"Only gay people watch the Tony's." - Chris Rock

[CapnHook]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 2:28pm

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Movies/02/22/oscars.rock.ap/index.html

[Matt_G]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 2:30pm

What? Like he was wrong?

[camthom]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 2:31pm

was going to say...have you SEEN the ratings for the Tony's lately...it's about 10% of the usual viewers...coincidence? I don't think so.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 2:32pm

The comment is humorous, however I find his attitude in hosting the Oscars to be offensive.

[Aaron27]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 2:33pm

Lol...he was completely right. Besides, he's a comedian making a joke out of a sterotype. C'mon Everyone's a Little Bit Racist...Ethnic jokes might be uncouth, but you laugh because
they're based on truth.

[Joshua488]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 2:35pm

Amen, Aaron!

People get so offended by Chris Rock because he states either the complete facts or his honest opinion. He never says anything purely to be offensive.

I love Chris Rock.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 2:39pm

Again, yes, he is humorous. But why host the Oscars? Why disrespect those who watch the show, and those who take part in the event? What ever happened to class?

All award shows shouldn't be taken seriously. It's all a variety show. It's entertainment. But the Oscars is still a classy show - at least I'd like to think so.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 2:41pm

Was it classy when Goldberg hosted? No. AND she wasn't even entertaining. Rock is.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 2:41pm

I love his comments in that article. Especially regarding fashion at the Nobel prize ceremony. LOL Listen to Rock carefully and you'll discover he's mostly right concerning nearly everything he talks about. He's just not afraid of being politically correct all the time. Years ago, comedians were never politically correct and it never made the news. All this is publicity to hype the awards telecast.

[me101]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 2:45pm

"Don't thank God," Rock said. "God's busy working on the tsunami, so leave him alone."

Haha, love it

[BWayBoy88]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 4:16pm

You just have to laugh his jokes off. He doesn't try to offend anyone, thats just his type of humor.

[LightMyCandle125]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 4:21pm

i love the tsunami comment.

[Jon]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 4:22pm

Why do you think they hired him to host? They want BUZZ! The Oscars have become incredibly boring.

[Plum]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 4:36pm

Years ago, comedians were never politically correct and it never made the news.

Examples, please. All I keep thinking of is Lenny Bruce and George Carlin, and I know that's not what you're talking about.

And obviously Rock was hired to hype up the show. It certainly isn't for anything having to do with the film industry.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 4:42pm

Although I didn't take offense from any of his comments, I just don't find him funny. I've tried to watch him and get into his humor as so many have, but I can't. His voice goes right through me, and I have no tolerance for the way he behaves.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 4:45pm

Please. Only black people listen to Chris Rock.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 4:46pm

Good point, Joe.

[Princeton78]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 4:47pm

I take comfort in knowing that hosting the Oscars is the closest he'll ever come to one.

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 4:47pm

Even if he did say that, I'm sure that's only a small speck of the tidal wave of crap we actors have to deal with. Anyone that easily offended shouldn't be in show business!

[got-a-light]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 4:49pm

I LOVE CHRIS ROCK! He's the only reason I even care to watch the Oscars this year.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 5:05pm

My son has the misfortune of being heterosexual. He watches the Tony Awards with me (he has to if he wants to remain under my roof!) and enjoys them very much. He still talks about Carol Channing's duet with LL KoolWhip (or whatever that guy's name was!)

[MaTakeALookAtMe]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 5:24pm

I don't know any straight people who watch the tonys. But it is stereotypical. Like saying only Blacks watch the Image awards or rednecks only watch the CMAs

[ljay889]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 5:25pm

What about women that watch the Tonys. A lot of straight women are involved and love the Theater.

The Tonys are for everyone.

[stagestar130]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 5:27pm

^^^ I was just going to say that

[InfiniteTheaterFrenzy]

Posted: 2/22/05 at 5:30pm

I know a lot of straight guys who watch the Tony's... it's not a majority, sure...