I originally wrote the post below the day after “The Slap” in 2022, in which I included the pictures and statements below, supposedly by Mr. Rock. and Mr. Smith. Unfortunately, I don’t believe either proved to be true statements.
It is almost a year later and it’s still a “hot topic” and something to poke fun at, especially after the recent live comedy show on Netflix. Today I was scrolling through Facebook and there was a picture of Will kissing Jada on her (wigless) head, and the jokes started rolling…..one right after the other.
I’ll insert the picture here (which I’m sure everyone’s seen by now) that was taken the night of the incident.
I have to say after reading the post…I was saddened and disappointed in our humanity. My original stance has always been that this is a misfortune that happened in the heat of the moment and that we as spectators shouldn’t be so quick to throw stones…yada, yada, yada. It’s all in the original post below. However, the amount of negative energy, crass jokes at the expense of someone with a condition, lack of empathy, kick em when they down, adult bullying that I was witnessing was appalling.
Now I know people will counter with she did this and he did that….and they’re rich so who cares…..but I’m talking about our behaviors. Most of us “eventually” reap what we sow when we make questionable choices. This is even more so when it comes to celebrities who are in the public eye….and triple that if you’re a “black” celebrity with the status that Mr. Smith has. So, to think it’s our responsibility to add to the dragging and ridicule is incomprehensible to me….and just mean. When did we get so vicious?
Not everyone threw stones, there were a few (very few) people who actually said something about the jokes, in regard to Jada’s appearance in particular, which was still “beautiful” bald and all. But those few also treaded “lightly” for fear that they might be stoned also. What a time we live in.
I’m going to leave here with “My 2 thoughts”.
Be kind…unless you’ve taken the time out to find out what a person is going through, assume the worst, and treat them like you’d want to be treated. Every one of us is going through something….might not be the same something…..but we’re all going through it.
And, back to the original post….We’re “all” human, that’s the one thing we have in common. We’re gonna F-up and hopefully, learn and grow from the experience. As for the situation between these 2 men, I won’t condone or condemn either……it’s not my call.
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world” Desmond Tutu
Original post written March 28th, 2022 (how I’d hoped it turned out)
…..And now on a positive note, I commend both of these men for taking accountability. Kudos and much respect to you both!
Too often we place people on pedestals and forget that they are human. I try not to post on celebrity news stuff. I don’t watch much television, so I never really know what’s going on. But this….well, it kept popping up online everywhere. Both Will and Chris are human and none of us know what really goes on in celebrities’ lives, nor should we. All we really know is that Will has a wife with Alopecia and Chris told a very distasteful joke at her expense, and let’s just say….I think he learned his lesson.
Disclaimer: The statement below is not proven true or accurate.
Disclaimer: The statement below is not proven true or accurate.
Just My 2 Thoughts 