02/06/2007
GLAAD demands Paris Hilton Apologize for Gay and Racial Slurs
GLAAD has demanded Paris Hilton explain and apologize for use of N-word and F-word in "Paris Exposed" video: "The video, which appears to have been taken by an amateur videographer at a private party, shows Hilton referring to someone using the 'F-word' and referring to herself and her sister, Nicky (who also calls a man the 'F-word' in the video), by saying, 'We're like two [N-word]s.' In one stream of insults, Paris Hilton says,'[Expletive deleted] hoodlum, broke poor bitch from, like, Compton.'"
Said GLAAD's Neil Giuliano: "When Paris Hilton utters these words into a camera, it creates a permanent record that -- regardless of when it occurred and because it has been made public -- she must bear responsibility for. These are not frivolous words, and to use them as if they are gives tacit sanction to the racism and homophobia they engender. Hilton has an obligation to go on the record, explain herself, and publicly apologize to the LGBT and African American communities and all those offended by these slurs."
More on this from CNN. Ashley Banfield seems to think that the Isaiah Washington incident has "defused" some of Hilton's responsibility...
View the video clip after the jump...
Posted 11:00 AM EST by Andy Towle in Gay Slurs, GLAAD, News, Paris Hilton | Permalink
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It amazes me that someone as skinny as Paris Hilton can still manage to take up so much more space on this planet than she actually deserves. Maybe somebody will pop a cap in her ass sometime soon.
Posted by: peterparker | Feb 6, 2007 4:45:38 PM
Amen to that PeterP!
Posted by: soulbrotha | Feb 6, 2007 4:55:46 PM
Paris Hilton is a racist, homophobic piece of trash. But since she has money and designer clothes nothing is expected of her and her apology. Where is your boycott? Where is your outrage? Oops, I forgot, she's a friend of gay men so she gets a pass. This is why gay americans will never be taken seriously. YOU DON'T STAND FOR ANYTHING!
Posted by: Mike | Feb 6, 2007 5:00:51 PM
How about this idea:
We don't ask Paris for an apology.
We stop talking and writing about her.
She goes away.
We forget she ever existed.
Posted by: gene | Feb 6, 2007 5:07:11 PM
Thank you Mike!
Posted by: soulbrotha | Feb 6, 2007 5:22:30 PM
Soulbrotha and Peter Parker, I love you both! HAHAHHAah.
I agree with Soulbrotha about the hypocrisy and yet, if we were all just lucky enough, somebody WOULD pop a cap in her skank ass.
On the flip side though, Isaiah Washington actually HAS character and worked to achieve something, no matter how shallow. I suppose that's why it's so sad and frustrating to hear stupidity from that direction. Paris Hilton is nothing but a sperm donation petri dish experiment gone awry. Even flour mixed with water will grow something if you leave it alone in a dark warm corner somewhere.
Posted by: FizziekruntNT | Feb 6, 2007 5:40:59 PM
Does anyone ever understand any of Ricardo's posts?? I think it's really just Leland after a few too many appletinis.
Posted by: jon luddite | Feb 6, 2007 6:03:20 PM
It's Ashleigh Banfield, not Ashley.
Posted by: David Fishman | Feb 6, 2007 6:47:08 PM
sure, in some 'ideal' world nobody would give a crap what this skank does or says.. but in this imperfect world we're living in, her every move and utterance is all over the 'news' .. and ask a teen girl who her role model is (sigh). so, isn't what an organization against defamation should be doing is pointing out when some famous and popular skank calls gay men 'faggots'? or should some people just get a pass ?
Posted by: el polacko | Feb 6, 2007 6:56:24 PM
I don't owe any of you ridiculous f*ggots anything. Deep down you wish you had my life. Just remember that the next time you hand over your card at one of my namesake hotels. Thanks for your donation.
Posted by: PARISHILTON | Feb 6, 2007 7:04:34 PM
This is a National Tragedy. She should be in Jail!
Posted by: andrew | Feb 6, 2007 7:10:47 PM
Wait a minute--isn't GLAAD demanding an apology? Ineffectual as it may be it's not really a pass. They jumped on this faster than they did the Washington issue. I agree that GLAAD is pretty useless but unfortunately they seem to be the only outlet the press goes to.
Unlike Washington who has a show that can be targeted, Hilton doesn't really do anything. I guess we could protest the parties she goes to, or the clubs--we could demand that they stop paying her to come to their events. I also think because Hilton is such a bimbo we tend to dissmiss everything she says.
Posted by: Daniel | Feb 6, 2007 7:17:58 PM
I wonder what Ma and Pa Hilton think about their two equally hideous daughters. That is if they remember who Paris and Nicky are. They were probably raised by nannies and brought out for special occasions. That said, I now know why animals eat their young.
Posted by: Beth | Feb 6, 2007 7:32:36 PM
NEXT!
"heres a dollar for you, girl... go and buy yourself some dignity"
wait!
cannot be! you are already worth a dollar! forget it! go back in the bus! buh bye
Posted by: Korn | Feb 6, 2007 7:45:46 PM
Hey--all you always coming on this site to accuse gay men of hypocrisy--do you go on African American sites to accuse them of hypocrisy for not getting upset when a black man says "fag"? Did you go on and accuse them of hypocrisy for getting more upset at Michael Richards than Isaiah Washington? Honeys--I think we're all having lots of double standards here.
Posted by: CristyLove | Feb 6, 2007 8:05:18 PM
Wait Wait! She's a talking Fleshlight(tm)!
Posted by: FizziekruntNT | Feb 6, 2007 8:09:29 PM
Oh, oops. It's (R). Sorry.
Posted by: FizziekruntNT | Feb 6, 2007 8:11:42 PM
One more example of how useless GLAAD is and why most gays and lesbians think they are a joke. While I don't think the Hilton trash deserves a break, she is a joke to all but young girls, whose parents show the lack of skill in raising them, and silly queens.
The Hiltons prove that you don't have to live in a trailer to be trash.
The Hilton sisters are in a race with the Bush twins on which can be more pointless and vapid, I vote for all four. Yes it's a tie.
You know what would be really hot? Dipping them in honey and dropping them in Yellow Stone Park. Bear season is coming soon. That's hot.
Posted by: patrick nyc | Feb 6, 2007 8:56:21 PM
One more example of how useless GLAAD is and why most gays and lesbians think they are a joke. While I don't think the Hilton trash deserves a break, she is a joke to all but young girls, whose parents show the lack of skill in raising them, and silly queens.
The Hiltons prove that you don't have to live in a trailer to be trash.
The Hilton sisters are in a race with the Bush twins on which can be more pointless and vapid, I vote for all four. Yes it's a tie.
You know what would be really hot? Dipping them in honey and dropping them in Yellow Stone Park. Bear season is coming soon. That's hot.
Posted by: patrick nyc | Feb 6, 2007 8:56:41 PM
It doesn't matter whether or not her apology is sincere, what matters is that this issue be brought to light and if she is made to apologize, it will be more than this. I mean... I hadn't even known she had done this until I read someone's blog. This kind of stuff should not be allowed at all. and she is no better than anyone else to where she shouldn't have to apologize.
Posted by: Brandi | Feb 6, 2007 9:32:23 PM
the saddest thing about this video is that they were caught on film with no real dance moves whatsoever. in fact, noone in that video can dance. i'm offended!
Posted by: maria Alcantara | Feb 6, 2007 9:52:36 PM
@Cristylove
I don't know about you Miss Honey, but I damn sure DO go to African American sites and call them whatever they need to be called when the shoe fits. I don't play that hypocrisy game.
Posted by: soulbrotha | Feb 6, 2007 9:59:25 PM
One more example of how useless GLAAD is and why most gays and lesbians think they are a joke.
Posted by: patrick nyc |
If you want to read some great insights about GLAAD from someone who worked for the organisation check out Jasmine Cannick's blog.
http://www.jasmynecannick.com
She also speaks about GLAAD from a Black lesbian's point of view, and touches on race relations as well. She's slightly controversial but I think she has some brilliant perspectives on things.
Posted by: Da | Feb 7, 2007 4:46:51 AM
FIRE HER... oh wait.. she doesn't do anything.
Posted by: Mark M | Feb 7, 2007 8:22:55 AM
Good for you Soulbrotha--I don't see much about it on any message boards I go to.
Posted by: CristyLove | Feb 7, 2007 1:42:51 PM