Kramer from Seinfeld makes racial epithets to black hecklers during a comedy show

**Terminator** · 11-21-06, 05:15 AM

Michael Richards went off on two black audience members who were heckling the comedian during a show at the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood. He unleashed a string of racial epithets, taunting the two men with slurs and profanities. Some people in the audience walked out, as Richards repeatedly used the N-word.

In a video of the incident featured on the Web site (note: Video contains profanity), Richards purportedly screamed, "Fifty years ago we'd have you upside down with a f---ing fork up your a--."

On the videotape, some audience members are gasping in disbelief.

Directing his anger at one of the men, Richards said, "Throw his a-- out," and said, "He's a n-----!" five times.

In response to the tirade, one of men shouted at Richards on the TMZ video, "That''s un-f---ing called for, you cracker-a-- motherf-----" and called the comedian a "f---ing white boy."

Also during the three-minute tirade, Richards said, "They're going to arrest me for calling a black man a n-----."

The video shows some people walking out, with others gasping -- but there's also some audible chuckling throughout the outburst.

CNN quoted Richards as telling the network he's sorry for what happened, and that he had made amends.

Richards performed the next night at the Laugh Factory without incident.

His representatives haven't yet returned calls Monday.

Richards played Kramer on "Seinfeld" from 1989 to 1998. He also starred in 2000's "The Michael Richards Show," which was canceled during its first season.

Jerry Seinfeld Says He's 'Sick'

Jerry Seinfeld said he's "sick over this."

He's reacting to the on-stage comments from his former "Seinfeld" co-star.

Monday, Seinfeld issued a statement saying, "I'm sure Michael is also sick over this horrible, horrible mistake." Seinfeld said the comments from Richards were "so extremely offensive." He added, "I feel terrible for all the people who have been hurt."

http://www.wsoctv.com/video/10361735/index.html

**Terminator** · 11-21-06, 05:19 AM

With pal Jerry Seinfeld already Letterman's scheduled guest on Monday's "The Late Show," Michael Richards appeared via satellite to apologize for the shocking incident at the Laugh Factory on Friday night. TMZ obtained the horrifying video of Richards in a bigoted tirade against a heckler.

According to a source, Richards was close to tears during the apology.

Our cameras caught Seinfeld leaving the Ed Sullivan Theatre after taping his Letterman appearance. He told us, "It's all on the show tonight."

Seinfeld's reps confirmed to TMZ that "Michael appeared via satellite and apologized."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aJWPuzpZy0

**Virginian** · 11-21-06, 09:28 AM

What a dumbass.

**TheOldRhino** · 11-21-06, 01:30 PM

"Freedom speech has it's limitations"?

Spoken like a true democrat. They are all for freedom of speech- unless they are offended.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not condoning what Michael Richards did or said- but if they don't like what they are hearing, then they go back out to box office, ask for their money back and go somewhere else.

Yes, it really is that simple.

Then racist idiots like that stop making money and wind up in the gutter with all the other trash.

**Pedro56** · 11-21-06, 04:25 PM

Here is the thing, he was called a cracker first, then he retaliates and it is wrong?

**Andrewtx** · 11-21-06, 04:27 PM

Man I watched that yesterday. Talk about bizarre.

**TXCharlie** · 11-21-06, 04:28 PM

Here's an actual video of the incident:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgmCBKPHnSY

I agree he's a dumbass - I'm sure this isn't gonna help sales of the new Seinfeld DVD set that's coming out - I bet the whole cast would like to strangle him

**Willowdared** · 11-21-06, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Terminator

CNN quoted Richards as telling the network he's sorry for what happened, and that he had made amends.

Richards performed the next night at the Laugh Factory without incident.

They were talking about this on the Today show. He was invited back the next night, but on the promise of an apology.

His performance was without incident, and without apology.

Sheesh Rhino! Didn't you get the memo? Only black people can use the "n" word!

**TheOldRhino** · 11-21-06, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by PDawg

Sheesh Rhino! Didn't you get the memo? Only black people can use the "n" word!

I find the n-word deplorable. I hate using it, and I hate when other people- including blacks- use it. But yes, I agree it's a double standard.

And don't give me that "nigga" versus "nigger" argument. I've heard it, and it's retarded.

And I hate when white people try to tell me "There's 'niggers' and then there's black people." That argument is even more retarded.

**Emily** · 11-21-06, 07:46 PM

People's ignorance never ceases to amaze me. What a waste of perfectly good oxygen.

Shame on that venue for inviting him back the next night!!!

**Buttercup** · 11-21-06, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Rhino

I find the n-word deplorable. I hate using it, and I hate when other people- including blacks- use it. But yes, I agree it's a double standard.

And don't give me that "nigga" versus "nigger" argument. I've heard it, and it's retarded.

And I hate when white people try to tell me "There's 'niggers' and then there's black people." That argument is even more retarded.

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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Rhino again.

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**TheOldRhino** · 11-22-06, 01:06 AM

Originally Posted by Buttercup

vBulletin Message
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Rhino again.

I owe you one.

From you? I'll take what I can get.

**TXCharlie** · 11-22-06, 10:55 PM

This was just brought to my attention:

Sienfeld's KKKramer launches new rap career!!!

New hit single: http://captainoftheussinevitable.ytmnd.com/

He's gettin' what he deserved

**Hannibal** · 12-02-06, 06:42 PM

SEINFELD LOST EPISODE

How could they not know Kramer was racist after this?

**Andrewtx** · 12-02-06, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Ronin Warrior

SEINFELD LOST EPISODE

How could they not know Kramer was racist after this?

That's great.

**TXCharlie** · 12-03-06, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Ronin Warrior

SEINFELD LOST EPISODE

How could they not know Kramer was racist after this?

That video was great!!! They should have the rap song I posted playing in the background!!!

**CountyFourteen** · 12-03-06, 12:00 PM

Yea I don't care for the n word either.......I only wonder why white people can be called racial terms and no one cares....guess when it comes to racial terms.......you can only use them on whites and it won't matter.

**TXCharlie** · 12-03-06, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by CountyFourteen

Yea I don't care for the n word either.......I only wonder why white people can be called racial terms and no one cares....guess when it comes to racial terms.......you can only use them on whites and it won't matter.

Which is getting to be a bit strange, because whites are now a minority in some parts of Texas.