Will Smith’s “I Come in Peace” Joke at Emmys Sparks Controversy

Will Smith, the creator of the hit show “Slow Horses,” made a splash at the 76th Primetime Emmys with a joke that reignited the infamous Oscars slap incident. Despite winning the award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Smith couldn’t resist poking fun at himself on stage.

As he accepted his award, Smith quipped, “First of all, relax. Despite my name, I come in peace,” referencing the incident with actor Will Smith at the Oscars. While the live audience at the Emmys found the joke amusing, the virtual audience on social media was less impressed.

Twitter users were quick to criticize the joke, with some dubbing him the “White Will Smith” and expressing their disapproval of the reference. Many felt that the joke was tasteless and unnecessary, calling for an end to the constant rehashing of the incident.

The backlash on social media highlighted the ongoing debate over the appropriateness of making jokes about the Oscars slap incident. While some found humor in Smith’s self-deprecating joke, others felt that it was time to move on from the incident and leave it in the past.

Whether you’re still holding a grudge against the “Black Will Smith” or not, it’s clear that the jokes and references to the Oscars slap are wearing thin. It may be time for everyone, including Smith himself, to let go of the past and focus on the future of his successful career in Hollywood.