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GLAAD Unhappy with CAAN

Posted Nov 15th 2007 4:47PM by TMZ Staff

GLAAD and CAAN After viewing TMZ's story about nepostar Scott Caan's anti-gay slur toward a paparazzo, GLAAD pumped out a statement chastising him.

"While Caan's anger at being harassed is understandable, responding with that kind of vulgar, anti-gay slur is simply unacceptable," said Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation President Neil G. Giuliano. "We've reached out to Caan's representatives and called on him to apologize for his defamatory, dehumanizing remark."

UPDATE: Scott Caan issued the following statement to TMZ: "I am sorry for using such a derogatory word. I was being harassed by a paparazzi, and unfortunately, the word slipped out. I don't ever condone the use of that word and I deeply apologize to anyone whom I may have offended."

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31. who is this idiot, other than a sperm donation made to his mother from James Caan...a one night stand...she couldnt even remember James Caan's name. so this bastard has a problem, calling people names and hes the biggest bootybuster out there......one movie with a less than sound role...does not make a man outta this living sperm donation!!!!!!

Posted at 6:27PM on Nov 15th 2007 by SCOTT CAAN IS GAY

32. whatever happened to freedom of speech!!! yes what he said was vulgar but he still had a right to say it and does not have to apologize and GLAAD contacting his reps over this is ridiculous!

Posted at 10:49PM on Nov 15th 2007 by shell_3

33. He's gay anyway.

Trust me, I know.

Posted at 6:32PM on Nov 15th 2007 by BeenWithScott

34. I'm sick of all these social groups wanting tolerance for their views but are not willing to be tolerant to those expressing opposing views.

Posted at 6:40PM on Nov 15th 2007 by tolerance

35. I want an apology from GLAAD. I find them offensive and intolerant.

Posted at 6:39PM on Nov 15th 2007 by apology

36. 33. GLAAD is so GAY.

Posted at 6:33PM on Nov 15th 2007 by DubFire

Obviously idiot!!!!!! Grow up! I cannot wait to hear all these idiots responses when they find out their child is gay...

Posted at 6:39PM on Nov 15th 2007 by THE DEAD HELMSLEYS

37. Its overreactions like this that show how freakin gay those glaad people are and makes me less gay friendly rather than more. If the pap wasn't a homo then how is it a hate crime?

Posted at 6:43PM on Nov 15th 2007 by misty

38. I'm glad he apologized. While people on here are talking about freedom of speech and blah blah blah, yes it's true people can say whatever they want, but they need to understand that some words are downright hateful and shouldn't be said if they have any consious. So good for him for apoligizing- now, let's get back to bashing Britney!

Posted at 6:52PM on Nov 15th 2007 by Tif

39. Thats soo GAY getting busted on being truthful and then saying Oh I got caught and now I am sorry...GAY!!!

Posted at 7:20PM on Nov 15th 2007 by Cougar

40. Oh boy.....another celebrity apology tour. They ought to start printing tour t-shirts. If Rev. Al protests for the blacks, when do we get to see Richard Simmons asking for calm in the gay community?

Posted at 6:46PM on Nov 15th 2007 by celebs_hiding_in_rehab

41. whatever happened to free speech. Oh wait, only certain groups are allowed that. All these politically correct/special interest groups need to get the chip off their shoulder and over themselves. maybe if the media stopped making a big deal and stop broadcasting every little thing everyone says these people would go away.

Posted at 6:47PM on Nov 15th 2007 by enough already

42. Look at all the comments made against humanity in our society. Mentally ill, overweight, different cultures and races. All endure defamation from people who don't understand their lives. And they never get apologies. Get over yourself. We're fortunate enough to live in a country of free speech. One drawback to that is we may feel offended at times by the comments of others. Live your life and don't worry what others think or say. Who cares.

Posted at 6:49PM on Nov 15th 2007 by mason

43. Women have to put up with so much more bull than gays (less pay, more insults, common insults are common phrases), yet it seems the members of glaad are the little girls around here....

Posted at 6:47PM on Nov 15th 2007 by misty

44. So why does GLAAD always demand an apology that truly about something that does not concern them!!!! I can't stand that group!!! The would stick us all in rehab and in classes if they could! The owe us an apology for being so dame annoying!

Posted at 7:00PM on Nov 15th 2007 by Mariao83

45. 40. Women have to put up with so much more bull than gays (less pay, more insults, common insults are common phrases), yet it seems the members of glaad are the little girls around here....

Posted at 6:47PM on Nov 15th 2007 by misty

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Well bimbo, let me tell you two things:

1. If you think women get treated worse than gays (which is hardly true), then maybe you should start speaking up. Silence is acceptance.

2. You're calling people from GLAAD little girls? Do you realize you just insulted your own gender you idiot?

Posted at 7:00PM on Nov 15th 2007 by Idiots

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