Wayans Drops N-Bomb, Faces Fallout

106. Ok, so they ban the n-word from comedy clubs. I think they need to worry more about their math skills than the n-word. He only used the n-word 15 times and is charges $20 every time it's used. That's only $300. Where'd did the other $20 come from? Overusage fees?

Posted at 5:56PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Andy

107. I just finished re-reading "Pryor Convictions", and I'm hearing in my mind exactly what he'd be saying about all this silliness.

I really regret that his health didn't hold long enough to speak out.

Posted at 6:17PM on Dec 7th 2006 by Barb

108. I have never agreed with the “N” word and I am a white female living in NY. I believe the word is nasty in context and the people that use the word may be revealing their own short-comings. I still don’t understand the use of the word between some Black Americans and yet some Black Americans find the word just as offensive as I do. The “N” word holds to much negative history, and I do believe the world should not be used, I would think in the 21st century that the “N” word would not be used. I guess it reveals just how much further America has to go in race relations. I think each comedy club has a choice and right to implement their own rules, and that is the fact of the matter.

Susan

Posted at 10:08PM on Dec 8th 2006 by Susan

109. What I am hearing is that when Richards used the "N*gger" word everyone is upset, but what I am failing to hear is how upset everyone is to the fact that the hecklers also responded with racial slurs as well, calling him a stupid no talent "Cracker" so where is the outrage over the "C" word. Blacks use "White Boy" like whites use "N*gger". All for schock value, like f*** was in the '60s, now it used everyday as part of most people vocabulary, just goes to show how swearing has become everyday expressions

Posted at 1:21PM on Dec 9th 2006 by Green

110. Let's see ..... hmmmm .... "N-Word". What do I think of? Wow, I almost said nigger. That was close. I feel good that I didn't say nigger. Don't you? What do you think of when someone says "N-Word"? I'm glad all this PC crap works so well.
Damon Wayans is one of the most talented comedians in my book. Unlike most, he's consistently funny. I hope he doesn't behave in a niggardly fashion by not paying his fine.
Everyone - GET A LIFE!!

Posted at 10:32AM on Dec 9th 2006 by David

111. big deal about nuthing, so what ???? Not a hate word, just several supposedly
ministers - find a way to make and extort money, and Oh yes the media
reports are one sided

Posted at 3:41PM on Dec 9th 2006 by Jawan

112. What it all boils down to is the context in which the word is used. And the context in which Richards used the word it the problem. He did not use it during his comedy routine he used it in anger and directed black people. I personally don't like the n word and I feel that in this day and age it is used entirely too much. It has been watered down in the minds of many but to some it's origins still hurt. Should comedians be fines for using it? No not unless you are going to fine every person in the world for using it and every other offensive racist word there is. If you are not black and have never been called that in a hurtful context then it is hard for you say that it's just another word.

Posted at 3:57PM on Dec 10th 2006 by keyanna

113. IT'S AMAZING THAT ONE TINY WORD HAS SO MUCH POWER!!!!!

Posted at 5:49PM on Dec 14th 2006 by patty

114. patty that is cause its a word with a long history...not just a tiny word...and to people complaining about black people having BET and other things designated black.......why not question why that is in the first place?? Do white people need a WET?? or do the majority of shows and music cater to white people in the first place......remember this is a majority white nation so to dubb anything white entertainment or white focused would be redundant.....

Posted at 8:11PM on Dec 14th 2006 by Tired of the hypocrisy and lies

115. I hate censorship but love good taste...I am not black but even when my black friends start with n work I am uncomfortable...I grew up in the 50's and 60's when I would never have said the "n" word. My daughter is 35 and if someone says it around her she is the first to put a stop to it...I see the pros and cons for black people to call themselves that ...but I really think it is demeaning even for blacks to say it...I don't like any kind of ethnic slurs!

Posted at 9:42AM on Jan 5th 2007 by Sandy