Seinfeld on "Kramer" Tirade: "I Am Sick"

61. Well now, hmm let me see.....I guess that I know now that nearly 90 percent of the people are still racist. Thats not much of a surprise. When it is acceptible to call a person a n*gger, tell them that fifty years ago they would stick a pole up their ass, and that he had a right to say what he said because they should know better as a N*gger not to interrupt a white man and not show proper respect that pretty much says it all does it not.. And for you which seems to be the majority on this site agree with him, well thats the United States for you. I can see it now in a number of days he will become your poster child. Things will never change, they haven't changed and personally I don't even care any more......sad but true. Have a good day. Oh one thing be sure to show your children the video and explain to them how wonderful and truthful he was, it will be just the thing to keep the hate going. I am truly disgusted.

Posted at 3:11PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Roni

62. I think a lot of the anger and disbelief listed in the comments above stem from the delusion most Americans live under. Just because you invite Mel Gibson or Michael 'Kramer' Richards into you homes via television and movies does not mean you KNOW the performers as people. People feel betrayed because they nurture a nonexistent relationship between themselves, the stars and the characters the stars play. In a time when police commonly use brutality and are excused, lies are told to start wars that no one wants and wrong doers are excused because of their age/health (the Santa Monica "drive thru" murderer) or their looks(this child molesting teacher is too pretty to go to jail) perhaps we as individuals should place a greater value on living our own lives and less on the fantasy relationships we foster with stars we don't know. Have lunch with the neighbor you have yet to meet and nurture a real relationship. Not one that is borne of celluloid and the scripted images there-in held. Or not.

Posted at 8:17PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Clarence

63. This is out of context. Nobody that wasn't there knows what really happened. Michaels Richards is innocent. And not "innocent" like OJ Simp[son either.

Posted at 9:04AM on Nov 28th 2006 by Bob Congel

64. I am Black, 50 years old and I forgive Michael Richards. We have ALL found ourselves in a situation where there seemed to be no "out"-and we have ALL spouted inapropriate stuff .

Richards' onl;y "crime" was he did not have a game plan for certain types of hecklers. We (Blacks) can tune to any number of comedy shows on television and here another Black spouting the NIGGAH word repeatedly.

This is what Richartds should have said if he wanted it to be racially tinged;

"Why don't you boys hold it down you're lucky to be in here tonight...and besides that-I never knocked the hoe out of your hands when you were picking cotton"

This would have illicited laughs and the hecklers would have either shut up or left the venue.

Another comeback would have been to go to a MLK voice and say; "I have a dream that one day a man will be able to stand on a stage and not be bothered by hatin' motherfuckers."

Posted at 6:54PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Gee

65. Memo to young black men: Please grow up
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Posted at 3:15PM on Nov 20th 2006 by JTD

66. Mr. Richards' AND Mr. Gibsons' comments are equally vile and reprehensible.
If Mr. Richards' should like to continue his monetary status-he is in pre-production of an animated kids movie called "Cat Tale" (voice of ACE)- then perhaps he will consider his retorts most carefully in the future.Additionally, Mr. Gibbson should remember that Christ ALLOWED himself to be crucifed FOR ALL MANKIND! As a fellow Catholic, I am ashamed and deeply saddened how easily you could have forgotten the tenents of our faith.
A word of advice for both of these men: DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME ON HATE. HALF OF THE PEOPLE DON'T KNOW HOW YOU FEEL AND THE REST DO NOT CARE" One should note that neither of these obtuse comments should be taken as the reflections of Catholics or Commedians.

Posted at 11:44AM on Nov 30th 2006 by Lisa-NC

67. The guy is an idiot. Look at it from an entertainment point of view. Everytime he does standup, there is a possibility of minorities heckling him. You may say he's
a big boy, he can take care of himself, but after the 100th time of abuse? That's a lot of pressure. He brought it on himself. He should have came up with a different type of put-down. We'll see if he can handle it.

Posted at 8:34AM on Nov 21st 2006 by Wayne

68. Wow. The fact that he felt the best way to respond to hecklers was to descend into racism is bad enough. but the support he has on this site, is amazing.

I for one am glad this happened. I wish more people in Hollywood would show their true colors. Be themselves. That way, I would know what actors to support and which ones I should ignore.

So in that context, I say, good for you Richards!!!

Be strong and resolute in your racism. You will have millions more fans now. As a matter of fact, the next KKK rally is looking for some entertainment.
Now, the rest of you racists in entertainment should follow.

Posted at 9:09PM on Nov 21st 2006 by enevola

69.
People need to stop being so hipocritical. Richards went off on a tirade,, sure, but the message is just about what's brimming beneath the suface for very many of us in society today. Many blacks are quite racist, and are proud to display it publicly, calling people anything they can. And this is all over the place, esp. these days. Have you been to LA? That's not a melting pot--it's a boiling pot, and it's boiling over. There's an inter-racial tension that's quite palpable there. There's racism coming from all sides these days, so let's not make it like there's some poor innocent demographic out there that's always getting it, like TV so naively presents it these days. Everybody is getting p*ssed on today. what people need is some heart-to-heart to get to the core of the matter, and stop with the pretending. It's never going to end this way. Stop the hipocracy.

Posted at 9:45PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Truth Speaker

70. I'm disgusted at the outburst from a man I once viewed as somewhat amusing on the Seinfeld Show. Just as he was wrong for crossing the line in his diatribe, the hecklers were equally wrong for dropping down to his level with their replies. I would've risen and left the room just as over half the audience did, black and white alike. I'm sure that message was heard loud and clear.

As for many of the senseless comments coming from the "white" and "black" posters on this issue, I think that many of you need to grow up. That's the exact nonsense that keeps the ignorance of racism alive.

I'm a member of the HUMAN race. Dividing us any more than that is just stupid in my opinion.

Posted at 11:42PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Curtis Vickers

71.
People need to stop being so hipocritical. Richards went off on a tirade,, sure, but the message is just about what's brimming beneath the suface for very many of us in society today. Many blacks are quite racist, and are proud to display it publicly, calling people anything they can. And this is all over the place, esp. these days. Have you been to LA? That's not a melting pot--it's a boiling pot, and it's boiling over. There's an inter-racial tension that's quite palpable there. There's racism coming from all sides these days, so let's not make it like there's some poor innocent demographic out there that's always getting it, like TV so naively presents it these days. Everybody is getting p*ssed on today. what people need is some heart-to-heart to get to the core of the matter, and stop with the pretending. It's never going to end this way. Stop the hipocracy.

Posted at 9:45PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Truth Speaker

72. I find myself amazed by the country we live in today. I can't count the number of times I see racist, sexist and vile comments on the web. I thought this thing was supposed to bring us together...you know , unite the youth in a groundswell of new ideas. Now I see it exposes us to the same ole tired sh#t that has blighted the human race for so long. It is not PC to respect the differences in others and come to some understanding. Thats just natural human curiosity and intelligence. All this far right crap is springing up all throughout Europe, Russia and here. I don't know why I expected better. I just did.

Posted at 1:43PM on Nov 21st 2006 by Primus Tomlinson

73. (36) "I am sick and tired of hearing about how some ethnic challenged asshole is terribly shakened to the extent of beig totally stupid. I'm sure they feel the same way when they use the N word at each other."

If anyone is ethnically challenged, it is your cracker ass.

If you listen to the responses from the audience, you will be able to discern that the subjects of Richards' tirade are of latin descent. So which 'they' are you referring to? Blacks, Latinos, or just anybody who isn't white like you?

I don't give a shit what Richards said, or even if his entire comedic routine consisted only of the word "nigger." Whenever anyone loses their cool in a confrontation they will often go for the sharpest attack they can think of. What is more disappointing is that Richards had nothing better ( or funnier ) to come back with. I feel bad for him.

What scares and angers me is all you ignorant bigots who want to take the actions of a few ignorant people and apply them to an entire group. It's always "Oh, so what your people were enslaved for generations? Why don't you get over it?"

No one is telling the Jews to get over the Holocaust.

What REALLY makes me sick is all you nouveau righteousness liberals who want to condemn people for a few words. His career should be over? Apparently his career is ALREADY over or he wouldn't be in this situation! How about some 'liberal' compassion? What about Christian values of forgiveness?

Even worse is the entire world's immaturity in dealing with the evolution of communication. John Kerry, Michael Richards, President Bush, suddenly we are all held to some impossibly high verbal standard that NONE of us is able to attain. Analyzed and crucified by any blockhead with a keyboard seeking solace, self-worth, and undeserved recognition, most likely in that order.

Someone please send all these assholes to school.

Ignorant loquacious jerks can google any words they don't understand.

J

Posted at 10:34AM on Nov 21st 2006 by J Bridge

74. Everyone in this country is free to say and think whatever they want.

But civilized society should turn its back on individuals who choose to spout hate born of ignorance like this.

Richards may think he's accomplished smething by saying something others would like to say. He has only accomplished exposing his undoubtedly firm alliance with the world of small minds and small ideas.

Posted at 3:35PM on Nov 20th 2006 by reasonable in nyc

75. Once again the hue and cry of RACISM is heard across the land. When I was in High School I liked everybody. I was just a naive young "white boy" who mistakenly thought that people would treat you the way you treat them, because in reality we are all who we are on the INSIDE. I didn't realize people will hate you simply for your color. Well, I was soon "educated" differently. I was assaulted by black men on 3 seperate occasions, "just for the fun of it". Being a "white boy" what recourse did I have?? Moreover, what had a I done to these people to deserve this "endoctrination"? IMO I endured this modern day humilation because of the ignorance of the culture. Sadly, this country will never get beyond this insanity because it is perpetually instilled by preceding generations.

Posted at 4:37PM on Nov 20th 2006 by Ken