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

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

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

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

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--Aristotle

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

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

What? Like he was wrong?

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

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.

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

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

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

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"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

i love the tsunami comment.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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#16

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

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

Please. Only black people listen to Chris Rock.

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

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

Good point, Joe.

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

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.

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

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!

#20

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

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.

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

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!)

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

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

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

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.

#24

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

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

^^^ I was just going to say that

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

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...

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