Food Network host Paula Deen is in a heap of trouble.
Last week during a lawsuit deposition, Deen admitted under oath that she has used the “N” word to describe African-Americans. Almost immediately, Deen’s reputation came under fire and supporters began distancing themselves from the (formerly) popular TV host.
Deen concocted a makeshift video apology, blaming her prior use of the racial slang on her being “old,” but that only exasperated the issue. After producing 2 more apology videos (since the 1st one was heavily edited), Deen was scheduled to appear last Friday on NBC’s “Today” show, but pulled out only minutes before the interview out of fear.
Now, Deen has reason to be fearful.
On Friday, the Food Network cut its ties with Deen saying they will not renew her contract when it ends this month.
Is Paula Deen rightfully paying for the ignorance of her actions, or is the fallout an overreaction and the punishment too severe?
Not dismising her "ignorance" (I checked out the transcript of her words). But I do think there's some over-reacting going on…especially when you consider what I see as a CLEAR double-standard applied to the use of the word "N*gga."
The truth is, I have never understood how on earth is it perfectly acceptable for Black-Americans to use that disgusting word….and use it with reckless abandonment I might add…when referring to OTHER BLACKS.
And yet the minute a White person uses that SAME word it suddenly becomes hightly offensive and absolutely NOT acceptable!?!