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Wayans Drops N-Bomb, Faces Fallout

Posted Dec 6th 2006 12:20PM by TMZ Staff

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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91. I'm a black man and to this day I have been called a n*gger by cops and white poeple all the time. And when they think it bothers me I tell them soon there will be no white or black because blacks and whites are having mixed babies all the time. So whats funny we all are soon gonna be n*ggas. lol

Posted at 11:05AM on Dec 7th 2006 by bernell

92. bernell

that is a poor pissed excuse of a comment I have ever heard
what a waste of a space you mad yourself to be
how ignorant you are to any reader and that goes without revealing any color my man

Posted at 11:19AM on Dec 7th 2006 by what up

93. I'd like to clarify something to all people that are not of the black persuasion, there are a lot of people who do not use nor like being called N*GGER, by anyone whether it be a black person or anyone else for that matter. Also there is no BLACK person who calls themselves or another black person N*GGER, the term some use is N*GGA which is different but still degrading.

Secondly, the question why is okay for a black person to call someone else who is also black the "N " word...

Example... Your mother pisses you off, you tell your sibling that "Mom is a Beyotch"... Of course you don't say it to your mother.... If some other person, no matter what their race was called your mother a BITCH, you would be offended and want to confront the person for calling your mother that offensive name, even though you may have felt that she acted like one...

I don't agree with banning the word used for comedic purposes or for dramatic effect in a movie etc., what people are not grasping is when Michael Richards used the word it was used as an insult to someone in the audience of a show he was performing at, not as part of his routine... Andy Dick did not use the word in the same manner so I don't see it as a racial insult...Stupid maybe ...

Posted at 11:38AM on Dec 7th 2006 by Me

94. context, context, context....come on people. in my experiences, if a white man calls a black person a n*gger and means it disrespectfully, its an ass kicking; if a black man calls another black man a n*gger and means it disrespectfully, its an ass kicking. so for those keeping score: michael richards, ass kicking; andy dick, no ass kicking; damon wayans, no ass kicking.

Posted at 11:43AM on Dec 7th 2006 by Blake

95. What ever happened to FREEDOM OF SPEECH!!!!

Posted at 12:22PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Steve

96. Lenny Bruce, we need you again... 50 years later...

Posted at 10:49PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Luke

97. There is a huge difference between Damon Wayans and what Micheal Richards did. I really don't think anyone should censor what people say, but when you are a comedian and you alienate yourself from your public ( which pays your bills) you really need to rethink yourself.

Posted at 2:06PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Nick

98. Get rid of the pink! Who does he think he is? The pink panther! Halloween was two months ago.

Posted at 2:58PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Gluv

99. Unbelievable....
I'm betting the house was ROLLIN!!!
I'm surprised the one's who take extreme offense to the "N-BOMB" aren't taking offense to "Chocolate Sundaes"!! How 'bout we bring back "Honky night?"
So Damon is banned for 3 months...I bet he's booked there in 3 months & one day!! He'll pack the house......Why?
BECAUSE HE"S ONE FUNNY M***AF***A!!!
And it wouldn't surprise me if he drops the fine in the jar IN ADVANCE & says
"Let me know when that runs out!.."or in the middle of his show,"how many n***as
I got left?"
What Michael Richards did was stupid,insensitive & desperate.
there was nothing funny about what he said or how he said it.
Words are like guns.When used irresponsibly a/o in hate they are dangerous & deadly. Especially racial epithets.
It's easier to ban an unfunny comedian(Michael Richards,Andy Dick) than it is to ban a word. Blaming the word for the damage is like blaming the weapon for the wound. It's inanimate & has no intention of it's own. The blame is on the wielder.
You go Damon!!

Posted at 4:32PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Danimal

100. This sh*t is getting really stupid and it seems as if it's a copy cat effect because saying the word in public now will garner media attention. I agree the first people to stop using it should be black people. No matter what spin people try to put on the use of the "n" word, it's origin is rooted in racial hatred and meant to be demeaning to blacks. You don't see Jews walking around calling each other the "K" word do you? Also f*** Andy dick and big nose michael richards!!!!

Posted at 3:40PM on Dec 7th 2006 by ditti

101. Fuck all you people****BURP**** where's the whiskey?

Posted at 3:53PM on Dec 7th 2006 by WAGON BURNER

102. F*** all you people****BURP**** where's the whiskey?

Posted at 3:53PM on Dec 7th 2006 by WAGON BURNER

103. Blacks should no longer be upset with the usage of the word, as they are the ones who made it popular. So popular in fact that it has lost it's meaning, in a sense, as you see people of all races referring to their friends and kids, as "my n*ggas". Of course you will ALWAYS have people use it in the offensive manner, but it's really funny how Blacks refer to White people as "ofay," rednecks," 'crackers," "devils," and claim there is no offense meant.

Posted at 7:45PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Luis

104. Okay, I agree with a lot of the comments posted here. I think the Laugh Factory is way out of hand for banning the "N" word. But I must comment on the reason why there is a double standard when it comes to that word. The reason black people do not like other races using that word is because another race used it to demean them, another race gave it power, therefore, as a symbol of respect, no other race should be allowed to use it. IF a black person calls another black person a "nigga", no one will question them because they are black themselves, but if a person of another race uses it, there is no way of knowing whether that person is racist or not. Is the "N" word ugly, yes. Should people REALLY call each other that, no, but should anyone really use hurtful words of any kind-no.

Posted at 4:09PM on Dec 11th 2006 by littleoldme

105. Any white poeple who want to use the n-word wish slavery was still around thats why their bloggers out there talkin double standerd. And to number 92 'piss poor ' when was the last time you where called a n*gger? If I had a nickel everytime it was used . Everytime it is used by a white person it is like they cant wait to tell a black person. MAYBE YOURE LIKE RICHARDS when he got heckled he could not wait to say it . Why he just didnt say shutup it was because when white poeple get mad at black poeple were n*ggers. p.s. I have my masters IM NEVER IGNORANT .

Posted at 5:17PM on Dec 7th 2006 by bernell

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