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10. I'm sure Sean Penn or George Clooney would have gotten the same punishment

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Academy Bars Will Smith From Oscars Ceremony for 10 Years After Slap [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2022 OP

Seems Appropriate -NT- ruet Apr 2022 #1

Could have been worse whistler162 Apr 2022 #87

His Oscar should have been taken away. ificandream Apr 2022 #2

At a minimum it should not have been presented that night exboyfil Apr 2022 #5

Yes, I agree with your take. Let him keep it, but he should not have had that moment. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #9

Yes, he did earn the Oscar PatSeg Apr 2022 #16

He probably won't want to display it. Kablooie Apr 2022 #23

I totally could not believe that they went through with his award after that. Initech Apr 2022 #26

Along with Best Actress, it's the second biggest award of the night and they weren't 100% sure he Midwestern Democrat Apr 2022 #81

They don't know who wins until the prior year's Best Actress winner opens the envelope. Midwestern Democrat Apr 2022 #82

That is what I mean exboyfil Apr 2022 #83

I disagree because performance in the film is what earned him the award not his actions on the stage cstanleytech Apr 2022 #77

Will Smith ruined his years of hard work PJMcK Apr 2022 #3

Based on the coverage of Tiger's return to the Masters, I think his image has largely recovered. onenote Apr 2022 #30

smith isn't done by a long shot, but it will be very hard for him now to pick and choose his movies Javaman Apr 2022 #32

Golfers have a different standard. LiberalFighter Apr 2022 #37

That particular golfer certainly does. SergeStorms Apr 2022 #46

Conservative white guys love him and he's a Trump lover. BradAllison Apr 2022 #61

I guess. SergeStorms Apr 2022 #64

It is very hard to maintain a facade for ever. Sooner or later it is bound to crumble and break. Martin68 Apr 2022 #74

Seems about right. Hopefully he'll never do something that stupid ever again. Emile Apr 2022 #4

keep will smith's name out the f*cking oscars! unblock Apr 2022 #6

. Carlitos Brigante Apr 2022 #15

Lolololol! oldsoftie Apr 2022 #40

Ha! Dr. Strange Apr 2022 #92

Um.. BWdem4life Apr 2022 #7

I'm sure Sean Penn or George Clooney would have gotten the same punishment tenderfoot Apr 2022 #10

I think they'd have been taken right out of the ceremony. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #14

Regardless, they would have gotten the same 10 year ban. tenderfoot Apr 2022 #17

Penn's "self control" onenote Apr 2022 #31

I know about his history. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #38

I agree obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #67

I have wondered what would have happened to Wayne if been sucessful pulling Sacheen Littlefeather hlthe2b Apr 2022 #11

That is a great question Effete Snob Apr 2022 #59

Oh, I don't see that PatSeg Apr 2022 #12

Why? The black man he slapped deserves no consideration? BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #13

I didn't say that, don't put words in my mouth. Thanks n/t BWdem4life Apr 2022 #20

Did I? BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #39

less severe than practically nothing? unblock Apr 2022 #18

Look deeper. They're sending a message that he is persona-... brush Apr 2022 #29

I read he is worth 300 million Tree Lady Apr 2022 #50

Other fields are open to him I suppose. brush Apr 2022 #52

He did that part to himself already. His actions were plain to see. unblock Apr 2022 #65

Yes, he did it to himself. brush Apr 2022 #71

NO, you're not. LenaBaby61 Apr 2022 #19

I was a performer in that Academy award show. Kablooie Apr 2022 #27

The Whataboutism is strong with this one... regnaD kciN Apr 2022 #75

Will Smith received.... quickesst Apr 2022 #24

Very cute sarcastogram BWdem4life Apr 2022 #25

No, a white actor would have been treated differently obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #68

Whoopi Goldberg said they probably WOULD have forced Smith to leave, oldsoftie Apr 2022 #80

Yes obnoxiousdrunk Apr 2022 #35

I knew someone would bring it up eventually. And no. oldsoftie Apr 2022 #41

Yes, I think you are the only one. SergeStorms Apr 2022 #48

Funny BWdem4life Apr 2022 #51

I can't speak..... SergeStorms Apr 2022 #53

Well BWdem4life Apr 2022 #55

Do what you think is necessary. SergeStorms Apr 2022 #57

Second time someone's put words in my mouth BWdem4life Apr 2022 #70

lol obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #69

Very possibly. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2022 #58

yes, you are obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #66

I hope so Skittles Apr 2022 #89

So, now can we stop hearing about his public tantrum? PatSeg Apr 2022 #8

Celebrity/political/athletic worship has dumbed down our society year after year. oldsoftie Apr 2022 #43

I know PatSeg Apr 2022 #54

Not just one, and not just recently... regnaD kciN Apr 2022 #76

Good point PatSeg Apr 2022 #78

This is all so profoundly dumb greenjar_01 Apr 2022 #21

Well, he can save a lot of money. Kablooie Apr 2022 #22

TY, LMPV.. It's still surreal to me that Cha Apr 2022 #28

I have alopecia. BlackSkimmer Apr 2022 #42

I appreciate your input. I've thought the same; if it was SO bad she'd wear a wig. oldsoftie Apr 2022 #44

Thank you nt XanaDUer2 Apr 2022 #86

And must listen to 10 hours of Chris Rock jokes. Sneederbunk Apr 2022 #33

They will have to find someone else to give the best actress award question everything Apr 2022 #34

Kanye West may be available. Sneederbunk Apr 2022 #47

Big deal. BigmanPigman Apr 2022 #36

Not good enough The Grand Illuminist Apr 2022 #45

Smith will continue to get roles localroger Apr 2022 #49

His best bet for a come back is the MCU. The Grand Illuminist Apr 2022 #62

That's a very realistic suggestion localroger Apr 2022 #63

Agreed Sgent Apr 2022 #84

Prediction : He will be reinstated by next year's awards ceremony. bullwinkle428 Apr 2022 #56

SO you are saying they will increase the punishment! whistler162 Apr 2022 #88

Now ban him from the toxic narcissist he married Sympthsical Apr 2022 #60

that whole familly seems messed up Skittles Apr 2022 #90

Recommending with applause Drum Apr 2022 #72

Appropriate action for assault. I suspect Smith was ashamed of laughing at Rock's joke and had to Martin68 Apr 2022 #73

He should also be barred from being nominated for any award within those 10 years obamanut2012 Apr 2022 #79

This. LiberalLovinLug Apr 2022 #85

He gets 10 years ban from the Oscars for a slap. Jetheels Apr 2022 #91

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