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Originally Posted by Cowperson
Interesting press conference in LA today . . . . black leaders urging entertainment industry to stop using the "n" word in wake of Michael Richards comments:
At the press conference, comedian Paul Mooney (a black man) said he has used the "n-word" numerous times during stand-up performances but will no longer do so after watching Richards' rant.
"He's my Dr. Phil," the black comedian said. "He's cured me."
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...home-headlines
Cowperson |
I don't really see the connection between Richard's actions and how Hollywood uses the "n-word". I don't think he used it because he was hearing it in movies and on tv.
My guess is they are taking this oppurtunity to curb the word from being used.