What do you think of the peopl calling Kramer a white boy or cracker?Neither is ok?

Question

I think there is no justifaction of a person calling another nig3r or back at a person a white boy. So logic tells me Kramer was mad and wanted to pass the anger back by using what he could which was calling those guys nig3r. Now those guys got mad and called him cracker nd white boy. I understand both sides do you? Do we need a big deal of it?

Do you feel kramer is really racist?
Do you think the guys who yelled cracker/white boy are really racist?

Answer 1

I think it was a bad situation that escalated out of control

Answer 2

I think that we are all a bit too sensitive, wear our underwear too tight and don't know how to control our anger when we get in a tiffy. Yes, what Kramer said was wrong, and what the others said to him was wrong. It shouldn't have happened. Name calling is wrong no matter what in the world happened . What I don't understand is why is it ok for a black man to call another black man a N***** but if I white man calls a black man by that name - the crap hits the fan. And the same goes for cracker or white boy. Do we need protestors? No. Do we need an apology? Maybe. If it's real. But if you expect anyone to say their sorry, and that includes Kramer, it will be damage control more than anything.

The whole world is messed up, and one day the world will explode into little bits and the universe will be a much better place. Man, why can't we all just get along?

Answer 3

Do you think he isn't a rascist? I understand that he was angry, I understand that the men in the crowd were being unruly and rude to start with. How far should the retaliation be taken though? If someone makes you mad, verbal retaliation is fairly normal. What he did is beyond ridiculous though. Say what you will, but after watching the video of his raging outburst, there is no doubt in my mind how the man feels.

The guys that yelled racial slurs back at him stooped to that level and no, that isn't right either. However, defending the idiocy is the same thing as condoning it. Are we saying that it's okay to revert to the days where there is open hate and animosity towards each other instead of attempting toleration and understanding? I think most would agree with me that this sort of behavior is unacceptable. There is freedom of speech, but that freedom can be abused with irresponsible actions like this.

It's not just that he used the n-word either. He talked about hangings! I equate speaking to black people with anger about "hangings" with speaking to Jewish people about being burned alive. It's disgusting that anyone would defend what he said because he was angry. Men beat their wives out of anger and most murders are committed out of anger. Does that make the actions excusable? I'm not saying he killed someone, but there has to be some kind of self-control with the freedom that so many people abuse.

The two guys in the crowd were idiots, but he took it way too far with his retaliation.

Answer 4

I think his comments were absolutely disgusting. The n-word has very negative connotations. If everyone knew the historical meaning behind the word, I think it would offend everyone. I don't think his comments were bound by free speech. There are exceptions to every rule. No one should be put down by another - period. It's no different than children being teased by other kids. Words DO hurt. I think Michael Richards, in the heat of the moment, revealed what his thoughts REALLY are. No one could possibly convince me that the came up with those comments off the top of his head because he was angry. He's supposed to to be a professional comedian and should, after years in the business, be able to effectively handle hecklers in the audience. In no way am I defending the hecklers either. If they were not satisfied with his stand up routine, they could have simply left without saying a word. I think both sides were wrong in the way they handled the entire situation. And for some audience members to sit there and chuckle at Michael's comments was even more upsetting. Michael's comments, in my opinion, were NOT acceptable. And those who are okay with what he said are even more disgusting than he is.

Answer 5

He already said he's not racist and is going to apologize on David Letterman's show. He was in the wrong. A good comedian can make jokes and keep the show going if he has people in the show making comments, or if it got real bad, he could have just asked them to leave if they didn't like it. I heard the video and I was shocked. It was very unprofessional.
It was also just as wrong for the others to come back with their name calling: two wrongs don't make a right. They lowered themselves to his level by doing that.
As for making a big deal of it, who knows what will come of it? It could get very big and mean and nasty, no matter how many times he apologizes. Also, it seems like nowadays, if someone sees a way to get easy, fast money, why not throw a law suit on someone? I didn't mean to suggest that, I meant it in a sarcastic way. I think lawsuits have gone way too far. What ever happened to "sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me"? I believe name calling to an abusive level can hurt some people, but most of us can take it. Some people just want to claim they are injured to get money. We'll see which way it goes.

Answer 6

Regardless of there being a court case or not ,there are some valid points there,I work in the lodging industry,we have a club close by and they(club guests) always try and park in our lot,the owner of our property told us absolutely no club parking unless they had a room its for "our" guest,I asked two females to move thier car and was called a racist,,how am I a rascist by doing what I was asked to do? the rascist card is tossed out there without any regard for the people that are actually being discrimnated agianst,if you are denied a job becuase of your color get a lawyer own the place!If you get pulled over by a cop roll down your window and pot smoke rolls out don,t expect kid gloves.Treat me with respect and listen to what I,m trying to say not how I say it,we are crippled by PC it has literally stopped us in our tracks ,you don,t like Obamas policys you speak out your called a rascist and what the hell do you say to that?You know your not,you know that every person walking the face of this earth has some bigotry in them the fact that they know better makes them not a rascist,I,m a white /Lati

Answer 7

Seriously, I am white but can you really equate someone calling you a cracker to the n bomb. God people really are stupid. Cracker means white. N-bomb means slave of no worth subserviant human being. CRACKER MEANS WHITE. Kramer didn't call anyone tire or skillet.

The n word is not acceptable in any circumstance. If another race rises up and puts your children into slavery and calls them cracker for 200 years maybe you can make your case.

Answer 8

I think both sides were racist, yes.
Kramer was the one on the stage, therefore in charge, so he did mess up the worst.
If he acted with some humility, he would have won over the empathy of the audience, and probably improved his show.

Answer 9

I wasnt there ,,was he doing a comedy skit?Some people like Andrew Dice Clay so why not Kramer?Ill have to read about it I guess.I like Dice & Kramer,,love all the cast of seinfeld.

Answer 10

Name-calling is STUPID.

That's why adolescent children always used to chant, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."

Why hasn't the adult population learned that?

Big deal. Boo-hoo. Somebody gets called a name.



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Answer 11

I don't know about Kramer. But I believe that predjudice by ANYONE is gross and very ugly. I wish people would realize it and stop. Just my opinion !♥