Wayans Drops N-Bomb, Faces Fallout

Damon WayansDamon Wayans became the first famous offender of the Laugh Factory's ban on the use of the n-word, and was fined and banned from the club for three months as a result, Wayans' publicist tells TMZ.

After the Michael Richards incident on November 17, the club decided to ban use of the word and fine comedians $20 for every offense. Wayans took the stage Sunday during a showcase of African-American comedians called "Chocolate Sundaes." Wayans opened his routine with the line, "Give yourselves a big round of applause for coming down and supporting 'N***** Night.'" According to the L.A. Times, Wayans used the word 15 more times during his 20-minute appearance.

That's a $320 contribution to the Laugh Factory's swear jar. Wayans' rep had no further comment other than to confirm the fine and the temporary ban.

Andy Dick drew fire earlier this week for using the n-word during an appearance at the Improv.



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31. So why is it that when Damon Wayans said the N-word you didn't see not any Blacks holding up there camra phones to record the session of the n-word being shout out on stage...... What's up with that.... How come you all didn't ask for a apolozgie from his ass on national T.V seems alittle one sided to me.... I want to see the video of him yelling out the n-word on this website and someone of the same color calling Mrs noiesy Alridge and her 2 sence in this sh*t I hate that women, oops she might sue me for saying that............That women needs some dick bad maybe a black one would help her out....... Always in everyone business.... Some one is going to take her down hope in court......

Posted at 3:14PM on Dec 6th 2006 by roxy

32. adult comedy contains a lot of insults to a lot of people. and that can be funny. or not. but we are all free to attend or not attend if we do not want to risk being offended.

the laugh factory is full of BS to ban one word. It solves nothing and probably will only exacerbate the problem. chill out. its comedy. who cares if Richards hates balck people. shouldn't we be more concerned that our president doesn't like black people?

finally, #10 (and seemingly most other tmz commenters), i love you, but for f*ck sake, look up the following words: THERE, THEIR, THEY'RE

Posted at 3:21PM on Dec 6th 2006 by fabuslut

33. ah yes the double standard hard at work eh? real n*ggers wear pink too eh? yes? connard.

Posted at 3:26PM on Dec 6th 2006 by biracial. black and white.....female

34. This is a prime example of how Black comedians can get away with it but White comedians can't!

Posted at 3:26PM on Dec 6th 2006 by Felicia

35. Now I am really offended!!! That Pink hat and shirt are just completely uncalled for.

BOYCOTT MEN WEARING PINK !!!!!

Or not, actual he wears it well.

Posted at 3:30PM on Dec 6th 2006 by ratherthanthat

36. I don't know about you guys but his opening line is f*cking hilarious! I'm sick of all this sh*t being blown out of proportion. I agree Michael Richards screwed up but must we make headlines everytime someone uses the word?

Posted at 3:32PM on Dec 6th 2006 by Glen G.

37. anyone from the crowd going to SUE ???

what does that annoying Gloria Allred think???

Posted at 3:34PM on Dec 6th 2006 by hotmama

38. Damon needs to get rid of the pink hat and matching shirt. He looks like a damn piece of pink bubble gum.

Posted at 3:48PM on Dec 6th 2006 by Yawn!

39. yah....i hate wen black people use it then get mad at white ppl 4 using it...its like wtf......why get angry when he says it.....when black people say it white people probally think its ok to say it or sumthing...if i where white id say it cus everyone else says it and they use it in movies and music and everything else

Posted at 3:53PM on Dec 6th 2006 by im*black*but*its*like*wtf

40. what Wayans cant tell real jokes anymore and has to cash in on the latest publicity and call it N*gger Night for openers? Wow man thats really ground breaking, leading edge and risk taking humor. Bruce and Pryor were all those things, you sir are none of them. Just a rehash repeat of whats already been invented with a shock spin to things----I thought you were ground breaking with In Living Color....you havent done anything new, nor for that matter, anything really funny since. This latest simply verfies you are out of new ideas or taking an audience to a new place they havent been before. Get in line behind the rest of the imitators.

Posted at 4:06PM on Dec 6th 2006 by george

41. i thinks it's good that no one is allowed to use the n word. all black people complain and whine all the time maybe they should be the first to stop using the word!!!! if you use the n word then don't cry and act offended when other people use it!!!

Posted at 4:07PM on Dec 6th 2006 by belinda

42. Just another case of if someone jumps of the bridge you go follow! BE AN INDIVIDUAL HOW ABOUT TRY NOT USING THE WORDS EVERYONE ELSE USES DO YOU PEOPLE WANT TO SAY THE WORD THAT BAD BLACK PEOPLE ALSO HAVE RYTHEM DO U WANT THAT TOO! AND STOP PLAYIN THE DOUBLE STRANDARD CARD PLEEEEESE! AS SAID B4 IF MR WOULD OF USED THE WORD IN ANOTHER MANNER NONE OF THIS WOULD BE AND ISSUE

Posted at 4:08PM on Dec 6th 2006 by Ithoughtthiswasamericapeople

43. Okay, for all you 'tards, I'll try to explain...
When Blacks use the word N*GGER it is meant to be humorous, when Whites use the word N*GGER it is meant to be a put down, and it is meant to put Blacks in their place:
"you've got more excuses than a N*GGER going to jail" vs.
"How far removed are the N*GGERS from walking on all fours and dragging their knuckles on the ground?
I think you WHITE people are being obtuse because you want to call every BLACK person you see N*GGER, but you are afraid to do so. I say go ahead and exercise your free speech rights, after all it was the RICH, LAND OWING WHITE GUYS who founded this country. Do not worry...whats the worse thing that can happen?

Posted at 4:12PM on Dec 6th 2006 by Hollywood Insider

44. Censorship is the first cry of Fascism.

Posted at 4:20PM on Dec 6th 2006 by spin sycle

45. I am getting so sick and tired of listening to a bunch of cry-babies. Come on! Enough is enough, if you don't like what someone says don't socialize or contibute to that person anymore, but to start or should I say continue to censor peoples speech is wrong. Don't use that word its only for black people, or you can't get angry and call someone a name it might hurt there feelings. Well words are better than fists, knives, or bullets. The whole idea when someone is mad is to attack or flee it is insinctive and yes irrational. You don't make a big deal over kids calling each oter names on the play ground. Or maybe they do now. It seems everyone wants everyone else to be a bunch of castrated andrgenous whimps. Like the French. After all it is your choice to listen.

Posted at 4:23PM on Dec 6th 2006 by Roy Allen Kelly

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