Halle Berry's Jewish nose Tonight Show with Leno gaffe

SavondujourOct 23rd, 2007 - 22:59:53

That's all right, Halle, I'm your Jewish cousin and my kid, who is very tanned (we live in the Caribbean) must be your uh, African-American cousin, right?

Actually bad joke, it will be a sad world when we all have to be politically correct and never make fun of each other. Look at how America is freaking over J K Rowling's gay comment, which was only her very British sense of humour.

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StephOct 24th, 2007 - 12:44:07

I know that race and ethnicity and religion are all sensitive subjects, but I don't think Halle meant to offend anyone; she was just trying to be funny. Although people such as Halle need to be more careful because they are in the spotlight, I think we need to consider motive. Many people may be guilty of using the 'N' word, while some mean it as a gesture to their fellow friend and others mean it as a derogatory term. Same goes for many other 'offensive' words, coming right down to 'retarded,' a word you hear in every other song these days. I myself am guilty of making jokes about others who differ in race, sexuality, and religion, and to people who know me, they know I'm joking and I love people of all kinds. That needs to be made clear; I don't think Halle was making an offensive comment to offend; she was on a talk show and trying to be funny, with an idea from her Jewish friend. I think she should have apologized for offending anyone, but not for making the comment, as there was no ill intent.

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CandyNov 14th, 2007 - 13:58:39

It's a shame that people get offended so easily about this type of thing and so much more.

Savon Du Jour: If you are the same one from Xanga, which, my intuition tells me you are, I remember you saying that your son's father is black. I don't remember what nationality, but I do remember that much. I also have seen a photo of your son. My son is also mixed. He's quite a bit darker. They are both (our sons) good-looking. I'm just saying, I don't think the only reason your son is the color he is because of where you reside.

And I know how much you love sharing your drama, although you deny it a lot, so, how about spilling that million dollar secret you have. Come on. You know you want the money. And who is Richard December?

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CandyNov 14th, 2007 - 14:13:08

Oh, and Petra, Oops, I mean, Savon Du Jour, I'm sorry, I just remembered that you did mention something about your son being her African American cousin. My mistake.

Yeah, that was a bad joke. I'm sure you wish it were true, though.

Halle is a beautiful woman and my intuition tells me that she really meant no harm.

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