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I am publicly, personally, and dare I say, even spiritually, pro-slap.
Historically, Ive touted #BringBackFistfighing in response to other more heightened and dangerous methods of extralegal conflict resolution.
As the cousin of a fist, the slap is a wake-up call.
It signifies that the victim has, indeed, pressed the right button at the wrong time.
Here is their five-finger prize.
Will Smith popping Chris Rockis probablythe most important physical interaction in Oscars history.
It was a great moment, overall, for old-man strength.
Drama, especially of the Black variety, sells.
It leaves any false alarmism stinking of racist misread.
She makes the Met spicy.
Its the same reason any award show wouldwelcome both Machine Gun Kelly and Connor McGregor.
The Smiths and Rock know this as well and will likely capitalize on the Slap once tempers ease.
Will already got the ball rolling on that front.
ImaginetheRed Table Talks,stand-up material, and literature thatll transpire from this.
Its clear his love for her has evolved him in crucial ways.
Rock just didnt know Willard would sacrifice social pleasantries to prove it.
But oh, did he catch on quick.
