Testimony On The 94th Academy Awards Ceremony Incident
At the 94th Academy Awards Ceremony, Will Smith reacted violently to Chris Rock's joke about his wife, Jada, referencing her bald head to G.I. Jane. Everyone attending the ceremony in person was stunned. Recording live, this incident shocked millions of viewers. Many people were upset over Smith's reaction, some suing him for it and expressing disappointment in his actions. In contrast, others claimed he defended his wife's honor. When I first read a headline saying, "Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock At Oscars," I was surprised because I'd never thought of Smith as a violent man, especially on live TV. But when I watched a video on Facebook about what happened, I was shocked and upset by the whole incident. I was even more upset that everyone was taking sides, most on Rock's side and some on Smith's. It was infuriating to me that most people blamed Smith for what happened but not Chris Rock because they were only focusing on the violence and anger ...