Gwyneth Paltrow Tweets the N-Word: Insensitive or Overreaction?

by SodaHead Celebs Posted 2012/06/05 18:00:00

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Gwyneth Paltrow found herself in the middle of a media storm on Monday when she tweeted a photo of herself standing next to Jay-Z and Beyonce with the caption "Ni**as in paris for real." She was, of course, referencing a song by Jay-Z and Kanye West, but the media immediately jumped on it. Watch the video below for more.

Some were obviously offended by Paltrow's use of the word, stating that people who are not African American should never, under any circumstances, use it. Others argued that Jay-Z and Kanye are to blame for including the word in the name of the song. Still others felt that her use of the word was harmless. It's an intricate issue, and Gwyneth Paltrow's tweet sits in a complicated spot. Do you think it was insensitive -- or an overreaction?

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Assassin~ Badass Buzz Guru 2012/06/05 21:25:38

Overreaction

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It is not offensive. It is however amusing when WASPY people like Gwenyth try to speak "ghetto".
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truthman to Maurice... 2012/06/08 17:12:52

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Actually i was raised to not say the N word. My parents said it was direspectful. Now my parents cant believe what they hear! if you dont like it dont say it and maybe it will go away. No matter how you say it, its the same word.

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truthman to Maurice... 2012/06/09 08:44:24

Name 1 white comedian that pokes fun at black people. I dont know 1 that does. Blacks get the free ride on this one because blacks are soooo damn sensitive. Can you name 1 ?

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TKramar to truthman 2012/06/09 09:26:55

Michael Richards. Once.

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Maurice... to truthman 2012/06/10 07:16:59
truthman to Maurice... 2012/06/10 17:11:41

wow, you are really deep. lol

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IChangedMyNameAgain 2012/06/06 08:07:24

Overreaction

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i learned that nobody really cares anymore. I still dont use it though

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Akes88 2012/06/06 07:10:26

Overreaction

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Its Part of jay-z's song. they've been friends 4 years. lighten up ppl.

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mike 2012/06/06 06:58:38

Overreaction

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You should live where I live, its like saying hello at times.

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Booッ 2012/06/06 06:46:12

Overreaction

I think it's an overreaction.

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Dark Angel AKA Hippiegirl 2012/06/06 06:25:58

Insensitive

What a Dumb Bitch - She's her own stereotype The Dumb Blonde!

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Rey to Dark An... 2012/06/06 12:26:42

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You claim to be a college graduate, also that your ethnicity is : other. You are awfully quick to judge a book by the cover & insult Gwenyth by calling her a dumb bitch. The Universe has a wonderful way of putting a mirror in front of you and shining a bright light on YOU. While trying to paint the picture of Gwenyth as a stereotypical stupid blonde, you succeeded in effectively demonstrating who the REALLY STUPID, DUMB BITCH is. Congratulations !!! Have a nice day.

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Dark An... to Rey 2012/06/08 08:32:01

you have no clue about her - just because she plays innocent in movies does not make her a Saint she is an over- privileged Caucasian who will always get away with her short comings and any trouble will be swept under the rug because she is wealthy. you have completely demonstrated what a stupid bigot is

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Rey to Dark An... 2012/06/21 17:15:12 (edited)
MLU103169 to Dark An... 2012/06/06 14:43:09

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Like I said to the person who called her a "retard"...Hypocritical much?

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Oaces_boss_yo® 2012/06/06 06:15:29
truthman to Oaces_b... 2012/06/08 17:17:48

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I agree.The people she was with were not offended so why all the rage?

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Walt 2012/06/06 06:09:52

Insensitive

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It's okay for Gwyneth to use the "N" word, since she's a liberal. Liberals are given a free pass on all hypocrisy and even though they are supposedly against racism, they can make all the racist comments they like without penalty.

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MLU103169 to Walt 2012/06/06 14:46:08
Walt to MLU103169 2012/06/06 16:25:41

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You're providing evidence of what I said.

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Arianne 2012/06/06 06:03:29
Inquisi... to Arianne 2012/06/06 21:23:48 (edited)

It's not offensive when they say it because they're reclaiming the term and taking away its power. It's offensive when we use it because we never used it in a positive manner, historically.

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Arianne to Inquisi... 2012/06/06 23:43:42
Inquisi... to Arianne 2012/06/07 00:06:27

No, that would be re-defining...

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Arianne to Inquisi... 2012/06/07 01:01:51
Inquisi... to Arianne 2012/06/07 06:06:33
Arianne to Inquisi... 2012/06/07 07:31:53
Devonly 2012/06/06 06:03:03

Overreaction

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i"m not black, but if they can say it then i think everyone should say it. If they don't like it, then they should stop saying it.

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carlton999 2012/06/06 05:52:37

Overreaction

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one of her favorite bands is "NWA" she can sing "Straight out of Compton" word for word. Ive watcher her do it.

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Julian 2012/06/06 05:20:39
no1badboy56 2012/06/06 04:59:23

Overreaction

+1
This blown way out of proportion.

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rustyshackelford 2012/06/06 04:40:00
JingerJewels 2012/06/06 04:36:23

Overreaction

That is Beyonce's BFF.The media is so quick to get things lost in translation

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Aquaduck 2012/06/06 04:32:53
Inquisi... to Aquaduck 2012/06/06 21:26:09

She might have also been using it to mean "friend", since she was with two of her friends, but I see your point.
It seems to me like people are more concerned with racist words than with actual racism... maybe it's just easier to point out?

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Aquaduck to Inquisi... 2012/06/07 04:27:36

That's because people have seemed to have forgotten meaning of the words "racism". Over every little thing, and not just minorities. Like when that white man (I know that sounds rude, but I forgot his name lol) called Jay-Z a racist for changing his team's colors to black and white. That was ridiculous. But when it is really racism there's no shame in pointing it out. If she did use the word to mean "friends" then it's alright but it would be less stressful for caucasians to not use it because it creates too much controversy...yeah, I know it's unfair but that's life. But really everyone should just stop saying it.

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Figment 2012/06/06 04:30:47

Insensitive

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For some odd reason I thought that the word was racist. Apparently not.

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Kerymi 2012/06/06 03:56:34

Overreaction

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Well, she wasn't lying, lol. It's the name of the song, and it was actually witty. It probably would have been better if she just didn't say anything, and it was an awkward comment, but she didn't mean any offense. Jay-Z, Beyonce, Gwyneth, and Chris are all really good friends. I'm sure she thought it was okay.

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KendraTaylor 2012/06/06 03:46:00

Overreaction

If you don't want it used, don't put the word in the title of the song. Similarly, it shouldn't be used by ANYONE, regardless of race. For over 400 years, that word has been used to demean Africans and their descendants and make them appear as sub-human if not little less that chattel. Any deviations from it or slight alterations, in my opinion, don't give power to an otherwise insulting word, but just acts as a catalyst to be used by everyone, who forgets the horrific history that came from its predecessor. Okay, sorry the rant is over.

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venus 2012/06/06 03:37:45

Overreaction

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oh shut up Gwyneth Paltrow is a very great and sweet person if anyone knew her they would never jump to such assumptions

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Raphy 2012/06/06 03:33:10

Overreaction

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It's the name of the song. Sometime the media go to far. Some celebrates need to stand there ground and not apologize for things they did nothing wrong for.

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