There is a rather large faction of this country that seriously needs to pull the stick from its backside and lighten TF up.
Cripes.
The latest ‘casualty’ of the humorless, easily-and-always-offended scolds is Kevin Hart, who stepped down from hosting the Oscars after a bunch of frothy-mouthed, butthurt, humorless nags came after him for old gay jokes and tweets.
I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year's Oscar's….this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018
Comedy is under serious attack, folks. Richard Pryor, Sid Caesar, Don Rickles … they would never stop throwing up if they saw what has happened to comedy in 2018.
"anti-gay" So, when he makes jokes about his family, he's anti-family. Jokes about white people? "anti-white." The scolds have killed comedy, not a single comic from the 70's or 80's would have a career. https://t.co/mgWt7V8BfH
— Merry Smattsmas (@mdrache) December 7, 2018
We are seeing a mob mentality, unlike anything we’ve seen before.
What pisses me off about these mobs is they go after people when they achieve a lifetime dream. They wait and drag up your history, with no generosity of spirit or forgiveness or sense that in 10 years someone might have changed.
They wait. And they take that dream from you.
— Bridget Phetasy (@BridgetPhetasy) December 7, 2018
Both sides are guilty of doing this. We saw it with James Gunn and now Kevin Hart.
People are allowed to make mistakes. They are allowed to make jokes. All in all, we need to allow people the space to be human.
Never cave to the mob. Because the mob will come for you one day.
— Bridget Phetasy (@BridgetPhetasy) December 7, 2018
People in my mentions saying “Kevin Hart could have just apologized” just stop. That’s not what you wanted. You wanted him fired and you got your way. At least be honest about your intentions.
— Bridget Phetasy (@BridgetPhetasy) December 7, 2018
Truth.
And they don't think it can ever happen to THEM.
— Jim Treacher (@jtLOL) December 7, 2018
Never apologize to the mob because it’s never enough.
I'm gay and I don't think you should have let the bullies win. https://t.co/l1hRJxw3Pm
— Chad Felix Greene (@chadfelixg) December 7, 2018
Double truth.
The “social justice” mob will not rest until everything is run by NPCs. https://t.co/P3qlQ2vTkq
— RBe (@RBPundit) December 7, 2018
Heh.
And there it is. Quite a day. When the history of this is written–tomorrow–don't believe anything that cites trolls or "political correctness" or a "mob." This was human beings, standing up for themselves and/or those they care about. https://t.co/PPHB0vUGjo
— Mark Harris (@MarkHarrisNYC) December 7, 2018
Says the mob.
Seriously.
Human beings standing up for themselves over old jokes? GET OVER IT.
“Don’t you call my mob a mob.” https://t.co/laGnaS3ZIT
— Clausometer (@MetricButtload) December 7, 2018
Imagine going through life being offended about everything and thinking that you should have the ability to destroy people if you disagree with a joke they told.
And these are adults.
Scary.
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