Hey everyone, glad to see the positive feedback and great contributions in the comments! Just a few quick notes/ additional thoughts 1) a few people are saying it can’t be edited because it was live. That’s incorrect. Just because something was originally live does not mean it can’t be edited afterwards. There is currently a note in the credits of the special specifying that it was indeed edited after it aired, there are parts that are cut out, (specifically a joke he messed up about the movie concussion ) so it can, and has been edited. 2) towards the end, I said that one of his comments was “under the belt”. I misspoke, I did not mean this was unfair or wrong. I simply meant he hit Will where it hurts. As an entertainer I do not believe in censoring performers, ESPECIALLY when it is their own production, as I said, in the video, he should have the right to say what he wants and we have the right to not watch it. 3) this one is blowing my mind. The whole shark thing. I can’t believe the number of theories that are being thrown around in the comments lol. It’s very simple, the movie wasn’t very popular and it’s easy to misremember Will Smith playing a shark for someone who hasn’t really seen it (I would take anyone’s bet that Chris Rock hasn’t seen shark tale.) some of you said he purposely made a mistake to signal that he hasn’t seen it or nobody cares about that movie: I can agree with that. Most of you said he gave up accuracy to make his joke work, knowing nobody really remembers the movie: I can agree with that as well. A few people said he was referencing Will in real life, as a metaphor; absolutely not. Listen to the set up, he listed roles they both literally played and then ended with “ even in animation he’s bigger, I’m a zebra, he’s a shark” he’s talking about physical size and he’s talking about an animated role, that’s the entire setup of the joke, he’s not going from literal to metaphorical randomly without any warning. Finally a few people said it was intentional because Oscar (the fish in shark tale voiced by will smith) is lost and looking to find himself and trying to impress a woman by acting tough just like will smith. This is a great parallel and observation but it has NOTHING TO DO with Chris’ joke. How would incorrectly calling him a shark in any way allude to this metaphor or help illustrate this point?! If he wanted to point those similarities out he could have brilliantly scripted a bit about it. The setup of this joke was all about Will Smith being physically and literally bigger than him, he invested a big build up to get there, this isn’t the place for a very specific metaphor that would require intense knowledge of a very unpopular movie and Will Smith’s life. Notice how in his whole rant at the end he’s very specific and clear, this massive stretch of a metaphor wouldn’t fit, especially in a punchline, it’s not the place for it. I’m rarely certain in Analysis but I would bet any amount that Chris just forgot that Will isn’t a shark in a movie called Shark tale, or simply doesn’t care because the joke is close enough.

@overwatchking8842

Жыл бұрын

Yeah 😂. It’s unbelievable what people are doing with the shark thing in the comments like this punchline was the DaVinci code 😂. As you said there’s nothing more to it and if anyone understands even the slightest thing about comedy writing they would know that there is a 0% chance he had this deep meaningful metaphor that he chose to express as a mistake, in a punchline, that he invested a lot of time to set up. The joke was meant to mean that even in cartoons Will Smith is bigger. It’s a funny joke with an incorrect reference. That’s it that’s all (in fact there are a bunch of news articles out about it now and the consensus really seems to be that he just messed up a reference)

@pabi889

Жыл бұрын

You should pin this

@ThePinkPhoenixProject

Жыл бұрын

I thought he said Will & his wife was effing his son's friend....either way 😳 🤔

@justincraig398

Жыл бұрын

Damn Spidey , you’ve only had This channel for a year!?!? Your videos seem like you would have had years and years under your belt. Good job dude 🤙

@TheBehavioralArts

Жыл бұрын

@@justincraig398 good observation! I had my magic and mentalism channel for years before this one, I brought the experience of that to this 😊

A few things to consider: 1. After being slapped, Chris Rock was forced to continue the show with Will Smith STILL being allowed to sit right in FRONT. I cannot imagine how humiliating that must have felt. 2. There is a lot of talk about Chris Rock’s feelings. I submit that IN ADDITION, we have to consider how his family felt seeing their father/husband/son being slapped in front of the whole world. So it is understandable to see Chris Rock releasing all this anger and humiliation through his Netflix special - and get paid $40 million to do it.

@RocioNicte

Жыл бұрын

Very well said.

@sajinijohnmathews9832

Жыл бұрын

❤️

@pamelac.3241

Жыл бұрын

Yes, well said

@jehannedufresne3998

Жыл бұрын

...plus, let's not forget a whole of folks went to Will Smith to comfort him during the break. The irony! Having to witness some ppl going out of their way to console the same person who slapped you while trying to remain professional and to continue hosting.

@fifthdimenxion

Жыл бұрын

👏👏

He kept the wife’s name out of his mouth indeed… and still managed to roast her 500%

@mjg1708

Жыл бұрын

That’s why he made 40 mil, genius comedian after all

@revearain7692

Жыл бұрын

500 degrees baked and served perfection

@biggalaxy9102

Жыл бұрын

​@@mjg1708 Yeahup. Chris won the Jada Power Will Mega Smith Smack Lottory of 40mil. And Jada Smith & Will Pinkett keep losing on average 1mil per month based on decent online sources. Ms Jada Will Pinkett taking so many L's. Between the children & the parent's all I can see is shameful faces.

@mangojulie123

Жыл бұрын

He called her "that beeatch". Hilarious!

@Nhamo3

Жыл бұрын

Was so good.

The very last line in this show and the sentiment in which he said the last word was so powerful, it made me cry. I loved how he used his own space to speak about the injustice committed to him in front of the whole entire world that went on for months after. He didn’t trash them in social media, interviews, etc, as he could of. The Humiliation he felt was turned into a brilliant speech inside his bubble where he had every right to say whatever he felt and still acted like a true gentleman speaking only facts. Team Chris all the way. 💖

@brendamargaret4489

Жыл бұрын

Phanie, you nailed it!! 🌷

@awestavalentina4454

Жыл бұрын

It made me cry too, I thought I was the only one 😂

@balgrantango460

Жыл бұрын

You are so articulate and you write so well that I was surprised to see "could of" instead of "could have". Your comments are 100% spot on. I especially liked "inside his bubble"!

@giselletdc1871

11 ай бұрын

I agree!

@smallcatandtallcat5886

11 ай бұрын

​@@balgrantango460I thought the same. "Could have" been a perfect comment otherwise.

When Rock got hit, there’s a moment where he says, “ok, ok.” And he looks like he’s about to lash the f*ck out verbally at Will, but he doesn’t, he calms himself and says “that was the greatest moment in the history of television.” Man, what a legend.

@theonethatmakesyouthink3515

Жыл бұрын

Because he’d get slapped twice in rewind. He better had shut up.

@suchasweety138

10 ай бұрын

Because he knew he could hit harder with his words. And he sure did lol

@qualityserviceexperts9996

9 ай бұрын

​@@suchasweety138YES, YOURE SURE RIGHT! What he actually said if I recall (too lazy to rewatch), but Chris said ," okay, I could. Alright." He was just imaging how brutal he could've put Will in exile with Chris' roast skills, lol.Then the "alright" was him calming himself and holding back.

@godschildyes

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, a man who's always told mean and distasteful jokes about people! Okay yeah a man who makes others laugh about a person's disease! A man who himself was bullied as a child for many years and grows up to don the same to others.... Yeah, A legend.... Mkay.

@nh8444

7 ай бұрын

@@godschildyes why can’t religious people ever enjoy jokes? I don’t understand. My grandma was a tyrant when it came to jokes as well and she was a go to church or you’re gonna burn in hell kinda Christian. And we wonder why so many people are against religion.

The fact that Jada had an affair with Jaden's friend is not that she had an affair...it's that a mother thought it was a good idea to engage in a sexual relationship with a friend of her son. This is all kinds of messed up.

@myfuneralismytimetoshine

Жыл бұрын

Not just that, that kid went into their home asking for help, August was in a very vulnerable mental and physical state. She gain his trust and overstepped boundaries big time. She is a predator, she's gross.

@ROSKOE1972

Жыл бұрын

The whole Smiths are a effing train wreck. They just need to go away - All of them.

@littlemonsterpants

Жыл бұрын

Then put it out to the public.....so messy!🤓

@jenhasken

Жыл бұрын

Is it confirmed that it was sexual?

@gracewolf16

Жыл бұрын

It's that she is a sexual PREDATOR.

I really think that line, “She hurt you way more than you hurt me,” is very powerful. This is Chris’ story to tell and he waited a year to tell it. Under all the circumstance, and the fact that he will be FOREVER remembered as the dude that got hit at the OSCARS, Chris Rock handled the situation with class.

@dor4376

Жыл бұрын

I had so much admiration how he handled it when it happened... He was clearly shocked and speechless by being attacked physically and verbally on live event in front of milions watching. And he didn't say and even made a sound, when we are sliding on icy ground we are like "damn", "fvcc", "aaah!🫨". And he stayed straight, carefully finding words and getting back to hosting. That is really a moment that can shows someone's true character. Chris Rock is a class act!

@alisamira4670

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@truevulgarian

Жыл бұрын

I agree and take some exception with the characterization of this as being aggressive. He used words to fight back; not fists. That's how adults should deal with conflict. What Will Smith did was the brutish act of someone who knew there would be zero consequences. And there weren't. He wasn't kicked out. He wasn't blacklisted. He was even given an award that very evening.

@swifty5098

Жыл бұрын

exactly!

@42Pandas

Жыл бұрын

I had the same feeling. I was honestly shocked when I saw the negative feedback about it. Particularly people who took things literally. It's comedy people.

I wanted to give a little insight on the animation set. When he made the remark I was a zebra, and he was a shark, I think this was an intentional jab at him by using his character in shark tale. Number one: Smith's name in the animation was Oscar (the incident happened at the Oscars) Number two: when you look at the character of the animated character "Oscar", tries to make the other characters believe he killed a "shark", however in reality he is an underachiever who tries to play a tough guy "gangster", but really he can't keep up the facade. It was a low blow about to him not only about him being a poser, but also a jab at his success. Madagascar was not only extremely successful, but Jada also played the hippo in Madagascar. It was a clever jab. He knew people would look it up, and maybe even get his insult. I thought it was one of his best actually, 😂!!

@sylvias4439

7 ай бұрын

Well done👏. I get it. I remember seeing this movie. I get it now, wills character name was "Oscar" and yes, he pretended he killed a shark for the attention/alcalades (poser)- This joke went deep.

@Mouse73

6 ай бұрын

That's actually genius.

@Glennlee123

6 ай бұрын

Good one, but I was thinking he was talking about how big and muscular Will was as the Genie in Aladdin ❤

@donnabull5038

6 ай бұрын

@@Glennlee123 never saw it lol.

@Spiritual_AF

6 ай бұрын

😂yeah that slick mouth will keep getting him slapped

Chris can do whatever he wants on his show. He gave the people, his fans, what they wanted. A show and his genuine thoughts. It was well done.

@Fencellisk

4 ай бұрын

Exactly. I laugh at people who pay to see a show, immediately get offended, and leave. It's so funny when they're yelling at the comedians like they're Karens.

I also think this allowed Chris the perfect platform to voice how he felt without having to do the talk show circuit and become meme bait. This venue allowed Chris to actually be heard and didn't provide the opportunity for anyone to contradict him, ask questions and interrupt him or even disagree with him. He got to say his piece in peace. Perfect.

@patchouleigh_

Жыл бұрын

Excellent point !! This is the best way Chris could have responded.

@ruthcoleman4461

Жыл бұрын

And He got paid $$$, if Will didn’t want to hear it he should have written a check $$ because justice would have been him going to Jail

@lisabeaver2919

Жыл бұрын

Exactly , I think it may have been therapeutic For him..class act.

@MargoCheri

Жыл бұрын

I agree. This was his free throw.

@tbee1575

Жыл бұрын

I never thought of it this way, but you are spot on. Great comment.

As a person who was bullied in high school, I don't think I will ever get over how shattering, traumatic and absolutely embarrassing it must have been to be slapped at the Oscars on live TV in front of the whole world. I'm just in awe of how well-put-together Chris has been about this whole thing.

@patpalermo2457

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry you were bullied 😔

@blacksheeptruther

Жыл бұрын

Me too! I was waiting for this response!

@tinaclarkson

Жыл бұрын

I hate that you went through that. Part of what I was shocked at was that nobody there ran to his aid. He was an employee essentially, assaulted at work. He was just left on stage and expected to shake it off and continue. Friends, colleagues and employers abandoned him. Some even rushed to the aggressor to empathise with him and later gave him an award and a platform. Disgusting

@Humblestart1

Жыл бұрын

This was a polarizing event. But for those of us who fell on Chris' side, we honestly held our collective breath for a year. We felt bullied right along with Chris and I think all of us were stifled because it felt so unfair as if Chris didn't get any retribution or payback. He didn't get a chance to stand up for himself bc he took the high road. He never had a chance to speak his truth and talk about how he felt. Even during this event, he didn't really talk about the extent of his humiliation. Not to mention, through no fault of his own, he will probably never be invited to the Oscars again. He was assaulted on LIVE TV and no-one came to his aid. We could see the vitriol in the comedic content, but he still left most of his feelings hidden/private. We as his fans, needed this just payback just as much as CR. We needed to see him hit back on HIS terms and in HIS arena. And Will is not stupid. You can't publicly humiliate one of the most clever, intelligent and witty comics of our time and think you're going to get away with it. The entire Smith family should have seen this coming. I think maybe bc it took Chris so long to respond, Will thought he had gotten away with it. But Chris was just biding his time, collecting offers and waiting for the best one. That ended up being a slap worth $20million. Good for him.

@tracibuccino4500

Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way! It bothered me ALOT cuz I was bullied also. The humiliation hurts!

Does anyone notice that Chris Rock was 1/16 of a second from hitting back but Will was already walking away-Chris has mad self control. And STILL kept it professional. Rock on Chris.

@JesusIsKing301

4 ай бұрын

Watch it again.

@martinbirdwell7986

7 күн бұрын

Yep I saw it too but he remembered he was on live t.v and composed himself very well even though you could see the hurt and embarrassment on his face

I would also say that Chris in this sketch showed a moment of sympathy for Will ,when he said that he was raised by an abusive ( towards his mother ) father. This showed his deeper understanding of the whole scenario that many people did not know about .

Chris Rock is a G. Took the slap like a champ. Made a Netflix special and capitalized on it, and roasted Will & Jada 😂 incredible

@flyingfig12

Жыл бұрын

and nicely summed up MEgain.

@jessicaalbright7429

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

@khepesharaheru

Жыл бұрын

Chris a COON.. who got slapped for reckless mouthin bout a man's woman.. who happen to be black.. and bald head! His hair movie bout black women hair issues shoulda learned his COON ASS! That special "RAISED" bit is BULL SH/T! He dont need Oprah or Gayle!.. he got his mostly white audiences of COON LOVERS! that he "sympathy fishes" to. It looks staged to me! Looks like Chris readied his head for the rockin. LoL. All the weirdness and entanglements.. REALITY ENTERTAINMENT of any OPEN MARRIAGE of the Smiths.. got lotta ppl misfocused. The COON got ROCKd( he ain't the 1st) cuz he was reckless mouthin bout another man's woman!!! PRO SLAP 💯

@shadowspade450

Жыл бұрын

Disagree no such thing as a man letting another man slap him like a champ then talking about a year later

@Blackmail1

Жыл бұрын

​@@shadowspade450 you're right, he's not just a man, Chris Rock Is a gentleman.

I hate people trying to tell someone who was attacked how to react. He had every right to be outraged. Loved him.❤

@rosinaallen4507

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@LuptonianPrince

Жыл бұрын

Exactly 🎉

@cecisworld0909

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! I agree that Will could be outraged how he wants to be? The Joke at Jada’s expense should have never been spoken. I’m not sure whom you were referring to being outraged… Chris or Will. But Chris drew first blood. “Selective Outrage” indeed.

@msladyg32

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@Anomalous602

Жыл бұрын

Yes but as a figure in the media and all around the world, you have to tread carefully by setting a good example as a adult. Will has history of anger and violence with things coming to light from his past if anything, I think he bottled everything in and when Chris said the joke he let all of it out when that anger should’ve been toward jada and august not swept under the rug. I’m not saying Chris was right or wrong for the joke aimed at jada but as a adult coming up we have three choices: walk away, ignore, confront that person privately and talk it out for better understanding. Besides words can’t hurt you unless, you allow them to.

I think this was absolutely pure genius! He never said her name once but the audience and everyone who watched this heard how much he still roasted her. Especially will Smith. I don't think this was too much or he shouldn't have said certain things. He deserved to speak his mind and how thus impacted him on his own show and he did it so damn well. This I think is worse than being smacked by will. Words have a way of telling the truth and sticking with a person way way longer than that slap. Yeah, that slap was in front of the entire world but will smith made himself look do effing stupid and also made him look like he thinks he can go around and do what he wants because of who he is which is so wrong. Chris Rock handled everything with grace and maturity. Then waited and decided to use his best weapon which we all know are his words. I loved every moment of this show...I can't stand Jada. She is only where she is at because she is married to will smith!!

The “Because I had parents” comment from Chris was not a low blow for me, it was actually amazing!! 😂😂😂😂 2 thumbs up for Chris.. 👍👍

@TamTam-qe1hr

Жыл бұрын

I100% agree with you. ESPECIALLY for the comment that follows " because I had parents" comment. That had absolutely nothing to do with Will's abusive Dad. It's universal in Black families since always and Will knew better.

@juliekeenan9684

Жыл бұрын

@@TamTam-qe1hr universal in all families

@TamTam-qe1hr

Жыл бұрын

@@juliekeenan9684 Let me be clear as I guess I was trying to say it without saying it but that didn't work. Some things are universal in BLACK families and I would add families of Color as I said based on what Chris Rock said AFTER he made the comment, "I have parents". He followed it up and closed his show with, " you don't fight in front of white folks." That's what I was referring to when I said it is universal in all BLACK families. Now, that wouldn't be universal or even relevant in ALL families, would it?

@yolandahernandez4130

11 ай бұрын

Plus, I don't think he so much laid in on Will's bad parents but on the embarrassing fact that he acted as if he didn't have any at all.

@deep-pond

4 ай бұрын

I saw this as Chris paying homage to his parents for teaching him how a real man acts in certain social situations, and giving us all a lesson on this while at the same time sticking it to Will--Loved it!

I think he did a GREAT job. He wasn’t fake like Will Smith was in his interviews. Will never showed no remorse even though he was “apologizing”. He apologized to everyone but Chris Rock. I use to love Will Smith, but now I have NO respect for him. I have more respect for Chris Rock because of how he handled the situation. The oldest saying is,”revenge is best served cold” and that is exactly what Chris did, so Kudos.

@sisita01

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you 💯 and I was a big fan of Will Smith. After what he did to Chris Rock, I totally lost respect for Will and will no longer be watching any of his movies, new or old.

@barbarasydnorcross6453

Жыл бұрын

I have no respect for neither of them. But if I did pick a side I would support Will. Like he said keep my Wife name out your mouth. He had a right to take up for his wife wouldn’t you. He would been less a Man if he didn’t . This mess is Old can we move on

The disconcerting fact that security did absolutely nothing after Chris got slapped AND allowed Wil to return to his seat for the remainder of the awards show was extremely shocking.

@Mrs.L.44

Жыл бұрын

I felt the same way. I couldn’t believe it. It even seamed like others were bordering on consoling Will. He should have been removed from the award show. His could still have won the award and his wife or a friend could have accepted it for him.

@rhondamanos6337

Жыл бұрын

Truth!! And I’m still shocked how all the idiots in the audience who had just witnessed this attack gave him a standing-O after he won!!

@jtoland2333

Жыл бұрын

And then, he gets a standing ovation and a whiney speech. What he really deserved was to be arrested for assault.

@bogbrither

Жыл бұрын

Everyone thought it was scripted, bc who would do that?

@Sonja14athome

Жыл бұрын

​@@bogbrither Maybe - but when Will hollered "Keep my wife's name out [of] your f•cking mouth!" at Chris, the venom he spat was so obvious it was immediately evident he wasn't joking

The first “I don’t need another mad rapper” is subtly different from the second “I don’t need another rapper mad at me”. The first time was a subtle jab at the rapper’s sanity, the second was at their emotional state. Very satisfying wordplay that can go over people’s head. Yes, I’m here after the latest Jada update lol.

I’ve just watched this a second time. This man, Chris Rock, has been raised ethically and well. I see him as honest, respectful and intelligent. He conducted himself at the Oscars professionally and with dignity; this performance was also great. He ‘answered’ the Oscars insult so well without being petty and insulting like Smith. That’s my opinion. Spidey, you make these analyses so interesting. Thank you.

I watched the show Everybody Hates Chris and I have heard him talk about his childhood. He was small and bullied and struggled with a lot of stuff in childhood. I can't imagine how he felt to get hit by a larger, more famous man in front of the world. Absolutely devastating to make it so far in your career and STILL be getting bullied. I'm so proud of him for biding his time and using his words to have the final say and knock the big bad bully down a peg. We stan a king who was raised well and has manners! 💜

@domiduch4344

Жыл бұрын

He want bullied. He was slapped because he was making fun of someone’s wife. Maybe read the definition of bullying again! To see it like that, actually isn’t Chris who was trying to bully another people on live TV?

@ClevrYogi

Жыл бұрын

Maaaaan will smith was involved in a gang jumping of a human being that his group disagreed with. Smith was a bully as a child and had to be in a group to even get a hit in and he was like laaast to do the hitting. So it took a group to draw it out cause of reputation.. now fast forward a couple decades and now "i get laughed at one little time and my wife gets scared, she said you movin on that stage and slappin him right here! I begged and pleaded with her usin my eyes but she kicked my shin and sent me on my way. He gave me a joke and i gave him a smack i sat my ass back down i said i might as well bitch it!" Hes shrinking not growing. Hes hiding in fame but hes a different person than we know. And hed just be another in a prison if he didnt have the OPPORTUNITIES of entertainment. That being said, i liked how willsmiths handlers made him act in order to make us like who they said he was. That image will always fool my emotional side but my logic knows noone is who they play at the bar on tv at work or wherever. Wanna meet someone? Ya never do til you break through their shield that is too big to break til youre too close to call them out about it. Life sucks but its not forever dont worry

@chadvn6127

Жыл бұрын

and still he deserved multi slap, nowadays joking is part of bullying others

@SilentNoMore64

Жыл бұрын

No excuse to continually badger ANYONE. Chris needs to put a lid on it for his own health.

@cecisworld0909

Жыл бұрын

@@chadvn6127 Agreed. The bullying started and ended with Chris. Selective outrage indeed. Not a Will and Jada fan. But spouses and children should have been off limits on Oscar eve 2022. Especially about said wife’s appearance. How did Chris expect Will to respond? Did he really think Will was going to sit there and take it like he did from his wife? That’s what I want to know. Chris did a who,e movie about black womens hair “Good Hair”. He knew what he was doing. Which was bullying.

His show. Chris endured shock, embarrassment & assault in front of the whole world. Chris held his peace and delivered his emotions on his stage with the perfect words that cut deep.👍

much respect to Chris...I believe he handled the situation w finesse!

What I noticed right away was Chris rock dressed in all white, before you mentioned it. Then I noticed that it was stark immaculate white and layered like a person that works in a nut house, a psych ward, or mental institution. His shirt also had long sleeves and his shoes had thick black rubber soles like that of a hospital worker and someone who is trained to handle people who might get triggered or might snap and loose composure, or need maintenance and calming down. Then as Chris's show went on, I noticed his comments were more in line with making psychological observations, and like he is the sane one and these others are the ones doing abnormal things. Then he finishes off with, it was because Will didn't have proper parents, he wasn't was raised properly, and he's still with the woman who cheats on him with inappropriate relationships.

@LE-gs9mo

Ай бұрын

Good catch 👍👍

I love the (intentional?) irony of how he started off by saying "People say words hurt... but anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face" and then proceeds to use words to inflict far more pain than a punch in the face. Genius

@superstormday993

Жыл бұрын

It shows Chris' brilliance

@cecisworld0909

Жыл бұрын

Absolute brilliance. Just wish he would have picked on more men instead of women of color….

@SuzanneBlanchard

Жыл бұрын

yep, he is a genius a***hole. And he got slapped. So a whiny baby genius ah.

@imanuel4533

Жыл бұрын

I just wrote an almost identical comment then scrolled to read its already been said. I guess we're both right.

@ConceptNull

Жыл бұрын

@@cecisworld0909 Oh you poor victim...

OMG, if I may draw attention to the last minutes of the show, which I thought were the most powerful!! He expressed the love he had had for Will Smith! And you could see, in addition to the anger, also the disappointment! But that mic drop and the way he stood with open arms in front of the audience. I looked/felt to me like he reclaimed his dignity!! I am so happy for him!! He can definitely move on now!

@crystaladdy2155

Жыл бұрын

Well said

@dianedo1234

Жыл бұрын

TheUm, Can you believe Will Smith is now claiming "foul"? Which is the man? Which is the wus?

@SilverheadFitness

Жыл бұрын

Yes he reclaimed his dignity and can now move on👍🏾☺️

@anthonynelson2267

Жыл бұрын

It’s interesting I saw that a little differently. I believe he finally unburdened himself and explained why he did not attack physically and verbally. What made me have to really think about what you said and give credence to what you feel is from and earlier interview with Howard Stern when he talked about seeing on of his bullies on his movie set. This was an absolute call back to that for me. Again, you left me something to think about even if I see it a bit differently.

I always liked Chris Rock. And his stand up show was so good! Good job Chris.

At the end of the day he used his words. He made his disgust and frustration clear and apparent without a punch or slap. Sure he hit below the belt again with words. Brilliant comesy mirrors what we truly feel. Not a great fan of Chris Rock but i admired how he let us know he’s human he was hurt and outraged and this is how you throw a punch without so much as a touch. Because afterall we are civilized adults!

@skepchica

7 ай бұрын

So bullying Jada for years was fine? He's not even funny here, he's just ranting. But then again if he was funny, he wouldn't have been hosting the Oscars.

@blondepinkie3987

6 ай бұрын

​​@@skepchicaoh poor little "bullied" Jada. Boo hoo, cry us a river! 🙄🤦‍♀️😂

@skepchica

6 ай бұрын

@@blondepinkie3987 Because Jada is above being bullied? I'm not crying, nor do I feel like "poor Jada". I dont like her, but I wasn't shocked when it happened. Chris Rock isn't funny to me because most of Chris Rock's "funny" is made with his blackness as an expense, he's punching down at hers and does it often to her specificly. "GI Jane"? Flop. But coming from a guy that made an entire documentary about black women's hair?

I’ve been seeing where a lot of people are saying Chris did this for the money. Okay, so what if he did? To me, it was a brilliant business move. He waited a whole year to address this mess and he did it publicly and on Netflix. He didn’t devote his entire show to them. He talked about it the last five minutes and dropped the mic…signifying that this is THE LAST time I’m talking about this foolishness. I loved it. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@ezekielisrael3358

Жыл бұрын

True because he could’ve just sued him

@sharonjoan9997

Жыл бұрын

Yes well said. He didn’t sue him. He did it better

@savage9514

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree!! 🎯🎯- I hope he did do it for $$. Everyone gets a say, this was his time

@gingerale9138

Жыл бұрын

It was brilliant! The timing to say his remark which was very close to the Oscar’s was so good and where he put it in his show. A chiefs kiss.

@marilyncobb3976

Жыл бұрын

I don't think it was for the $$$ either he a comedy and this was his way of getting that anger and hurt out if he wanted $$$ he could have issued Will and gotten millions.

This was the best platform for Chris to "fight back." Even in his emotions, he was STILL more gracious than many other comics would have been.

@angelabordack

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! Will Smith wouldn’t have done that to Kevin Hart or Bill Burr.

Chris gave the audience exactly what they wanted

When I saw the show, my reaction to Chris was congratulations. Chris pointing out his reaction at the Oscars, his self-control in the moment and all those following was a retelling of one of the most impressive behaviours that I have ever seen. As for Chis mentioning that he had parents "and sht" was to me a double. It's a shot, not only at Will, but also a "pay attention people", raise your children correctly, conduct yourselves correctly even if you don't have parents who raised you right. I loved it. When he was asked immediately after the Oscars, during a reporter shout out what he would do, he said he'd respond with words when it was time (or something to that effect). And he did. Good for Chris. My hope is that Will and Jayda and family, can see and understand and feel why Will and Jayda's behaviour was all on them and will always be all on them. Hopefully, they will grow and learn from this horrible turn of events, that they, themselves, set in motion. As for whether or not Chris should have done the set, been aggressive in the set, well . . .none of us will ever know what it's like to be physically and verbally assaulted when hosting the Oscars.

@victoriajloveland3144

7 ай бұрын

The only thing that Jada did was look dissappointed. She didn't hit anyone. And yet she is getting the blame. "She started this shit". She didn't. Will Smith started it.

@lmichelle80sbaby

7 ай бұрын

Well said.

Chris Rock stayed quiet for an entire year about how he felt about getting slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars last year. Also, this was a genius move on his part to make us wait for his response because he had sold out crowds while on his stand-up comedy tour, which maximized his sales. As far as whether Chris was too aggressive at going after Will in his Netflix special, I think not. In fact, it was necessary for him to show some aggression (finally) since we all have been wondering how he felt about what happened to him last year. Everyone wanted to see a real reaction about the incident. Furthermore, Will Smith got off easy because Chris Rock didn't press charges against and he didn't sue him. Instead, he fought back with his words and he profited from that. So, I commend Chris Rock on how he handled the entire situation.

@des.4381

Жыл бұрын

Well said!!!

@lovelyhawaiigal

Жыл бұрын

Chris is saying, "My N special brings all the folks to the yard. It's better than your slap, Will... "Damn right it's better than yours I can teach you, but I have to charge!"

@archerleocap9265

Жыл бұрын

​@@lovelyhawaiigal🎯

@prhee5956

Жыл бұрын

​@@lovelyhawaiigal lol😂

@maripeti4036

Жыл бұрын

Genius! I HOPE he makes Millions and goes Tour with this! Who's laughing now--2 nasties........... he's saying what smart people, talented people top actorsHe broke them downpeople! Opposites babytwist that screw deeper!

Chris handled himself much better than I ever could have. Will acted rashly, without thought and his reputation took a big hit. Chris took his time, chose his words carefully, said his piece... and profited royally. Kudos to Chris.

@istantinoplebullconsta642

Жыл бұрын

This is key to me, "chose his words carefully, said his piece." ESPECIALLY concerning Chris's joke about Will's lack of good parental figures who would have raised him to Not resort to violence. That was a perfect thing to say to remind ALL of the adults in the audience to GROW UP and raise your children (or not, party hard, fight, etc, and then wonder why your talented child is miserable for life).

@mazzid9973

Жыл бұрын

All it took for Will to slap Chris was a filthy look from his narcissistic controller named Jada. 💯🙄🐨🇦🇺🦘🪃

@evettecampbell

Жыл бұрын

Yes, yes, toured to sold out venues!

The power of comedians is to rnot only make us laugh, but to reflect on society and make us think at the same time.. I think approaching it in this way actually shows a hell of a lot of class. He's smart and instead of drawing out a bitter public battle he applied his experience to his craft.

@Pixietoria

11 ай бұрын

Just got to add - his stage set was MIRRORS for a reason. He knows his job as a comedian. His whole set was perfection in my opinion.

Spidey it's so nice to see how your channel has grown. You deserve all the accolades you receive. I have learned so much from you at no charge. Thanks so much.

I honestly am so happy that Chris finally spoke on this. I love how he did it and anything that may be considered " hitting below the belt" Will earned every bit of it.

@mjdsouthsf

Жыл бұрын

"Every bit of it"--true. 👍

@southernzen365

Жыл бұрын

💯 Will has been out and about doing a I'm sorry tour for a year. Trying to save face, I'm glad Chris told it all. Will needed to hear it and so did she TBH

@gabesmom5615

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention Will’ s apologies have be totally self serving and insincere. They we’re friends a long time he should have done it in private.

@audra7593

Жыл бұрын

I felt he held back...he gave Will an excuse. Chris called Will and Jada talented, airing their dirty laundry on her show and how it emotionally hurt Will. Then Chris said what happened to him, the slap, had nothing to do with him, but rather the result of the hurt that built up inside of Will. Chris commented on Will's behavior after giving us context. He called Will a B1#ch for not manning up and addressing his own issues APPROPRIATELY, instead of the BULLYING that Will did, hitting a guy who was clearly smaller. Its out of context for Will, the 'good boy' rapper, to bully someone smaller.

@dcnative1618

Жыл бұрын

Will never apologized to him face to face.

You know when you walk away from a situation and then you think “what I should have done” or “what I should have said”. Well, Chris Rock has had a year to come up with what he could have said/done and deliver it in a very public way. Brilliant and powerful response and very effective.

@nancycronin551

Жыл бұрын

In this case, Chris did the one best thing he could have done in the moment. He said what ought to have been said in that moment and did not say what would have made the situation worse. He proved himself. As did Will. Chris ROCKS!!!

@ryveralexander8511

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!

@gabesmom5615

Жыл бұрын

It just showed how much of a pro he is. Didn’t let the incident stop him from doing his job at the Oscar’s. Plus you know he was absolutely in shock that Will did that.

It seems that Chris Rock recognized the importance of time and place- he recognized that his role at the awards show was to calm things down and move the show along. It was very classy, to accept the embarrassment and be a professional. The awards show was about honoring people’s work and he kept the spotlight there as best he could. Hitting Will back would have kept the focus on them. However, he has a right ( especially as a man) to punch back, and at an appropriate time and place and manner. This was real emotion and a release for him.

Your talk about adding compliments to have people listen to you more reminded me of a strategy I learned when I taught swim lessons/coached swim team called “the compliment sandwich.” “Those dry lands are really paying off with your kicks. During this next sprint let’s focus on timing your breathing with so you don’t lose that amazing power around your flip turn.” P.S. I regularly check your channel for new content & yet somehow miss videos 😭

The fact that he didn't say anything for a whole year about and then decided to give us something about his thought process after the incident says alot. He kept quiet for a year! A whole year. I say let the man say what he wants at this point. He's entitled! Love you Chris!!

@asmith8947

Жыл бұрын

His Will Smith bash-fest went on too long. Will has dug his own grave, no need for Chris to pile on.

@noelleroher5335

Жыл бұрын

@A Smith There is no time limit on people processing their shame and pain. Chris had to endure that whole fiasco while the Oscar's were still ongoing. He also had to deal with the aftermath that came for 12 months. I he wanted to go on a rant for an hour and a half to say his piece, what is the issue?

@asmith8947

Жыл бұрын

@@noelleroher5335 Yep, Chris had every right. But it's unseemly. The highroad was a better look for him.

@noelleroher5335

Жыл бұрын

@A Smith He took the high road for 12 months. It was his turn. He waited, he planned, and he made a strategic move to address this in his stand-up show. As far as we know, he may have gone to therapy and was advised to get this out of his system. Cuz as far as I am concerned, he suffered in silence far too long. See the thing is, people expected him to immediately start talking about it right after it happened. He didn't. He had to go through his own way of processing what happened to him. While Will was being celebrated and taking interviews apologizing saying how out of pocket he was for doing it. Every talk show he went on, he discussed what he did. Yes he was asked by interviewers and hosts, but he still discussed it. Chris remained silent on the matter. Until now. So again, what's the problem? Let him have his say through whatever means he deems necessary for him. 🤔🤷🏾‍♀️

@DeborahKathleen1

Жыл бұрын

​@@asmith8947He got extra credit for waiting a year (with dividends). He's a man, he needs to speak his peace. He had to take his power back gracefully, and he did. I wish the special was 3 hours...I love W. Smith, but he needs to take his medicine.

I’m SO glad he chose to speak out this way. So funny , so true

@luku-ka4236

Жыл бұрын

GG uhj&a drum angerufen

Will Smith was laughing until Jada looks up at him and rolled her eyes. I wonder if Will would have had the same reaction if Dewayne Johnson was up there saying the same thing.😂😂😂

What a sad situation- The marital unfaithfulness, the publicity of ugliness, the frustration, the dysfunction, the literal slap in the face, the unforgiveness, the mockery. This is just sad and nothing to celebrate.

Not only did Chris deliver priceless vengeance, he has gotten everybody else to retell his story, making this an ongoing nightmare for Will and Jada. SHEER GENIUS!!!!

@Benjisheltie

Жыл бұрын

Indeed

@NightLifeDJs1

Жыл бұрын

In today's generation people toss the words Genius and Hero as easy as they toss their salads. Let him curse left and right and offend others knowing there is nothing they can do about it, yea that is GENIUS., feel free to call him a HERO also, SMFH.

@slimc.2280

Жыл бұрын

Nope just Will. Jada gets a pass because she's been hurt and blah blah blah. She's the victim

@tellmesomething2412

Жыл бұрын

Remember, he did this right before the Oscars of 2023 as well. This was a chess move.

He didn't just hit Chris. He SLAPPED HIM ON STAGE IN FRONT OF AN AUDIANCE, AND ON NATIONAL TELEVION. Chris' response about how he was raised, IF it was under the belt? Was a response to Will's violence under the belt and acceptable to me. Will had it coming, and he was hilarious! Yes. I feel it was appropriate how Chris delivered and what he said. Genius platform.

@LizRealGirlBeauty

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, he deserves everything he gets. He had a year of nothing, now he's telling Chris to "let it go." The aggressor doesn't get to dictate the terms of how the person they hurt handles it.

@SickSoundingStuff

Жыл бұрын

Right! People remember the violence but seem to forget about the humiliation aspect of the whole thing. Will Smith humiliated Mr. Rock in front of the world. He basically called him a bitch with that slap. Chris, with restraint and poise, showed this bully he's not a bitch, he won't tolerate it, and hit him with his wits instead of his fists. Not only was it deserved. It was poetic, because Will Smith will now never try something so foolish again. I feel for celebrities in a way. It's a strange life having a bunch of people like us all up in your business, and you basically have to sequester yourself away from the world if you don't want to be mobbed by a rabid pack of star struck lunatics. But you just don't take away a person's time to shine over something so benign. Living half your life in a movie and half your life in the world described above must be a tad overwhelming. But damn. Sorry for the long comment. I had two cups of coffee for breakfast and nothing to do with the energy. Cheers!

@wolfgirl3081

Жыл бұрын

@@SickSoundingStuff Long comment or not 😂 I enjoyed your opinion and how well you presented it! Coffee works well on you! Cheers.

@sopiananwari3112

Жыл бұрын

Smith made a party after the slap

@SickSoundingStuff

Жыл бұрын

@@wolfgirl3081 Thanks. You should see the other one in this comment thread if you can find it. It's much, much... ummmm... more. lol

Great stuff Spidey! I was confused about the shark reference as well but on a second analysis I think CR and his team kept it in because it was funny and that people would fact check him and see that WS only played a small fish with identity issues (perhaps secretly wishing to be a shark) 😂

@sabariel33

7 ай бұрын

smart. YES.

He’s telling will - you are your father. He went there - nothing happened, no one got slapped 😂

I feel that Chris Rock has every right to speak about everyone who saw what happened to him on national television.

@RocioNicte

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@JoBloxJ27

Жыл бұрын

not just national, international.

@ALFA95C

Жыл бұрын

@@JoBloxJ27 Not just international, inter-planetary.

Getting slapped live at the Oscars ABSOLUTELY gives Chris Rock the right to roast him on a comedy special!

@SLees-tv7gh

Жыл бұрын

I agree, Chris had every right to say whatever he wanted about Will. To bad he decided to roast Jada, who didn't do anything to him.

@lisat9707

Жыл бұрын

Yes! BUT he didn't just roast Will Smith. THAT is not ok.

@itstroy4145

Жыл бұрын

@@SLees-tv7gh nah, jada needed to be roasted too

@itstroy4145

Жыл бұрын

@@lisat9707 yes it was okay

@eaglemovieclips4472

Жыл бұрын

I mean he could have pressed charges and he didn't..he has every right to say anything he wants

Will challenged that man's ego. In what is possibly the most humiliating and anger inducing ways. Not to mention on camera, thus immortalized on the internet. I feel that Chris responded in the best way he could think of (according to his skill set) so that he could make peace within himself and feel satisfied. I am neutral on it's meaning because it is but a reflection of his own mind. "Some funny stuff though" 😂

@tatimazca5841

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree with your 1st statement. He needed a good smashing

I dig these videos, Spidey. Thanks and keep up the great work.

You asked about the aggressiveness being appropriate… My mind goes back to his first comment that anyone thinking words hurt has never been punched in the face. He warranted his own words. The fact that he was assaulted on a global stage with almost no repercussions, no justice, the aggression was 1000% warranted. I loved your take on the parents comment because I didn’t know that about Will. Yes, that is definitely a sucker punch, but also a double entendre because remember the son immediately sent out a tweet that night, it even made the news, “that’s how we roll“. My interpretation was that it was a cut to them as parents themselves. This was a huge dose of gratification for anyone who was #TeamChrisRock. Loved your analysis, thank you Spidey.

@Me-wk3ix

Жыл бұрын

To be fair, there have been pretty large repercussions to Smith's career.

@maryannenizio5074

Жыл бұрын

DebbieBlanke totally agree

@DebbieBlanke

Жыл бұрын

@@Me-wk3ix True. Maybe. He’s still rich, still famous. His movies will continue to roll out. He should have been arrested without regard to Chris saying ‘don’t’. That’s a terrible precedent to exhibit. Smith attacked because he could, both in stature and environment. Chris had nowhere to go, no real way to defend himself. Think of the tenacity to continue with the show.

@agathatgcj771

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!

@sydneymartin7638

Жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

HE TOTALLY NEEDED TO GO THIS ROUTE. Because Will did it in front of the world, and his children. This video will NEVER leave the internet or verbal history. I feel he didn’t say enough.

@jacobbroe5279

Жыл бұрын

SO TRUE! Criss had ZERO other options! Should Chris’s story be, for eternity that he just “Turned the other cheek” and came to terms with it? NO and here is why: (Sry for the long…ish… post, in advance) Chris’s intire fanbase has been awaiting ….longing …for a response. Will had a public meltdown …and THEN harvested hour after hour after hour…of media focus so he can return into the limelight. Very potentially… very very….can he return to his cinematic spotlight when a new generation has arrived. Perhaps approximately 20 years… Next generation will say,: “Him, ol’ man Smith, is really good… yes, there was some crazy shit when he was young, but who cares”. Will set himself up for a return down the line. 100 procent. No stone can be left unturned if he wants to come back. Hence the cringeworthy media outpouring. Yes Will messed up, but a single slap in the grand sceam of things, is not necessarily a career ending “thing”. Lots of actors acted out and got in a scuffle…. But the “greats” allways have a return option down the line. NOW… …Criss knows this, so he did what any major celebrity player with an ounce of selfrespect does, that want to end the ‘victim narrative’ And that is… Make the agressor pay the maximum price so to vendicate himself and break the bond of being “publicly humiliated” onstage and bear the burden. Onstage is a big thing. BUT…It doesn’t get bigger than at the night at the Oscars! Center stage. Being the main presenter. Having risen from nothing to becomming an icon, himself…. Should he whimper and always have that story posted onto his forehead and feel that people are wondering how he is actually doing. Are you ok, Cris? Time for payback, Will. Standup special arrives. Now he changed the story completely. He went from being an actual “victim” to cause more damage than recieved. ‘Justified vengeance’ is the feeling that all people understand deeply, if they have been wronged and humiliated themselves. It is all about emotions for Chris and ZERO about common sense, patience, correctness, being the better man… no… Criss thought FUK that. Too much is at stake. I have to get out of will’s shadow the only way i can. To hit back with devastating blows, verbally..and doing it in a way, that he could walk away with maximum understanding, recieved love, acceptance and laughter directed a Will Smith. “Never FUK, with a comedian, you tyrant”! ….Never FUK… with ME!, Chris said loud and clear for all the world to hear.

@amyashlyn2999

Жыл бұрын

Sure can’t blame Chris for saying any of this. I gotta give him credit for holding his tongue for this long. Also for not making a big deal of the slap that night. He could have done so much more!

@jodyvance4114

Жыл бұрын

CHURCH

@eli4delmar

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@uonlymatterificare

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I like the way flagrant roasted will and jada after it!! Best thing until this!

I was mind-blown at the end Mike drop. The expression on Chris's face had so much emotion packed in it! There were several things going on there at the same time. It became clear that it wasn't a comedy routine anymore, but more like getting his deepest feelings off his chest.

@dittagecoeco2738

Жыл бұрын

That's missing from this analysis. Missing a lot.

Chris looked very emotional at the end. I clapped for him the mic drop was outstanding… but I felt kind of sad afterwards

Chris rock wasn’t just fighting back for himself, he was fighting back for all comedians, who live in fear now of getting attacked for telling jokes. He’s standing up for his entire tribe, and he did it with utter brilliance.

@burbanktruman8508

Жыл бұрын

They’re scared to tell jokes now that’s hilarious 😂

@charliestone892

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't of said it better!!

@asmith8947

Жыл бұрын

Fighting back? Will Smith destroyed his career and Chris came out of it smelling like a rose thanks to his impressive professionalism. I do acknowledge though that all comics should feel safe on stage.

@hithere8140

Жыл бұрын

Chris being bullied his whole childhood im sure triggered this response. I think he was also fighting back for kids, people everywhere who go through this. Will used his size, chris used his brain. Consequences can come in any form and if you cant take it, dont dish it. I love how will thinks netflix shouldnt have given him a platform and made himself the victim and wants chris to just move on....what a predator.

@jacquelinephillips7762

Жыл бұрын

I agree

Comedians deal with their lives on stage. Chris waited a long time to publicly deal with what happened. He has a family, children, and a right to deal with being assaulted on his special. Love your videos.

@user-honeybee59

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you 💯

@ls55

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Chris Rock has every right to address the assault in any way he wants.

@fabianajulio942

Жыл бұрын

I think it was genius. When we thought everything had just calmed down and started watching how messy Will Smith's life is, just when the Oscar's is about to come out again, he ressurects the subject. I feel like he was saying "Don't forget what happened, 'cause I haven't". He waited a year for that. He was rational and vengeful in a very intelligent way. Who is not going to remember what happened last year after this show? Simply genius. He's definetly a Lannister hehe

@mylessmith7878

Жыл бұрын

You are 💯 on this!! I have friends who say "oh people should just let it go. " I tell them I'll let it go when Chris says let it go. He has earned the right to dictate the position he wants to take. And boy did he ever!!!! Great for him.

@cecisworld0909

Жыл бұрын

My only wish is that he wouldn’t have been so negative toward other women of color (I.e. ex wife, daughter, Beyoncé, Megan Markle, and even Kim Kardashian). He needs therapy of how attacks women of color.

After listening to your insights on CR fighting back with his words, his comment about how if you think words hurt you've never been punched takes on a lot more meaning.

As a person that is ethically nonmonogamous, even in an open relationship it's possible to cheat/be cheated on. I know from personal experience. For me it hurt worse than when I was practicing monogamy and was cheated on because there was no reason to lie about things and boundaries still need to be respected.

@bigred4379

Жыл бұрын

Yup. The reason is really always the same - no matter how the relationship is labeled : CONTROL.

@uranusneptun5239

11 ай бұрын

But the point of cheating is often to do it because it's not allowed, I feel like, for many people.

@jynxkat1369

11 ай бұрын

@@uranusneptun5239 doesn't make the betrayal any less.

It was very appropriate what Chris Rock did! You don't get to hurt someone and tell them how to react! You go Chris! Excellent performance

@britthunt5707

Жыл бұрын

good point

I think, like me, a lot of people were waiting to hear him address the slap. Chris Rock delivered a master class on how to exact revenge. When he described the admiration, I really felt for Chris because I can't imagine what its like to have someone you liked and supported humiliate you in front of tens of millions around the world. Also great catch. I've watched it twice and didn't really notice that he did keep her name out of his mouth.

@Mrusty7

Жыл бұрын

Glad he didn't. He did in jest and look the outcome. Calling her Bitch suits her perfectly and Will been call a bitch suits Will. He is that Nasty, whoring bitch, little bitch. Disrespecting a man for the world to see deserves the kind of response Chris gave. I still hopes he sues Will.

@helloxonsfan

Жыл бұрын

*Yep! 100% agree with you!!! It was a very funny special & a great slap back at Will Smith...!!! BTW... a note about the "shark" line that Spidey mentioned. Size is all relative because even a "little" shark is big when compared to most other animals like a zebra... In the end, that "shark" line is just a joke & shouldn't be analyzed too seriously.* 👍🏽

I've always had the philosophy, if you open the door I'm allowed to kick it off the hinges!!! Don't open the door I won't kick it!! LOL

I think he did a good job expressing himself after a year. Plus he brought out some good valid points of how she initiates her feelings then it shows how he responds afterwards. She's a leader!

At the end, Chris threw his Mic on the stage & raided his arm ( victory or DONE?) Walked off the stage w a stoic face. At this point I was in tears. All through, I felt he was teaching me something. He always presents to me as insightful, & yes, funny. I always learn from him through his talented comedy! He WAS raised well!

@summerbrown7058

Жыл бұрын

Ditto. Tears just flowed. The humilation that he felt that night was beginning to be vindicated.

Everything about this was very strategic. Not saying Jada's name, pointing out what Will's anger was really about (does anyone really believe it was about her hair?), to saying being punched hurt more than words- then using words to eviscerate him, to releasing the special right before the 2023 Oscar's being aired. Well played.

@judymurray191

Жыл бұрын

I just got finished watching the Oscars and it felt good to hear Jimmy Kimmel make several jokes at Will’s expense about the “incident”.

@laughinggirl1871

Жыл бұрын

​@@judymurray191 It was brilliant. Blatant criticism of the audience and Academy's response to the incident, as well as criticism of Will Smith's behavior.

@vianeyboruel504

Жыл бұрын

He's a mastermind

@kathyd2595

Жыл бұрын

Excellent observation!

@janine6765

Жыл бұрын

I agree with some others about the Shark Tale thing being intentional. I think he did that on purpose. He’s intentionally referencing WS dealing with identity issues. Like he thinks he’s a big shark but really he’s not. I actually just looked it up and the beginning of the synopsis of Shark Tale on google is “Underachiever Oscar (Will Smith) is a pint-sized fish with grand aspirations”. That could be totally intentional. His name was even Oscar 😮 I am all for CR using this as his chance to address it. It’s his show and WS has been all over media talking about it. For my tastes, I think he went too far with the parents thing. He had the opportunity to take the high road. I get that he was hurt and is still angry. It felt good till that point. That’s when bitterness started looking stronger than the hurt and anger. Thank you @thebehavioralarts! I’ve actually been waiting for you to do a reaction to watch it at all because I knew you’d be even handed.

I think when Chris Rock went personal, he was addressing “the reasons why” Will Smith acted that way. He wanted to reply to the justifications that were suggested when people don’t want to stop loving Will Smith. Also I think the “having parents” bit might address the “new parenting” role they have with their kids at the same time.

@deep-pond

4 ай бұрын

Aww, yes the parenting stylings of Will and Jada Smith--which are really non existent, Man just layers after layers here of Chris's genius to love.

Im proud of him on how he handled himself. Thanks for sharing.

I'm glad that Chris had his moment. At the end you can see Chris almost about to cry. He was overwhelmed by the applause and the emotion of course. Everything that he went through a year ago really effected him, as it still does. It's his own way of getting some closure and to start a new beginning.

@annemoncrieff3875

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, u have said it best. Really feel for chris. As for will, what can anyone say, as long as he's with his wife he will never get better.

@BFFwithCrystal

Жыл бұрын

Yes I noticed that as well - I almost teared up!

Regarding the “Will Smith‘s father being abusive” reference, I think if Will was tough enough to hit this man on a public, televised stage, then Will needs to be tough enough to handle the backlash. This was Chris’s chance to redeem himself and tell his side, on the platform that he built for himself. Will opened himself up for this imo

@hungryghost23

Жыл бұрын

100%👌🏻

@cruelcimmcia859

Жыл бұрын

Redeem himself he’s been bothering the smiths for years and getting slapped obvio didn’t stop him look at him he’s still at it.

@jamiejackson1780

Жыл бұрын

WELL STATED!!! Will proclaimed OPEN SEASON on himself!!!

@rashonnowell3862

Жыл бұрын

😠yeah get him chris, go for the jugular and pull

Omgosh this was sooo good! Thank you ❤

As to the shark reference, Smith played the part of an Oscar fish which happen to be highly aggressive so Chris may have subbed the shark comment as many might not catch the reference to the Oscar as that character in the movie wasn't portrayed as an aggressive or violent creature. Thanks for all the great commentaries and info!

@heysassafras

7 ай бұрын

For me it was the mandala effect bc I immediately said "yes he did, he was in Shark Tale" 😅 then felt stupid when reminded he was an oscar. I like your point too that oscars are notoriously aggressive fish even tho his character wasn't. Regardless, even realizing that now, it doesn't make me question the accuracy of Chris's facts. The joke still landed.

I think that waiting for all this time to address what happened to him was the smartest thing he could have ever done. Because nobody is going to forget about it ,they’re just waiting for him to say something ,now he’s got everybody’s attention. That was brilliant! 😊

@indrafungfook548

Жыл бұрын

Chris Rock was brilliant. He's got class I love him even more now than ever.

@juliebell3182

Жыл бұрын

He didn't wait. He's been making jokes about the slap in his live shows since it happened.

@kguerr197

Жыл бұрын

​@@juliebell3182 Not like this special did. He fired missiles brutally on Will and his ball and chain in green. They deserved every word he said about them. It's Chris's time to speak. That couple needs to go away for awhile and get some professional help. Neither of them are qualified to be therapists for themselves or anyone else.

I felt the emotion in Chris Rock's bit and his response was clever, classy and funny. When he was talking about all of the people that have insulted Will that were too big for him to attack, I'm sure Will's self-serving "apology" and excuses only fuelled Chris's delivery of the word "bitch" multiple times.

@thunderthud5446

Жыл бұрын

This is the best and most insightful comment I have seen made about Chris Rock’s bit and what fueled it. Totally agree, thanks!

@amiraelt

Жыл бұрын

If Will Smith had delivered a genuine, sincere apology I think Chris would have risen above or at least had a very different take on it … it was truly uncomfortable to witness such a disingenuous apology … one that felt far removed from being anything other than self serving indeed

@Elviladia

Жыл бұрын

Chris really put a lot of emphasis into the BTCH word 😂 There was a lot of weight and emotion behind the B word every time he said it. Powerful stuff

@amiraelt

Жыл бұрын

@@Elviladia that red table entanglement scenario was so distasteful, demeaning and narcissistic

@Elviladia

Жыл бұрын

@@amiraelt did you see the home video? Of jada shoving her camera in wills face in their home kitchen? He’s begging her not to record him at that moment, and she keeps manipulating him on video, trying to get a reaction out of Will?

With the Shark Tale reference I feel like it’s just simply Chris Rock never watched shark tale 😂 I immediately knew it was inaccurate but the joke made me laugh anyway. And I’d say it just wasn’t edited out because the joke is funny

@erickaadmin9624

Ай бұрын

Exactly. I think he just assumed that Will was a shark in Shark Tale. I think he threw in the reference at the last minute and even if he then realised "oh sh#t, Will wasn't actually a shark"... I think it was too late to take back the comparison/joke.

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The fact he let will & Jada think they got away with that ish then came back how he did a year later is hilarious for me & I'm here for it! I loved the show & I'm proud of Chris! 👏 the smith's had it coming!

@blacksheeptruther

Жыл бұрын

The year long wait carried that much more impact and I savored it as well 🎉

@silkyslim2111

Жыл бұрын

What did Jada do?

@josieromero6525

Жыл бұрын

What did Jada do....she got "entagled" with her son s friend...this is why Will Smith was sooo sensitive with any jokes 😂

@skiloz0245

Жыл бұрын

Now Smith wants to sue and get in his feelings about it playing the victim...says a lot about his character

Yes! No matter how aggressive CR got; it could never top what WS did to him. After what Will did, he made it open season. And Chris made the classiest moves. "His show; his prerogative!" If The Oscars couldn’t handle the situation with fairness; then let Netflix compensate him with 'dollar'! Love you Chris! ❤🎉

@victoriar9728

Жыл бұрын

Yes he got paid by Netflix. Chris was kind enough not sue Will Smith for assault which he could have .

@jules3048

Жыл бұрын

This!!

@z.h.a.z.h.a.7884

Жыл бұрын

On point 👍

@goldielocksfly3

Жыл бұрын

Maybe this is what CR was pre-empting: Reducing WS to a little fish!

@ItsAlohaMonday

Жыл бұрын

I actually think it was way worse what Chris did! Yeah, that slap from Will Smith was humiliating… But Chris rock isn’t slapping Will Smith back on the face, he’s hitting in areas that really hurt Will Smith… So I think he’s doing more damage here.

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The entire set was BRILLIANT! Chris Rock was strategically diliberate in how he laid out this set. He hurt Will Smith far more than that slap hurt him. And he turned that painfully embarrassing incident into a $40,000,000 profit. Winning! He filmed that show in Jada's hometown at the Hippodrome in Baltimore, GENIUS! He stated the facts about what Will's true frustration was (the entanglement), and end the end he comes out on top! We'll played my favoritest comedian of all times. Will Smith hurt himself in the end far more than he did Chris Rock. Way to use your brilliant words Chris!

@barbaragarrison6287

Жыл бұрын

Talk about the real debt of his saying. His Jada he can't get over his on heart. Will got tired everytime they met. Jada in his mouth. Mr. You would get tired of someone coming after your wife. Chris went to far. Destroyed a brillant man as himself. While he is in triple digest. Will will come back not the same. I believe it drpends on that marriage. He needs to run run run.

@michelleesteem9513

Жыл бұрын

Preach!

@missdominique7824

Жыл бұрын

PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS COMMENT: CHRIS ROCK IS A GENIUS He said, " I'M A ZEBRA, HE'S A SHARK,". Now everyone watching would l say to themselves, Will Smith did NOT play a shark, HOWEVER HE PLAYED IN SHARK TALE. It's a REFERENCE to WATCH the movie and analyze the behaviour of the SHARKS. In the beginning of the movie, the SHARKS HAVE AN INTERACTION WITH EACH OTHER... WHERE ONE SHARK SLAPS THE OTHER... PURE GENIUS CHRIS. CHRIS ROCK MADE NO MISTAKES OR ERRORS IN HIS SHOW

My brother told me that a man slapping another man is worse than punching him, because a slap is not really meant to do damage but it’s meant to punish and humiliate the recipient. Like a father slapping a son to put him in his place. I believe that slap was meant to “punish and humiliate” Chris Rock. He wanted to put him down in front of everybody, to show his anger. So I’m glad to see Chris Rock take Will and Jada down a peg, because they really did him dirty. Then Jada goes on Twitter talking about “healing journey” and Will goes on Trevor Noah to try and re-affirm his “likeable guy” image. It was all so contrived, and I hope Will doesn’t get to just move on with his privileged life without consequences, REAL consequences for hitting Chris.

@clydembah5159

Жыл бұрын

Aren't you being bitter? What more punishment do you want against Will? In fact, Chris practically left no room for anyone to improve on his revenge - Will's "punishment". It's so difficult to see a way back for Will after this presentation. Whilst Will deserves every bit of what he got (and boy, did he get a lot), Chris could still have decided against revenge. Many across the globe are now celebrating Chris, but his actions are one and the same with Will's a year ago - though much more premeditated and venomous.

@jacal420

Жыл бұрын

A slap not only embarrasses the receiver but it emasculates him. A slap is far worse. It says I have no respect or fear of you. "I am Superior" so to speak.

@maxmaxneolit

Жыл бұрын

Your brother is 100% correct

@eleanorigby5881

Жыл бұрын

​@Clyde Mbah natural consequence for his actions no?

@LesserMoffHootkins

Жыл бұрын

That’s why Rock called it a PUNCH instead, to lessen the humiliation, even though it was clearly a slap

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He was spot on and this needed to be applied to the couple for their stupidity in putting their private life out there to be judged and commented on in the first place. The fact that Smith put his hands on someone else in full view of the world basically for whatever reason EXCEPT FEARING FOR YOUR LIFE means he should expect whatever back lash is coming Good Or Bad!!

In reference to the shark joke, Chris Rock is brilliant 👏 he knows that Will was a small fish in that movie. But, by not really caring and just calling it a shark movie gives the point that Will was in a shark animated movie and also that Chris probably didn't even care to watch it. AND when people like you and everyone who noticed this "error" in the joke, we then realized that Will is and was in fact just a small fish looking for his identity.

@noldy81

Жыл бұрын

Or it could have just been an error since the films called sharks tale.

@g.m.4877

Жыл бұрын

​@@knittlesI don't think there was a single element that hadn't been carefully fact checked and worked out thoroughly. Chris Rock is one very intelligent comedian. Massive props to him from Scotland!

@kellybealer5763

Жыл бұрын

That’s my thinking of it as well

@teresaa8401

Жыл бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@rebeccahenderson7761

Жыл бұрын

Excellent point.

Chris Rock’s slap back is brilliant. He finally gets to respond to the public humiliation he was subjected to by the Smiths. Chris deserves his moment, which was afforded over a year ago. And let’s not forget he’s doing it in a very classy way via a Netflix Special, unlike the Smiths, who stole other people’s thunder during the Oscars. Bravo Chris, you’ve made me a fan of yours!

@cecisworld0909

Жыл бұрын

Can’t necessarily say it was classy. Brilliant, strategic money grab turning lemons into lemonade. Great use of words and psychology of revenge. But… not necessarily classy.

@ladysmith7747

Жыл бұрын

I think that we all had a final collective sigh of relief. The bully got told off in public and Chris got paid to do it. Thank you Chris for all of who have ever been bullied. What a huge catharsis! Thank you!

@cosmicredeemer3109

Жыл бұрын

@@cecisworld0909 You sound like a Will Smith/Jada Pinkett Smith fan.

@cecisworld0909

Жыл бұрын

@@cosmicredeemer3109 definitely not. Just don’t agree with black on black crime in front of the world. We need to lift each other up and show each other the respect we demand and deserve. Chris Rock Fan. No longer a Will and Jada fan. Please don’t put words in my mouth. I’m capable of speaking for myself. Will should have handled in private and so should have Chris. Now that would have been classy. Which is what I am responding to. 2 wrongs don’t make a right. Or is it 2 lefts make a right. Anyway.

This was all their doing. Bottom line. It's not like a close friend going through this just lost his cool hanging out. He was hit in front of the world, then threatened by a man who didn't give a damn despite his sympathy to him prior. After that she has the balls to go out saying she supports what Will did, a week later she threatened to leave Will if he didn't apologize n try to make it right because it was wrong. She's been using Will to show the world who has the power. It's no coincidence she suddenly wears a villain dress to every event.

What you said about critical thinking when Chris says Will and Jada are talented people. It reminds me of the sandwich approach...when having to point out something bad to someone (ex. employee, friend, spouse), it is usually received better when you start with a compliment, followed by the critique, and then end it with a compliment.

I caught the “I called him to check on him but he never took my call”… he sounded genuinely hurt, like I tried to reach out to you when you were going through, and then you embarrass me in front of the whole world? Maaaaaan… listen, to men respect is EVERYTHING. I can imagine how Chris Rock must’ve felt in that moment, and after. Will was allowed to stay, received comfort and awards like he didn’t massively disrespect and assault this man? The anger is totally understandable! I hope he is able to move past it at some point.

@carolinej3661

Жыл бұрын

You're quite right. And, thinking back on it, while Denzel Waashington has been one of my favorite (all-time) actors for years, I am disappointed that he made the choice to go and "console" or "advise" Smith, but said not one word to Rock - who was the aggrieved party!! Also, if he did say to Smith something to the effect of "when you're at your highest, that's when the devil comes for you;" I DO NOT think he necessarily meant that the way Smith took it - as a sort of sympathetic word. I think it might easily have been a warning not to let himself trip over his own faults.

@katherinerhodes2961

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

This was the perfect comeback from Chris. With words, showing he's the better man. A roast instead of a lawsuit for assault.

@Bearbot_500

Жыл бұрын

A roast that will earn Chris a lot of money through his own talent and hard work, instead of a lawsuit that would have only taken away some of the money earned by Will Smith.

I haven't seen your first video on this.. but for the folks that don't kno. THIS video is very interesting and and worth watching. Thank you. Great Job!

The man is a comedic genius. Good for you Chris!!

Well we finally saw how deep that slap went and how strongly he felt about it, and given the intensity of its effect, I think it's even more brilliant that he held all of that back for a whole year and then chose a controlled, artistic environment to let it all out.

@lesliekupchanko5001

Жыл бұрын

Has it been a year!! Yikes Time is passing by, fast on my life.

@Raggamuf4

Жыл бұрын

Chris definitely took the high road!!! This made me love and respect him at the highest level.

@cynthiacarr2093

Жыл бұрын

Loved it!

@dianedo1234

Жыл бұрын

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@mindopened

Жыл бұрын

​@@lesliekupchanko5001 LOL! So true!

Chris Rock is a family man. He was publicly humiliated worldwide, but mostly in front of his children, wife and parents. To react instantly that night would have lowered his status to thug. Everything he says here about the Smiths is true. Here is a big boundary Rock is setting: He is addressing what was done and why in order to basically say, “Don’t mess with me again”. I don’t fault Rock at all. Sometimes the truth hurts. 👍🏻

@paulchristian7693

Жыл бұрын

Will’s problem is his ego and fake personal life. 🕵🏼

@flyingfig12

Жыл бұрын

Will was the one who humiliated himself.. while Chris kept his composer with class.

@BklynBabe

Жыл бұрын

Y'all are just making things up on this post. Chris Rock is divorced because he cheated on his wife.

@rjj-52

Жыл бұрын

If the truth hurts, then you're supposed to use that as your wakeup call. Narcissists never get it.

@rjj-52

Жыл бұрын

​@@paulchristian7693 Will's problem is that narcissistic wife who has her whole household confused. That's what narcs do.

Great commentary Spidey! I definitely think the show was really good. This was a great platform for him to say his peace, and I don't feel he was out of line. The man was smacked on national TV by someone who was supposedly his friend. The fact that he waited a year to say anything speaks volumes about his patience. Perhaps he got some justice for the smack by doing this special. In regards to the comment about how he had parents being a low blow to Wil, perhaps. But Wil opened himself up by smacking another black man on TV.

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I've tried and failed to forget the look of pure glee, on Wills' face after he slapped Chris. He was so proud of himself. He faced the crowd, jutted out his chin like he was the toughest guy around. instead he looked like a little kid showing everyone what a good job he did. He puffed himself up all tall and proud, then pulled on his belt like he was John Wayne in a bar fight. When he was walking away he just couldn't contain the proud smirk he had on his face. I also don't forget the ones that stood behind Will that night, there was a lot of respect lost that night, that's for sure.

@Ruthbaby175

Жыл бұрын

He was thinking that Jada would finally respect him.

@Me-hg7hh

Жыл бұрын

A LOT of respect lost, especially when they clapped after WS speech. Hollywood hypocrites!!!

@ThatsSoEpik

Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!

The way he crafted his words talking about the way he raised his children when he got his daughter expelled to teach her a lesson, as opposed to the Smiths' laissez-faire approach by subliminally putting across that "he has parents" that was genius. He hit all the birds of the Smiths' household with one stone. 🤔🔥

@cecisworld0909

Жыл бұрын

At the expense of his ex wife and kids. Yes.

@72dragona

Жыл бұрын

💯 great point!

@JD-Defenders

Жыл бұрын

@@cecisworld0909 And you don't think that Will Smith hurt any innocents when he marched up and slapped Chris that hard and screamed at him?

@cecisworld0909

Жыл бұрын

@@JD-Defenders don’t put word in my mouth. Never said that. He clearly hurt Chris, Will, and me as a black American.

@litehold1144

Жыл бұрын

@@cecisworld0909 - I thought he was very complimentary towards his ex-wife, and at the end he says he likes and loves his daughter Lola and is extremely proud of her.

Love your analysis. I think Will really embarrassed and humiliated Chris during the Oscar's. Here Chris has every right to totally respond in this brilliant manner.

@skepchica

7 ай бұрын

Brilliant? This was absolutely terrible. He was so mad he forgot to be funny.