Comedians in and out of Hollywood are voicing their reluctance to perform on stage after Will Smith's viral slap of Chris Rock 'raises the very scary prospect that other people with a lot less to lose may choose to model that same reprehensible behavior.'
" wasn’t enough for standup performers to already have to be wary of – performers now say they’ve got to keep their heads on swivels for any Schmoes who may want to make a Smith-like move after taking offense to a joke or bit done in a public setting.
The attack left many in the industry thinking twice about whether they want to perform in close proximity to fans – a sentiment that was expressed by"The Talk" co-host, Sheryl Underwood. Fellow comedian Kathy Griffin also tweeted at the time of the smack that the incident is just the tip of the iceberg for live stage performers who may deal with hecklers and now possible copycats, writing,"now we all have to worry about who wants to be the next Will Smith in comedy clubs and theaters."
"The issue of Smith’s bad behavior is going to dog him for some time and will likely remain a hotly debated topic in the media," the crisis manager said."The horrifying spectacle of a mega-star striking a comedian on-stage will prompt lots of discussion about what our society deems as acceptable or punishable behavior.
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