General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsLouis C.K.s apology edited to make it a real apology
However, Louis C.K.s apology devolves into an attempt to paint himself as suffering and worthy of sympathy. He says that until the Times report, he did not realize the full extent of the harm he caused women by taking out his penis and masturbating in front of them. He also tries to reduce his culpability by noting that, at the time of his actions, he thought simply asking if it was OK to masturbate in front of women was enough to guarantee consent.
Whats more, Louis C.K. does not mention his attempts to cover up his actions, nor his stubborn refusal to acknowledge the accusations that have been made several times before.
He does, however, make sure to note how admired he was, and is, both by the women he harassed, and the comedy industry at large. In fact, he repeats it four times in his statement.
We took it upon ourselves to edit Louis C.K.s apology in order to make it a real apology. This is how we believe it should read:
https://qz.com/1126593/we-edited-louis-cks-statement-on-sexual-misconduct-to-make-it-a-real-apology/
ismnotwasm
(41,989 posts)I was never a fan, but Im been in comedy mourning since George Carlin died.
frazzled
(18,402 posts)I said in another thread that this "apology" sounded like mere pretty words intended to get himself back into the good graces
of the critics and back into the game, as if all these hedged words somehow absolve his many years of behavior.
I think he needs to do more than "step back and take a long time to listen." He needs to quietly step off the stage altogether. If I were him, I'd take a permanent vacation. Da doo ron ron ron, da doo ron ron.
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)The Angels.
"Da Doo Ron Ron" was by the Crystals.
I know, I know. I know. I KNOW. (tm Felix Unger)
I'm just being a silly PITA! But aren't you pleased I got your "permanent vacation" allusion? 😇📻🎵
50 Shades Of Blue
(10,010 posts)Dark n Stormy Knight
(9,760 posts)Who does he think he is, Trump?
Skittles
(153,169 posts)he isn't being honest
DoctorPepper
(35 posts)SandyZ
(186 posts)SandyZ
(186 posts)fallout87
(819 posts)He better not get away with this.