Damon Wayans banned from Laugh Factory

[Jenn! 918]

Wayans Drops N-Bomb, Faces Fallout

Posted Dec 6th 2006 12:20PM by TMZ Staff

Damon Wayans became the first famous offender of the Laugh Factory's ban on the use of the n-word, and was fined and banned from the club for three months as a result, Wayans' publicist tells TMZ.

After the Michael Richards incident on November 17, the club decided to ban use of the word and fine comedians $20 for every offense. Wayans took the stage Sunday during a showcase of African-American comedians called "Chocolate Sundaes." Wayans opened his routine with the line, "Give yourselves a big round of applause for coming down and supporting 'N***** Night.'" According to the L.A. Times, Wayans used the word 15 more times during his 20-minute appearance.

That's a $320 contribution to the Laugh Factory's swear jar. Wayans' rep had no further comment other than to confirm the fine and the temporary ban.

Andy ####### drew fire earlier this week for using the n-word during an appearance at the Improv.

http://ww.tmz.com/2006/12/06/wayans-drops-...-faces-fallout/

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

A policy that applies to all not just certain races.... nice.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Wayans Drops N-Bomb, Faces Fallout

Posted Dec 6th 2006 12:20PM by TMZ Staff

Damon Wayans became the first famous offender of the Laugh Factory's ban on the use of the n-word, and was fined and banned from the club for three months as a result, Wayans' publicist tells TMZ.

After the Michael Richards incident on November 17, the club decided to ban use of the word and fine comedians $20 for every offense. Wayans took the stage Sunday during a showcase of African-American comedians called "Chocolate Sundaes." Wayans opened his routine with the line, "Give yourselves a big round of applause for coming down and supporting 'N***** Night.'" According to the L.A. Times, Wayans used the word 15 more times during his 20-minute appearance.

That's a $320 contribution to the Laugh Factory's swear jar. Wayans' rep had no further comment other than to confirm the fine and the temporary ban.

Andy ####### drew fire earlier this week for using the n-word during an appearance at the Improv.

http://ww.tmz.com/2006/12/06/wayans-drops-...-faces-fallout/

I can see comedians being defiant on this. It's censorship, but comedy club is trying to cover its #######.

[Dr_LHA 3]

When a white guy calls members of the audience a N*, it's racist, especially Richard's hate fueled rant.

When a black guy calls people N*s, its not racist quite simply.

It's pretty simple. Why can't The Laugh Factory enforce a sensible policy?

[Sofiyya 1,687]

Why can't comedians try to be funny without being profane?

[Dr_LHA 3]

Why can't comedians try to be funny without being profane?

Its not profane. Personally given the recent events, and the fact that the Laugh Factory was hosting a evening of black comedians, Wayan's comment is actually funny and topical. That's comedy.

Shouting racist abuse at audience members isn't comedy.

Edited December 7, 2006 by dr_lha

[Yodrak 7]

dr_lah,

Simple? At what shade of grey (or brown) does a person cross over from white to black?

I agree completely with your subsequent post.

Yodrak

When a white guy calls members of the audience a N*, it's racist, especially Richard's hate fueled rant.

When a black guy calls people N*s, its not racist quite simply.

It's pretty simple. Why can't The Laugh Factory enforce a sensible policy?

Why can't comedians try to be funny without being profane?

Its not profane. Personally given the recent events, and the fact that the Laugh Factory was hosting a evening of black comedians, Wayan's comment is actually funny and topical. That's comedy.

Shouting racist abuse at audience members isn't comedy.

Edited December 7, 2006 by Yodrak

[Savanphil 3]

I knew this was coming....

[Jenn! 918]

Homey don't play dat.