Is Jamie Foxx the “Black Howard Stern” or Just a Misogynist Prick? You Be the Judge.

by Kelly

I’m not exactly a big fan of the Disney channel, or any of its dumbed-down programs (I’d much rather see kids read a book than watch that drivel day in and day out). Furthermore, I have no idea what tweens these days find appealing in Miley Cyrus’s show Hannah Montana. Yet, as annoying as I find Miley Cyrus, I’m disturbed by Jamie Foxx’s recent comments about the young actress/singer/Disney poster-child.

If you didn’t hear about his remarks, watch the video below, or read some excerpts:

“Foxx is heard saying: “Who is Miley Cyrus? The one with all the gums? She need to get a gum transplant!”
He also says: “Make a sex tape and grow up!”
A woman is heard calling Cyrus the b-word.”

Alright, this crosses several lines. First of all, why the hell is Foxx making fun of a teenage girl’s looks? Isn’t it enough that she is constantly subjected to public scrutiny due to her profession? We all know the pressure female stars undergo to maintain their “classic” good looks. What is most appalling, however, are the comments about making a sex tape, the implications of incest, and the fact that they tell her to get STD’s. I’d like to say I have a pretty raunchy and caustic sense of humor, but that shit isn’t funny or witty. It’s pretty moronic, and needlessly hurtful.

Did anyone notice that it wasn’t just a bunch of Foxx’s male colleagues “joking” around, but that there was actually a female (or several) trashing Miley Cyrus as well? The first thought that popped into my head was “Patriarchy Whore.” There was something peculiarly vindictive about the way this woman insults Miley Cyrus. She calls her “the little white bitch,” and tells her “go make a sex tape…with your daddy.” In my opinion that last comment was the worst out of the entire tape. Why would this woman feel compelled to say such things about a 16 year old girl?

Jamie Foxx later apologized on Jay Leno (here is an excerpt):

“Did you say something inappropriate?” Jay Leno innocently queried.
“Yeah,” Foxx admitted, taking a few breaths before launching into a full-blown apology. “I so apologize to [Cyrus], and this is sincere,” he began.
“I am a comedian, and you guys know that whatever I say, I don’t mean any of it. [Big laugh from the audience]. And sometimes, as comedians, as we do, we go a little bit too far.
“I have a radio show…We’re really the black Howard Stern. We go at everybody. There was a situation with Miley Cyrus, and I just want to say, I apologize for what I said. I didn’t mean it maliciously. You know I’m a comedian. You know my heart,” he added, turning to Leno.
Then, looking at the camera, “Miley, I apologize, so I’ll call you. I got a daughter too, so I completely understand.”

Hmm. While Foxx compares his radio show “The Foxxhole” to Howard Stern’s show, I’d have to disagree. Howard Stern, no matter what you think of him, is notorious for his overtly sexual banter and coverage of taboo topics. Being a sexist and racist prick doesn’t make you the “black Howard Stern,” Jamie. Just thought you should know. Furthermore, if these are the sort of antics you have to pull to get any attention, maybe you should just stick to acting (seriously, had anyone heard of his radio show BEFORE this mini-scandal?). Let’s just say I’ll be skipping Jamie Foxx’s future endeavors. If you must see “The Soloist”, I’d recommend pirating the damn thing. Sorry if that’s going too far. Sometimes, as a blogger, I know I go too far. I don’t mean to be malicious, Jamie. I’m just a blogger. You know my heart, man.

- Dollface

Thanks to Pop on the Pop for bringing Foxx’s comments to my attention. It’s the only gossip blog I read and I recommend checking out her stuff.