I suppose this is a few days old by now, but I still cannot believe the scene at the Laugh Factory on Friday: Michael Richards profusely word-vomiting the word nigger at a heckler in the stands. Not lightheartedly so, but with conviction. I don’t know if it was at first meant to be a joke that went terribly wrong, or if he was drunk, or if he truly meant it, but he is quite deservingly receiving a huge lashback. Imagine some hideous act that you’ve done, some terrible slander you’ve spoken…the ones for which you’re most ashamed…now imagine broadcasting it to millions over YouTube, worldwide media outlets, and blogs. This man will live in shame wherever he goes, and regret that day until he dies. I feel sorry for him. Not because of the shame and regret, but because of the ugliness that is within him, and in many people. Here’s the video.
