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I've been a student of comedy for a lot of years and I've seen comedians push the edge and sometimes go over it. And I've supported them because they were telling the joke to be funny in their mission of entertaining their audience and maybe get them out of their comfort zone a bit. Just watch the great movie "The Aristocrats" if you want to see what that genuinely looks like. That's not what this was. Foxx is missing the point. She's a comic but this was not about making her audience laugh. It was her making a statement and trying to get some attention. So in my mind, when it's not done in pursuit of laughs, you lose the "Hey, I'm just a comedian" defense. She probably thought this had the same "risk factor" as dishing some behind the scenes stories about Oprah. She was wrong.

How do you explain a no talent that says she's so sorry, and then recognizes she made a mistake by apologizing?

I dunno Smokey Lady, maybe I'm going too strong against her, the apology, the immediate reaction makes me question any sincerity.

She made an (what she considers) an artful Political Statement, got negative backlash immediately and apologized saying she was wrong. I for one thought she shouldn't have apologized and said she was sorry. Trump has never has he?

Why the hell would she have a press conference? This would have eventually blown over had she just left it alone, now all she's doing is poking a finger in the wound.

I'm not a fan of her, but she's a smart cookie in this stunt is giving her more publicity than she ever had. I agree, she'll probably sell out.

However, that stunt was in poor taste, I think, because of what it brings to mind that really happened.

p.s. Is being sensitive a negative thing?

I've always been a fan of hers, but thought she went too far. Not that I care all that much because, ya know, Ted Nugent and President "Second-Amendment-people" Trump only saw their success grow with each new violent threat.

So to give a huge middle finger to right wing hypocrisy, I just bought a ticket to one of her shows in Novemeber. Can't wait.

I have no doubt she's getting threats, and I feel for her. But to stage a press conference where she frames this whole thing as standing up to Donald Trump The Bully (after she already apologized) doesn't make any sense. Of course it's insane that she got fired while a racist and probable sexual assaulter was elected President, but what exactly was a press conference going to change?

wonderfulwizard11 said: "I have no doubt she's getting threats, and I feel for her. But to stage a press conference where she frames this whole thing as standing up to Donald Trump The Bully (after she already apologized) doesn't make any sense. Of course it's insane that she got fired while a racist and probable sexual assaulter was elected President, but what exactly was a press conference going to change?



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I just told you.

yankeefan7 said: ""I think the potus should be held to a higher standard than what applies to a comic. Unfortunately, not all of the electorate agrees with me. She should have apologized only after Trump wolfed down some humble pie and apologized for the callous remarks he's made about women, including Hillary. It's time to stop treating Trump like a petulant child and shielding him from reprisals."

So you think name calling is the same thing as being in a picture depicting the current POTUS beheaded and face covered with blood - wow. Comics make fun of Trump every day of the week and have said vile things about his family with no major complaints from the media. I think the beheading picture is a little different. The POTUS will be judged again in 2020 so the electorate will have their say about his policies and behavior."



As opposed to conservative media outlets who continue to accept a non-comic on FOX News, radio, and paid speaking engagements after he threatened the former President's life (as well as the former Secretary of State's) and has yet to apologize? You don't get to take the high ground when conservatives still blow their load all over Ted Nugent.

Updated On: 6/2/17 at 03:01 PM

Kathy Griffin has always stood side-by-side with those of us in the GLBT community. While some were trying to take away our limited rights, she was advocating for our full equality. She earned my admiration and respect many years ago.

If we allow this repressive administration to stifle her voice, then our voices are stifled as well.

Updated On: 6/2/17 at 03:05 PM

"As opposed to conservative media outlets who continue to accept a non-comic on FOX News, radio, and paid speaking engagements after he threatened the former President's life (as well as the former Secretary of State's) and has yet to apologize? You don't get to take the high ground when conservatives still blow their load all over Ted Nugent."

I agree that is wrong but I am not in charge of FOX news - lol. I remember in 2006 when there was a film (Death Of A President) made about the assassination of current POTUS (George W. Bush). Senator Hillary Clinton called it despicable and people need to follow her example.