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In reply to the discussion: Is Will Smith homophobic? [View all]gulliver
(13,180 posts)73. Smith handled it perfectly, imo.
If he had decked the guy that would have been overreacting. But you do need to defend yourself. There is a subtle negotiation to a kiss. (Disclosure: I learned everything I know about it from "Hitch".) The guy in the footage was trying to take a kiss. If he had smiled and given Smith a chance to think about it, he might have gotten a kiss or he might not. Trying to take one against Smith's will was uncool. If Smith hadn't reacted with something defensive and equivalent, Smith would have been victimized. Instead, Smith found a good balance, imo.
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"amorous interview methods" -- I don't think we're talking about a mere peck on the cheek.
LiberalAndProud
May 2012
#42
Whatever. Until you are with a person on a daily basis you have no room to judge.
vaberella
May 2012
#47
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
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
No. I do not believe that's homophobic. I get really weird in France when they do that.
vaberella
May 2012
#45
It is interesting to me that the consensus in this thread is suggests...
The Midway Rebel
May 2012
#82
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