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© (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2016.Oscars host Chris Rock faces tricky balancing act of humor and diversity
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Wc626
You just know C. Rock is going to say something. Perhaps they should've got Chris Tucker to co-host. It would be a riot.
Alphaape
How about this, don't make it a political scene and laugh if the jokes are funny and not if they aren't. As far as diversity goes, how about not trying to shove your viewpoints (Hollywood liberals) on the rest of America if you are not ready to practice them yourselves.
David Klawans
The ugly truth about "Oscars So White" — in a 2 minute song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18ue9_TgoCM
Wc626
What I find hilarious is how Black stand-up comedians always joke about how Black men like dating white women. It's Black history month, but what do they do? Date a white woman.
papigiulio
Meh, please have Ricky Gervais host again, he really doesn't hive a hoot about anyone.
Wc626
LoL. As long as he doesn't freak-out like Kramer did during his notorious racist rant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoLPLsQbdt0
Nessie
Gervais did.
shonanbb
I hope he puts on white cold cream before he steps on stage. Sort of the opposite of Al Jolstene (sp). It would help to make people more comfortable and definitely make for a good laugh.
Myhumbletake
Wc626 That's what comedy is. Using stereotypes in a hilarious way to sensitize people without making them uncomfortable or feeling denigrated. Chris knows his craft he will handle it professionally as usual.
DaDude
I like Chris Tucker but he is a different type of comedian than Chris Rock. Chris Rock is more of go for the jugular type of comedian and Tucker is funny but also starts going into some singing or dancing routine. He is more in line with Billy Crystal. I am actually surprised Kevin Hart is not doing it since he seems to be everywhere.
trouble
Watching the Oscars is for little old ladies with nothing better to do.
Fadamor
Remembering his stint as a movie director in "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back", I think he is the best choice to host this year's Oscars. Academy, prepare to be skewered!
sandiegoluv
@Alphaape
As far as diversity goes, how about not trying to shove your viewpoints (REPUBLICANS) on the rest of America if you are not ready to practice them yourselves.
Yeah, that is what you should have said cause the republicans do that same thing all the time.
commanteer
Ricky Gervais's comment summed it up best. When asked if he was nervous about failing onstage, he replied something like, "I might be... if I cared."
That's why he's a great host. He doesn't worry about who he might offend - and the people who live in the Hollywood bubble badly need to be offended.
johntriptan
People still watch the oscars?