Russell Peters was the host of the 2008 Juno Awards last night, and he was f**kin' hilarious... However, I think he crossed a couple lines...
He started off the night by saying, "South Asians are now the largest visible minority group in Canada... You know what that means, Calgary. Pretty soon your cowboys are going to be Indians."
He then crossed the line when he spoke to an 11-year-old boy from the audience... He asked the boy his age and if he was into girls... The shy boy said NO, and Russell said, "Hey Calgary... Speaking about FLAMES..."
The audience laughed and the boy looked as if he was goin' to cry... He had no idea what Russell meant!! Do you think he went to far??
grow some balls
Posted by: Carly | April 07, 2008 at 09:41 AM
No, I dont think he went too far.
I think he was hilarious, and with respect to his comment:
He started off the night by saying, "South Asians are now the largest visible minority group in Canada... You know what that means, Calgary. Pretty soon your cowboys are going to be Indians."
He is STATING A FACT. Check the Canadian Census, ITS TRUE....ACCEPT IT!.
Mr. Taylor, claiming that THAT particular comment went too far, IMO I think YOU are going to far.
As a South Asian Male, who was born in Canada and Could be a Cowboy, why would YOU find that offensive?
Please remember that as an entreupenuer (sp?) and a person who evidently is aspiring to be a "public figure", $$$$$ talks.
With respect to the Canadian population, South Asians may soon (if not already) be your core audience....!
JMHO
Posted by: Sam | April 08, 2008 at 01:59 AM
i think zach was talking about the 11 year old boy "gay" comment
Posted by: kyle | April 08, 2008 at 02:02 AM
"He then crossed the line when he spoke to an 11-year-old boy from the audience"
i think he was talking about this crossing the line
Posted by: drew dawsonn | April 08, 2008 at 02:02 AM
Above it says: "However, I think he crossed a couple lines..."
and 2 examples are given.
Posted by: Sam | April 08, 2008 at 02:12 AM
I think that it was wrong to tease a young kid who wont have as tough of a skin. It wasn't a bar act it was an award show. I think we are allowing our TV's to go to the lower comedy levels when this type of thing happens.
Posted by: Eden | April 08, 2008 at 01:25 PM
I think that it was wrong to tease a young kid who wont have as tough of a skin. It wasn't a bar act it was an award show. I think we are allowing our TV's to go to the lower comedy levels when this type of thing happens.
Posted by: Eden | April 08, 2008 at 01:26 PM