Ed Bradley looked at Michael Jackson like he wanted to say, 'Nigger, is you crazy?' Like he wanted to take the the 60 Minutes clock and push the shit forward to say, 'Nigger, what the fuck is wrong with you?' 'I thought you said it was 60 minutes :' 'It's 10 minutes, get outta here! You nutty nigger, what the fuck is wrong with you?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rock uses a hypothetical TV interaction to critique how media pressures black celebrities. He implies Black figures face disproportionate scrutiny regarding their behavior.
- In plain terms
- The joke mocks how media aggressively questions Black celebrities' odd behavior.
- What can you take from it?
- Black celebrities often face intense scrutiny from media outlets.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does media treat Black celebrities?
- Why the intense scrutiny?
Another view
The use of racial slurs may alienate viewers despite the critical intent.
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