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Catherine Vincent

(34,485 posts)
1. Don't know
Fri May 18, 2012, 10:32 PM
May 2012

But if that unwanted kiss had happened to me, I would have done the same thing. Smith was more cool with his though.

Is Will Smith homophobic? [View all] apples and oranges May 2012 OP
Don't know Catherine Vincent May 2012 #1
slight overreaction brettdale May 2012 #2
+1 Zorra May 2012 #4
I doubt it. MrSlayer May 2012 #3
+1 Jamaal510 May 2012 #21
No, the reporter's actions were inapproraiate. Incitatus May 2012 #5
Totally agree. He would scared the shit out of me. Booster May 2012 #20
+1 same thought nt littlewolf May 2012 #54
That's deaniac21 May 2012 #6
No, having your personal space invaded by someone and being offended... joshcryer May 2012 #7
No. ForgoTheConsequence May 2012 #8
Seems like it. He was uncomfortable with the hug. morningfog May 2012 #9
Ok. ForgoTheConsequence May 2012 #11
Context matters. morningfog May 2012 #14
Except..... ForgoTheConsequence May 2012 #18
I can just say, I wouldn't react that way. morningfog May 2012 #19
That's you... Cave_Johnson May 2012 #24
Maybe just old-fashioned and prudish? morningfog May 2012 #25
Sorry, but that is not the case for all. Lilyeye May 2012 #34
"amorous interview methods" -- I don't think we're talking about a mere peck on the cheek. LiberalAndProud May 2012 #42
It wasn't kisses on the cheek, he was going for lip kissing. joshcryer May 2012 #30
You mean they're not a big deal to YOU cali May 2012 #51
False. I live in France and that's what they do. I FUCKIN' HATE IT! vaberella May 2012 #46
It is common practice in France to "faire la bise" on both cheeks Laughing Mirror May 2012 #65
They got over it. They remembered I'm the American. vaberella May 2012 #70
Oh, so it's a violation of your personal space then Laughing Mirror May 2012 #78
lol Liberal_in_LA May 2012 #76
Ummmm zappaman May 2012 #10
What does that mean? Jazzgirl May 2012 #13
Probably the rumor that Will Smith is bisexual. vaberella May 2012 #71
This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl May 2012 #16
Yup, a friend in the business obamanut2012 May 2012 #32
Whatever. Until you are with a person on a daily basis you have no room to judge. vaberella May 2012 #47
I know what you're referring to and I've heard the same thing. PragmaticLiberal May 2012 #58
LOL peace pilgrim 19 May 2012 #68
He just recently supported Obama's announcement on supporting marriage equality justiceischeap May 2012 #12
YES. Any man who reacts with any negativity to an unwanted kiss from another man Nye Bevan May 2012 #15
What if the Jewish guy had one leg? cherokeeprogressive May 2012 #37
If it was a woman XemaSab May 2012 #17
Bingo- That's my point in this. richmwill May 2012 #27
Seriously etherealtruth May 2012 #52
yep Liberal_in_LA May 2012 #77
He may just not like intimate physical contact from a stranger. Codeine May 2012 #22
Prolly not. NYC_SKP May 2012 #23
No, it is not homophobic for a hetero male to not like the non-consentual kiss of a man. nt Comrade_McKenzie May 2012 #26
As a heterosexual man, I wouldn't want a non-consentual kiss from a man or a woman mythology May 2012 #29
I would not draw that conclusion. pa28 May 2012 #28
I remember a big deal made for his same sex movie kiss Capt. Obvious May 2012 #31
Yes. And the kiss was simulated. UnrepentantLiberal May 2012 #41
He got off lightly. Zanzoobar May 2012 #33
Will Smith supports Gay Rights, and Didn't he play a Gay Character in some Movie ? JI7 May 2012 #35
Yes he did play a gay role. vaberella May 2012 #48
That was actually his breakout film role in 1993 RZM May 2012 #50
Will Smith is a Scientologist. IIRC they really don't like gays. kestrel91316 May 2012 #36
Tell that to John Travolta and Tom Cruise Ter May 2012 #40
Oh, I know all about that story and have some inside corroboration, lol. kestrel91316 May 2012 #49
Wikipedia says he denies that Orangepeel May 2012 #44
I think it's unfair to judge under these circumstances. Akoto May 2012 #38
Now it's homophobic to not want to get kissed by a man? Ter May 2012 #39
i just saw the video and it wasn't that bad, Smith was happy with hugging the guy JI7 May 2012 #43
No. I do not believe that's homophobic. I get really weird in France when they do that. vaberella May 2012 #45
Who gives a shit what Will Smith thinks? randome May 2012 #53
No. Men don't routinely kiss in our society treestar May 2012 #55
Personal space is a fundamental part of any self defense school. IDemo May 2012 #56
If Will Smith had been a woman... cynatnite May 2012 #57
The dude was Russian. The Midway Rebel May 2012 #59
As many times as Will Smith has been in Europe Laughing Mirror May 2012 #74
It is interesting to me that the consensus in this thread is suggests... The Midway Rebel May 2012 #82
Actually, I heard he was bisexual. ellie May 2012 #60
It was a justified reaction, imo Dash87 May 2012 #61
No. It could be considered assault to forcibly kiss someone w/o consent. nt Honeycombe8 May 2012 #62
Celebrities are supposed to let reporters do whatever they want at these events Enrique May 2012 #63
Nnnnnnnope cherokeeprogressive May 2012 #64
If Will Smith was Willamina Smith peace pilgrim 19 May 2012 #66
Pushing off unwanted affection is not necessarily homophobic. Brickbat May 2012 #67
A woman would have slapped a strange man trying to kiss her, what is wrong with Will reacting? Pisces May 2012 #69
Thats the reaction I would have if a stranger of either sex did that to me Marrah_G May 2012 #72
Smith handled it perfectly, imo. gulliver May 2012 #73
No, Will is not a homophobe. Not at all. Bluenorthwest May 2012 #75
Nope. Prism May 2012 #79
the perfect smilie for this thread Liberal_in_LA May 2012 #80
Oh good grief no. underseasurveyor May 2012 #81
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