person who had been insulted had made her feelings known by leaving the room I think the “joke” would have been seen for what it was - plain nastiness.
I know reports in the press need to be taken with a pinch of salt but if they are accurate this wasn't a one off dig/attack on Smith's wife by Rock. It seems to have been going on for a number of years. Also, Rock's entire 'performance' was checked and approved at rehearsal, the checks being done because he is well known for his extreme content. The reference to Smith's wife was apparently not in that script. You may ask why have Rock compering if they didn't think he could be trusted - very good question.
If somebody was continually having a go at my wife I would get to a point of saying 'No more', as I suspect would many people. To say that partners should turn round and say 'Nothing to do with me' suggests a very uncaring relationship.
everyone - all races and both genders - derive a lot of their self image from their hair. If you ask someone to describe a person they know, they will almost invariably mention their hair.
I know my wife would be devastated if she suffered from hair loss. As you say, it is literally the first thing people comment to her about. A few years ago she had a cancer scare, thankfully proven to be benign, and she was far more worried about hair loss from the potential treatment and anything else.
Shopping for food today, and I normally refuse to use the self-service tills but there were big queues at the 2 manned tills. Only 5 items and two of them claimed to be age-restricted so required intervention of a staff member anyway. These 'dangerous' items were potatoes and custard tarts. What's that all about. No explanation or apology from the staff member, just stuck her arm through the side screen, did something with her card and said 'done'. Not happy and won't be using the self-service tills again unless I get a job there. I was very tempted just to walk out and let her put the items back.
To say that partners should turn round and say 'Nothing to do with me' suggests a very uncaring relationship.
I agree with @pansyface. For my husband to respond to an insult aimed at me takes away my agency to fight my own battles. If someone actually hit me, I would doubtless be in need of his support, but for as long as it's just words, I'll speak for myself. And luckily, he cares enough about me to know that
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At first he was laughing, then the next thing he was heading towards the stage.
I hope the comedian gets some sort of come-uppance as he was out of order. Humour doesn't have to be unkind.
It's all a storm in a teacup among people who have enough money and are sufficiently self obsessed as to warrant no sympathy. But still, to make fun of a fashion choice is one thing, but to laugh at a medical condition is just nasty. Pointing and laughing (literally) is not humour, it's bullying.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”
I know my wife would be devastated if she suffered from hair loss. As you say, it is literally the first thing people comment to her about. A few years ago she had a cancer scare, thankfully proven to be benign, and she was far more worried about hair loss from the potential treatment and anything else.
“It's still magic even if you know how it's done.”