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"What's up, my nigger?"


Over twenty years later, that scene is still one of the funniest in any movie. Ever.

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I'd say it's more 'surprising' or 'provocative' than funny, but it's somewhat funny as well, due to Jackie's performance.

I have seen funnier scenes in other movies; for example, almost every scene in the movie 'Top Secret!'.

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Its only "provocative" now because the world is obsessed with racism.

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Its only "provocative" now because the world is obsessed with racism.
Thank you!

Someone gets it!

I have a feeling you couldn't get away with a scene like this now.

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