Andy Dick -- The New "Kramer"?

Posted Dec 5th 2006 12:29PM by TMZ Staff

Andy Dick hasn't learned anything from the Michael Richards incident.

According to sources, the hopped-up comedian hopped onstage Saturday at L.A.'s Improv comedy club and dropped the n-bomb on a room full of stunned clubgoers.

Andy was heckling comedian Ian Bagg during his routine, when Dick allegedly got out of his seat, jumped onstage and began joking with Bagg. The subject of Michael Richards came up, but the two comics quickly moved past it. As Dick exited the stage, he suddenly grabbed the mic and shouted at the crowd, "You're all a bunch of niggers!"

The stunned crowd gasped and stared at each other. Bagg tried to play it cool and move on with his set, but the laughs weren't there.

Calls to Dick's rep were not immediately returned.

UPDATE: TMZ has received a statement from The Improv acknowledging the incident: "The Improv is aware of Andy Dick's behavior on Saturday night. Our policy is that material deemed offensive by both famous and up and coming comedians is judged on a case by case basis. In this particular case, Mr. Dick was commenting on a current event. Was it intelligent? No. Was it funny? No. But was it racist? No. It was not directed at any audience member in particular and although it was in bad taste -- it was a comment on the Michael Richards fiasco."

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16. Andy Dick is a no talent, never was, has been. Trying to steal a little bit of spot-light because his act sucks.. Andy do us all a favor and lay under a bus.

Posted at 1:37PM on Dec 5th 2006 by www.myspace.comtysinonmyspace

17. Oh get over it already. Sticks and stones. LEARN IT AND LIVE BY IT. I'm sick of this "don't use the N word" bullsh*t.

Posted at 1:39PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Diane

18. whatever...n*****.

one time at a hole concert courtney love got up on the mike and told the crowd

'everyone yell bitch'

we did.

'everyone yell c**t'

we did.

'everyone yell n*****'

silence.

she may be a bit of a cracked out mess, but she makes a good point. why are some forms of discrimination tolerated, but others just not pc?

guilt is just the worst...

Posted at 1:39PM on Dec 5th 2006 by whatever

19. All you people are f***ing DUMB. DUMB AS A ROCK & STUPID TOO.

It was a joke.

He said it because Kramer said it recently. You people should be ashamed of yourself. You don't even deserve a computer to go on any websites.

You should all just go home and hide under your covers until you develop some brain cells to rub together.

And Get a Sense of Humour you dumb asses.

Posted at 1:44PM on Dec 5th 2006 by You PC Sheep DumbAsses

20. Who's Andy Dick?

Posted at 1:50PM on Dec 5th 2006 by asscrack

21. Let's spell it out for you:
Using a racial slur in an angry context is not OK. It's a racial slur, capiche?

Posted at 1:52PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Nat Turner

22. It is just a word people. Relax.

Every other word is ok except for this one. Please. Come on. Who cares.

Everyone just do the right thing and go about your life and stop worrying about this.

I think that is what Andy Dick is trying to say. Andy Dick is alot smarter than most of the people posting on here.

You guys are too sensitive and none too bright.

Have you seen Borat?

Sasha Cohen is a Jew yet he plays a jew hater in the movie.

That way you take the power away from the racists by making fun of it.

You people are acting dumb and way too serious.

Posted at 1:52PM on Dec 5th 2006 by David Lee Roth

23. I think he needs the spotlight, that's all.

Posted at 1:54PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Miss Honey

24. david lee roth-he's still a Loser

Posted at 1:57PM on Dec 5th 2006 by asscrack

25. Let's rap a song about all the white crackers, honkies and old womens we wanna murder. YES, that's okay for blacks to do isn't it? How dare a white use the word n*****! Sicking bunch of sh*t! I say if the word n***** bothers you, don't act like one.

Posted at 1:58PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Rachel

26. HILARIOUS!!

Posted at 2:01PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Laura

27. Andy sure lives up to his (last) name

Posted at 2:03PM on Dec 5th 2006 by edonline

28. Andy Dick's put on the gay as part of his act. He has one kid with his ex-wife and two with his current girlfriend. I know, I know he does act very gayish but he puts in on to attrack them to his comdey. He's really not as dumb as he seems but he does way too many drugs and drinks like a fish. Plus he's not funny IMO. The N-word is never funny no matter who uses it, be they white, black or green.

Posted at 2:04PM on Dec 5th 2006 by entrodelflego

29. to all of u idiots who think it should be ok to call someone that u really need to think again. sure it's just a word but the injustice, hatred, and history that our culture behind that word can't be ignored.
i can cringe when i hear people of all races use it it a joking manner and sometimes laugh. HOWEVER i still remember being an innocent lil kid about 8 and remember the store owner telling me to get my N***** ass out of his store...when my white dad was around across the store prepared to spend our moner there.
NOW i'd love to hear someone tell me that it's just a word get over it.
and btw, that was only 20 years ago.....not that long

Posted at 2:05PM on Dec 5th 2006 by SD-Guy

30. Entrodelflego -

You have it backwards. Use of the word N***** in almost any context is very funny. In Fact any racial stereotyping and humour is very very funny.

I am a fan of racial humor and bringing light to sterotypes in comedy or any medium.

Racial commentary & humor provides enlightenment and discussion one way or another.

If it is ridiculous it brings that to light and makes the person look foolish. If it seems to be true it also brings that to light and makes you ask why.

There are differences and similarities among the people of the world. To deny and ignore that is silly.

To focus on that exclusively is also wrong.

But there is a middle ground. Making rac (ial) jokes or comments is not always rac (ists)

Those who can't see the difference are not that smart. It's as simple as that.

Posted at 2:05PM on Dec 5th 2006 by Sarah Silverman

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