Discussion: Macklemore Apologizes For Costume Critics Call Anti-Semitic

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It sounds like a real apology. It’s nice to hear one for a change.

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“I acknowledge how the costume could, within a context of stereotyping, be ascribed to a Jewish caricature,” he wrote. “I am here to say that it was not absolutely not my intention, and unfortunately at the time I did not foresee the costume to be viewed in such regard. I’m saddened that this story, or any of my choices, would lead to any form of negativity.”

This is a real apology. He takes it on himself, he doesn’t blame others. He doesn’t apologize “if anyone was offended,” he acknowledges that people were offended and that it was reasonable for them to feel that way. I don’t think I’ve seen a real apology like this from a public figure in, well, ever.

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As I recall, Jason Alexander made a real apology as well. And perhaps because of that, I don’t even remember why he ahd to apologize.

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Obama also made a personal apology on the phone to the head of the Special Olympics for his little self-deprecating joke.

BTW, all real apologies came from liberals. Coincidence?

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His apology is a million times better than his music and his Hallmark greeting card level lyrics.

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Nice that everyone focused on the quality of the apology. It would be nice if others (GOOPers) would do the same.

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“BTW, all real apologies came from liberals. Coincidence?”

Hardly, libs are the only ones who say stupid things that they need to apologize for! /snark

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NOW THAT is silly… and, a stupid thing to say… all in one comment.

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Wait - you’re kidding, right? My Texas namesake surely wouldn’t miss the /snark tag at the end, right?

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Doh! Now who’s the stupid one… apologies Someguy

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Can’t be as bad as David Bowie’s quasi-fascist nonsense when he was strung out on coke.

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Someguys don’t need to apologize to each other, it’s all in the family.

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People always seem to forget that Eric Clapton made some fairly unpleasant comments as well. His resulted in the formation of Rock Against Racism in the UK. . .