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5 ways Will Smith could have used communication over violence at the Oscars. 

You all watched Will Smith Slap Chris Rock at the Oscars over a joke Chris made about Jada’s hair. Was the joke lame – yes, it was. Did it deserve a physical smack down? Absolutely not. Then Smith is allowed to stay at the event, accept an award, and in his speech delivers a teary eyed, crazy ass non apology that uses love as an excuse for violence. Which by the way, was received with a standing ovation. I’m livid to say the least. Why do I care? I don’t know these people? I lead a sad life. Stay with me. 

Clearly, I think Will Smith’s reaction was abhorrent. Any act of violence is. 

But here’s the thing. Jada Pinkett Smith is a powerhouse of a woman. She doesn’t need her idiot husband resorting to violence to “protect her”. But if he felt he absolutely had to – he didn’t need to hit anyone.  

Here are my top 5 ways he could have made a point and the headlines using communication. 

  1. Classic over exaggerated eye roll and yawn finished with a resting bitch face. 
  1. Get up, walk out. Wanna cause drama as you leave – go live on insta as you do it while giving Chris the finger.
  1. Heckle. “Alopecia ain’t no joke mother BEEP but your performance is”.  
  1. Walk up on stage, take the mic and say… imma let you finish, but my wife is the strongest woman of all time. 
  1. Sit down, Shut up. Jada’s reaction spoke volumes – Hold her hand, hold her gaze and let her speak for herself. Her reaction said everything that needed to be said, in that moment. Support her and don’t make it about yourself. 

Don’t even get me started about the academy’s insufficient response. Maybe I’ll get to that on the next Commical bites. 

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