Aries 7° (March 27)

Didn’t sleep much but happy that I’m just getting in bed early and hoping for it to happen. Very productive day of shopping, cleaning, cooking, chores. I noticed a dent in the new car. It might have happened in the supermarket parking lot. These things send me into an obsessive tail spin, but whatever. I am continuing on with the lawyer stuff. Finished watching House of Gucci, what a bunch of crap. Stopped in for a few small things at East End Market today too and spoke to Fran. The tradition of comedians hosting the Oscars, where they poke fun at these so-called “mini-gods” is the part of the antidote to the “vapid adoration”. The problem lies in a celebrities like the Smiths not being able to roll with it. Now, yes, some people knew of Pinkett-Smith’s condition, especially women who are more likely to have seen The View or other platforms where she has held forth about it, but I seriously doubt that Rock had any idea. He is someone who laughs at himself and his own shortcomings as a hallmark of his comedic craft. He is not the pompous ass that Smith is. He saw a woman in a bright khaki green rucked gown with a shaved head—the joke was visibly there. Jesters were set before the court with impunity to verbally cut their rulers to the quick. That is what comedians are paid to do at celebrity roasts and at the Oscars. That is their role. If Jada’s look was one of choice and not related to her medical condition, which isn’t in any way physically harmful to her well-being (though it may be emotionally or psychologically), there would be no issue. I trust Rock knew nothing of it. And even so, even so, Will Smith has no right to assault another human being in private or before millions of viewers. He could have waited and released a statement to the press, or rather Jada, who can stand up for herself, could have done so. And then Rock could have explained and likewise issued an apology for being ignorant of her situation, therefore insensitive and contrite. Instead they conducted themselves, well Will did, as someone above the law. So I say “mini-gods” status and “vapid adoration” begins at home.

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