The Friday Link for 4/8/22

This week let's start with Will Smith and the infamous slap heard round the world. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences banned Smith from attending any Academy function for the next ten years for his assault of comedian Chris Rock during the Oscar's broadcast nearly two weeks ago.  It's the right decision.

Smith was out of line attacking a presenter(!). Rock was on stage to hand out the award for Best Documentary Feature. His joke was lame and dated, but he sure as heck didn't deserve to be attacked in front of a worldwide audience for it.  

Smith's reaction was so out of line when you consider what other comedians have said at awards shows.  Nothing comes close to the widespread insults and viciousness of Ricky Gervais during his final run as the host of the 2020 Golden Globes.  This is freaking brutal, and yet no one walked up on stage and slapped him. Warning - ***ADULT LANGUAGE!***

I also want to include Saturday Night Live's very funny take on Will Smith at the Oscars.  The seat fillers had a very different perspective. 

Also tonight The Daily Show is back in top form with their latest observation on what the far right media is going after Joe Biden for...spicy pizza.  

And finally tonight, Randy Rainbow being spectacular! 

The pandemic is not over! Please get vaccinated, wear a mask and be safe.

Have a great weekend everyone!