Michael Richards went on the Late Show with David Letterman yesterday to apologize, which was probably the worst venue possible he could have chosen. Seinfeld was a guest on the show and asked Michael Richards to appear, but most of the audience hadn’t even seen the incident yet and many thought it was some sort of comedy sketch (you can hear people laughing and Seinfeld has to tell them to “stop laughing, it’s not funny”). It’s a very honest apology and I can sympathize with the guy, he just probably should’ve picked a more legitimate news source. By doing it on Letterman he ends up sounding like that crazy guy who’s always shouting at the hot dog stand.
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Missgreen16 | November 21, 2006 at 8:40 am
First?
Jerk616 | November 21, 2006 at 8:41 am
Has Letterman ever had coloured person on his show?
Brain Embolism | November 21, 2006 at 8:43 am
Oh boy!!!
Brain Embolism | November 21, 2006 at 8:45 am
@2 Jerk616 – I think he a green person on his show one time?
You fucking idiot!!
Brain Embolism | November 21, 2006 at 8:46 am
@2 Jerk616 – I think he had a green person on his show one time?
You fucking idiot!!
JoannieBalonie | November 21, 2006 at 8:47 am
Whatever! Kramer is still funny as hell and Letterman sucks! I dont know who it was who said it on here before, but CONAN is GOD!
Tracie | November 21, 2006 at 8:49 am
Can you say, “Uncomfortable?” Stupid that Letterman acted ike he didn’t know Richards was going to appear, and very poor choice of venue! Who wants to see two comedians NOT be funny on Letterman? And kudos to Richards for being such a brilliant actor! Who knew the real guy was such a screwed up, hate-filled, drippy dude? Turns out Kramer was the polar opposite of Richards.
slantingthroughdarkness | November 21, 2006 at 8:50 am
He apologized for the racist thing, or for being unfunny in general?
http://crabbieshollywood.blogspot.com
Tracie | November 21, 2006 at 8:50 am
* like
dddaza | November 21, 2006 at 8:52 am
This situation is sad. I’m black, I’m glad that he apologized, but it just reminds me that until the day I die, I will continue to be judged by the color of my skin. Thanks Michael Richards!
Angry Ferret Jones | November 21, 2006 at 8:57 am
#10 – Not true, we’d still hate you even if you were white. I hate everybody equally.
Just kidding.
No I’m not.
Maybe.
NipsyHustle | November 21, 2006 at 9:02 am
this was pretty funny to watch. “afro-americans” just sounds silly.
it’s like he was in a holding chamber after coming out of a bad acid trip. he’s all “traumatized” and shaken up. it’s not like he got his ass beat.
RichPort | November 21, 2006 at 9:02 am
Seriously Black people, the word is Black, not black. You don’t call the French people french. You, of course, call them pussies. But I digress…
He should have called those two jerk-offs Amos and Andy, or Driving Miss Daisy… that would have been funny, slightly racist, but acceptable.
Wallygator | November 21, 2006 at 9:02 am
This proves what I thought all along, Jewish people aren’t funny unless they are degrading non jews. See also, .. Borat!!!.
He had it coming, it’s funny to see other jews come to his aid. Shalom…
jrzmommy | November 21, 2006 at 9:09 am
So I guess this means there won’t be a spin-off Kramer show?
Wallygator | November 21, 2006 at 9:09 am
David Letterman hasn’t been keen on having blacks on his show since Eddie Murphy call him up on being an “anglophile” back in the eighties
NipsyHustle | November 21, 2006 at 9:13 am
#13
i think it would have been more appropriate to call them Kid n’ Play but i don’t know that white people would have seen the comic genius in that one. you have to have seen a House Party film to understand it. Those two were all about hijinx and heckling.
NipsyHustle | November 21, 2006 at 9:14 am
is borat jewish? that explains why that $20 got missing from my purse when I walked by his movie poster.
jews will never let you keep a dollar. not one.
ponk | November 21, 2006 at 9:15 am
i think i hear Mel Gibson laughing.
ashel | November 21, 2006 at 9:19 am
I really have to disagree, I don’t think his apology was honest or genuine at all. The guy was referencing racial tensions because of hurricane Katrina??? In comparison to his ridiculous outburst. What the hell does Katrina have to do with his disgusting behavior??? Not to mention if I am not mistaken Mel Gibson was chastised for months, and still is over his comment about Jewish people, and yet still ugly—he didn’t even use a slur or reference a horrible period in history for Jews for that matter. Also, he at least had the excuse of being drunk…this dude wasn’t under the influence at all. Yeah, I believe he’s sorry alright, sorry that he was exposed on camera and now has to acknowledge his disgusting behavior. Listen to him again, the man doesn’t know what the hell to say because he isn’t being genuine at all and just doing what he was told so as to not affect sales.
RichPort | November 21, 2006 at 9:20 am
#17 – Kid n Play??? Oh shit… it’s 1998!
He could have always called them Kunta Kinte and Shaka Zulu… that would have been funny as fuck…
critic | November 21, 2006 at 9:21 am
what’s he supposed to do, now that Arsenio Hall’s show has been cancelled
normella | November 21, 2006 at 9:24 am
I find it so ridiculous that he apologized. Why would he say sorry? He expressed himself last weekend. That’s how he feels about Black people. Period. He’s racist and disgusting. Like Mel Gibson, apologizing only makes him look insincere and apologetic because he was caught on video doing it. I guarantee if he hadn’t been taped or it was a more isolated incident, he’d be living his normal life – because I’m positive this isn’t the first time he’s said what he said.
The best thing he could have done in this situation is disappear off the face of the earth. He doesn’t deserve to even be on a t.v. screen, let alone the Letterman show.
meanimaus | November 21, 2006 at 9:24 am
That was awkward…
NipsyHustle | November 21, 2006 at 9:29 am
richport knows old skool. a rap connoisseur like you can appreciate this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7ejsNdvpxA
Binky | November 21, 2006 at 9:30 am
Well, that was better than nothing I suppose.
But I thought the two of them would somehow blame Newman.
bigdog | November 21, 2006 at 9:33 am
Hey the guy made a mistake he said he was sorry so lets move on. If a black guy said something like that about a white person it would never get any air play. If there is any white person that is upset over the issue then your a liar or a bleeding heart. We have bigger issues like closing the boarders of this country.
ImaCracka | November 21, 2006 at 9:34 am
Well I watched it… seems like a sincere apology…
KRAMER I FORGIVE YOU… you cracka ass, razor lipped thumbed dick honkey………
No really…. I mean what do you want the guy to do?
Lets move on to Brit’s sex tape and how Jason Priestly looked like Ron Howards goofy brother in those pics from yesterday!!!
Cant we all just get along……
Italian Stallion | November 21, 2006 at 9:34 am
Anybody remember the Seinfeld when Kramer was dating a Black girl? He was going to dinner to meet her family, and he went tanning first. He fell asleep in the tanning bed and ended up really dark. That shit was actually pretty funny. I’m not to crazy about the way he apologized, but if he would have done it really tan like that episode, I might have enjoyed it……..
captainwalker | November 21, 2006 at 9:40 am
Black folks must hate him.
White folks will forgive him.
At least were not all racist – oh wait.
djcamerin | November 21, 2006 at 9:41 am
First of all let me say that although I very rarely post, I read this all the time and everybody here makes me pee my pants laughing…
#17 – you totally took me back…I loved PeeWee “We’re gonna kick your fucking ass” – you have to hear it all sing songy and high pitched to truly appreciate it.
Anwyay, as far as Richards goes, I suppose it’s his right to feel how he wants to not that I think it’s okay but I also think that given his experience as a “comedian” he should have been able to better deal with hecklers. Just sayin’ is all…
RichPort | November 21, 2006 at 9:41 am
#22 – He’s obviously supposed to write stupid shit that bores the rest of us. No wait, that’s you. Fucking moron.
Heckler | November 21, 2006 at 9:48 am
I am so sick and tired of black people freaking out over stuff like this. It has been a well known fact that in the comedy business white people are told to stay away from busting on blacks however, they are allowed to go all night making fun of us, some practically making an entire carrier out of it. Get over yourselves and quit trying to blame white people & every other race for that matter for all your problems. I think Michael Richards was correct, although his delivery was out of line. Back in the 50s & 60s the behavior of most blacks was very different than it is now. I don’t dislike black people. I have several close black friends. I just hate the whole thug mentality. I also can’t stand one way people who blame everyone else for their own state of being. Get off your ass, stop slinging crack & get a life! Learn how to treat others with respect & put yourself in their shoes for once, and for god sakes learn to laugh at yourselves. As the old saying goes the joke is always funny until it’s on you.
normella | November 21, 2006 at 9:50 am
LMFAO @ “I don’t dislike black people. I have several close black friends.”
cincin | November 21, 2006 at 9:58 am
FUCK Michael Richards … HE’S A RACIST AT HEART AND ALSO A PUSSY…EXPRESS YOUR RACISM AND STAND BY IT IF YOU’RE SO TOUGH Michael; DONT APOLOGIZE…
OH AND “HECKLER” MAYBE YOU LIKE WHEN PEOPLE DISRESPECT YOUR TRAILER PARK-MOM FUCKING -CRACKER ASS SO NOTHING WILL BOTHER YOU….
YOU PROBABLY WATCHED THAT TAPE OVER AND OVER WHILE MASTURBATING WITH CHICKEN GREASE AND WEARING YOUR SISTERS BRA…. YOU CUNT
CelebSlam.com | November 21, 2006 at 10:00 am
This is all the Jews fault. ZING!!!!!!!
http://www.celebslam.com
NipsyHustle | November 21, 2006 at 10:03 am
#23—according to kramer that’s “not” how he feels about black people. he was just “angry”. people are notorious for showing their true colors when they are angry or intoxicated.
i’m sure kramer’s token black friends will be sure not to get on his bad side. wouldn’t want to awaken the beast again.
normella | November 21, 2006 at 10:05 am
37 – Ah yes, he was just “angry.” I forgot the excuse he made during the Letterman show. How appropriate. :)
Much like Mel Gibson hates Jews because he has a drinking problem.
EHeidiU | November 21, 2006 at 10:05 am
Is #33 kidding? I hope so. And i quote: “I think Michael Richards was correct.” ummm WHAT? it’s one think to make fun of quirks or black and/or white society but its a completely different thing to yell N****r at the top of your lungs repeatedly to an audience who paid good money to hear your obviously unfunny stand-up. Celebs should respect the people who keep them rich and should not be paid to spout bigotry to people who dont want to hear it.
RichPort | November 21, 2006 at 10:05 am
Nipsy – I go back farther than that… Last Night? Do This My Way? Pre-2001, I am a fucking Hip Hop encyclopedia… that type of knowledge generally doesn’t play well here…
jrzmommy | November 21, 2006 at 10:06 am
What the fuck is wrong with celebs named “Richards?” Denise Richards…..peggin’ old folks with laptops, Michael Richards dropping N*bombs….who else?
djcamerin | November 21, 2006 at 10:06 am
Heckler, you sound like an idiot…how do they make a “carrier” out of it…and is it a tote bag or a back pack?
Personally I don’t have a problem with racist jokes, as long as you can tell they’re jokes…if everybody’s laughing, then it’s a joke…Richard’s admitted that his tirade came from a place of rage – that takes away from the jokey-ness.
djcamerin | November 21, 2006 at 10:09 am
**sorry, no need for the apostrophe on Richard’s, I know there are typo police here sometimes :o)
Spindoc | November 21, 2006 at 10:12 am
The real issue here is that celebrity life is completely sheltered from any kind of reality.
Look at how celebrity’s act when ANYBODY dares to upset them. Mel Gibson not only freaks out and screams racists/sexist remarks but tried to ESCAPE the cops after being hand-cuffed!!! Michael Richards freaks out after being heckled, something even a BEGGINING stand up should know how to handle.
This is the result of being protected by their managers, publicsts, and the celeb magazines that previously wouldn’t print stories like this because they need people to love the famous so they will buy their crap magazines.
Thank you internet! I guarentee you that if there was no internet you would never have heard this story.
I can’t wait for the NEXT celeb to go postal, any bets?
Ghostdad | November 21, 2006 at 10:13 am
“Oh. . . and don’t forget to pick up Seinfeld: Season Seven now available on DVD.”
NipsyHustle | November 21, 2006 at 10:20 am
#44
exactly!!!! celebrity’s a “products” rather than people. they have to appear equal opportunity and user friendly all the time to keep selling their brand.
i don’t know who is going to lose it next. i’m betting on madonna. she’s got that black baby’s daddy on her heels. i’m sure she’s got all sorts of names for him. and of course she’ll deny being racist because she bought a black baby.
mikeski | November 21, 2006 at 10:24 am
What the fuck is wrong with celebs named “Richards?” Denise Richards…..peggin’ old folks with laptops, Michael Richards dropping N*bombs….who else?
Renee Richards, for one.
nicholelibra | November 21, 2006 at 10:28 am
#33′s clearly talking out of his ass. He’s probably one of those idiots who stands by the water cooler complaining about how slavery’s over.
Back in the 50′s and 60′s Blacks were still dealing with segretation (which is basically another form of slavery) and civil unjustice. You can’t expect over 300 years of history to be fixed over night. Where slavery supposedly ended Jim Crow began and continued for another 60 years. If you don’t know what I’m talking about you might want to crack open a book. As communities Blacks, Native Americans, and Latinos often tend to blame White people for their social problems because let’s face it, their ancestors are to blame. The Mexican people were robbed of their land and freedom to serve as slaves. The Africans were robbed of their land, their culture, and their freedom to serve as slaves. The Native Americans were stripped of their land and culture and forced to live on barren lands in the Plains. Not to mention what happened to the Jewish and Asian-American during WWII.
Not every Black person runs on the thug mentality. Not ever Black person grew up in the City, or without money. Not every Black person slings crack or sits on their ass. You sit there and make assumptions about an entire ethnicity just because of what you see on television. And then you turn around and wonder why Black people are so pissed off all the damn time!
There was nothing funny or satirical about what Michael Richards said. It wasn’t a joke. It was him while in a state of rage screaming one of the most offensive racial slurs in the history of man. And if Michael Richards expects me to accept his half assed apology he’s not only a racist he’s an asshole to boot. Afro-American hasn’t been used in the past 30 years. Either he filmed Seinfeld out of a time capsule or he just hasn’t kept up with the times.
princess_punkalot | November 21, 2006 at 10:32 am
#33- The difference is, black comedians, like Chris Rock do joke about white people, they also joke about black people. And its a joke! From watching that screaming wash up, he is just a bitter dude with race issues. I really like the put yourself in there shoes comment too, can see that you do it frequently, oh no he is wearing an adidas jacket he must be a crack slinging thug, dont give him an opportunity! Go back to your klavern
Bombshell | November 21, 2006 at 10:40 am
he shouldn’t apologize we all know those typical loudmouth- obnoxious and rude black people i can’t blame the guy he those assholes were messing up his act GOOOO Mike!