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The Slap Heard Round the World

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Was there anyone on earth who did not adore Will Smith before last night?

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Mar 28, 2022
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Will Smith: “Love will make you do crazy things.”

Every woman who's ever been hit has heard that one.

But….

A Great Truth is a Truth the exact opposite of which is also a Great Truth.

Therefore, we could say that Will Smith struck a blow FOR his wife (and for all women who are dragged through the mud on account of how they look.)

Or….

Maybe we should look at it from Chris Rock’s side:

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