Will Smith punches Chris Rock

[vetran]

Well the host is sorted for next year!

[malvolio]

You recall Will was the lead in a biopic about Muhammed Ali... I imagine he must have some rudimentary skills.

He may well have, and he hasn't got that physique from sitting on a sofa.

However, it wasn't a punch, it was an open-handed slap, basically saying "you aren't worth a punch, little man...". And I have no doubt that if he meant it in anger, rather than as a deliberate (albeit over-severe) reprimand, Rock would not still be standing up afterwards.

[vetran]

Making up up just 10% of the nominations, black people accounted for 100% of the violence at The Oscars...

[d000hg]

He may well have, and he hasn't got that physique from sitting on a sofa.

However, it wasn't a punch, it was an open-handed slap, basically saying "you aren't worth a punch, little man...". And I have no doubt that if he meant it in anger, rather than as a deliberate (albeit over-severe) reprimand, Rock would not still be standing up afterwards.

He looked to throw it quite hard, it was from the waist - but he may have been being overly dramatic for camera. Or Rock might be able to take a hit - as a stand-up comedian it might not be the first time
I'm not sure if it being a calculated amount of force makes it better or worse because as you say, a proper slap from a strong chap like Will would knock most people down.

[hairymouse]

One interesting aspect of all this is that Will Smith plans to run for President. He used to mention it in every interview. I haven't figure out if this is good or bad for his chances.

[Whorty]

One interesting aspect of all this is that Will Smith plans to run for President. He used to mention it in every interview. I haven't figure out if this is good or bad for his chances.

Given our friends across the pond have voted in Trump, I think he'll be fine

[d000hg]

One interesting aspect of all this is that Will Smith plans to run for President. He used to mention it in every interview. I haven't figure out if this is good or bad for his chances.

Are you entirely sure this wasn't a running gag? But since that's probably a decade down the line even if it were true... nobody cares in the slightest.

On the other hand, Chris Rock has now sold out all his upcoming shows. I read ticket sales were rocketing and prices were 10X higher for some seats. This is probably the best thing that ever happened to him.

[SueEllen]

Jade finally broke her silence yesterday.

My interpretation - Calm the F down!


https://news.sky.com/story/jada-pink...-rock-12577531

[vetran]

Jade finally broke her silence yesterday.

My interpretation - Calm the F down!


https://news.sky.com/story/jada-pink...-rock-12577531

not sure how Jim Carrey wading in is helpful!

[PerfectStorm]

It does rather have a whiff of "I still love him"...