

Fans have been waiting for Joe Rogan to comment on the recent controversy between Will Smith and comedian Chris Rock. In a new episode on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, the podcaster, along with his guest Josh Barnett, discussed the incident.
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Speaking about the whole incident, Rogan said, “Chris Rock said one of the most mild jokes ever. Jada Pinkett is bald. Apparently, I didn’t know this, I found out after the fact that it’s, she didn’t shave her head voluntarily. She shaved her head because she’s suffering from alopecia.”
“So, I don’t know if Chris knew this. But Chris says a joke around G.I. Jane 2, looking forward to it. Very mild, just laughed and even said, ‘come on, that was nice’ and then Will Smith initially laughs but it looked like Jada was upset and so Will changes his tune, walks on stage, and smacks Chris Rock in the face at the Oscars.”
Here's the moment Chris Rock made a "G.I. Jane 2" joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, prompting Will Smith to punch him and yell, "Leave my wife’s name out of your f–king mouth." #Oscars pic.twitter.com/kHTZXI6kuL
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Rogan did not like the ‘glorification’ of being able to hit someone. However, Barnett had a different take. According to the guest, there was no glorification of violence, and Smith was ready to ‘own up to it’. But Rogan felt that Smith wasn’t thinking that far ahead.
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Knowing Rogan’s stance on the subject is entertaining to his fans; especially after the ‘Breaking Bad’ actor, Dean Norris claimed that Rogan should have been in Rock’s place.
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Joe Rogan: More on the Will Smith-Chris Rock incident
As Rogan and his guests had different views on the matter, they proceeded to debate Smith’s action and its consequences. However, both agreed that the ‘smack’ wasn’t required.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 09: UFC commentator Joe Rogan announces the fighters during a ceremonial weigh in for UFC 264 at T-Mobile Arena on July 09, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
They further also discussed how the incident could perhaps affect the comedy clubs wherein spectators could hit comedians on the stage. Thus, both personalities had some points to put forth from their respective perspectives.
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On the UFC front, UFC 273 takes place on April 9 in Florida. Fans expect to see Rogan call out fights. Some big names will be seen fighting to pocket a win. Which fight are you excited to see at the upcoming event? Let us know in the comments.
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