Al Sharpton is trippin'.
Larry Wilmore hit legendary status last night.
— Carron J. Phillips (@carronJphillips) May 1, 2016
One of the more controversial moments at last night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner was Larry Wilmore’s closing joke that used the N-word.
MSNBC’s Rev. Al Sharpton called it in “poor taste”:
Sharpton: Larry Wilmore's calling Obama the 'N-word' was in 'bad taste' https://t.co/t7GRp4tIWa pic.twitter.com/gvK8hDjw28
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) May 1, 2016
From the Los Angeles Times:
“Many of us are against using the N-word period,” Sharpton said at MSNBC’s after party that followed the event at the Washington Hilton. “But to say that to the President of the United States in front of the top people in media was at best in poor taste.”
Wilmore, the host of Comedy Central’s “The Nightly Report,” used the term at the close of his comedy monologue at the annual glittery gathering of politicians, journalists, celebrities and dignitaries. He ended his 20 minutes of barbs with sincere personal remarks about what it means to see a black president in his lifetime.
“When I was a kid I lived in a country where people couldn’t accept a black quarterback,” Wilmore said. “Now think about that: A black man was thought by his mere color not good enough to lead a football team. And now to live in your time, Mr. President, when a black man can lead the entire free world. Words alone do me no justice. So, Mr. President, I’m going to keep it a hundred. Yo Barry, you did it, my n—a.”
Meh. Here’s the video to judge for yourselves:
"You did it my nigga!" – Larry Wilmore to President Obama pic.twitter.com/Ap5wdJtRWj
— WSHH FANS (@WORIDSTARHIPH0P) May 1, 2016
And, of course, “white people” are already being warned to steer clear of the debate:
Dear White People: We do not care how you feel about Larry Wilmore saying "nigga." #WHCD2016
— jnc. (@juliacraven) May 1, 2016
When white ppl say nigga, they know what they are doing. They don't say it because they hear black people saying it. Period. The end.
— jnc. (@juliacraven) May 1, 2016
White conservatives are complaining that Larry Wilmore uttered "nigga"? And Republicans are about to nominate a dude endorsed by the Klan.
— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) May 1, 2016
If a black man saying "nigga" upsets you as much or more than black folks being treated like niggers, save us your indignation and tears.
— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) May 1, 2016
There are, occasionally, things black people do that are not for white approval. Sometimes, even in public. I know, perish the thought.
— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) May 1, 2016
No word yet if we can comment on Al Sharpton commenting on the N-word, but we’re pretty sure that’s not allowed, too.
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