CWA Says Oscar Invitation to Chris Rock Shows Depth of ‘Values Gap’
2/15/2005
Washington, D.C. – Concerned Women for America (CWA) said today that the choice of comedian Chris Rock to host the Oscars is a fine way to showcase Hollywood’s disconnect with most Americans, who really just want good, clean entertainment.
“Hollywood seems intent on spreading vulgarity far and wide, so the f-word spewing Chris Rock might actually be the perfect Tinseltown ambassador,” said Robert Knight, director of CWA’s Culture & Family Institute.
Oscar telecast producer Gil Cates defended Rock after the comedian disparaged the Oscars in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. But CWA’s Knight points out that, “Chris Rock’s lewd language in his interview, characteristic of his comedy routines, should have warned Mr. Cates that he had chosen the wrong host, that is, unless Hollywood wants to demonstrate how far out of touch it is with the rest of America. The Grammies just suffered a ratings disaster, so perhaps Hollywood, lemminglike, wants to go off the same cliff.”
“How much more evidence does Hollywood need? Americans made a loud statement during the election that Hollywood does not speak for them. The Super Bowl seemed to have gotten the message this year. But by choosing Chris Rock to host the Oscars, Hollywood is underlining that gap between Hollywood and the rest of America with a big, red pen,” Knight said. “Make that a big, blue pen.”
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