Lewis Takes Foot Out of Mouth, Issues Statement

91. If you weren't ashamed of the things you do, you wouldn't be offended by an old man's comment.

Posted at 9:39PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Toni

92. Hey,,I'm gay.. and I think that what Jerry said was pretty funny! LOL

Posted at 10:36AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Johnny

93. FAULT LIES ON BOTH SIDES You have some militant gays who is trying to get back at
everybody who mistreated them and the Rev. Fred Phelps crowd, they are the mouthpieces for the media.

I don't think Jerry made the comment in purpose and he was not forced to apologized
and no one told him to, but he did and should be forgiven.

At this juncture the people making the most fuss is the anti-gay crowd.

Posted at 10:02PM on Sep 4th 2007 by BOEING 787-8>707,727,737,747,757,767,777,1000+o ea

94. Freedom of speech!! Come on this is Jerry Lewis, when is he ever serious.. In my opinion all the money, time and dedication he puts into helping the children who cares what is said!!! WORDS ARE CHEAP

Posted at 10:05PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Jeannie

95. Who cares?

Posted at 10:01PM on Sep 5th 2007 by Filsky

96. I cannot believe some of the stupid comments I have read concering Jerry Lewis. Those idiots that want to boycott MDA and the telethon are only going to hurt the people with muscle diseases who the telethon is trying to help.Real intelligent on your part people. I cant see why such a fuss is being made over what he said. Why should we all have to walk on eggshells because we might offend a gay person. My thought concering gay people has always been you live your life and Ill live mine. Stop being so sensitive and looking to always make trouble. And then you want respect. Jerry Lewis has given most of his life and time to this cause like no one else would ever do and he should stay exactly where he is no matter how old he is. He is a good person who is doing more for people than all these ignorant people who are making a fuss over this. Let the Man alone. We still have free speech in this country and He said he was sorry. Let it go at that. His good far outways any bad. I wonder just how many evil and cruel things some of these people who are putting him down has done themselves. Therefore dont point a finger at someone whose shoes you can never shine. Do something good for the world beside fighting people over gay comments. As others here have said "GET A LIFE".

Posted at 10:17AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Bigred

97. I cannot believe some of the stupid comments I have read concering Jerry Lewis. Those idiots that want to boycott MDA and the telethon are only going to hurt the people with muscle diseases who the telethon is trying to help.Real intelligent on your part people. I cant see why such a fuss is being made over what he said. Why should we all have to walk on eggshells because we might offend a gay person. My thought concering gay people has always been you live your life and Ill live mine. Stop being so sensitive and looking to always make trouble. And then you want respect. Jerry Lewis has given most of his life and time to this cause like no one else would ever do and he should stay exactly where he is no matter how old he is. He is a good person who is doing more for people than all these ignorant people who are making a fuss over this. Let the Man alone. We still have free speech in this country and He said he was sorry. Let it go at that. His good far outways any bad. I wonder just how many evil and cruel things some of these people who are putting him down has done themselves. Therefore dont point a finger at someone whose shoes you can never shine. Do something good for the world beside fighting people over gay comments. As others here have said "GET A LIFE".

Posted at 10:25PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Bigred

98. "Alleged comedian", gee now there's an unbiased fair reporting of "fact". Are you trying to be the left wing version of Fox News or something? The man IS a comedian, and whether you personally think he's funny or not is irrelevant, many others do. Should the people who consider TMZ the internet equivalent of the National Enquirer start calling it an "alleged news website"?

He slurred the offending word on purpose, and he obviously wasnt seriously insinuating that the crewmember was "gay" or directing it meanly towards gay people. The biased remark directed towards Lewis at the beginning of this article is an indication that certain thin-skinned TMZ "staff members" took the word to heart personally, for whatever reason ("not that there's anything wrong with that"), and just had to get their cheap "dig" in at the man. He apologized and he meant it, so get over yourselves, people. The world doesnt revolve around you and your sexual preference.

Posted at 10:26PM on Sep 4th 2007 by Saint Subversive

99. Many comedian have used that term for years, I'm not saying that it makes this ok, but what is acceptable in our society today?

Jerry has been a great comedian and his movies from those with Dean Martin to great films like the Bell Boy have stood the test of time. Do not measure the man based on this inccident. Jerry has had a suddle sarcastic sense of humor, while in poor choice for a fundraiser, this should not overshadow the good work he has done. Let it go people!

For those that were offended, I truely hope you can forgive this inncident, at the same time take a look at those in the entertainment industry say to yourself are you being hypocritical of this one person. Again just let it go.

Posted at 11:46AM on Sep 5th 2007 by DT

100. Everyone has prejudices against one thing or another. I am hispanic and have been called an illegal (which I am not because I am Puerto Rican) and a Spic. While comments like that do bother me, I just consider the source and move on.
Jerry Lewis is an elderly man who quickly apologized for comments made. Just leave him alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:58PM on Sep 4th 2007 by aelis reyes

101. Jerry Lewis is GROSS alway has(BEEN) and always will be yucckky.

Posted at 10:56PM on Sep 4th 2007 by ugh!

102. I am gay. I am in no way offended by Jerry's remark. Even if I were, I'd surely want to know the context from which this dialogue was taken. However, I am not and with all the good he's done, this is better left an ant hill, and it's a sad day when it's even that. Also, with most of his existance in the Hollywood community he has got to be profoundly aware of this subject and must have, and have had, many gay friends...It's just a word, and perhaps it was used in a comedic sense. Get over it! We use it in our own circles.

Posted at 10:38AM on Sep 5th 2007 by bigdeal

103. 97. "Gotta agree with #2 and #3. It's a preference...a choice. I'm tired of all the B.S. that we have to tolerate them."

It is 2007 and we are still using the word "preference". Tell me on which exact date did you decide to prefer to screw the opposite sex. The word is orientation. You must have gone to the Jerry Falwell School of Cause & Effect. There is orientation and then there is behavior. Both sides of this stupid arguement need to learn the difference.

Posted at 11:07PM on Sep 4th 2007 by tromba

104. jerry lewis is stupid. he had to know that is not appropriate for a telethon for a charity. come on this isnt a vegas comedy act, your trying to raise money, so you need to keep it pg. anyways, the joke sucked. wow how could anyone watch hi, for 21 1/2 hours?

Posted at 11:25PM on Sep 4th 2007 by jen

105. I am married with grandchildren, I love Jerry, I believe in the Bible, enough said!

Posted at 10:10PM on Sep 5th 2007 by Diana Neeley