Train Wrecks
Mel to Michael: Slurs Happen

Michael Richards is getting support from someone who knows exactly what he's going through -- Mel Gibson.
Mel Gibson and Michael Richards
Gibson, infamous for his anti-semitic invective after being pulled over for drunk driving, tells Entertainment Weekly, "I feel really badly for the guy. He was obviously in a state of stress. You don't need to be inebriated to be bent out of shape." Ain't that the truth!

"You don't need to be inebriated to be bent out of shape." --Mel



Regarding Richards' fate in the media, Mel added, "They'll probably torture him for a while and then let him go. I like him." Of course he does.

Looks like Kramer can count on work in a Gibson flick. Perfect pairing.



Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky & Weird, Mel Gibson

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31. you know whos to blame, its those f***ing dolphins, acting all high and mighty, communicating in a language we cant understand, swimming around all cool like, all this eyyy eyyy sh*t in my ear. man f*** them dolphins, they better watch their dorsal fins

Posted at 9:24PM on Nov 29th 2006 by fred&tina4ever

32. Right on Fred, oh , can you fit your feet in tina's box?

Posted at 9:31PM on Nov 29th 2006 by your mama

33. F*ck it, I still love Mel Gibson. Media can bash him all they want, I still like the guy AND I still have jewish relatives. Take that and eat it, TMZ. ;)

Posted at 9:54PM on Nov 29th 2006 by Moral Momma

34. I AM SO SICK OF THIS!! CAN WE PLEASE MOVE ON TO SOMETHING ELSE AND QUIT BEATING THIS DEAD HORSE. OH, DID I SAY SOMETHING OFFENSIVE?

Posted at 10:15PM on Nov 29th 2006 by debbie clifton

35. Everyone is prejudiced-Black, white, Asian, Iranian and, I assume, anyone from any other racial or ethnic group. We all carry around racial/ethnic baggage that's packed with unfair stereotypes, long stewing grievances, raw anger, and crazy fears. Even when we think we have made progress we find ourselves caught in frustratingly complex racial webs from which we can't seem to get untangled. For most people-including myself-that's painfully true; such untangling is a life's work in which I try to make progress, but feel it's never finished. But that can obscure a more fundamental and important point: This state of affairs is the product of the actions of white people. In the modern world, white elites invented race and racism to protect their power, and white people in general have accepted the privileges from this system and help to maintain it. The problem doesn't spring from the individual prejudices that exist in various ways in all groups but from white supremacy, which is expressed not only by individuals but in systemic and institutional ways. To hint at such an understanding of events is especially sensitive in a white- dominant society in which white people are eager to avoid confronting the element of white privilege. This post being stated is not meant to bash or blame white people for these developments or to evoke any amount of white guilt, but some measure of empathy from everyone involved would be greatly appreciated concerning this issue. Is that too much to ask? That is all....Peace....

Posted at 10:38PM on Nov 29th 2006 by yeahisaidit

36. I think that the majority of the people that post on this site are a bunch of idiot bigots.

Posted at 11:55PM on Nov 29th 2006 by spanky

37. Hay Fred, not all of any are any one way, some of all are good and some are bad. There are many kinds of asses and many truly kind individuals, that is if you happen to agree with them. True, there is a need to trim the herd.

Posted at 12:32AM on Nov 30th 2006 by your mama

38. So now the Black hecklers are suing Micheal Richards for money so i guess Mel gibson should be considered luckly all the jews in world are not suing him. For god sakes tell me now when the next Chris Rock stand up comedy tour is because me whitie will be in the front row lol!!!!

Posted at 12:47AM on Nov 30th 2006 by vegasdreaming702@aol.com

39. In the words of a Rod Stewart song "I Was Only Joking" wink wink

Posted at 12:49AM on Nov 30th 2006 by george vieto

40. I don't get it! Kramer's doing his comedy act and Yadda, Yadda, Yadda, the blacks are upset!

Posted at 12:49AM on Nov 30th 2006 by Elaine

41. It's not acceptable for anyone to single out a race, ethnicity, sexual preference/orientation or size and express it in a derogatory manner. It is even worse to be black and make the most despicable reference to the black race a " cool" slang(otherwise known as the"n" word). Who could blame society for being confused and not understanding that within the black race it is used amongst each other as an acceptable reference BUT no one else can use it...That said, no ne should use a demeaning or disreapectful or deragatory term for any reason toward any one at anytime. Mr. Gibson, It is more than disheartening that you have chosen to throw your two cents into this firestorm - bad choice. For me, any blurred line I may have had regarding your racist tendencies is now quite clear. You are a biggot and a racist. It is always hardest to see when you or your race are not the victim of the attack, isn't it? Do you live in a glass house? Have you ever been discriminated against? Have your people ever been opressed, held in slavery, been a target of genocide, or as Michael Richards said in recounting American history - "been hanged up and a *******fork stuck up your a**. He didn't make that up. It happened in America less than 50 years ago. When most people respond as if this is no big deal - they do not have a history like the black people. Even my husband, whose family are Irish immigrants can remember "Irish need not apply" but an Irish Catholic has been President since and they were never denied schooling just entry into WASP country clubs. There are still country clubes in this country, America, that deny entry to blacks and Jews. Think about it. Were the shoe on your foot would you feel the same way? I say no more. It must stop. It's not ok to speak in a deragatory manner to anyone EVER!

Posted at 12:53AM on Nov 30th 2006 by danielle

42. This so damn funny now! All i can say is thanks to these hecklers at the micheal richards show for wanting to fill there pockets with cash. Every standup comedian better be careful of what they say now! lol

Posted at 1:15AM on Nov 30th 2006 by vegasdreaming702@aol.com

43. ooohhhhhh of course. In Mel Gibson's twisted bigoted mind, Kramer presents an ideal opportunity to hype his new movie. Let's do some old fashioned race baiting, crank up the controversey and try again to make more ticket sales. Mel is a joke and everyone should make them from now 'till January when nobody will care anymore. There are a lot to be found in a humor site I like at http://www.humor-and-jokes.com/Celebrity-Jokes/Mel-Gibson-Jokes/ . Let's turn the tables on Mel, boycott his movie and send him to the dustbin of bad late night joke prugatory where he belongs.

Posted at 2:01AM on Nov 30th 2006 by Mel, What a Joke

44. Here is a rhetorical question...

Has anyone ever heard a black comic make racist statements against white people?

Yes, Richard's tirade was out of line, but if you are nitpicking details be sure to watch for double standards.

Posted at 2:20AM on Nov 30th 2006 by KSoldier

45. Hey TMZ get over yourself. You are definitely part of the media that insites when there is nothing else to do - maybe a s-l-o-w news day. Give it up. Not news worthy.

Posted at 2:52AM on Nov 30th 2006 by Jay Burke

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