Yes, apparently I am. Because I don't think there is a difference. If you say something racist or bigoted, like, for instance, Phil saying he "doesn't believe in gays" then you are a bigot. What Steve said isn't racist. He didn't say, "Black people are dumb" or anything remotely fucking suggesting that. He was…

Um, no. There is an entire article about this where the author judges the joke as "But gross. Seriously, just gross." Get a funny bone Jezebel. It's clever, and calling Steve Martin a racist is fucking insane.

actually, I'm sorry you don't have a sense of humor, but it was quite clever. Good luck with your humbugness this season!

He's saying if you were in a black neighborhood, Lasonia could be a girl's name, but in an italian restaurant you would be referring to the food and thus it would be Lasagna.

Also, just watch Steve period.

No, he deleted it because there are too many dumbasses who don't get jokes. And yes, actually - respectfully working with black people pretty much shows you don't disrespect them. That's how life works.

Wasn't stupid, it was funny. Go watch a Chris Rock comedy hour.

Lady, get a grip.

This is ridiculous. He's saying if you were in a black neighborhood, Lasonia could be a girl's name, but in an italian restaurant you would be referring to the food and thus it would be Lasagna. The "black people are stupid" is something you've read into it yourself and is not the point of the joke. He removed the…

Thank you for this. Seriously. This is just ridiculous. It was clearly said lightheartedly and in jest. To remotely accuse Steve Martin, who's co-starred with every ethnicity imaginable, of being a racist is just ridiculous. He deleted the comment for one reason only: people like the Jezzie-crazies would attack…

Yeah, he's a comedian.

Actually my father burned everything I owned, beat me up, choked me and left me for dead. But I guess he never loved me then did he? And I'd still take that over my husband leaving me, for the record.

Also, not that I expect to get through to your un-empathetic, compassionless self, but how do you not understand that your Mom was loved. You Mom was *loved*.

In my life whenever I find out anyone has an imaginary friend I do my best to replace that worker with someone sane. This happens all the time. I do not believe in "religious freedom" because it is basically the right to be insane.

Hate speech is not "non-violent."

Thank you for your heartless response. I have no children, which is another heartbreak. Your Mother got to mourn a man she loved. She got to be loved by him his entire life. After 8 years, (when we were 35) my husband decided he'd rather be with a 21 year old. I am now nearly 41. I will never love again. Your…

hugs back.

yeah, I realize that may have come off harsh: I did not mean to discredit your pain. Just obviously this article and the reactions hit sore spots for me. xx

also, this site should ABSOLUTELY be read by men and not remotely be "geared towards women" - I wish every man on earth read Jezebel! Let them feel welcome and advertised at here! Men, pour yourself a glass of scotch, sit down, and read...