Michael Richards is Not Jewish
November 25th 2006 05:29
I read this article in The Washington Post today that Michael Richards went on an anti-Jewish tirade when he was at the Improv (a DC comedy club) in April. His publicist's response? That Richards DID say anti-Jewish things (he was imitating a redneck) but that it's ok because Michael is Jewish.
This article says that Michael Richards is not Jewish.
"Michael Richards is not a Jew.
As Cosmo Kramer in ‘Seinfeld,’ Richards played one on TV. But he himself is not Jewish -- not that there's anything wrong with that.
Richards lashed out a heckler at the Laugh Factory last Friday, spitting out the ‘N’ word without humor and with abandon. Audience members booed, several walked out, then Richards himself walked off stage.
The incident was caught on a cellphone camera and posted at the TMZ.com Web site, where it ignited a firestorm of criticism against Richards. Richards apologized on ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ Monday night. ‘I was at a comedy club trying to do my act, and I got heckled, and I took it badly and went into a rage,’ he said. ‘For me to be in a comedy club and flip out and say this crap, I'm deeply, deeply sorry. I'm not a racist. That's what's so insane about this.’
Fellow comedians and fans have been quick to criticize Richards -- and misrepresent his religious background. Comedian Paul Rodriquez held a press conference at the Laugh Factory, saying that Richards should know better, because the Hollywood community defended Jews against actor Mel Gibson's anti-Semitic tirades.
The implication was that Richards, a Jew, should not be launching racist attacks. He shouldn't, but he also isn't Jewish."
The article also said that Michael said anti-women statements (he wanted to break the record of saying the C-word).
What the fuck is wrong with this guy?
By the way, Wikipedia says he's Catholic.
This article says that Michael Richards is not Jewish.
"Michael Richards is not a Jew.
As Cosmo Kramer in ‘Seinfeld,’ Richards played one on TV. But he himself is not Jewish -- not that there's anything wrong with that.
Richards lashed out a heckler at the Laugh Factory last Friday, spitting out the ‘N’ word without humor and with abandon. Audience members booed, several walked out, then Richards himself walked off stage.
The incident was caught on a cellphone camera and posted at the TMZ.com Web site, where it ignited a firestorm of criticism against Richards. Richards apologized on ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ Monday night. ‘I was at a comedy club trying to do my act, and I got heckled, and I took it badly and went into a rage,’ he said. ‘For me to be in a comedy club and flip out and say this crap, I'm deeply, deeply sorry. I'm not a racist. That's what's so insane about this.’
Fellow comedians and fans have been quick to criticize Richards -- and misrepresent his religious background. Comedian Paul Rodriquez held a press conference at the Laugh Factory, saying that Richards should know better, because the Hollywood community defended Jews against actor Mel Gibson's anti-Semitic tirades.
The implication was that Richards, a Jew, should not be launching racist attacks. He shouldn't, but he also isn't Jewish."
The article also said that Michael said anti-women statements (he wanted to break the record of saying the C-word).
What the fuck is wrong with this guy?
By the way, Wikipedia says he's Catholic.
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Comment by pegasus
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This guy needs to be carted off to the nut house for some "rest" and reflection (not to mention therapy)
Comment by Adrienne
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/22/AR2006112202085.html