'Seinfeld' Actor Apologizes After Sparking Controversy in TV Appearance - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-05-2012, 09:32 PM

One of the regulars from the long-running NBC hit "Seinfeld" has apologized for comments made during a May 25 appearance on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Jason Alexander sparked a controversy during the appearance by describing the game of cricket as a "gay game," the story reports.

"You know how I know it’s kind of really a gay game? It’s the pitch,” Alexander said on the show, providing an imitation of the motion. “It’s not like a manly baseball pitch. It’s a queer British gay pitch.”

Alexander has issued a long apology, writing, "I should know better. My daily life is filled with gay men and women, both socially and professionally. ... And to the extent that these jokes made anyone feel even more isolated or misunderstood or just plain hurt -- please know that was not my intention, at all or ever."

He wrote that some of his Twitter followers told him they were gay and were offended by the joke, although he said he didn't understand it at first. After talking with gay friends, he wrote that he understood the reaction.

http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwir...gizes-afte.php

Marvo301 · 06-06-2012, 01:50 PM

Apparently he's been taking comedy lessons from Michael Richards!

hawkeye123 · 06-06-2012, 04:37 PM

He shouldn't of said it.But my best guess is he probably wasn't thinking.Atleast he appologized.

Schmoopie · 06-07-2012, 04:45 AM

I was surprised when I heard about this because right after President Obama said he approves same sex marriage Jason Tweeted this very eloquent testimony in support of it. Very well stated and it made me admire him even more. But then to say something like this... I think it was just something that came out and he wasn't thinking at all.

Blackout · 06-07-2012, 09:11 PM

nothing offensive about what he said

06-05-2012, 09:32 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Seinfeld' Actor Apologizes After Sparking Controversy in TV Appearance One of the regulars from the long-running NBC hit "Seinfeld" has apologized for comments made during a May 25 appearance on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jason Alexander sparked a controversy during the appearance by describing the game of cricket as a "gay game," the story reports. "You know how I know it’s kind of really a gay game? It’s the pitch,” Alexander said on the show, providing an imitation of the motion. “It’s not like a manly baseball pitch. It’s a queer British gay pitch.” Alexander has issued a long apology, writing, "I should know better. My daily life is filled with gay men and women, both socially and professionally. ... And to the extent that these jokes made anyone feel even more isolated or misunderstood or just plain hurt -- please know that was not my intention, at all or ever." He wrote that some of his Twitter followers told him they were gay and were offended by the joke, although he said he didn't understand it at first. After talking with gay friends, he wrote that he understood the reaction. http://www.tvweek.com/blogs/tvbizwir...gizes-afte.php
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06-06-2012, 01:50 PM	#2
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hawkeye123 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2012 Posts: 1,390	He shouldn't of said it.But my best guess is he probably wasn't thinking.Atleast he appologized.
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06-07-2012, 04:45 AM	#4
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I was surprised when I heard about this because right after President Obama said he approves same sex marriage Jason Tweeted this very eloquent testimony in support of it. Very well stated and it made me admire him even more. But then to say something like this... I think it was just something that came out and he wasn't thinking at all.
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06-07-2012, 09:11 PM	#5
Blackout Sart Bimpson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 13, 2003 Location: where the sun rises Posts: 2,236	nothing offensive about what he said
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