Robert Downey, Jr. Still WON'T Apologize for Tropic Thunder!
3,679Robert Downey, Jr. still defends his role in 'Tropic Thunder,' comparing it to 'All in the Family.' He said the point was to show that blackface for personal gain was WRONG, and that people have a "clickbait addiction to grievance." Along the same line, Kevin Hart refuses to host another awards show because nobody can take a joke. And speaking of jokes, we talk about a recent article on 'Barbie' on The Mary Sue.
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Robert Downey Jr. continues to defend his role in "Tropic Thunder," comparing it to the approach of "All in the Family." In the 2008 film, Downey Jr. portrayed a white method actor who used blackface for a role. He likens this to "All in the Family," a show known for its portrayal of prejudices and societal issues with humor, intending to highlight absurdity and prompt critical thinking. Downey Jr. argues that the satirical approach of "Tropic Thunder" was meant to critique and mock racist tropes and blackface rather than endorse them. He expresses concern about what he perceives as a "clickbait addiction to grievance" in modern culture, where people may quickly condemn without considering the broader context or intent of such portrayals.
In a related context, Kevin Hart has stated he will not host award shows, citing the challenging environment for comedians. He believes that these events are no longer "comedy-friendly" and that the pressure on comedians regarding what is acceptable as humor has become too great. Hart's decision follows backlash against certain jokes and performances at recent award shows, as well as his own experience stepping down from hosting the 2019 Oscars due to controversy over past tweets.
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