Are These Halloween Costumes Too Controversial To Wear? | Megyn Kelly TODAY

The student union at the University of Kent in the United Kingdom is pushing to ban several Halloween costumes because they're too offensive. NBC’s Jenna Bush Hager and Jacob Soboroff, as well as TV host Melissa Rivers, join Megyn Kelly to discuss this and other topics.
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Are These Halloween Costumes Too Controversial To Wear? | Megyn Kelly TODAY

[@120277mk]

I came straight to the comments

[@kingalejandro1343]

Me too.

[@trsbsportspodcast2105]

120277mk Hello hello no

[@duklonstennett7162]

cant help but think they wanted to get rid of her for other reasons than this

[@MegaSheen15]

Duklon Stennett NBC is a largely democratic station and she’s pretty much the only republican. So yeah.

[@oliverburke]

Yes, Duklon, ratings. Business Insider writes: "Megyn Kelly has a three-year, $69 million contract with NBC, but her show's ratings are lagging. "Megyn Kelly Today" averages about 2.4 million viewers. "Live With Kelly and Ryan" reaches an audience of 3 million in the same time slot on ABC. Tamron Hall and Al Roker, the hosts who previously had her time slot, made less than half of Kelly's salary with higher ratings." Viewers = $$$ to advertisers. Low views = ads won't pay NBC $$$ for spots If ads won't pay NBC = NBC may feel they're not getting what they pay for w/ Megyn. If it were just this comment, I think it would have been forgiven, esp. given her big apology the very next day. So you may be right: "other reasons"...in addition, I'm sure.

[@christr1ut87]

MegaGug 95 What makes you think she is a Republican? She might be an independent, but I really don’t think Megan Kelly is a Republican. I’m actually almost certain that she is a Democrat, but the fact that I can’t tell you for sure speaks to why she is better at what she does than just about anyone else in the industry.

[@realtalk1424]

She was overpaid. Other than that, they did give a conservative woman a platform.

[@sunrisesunset7]

@@MegaSheen15 They are ALL pretty much "democratic" stations besides Fox.

[@amalzuhair4495]

"I'm a little fired up" I can not say how ironic that statement is.

[@isaiahcharles1478]

amal zuhair most underrated comment here

[@mistersurrealist]

HAHAHAHA.

[@marinamayaud7203]

She’s fired up and she got fired from NBC News due to this interview thank you NBC I truly appreciate you

[@marinamayaud7203]

She’s fired up and she got fired haha

[@MickeyMouse-lm6zj]

the show got canceled because of her political views (and because she's white) there's a reason the view is still going on after goldberg made comments on the holocaust

[@sialealeag7100]

“apparently been some rule” when talking about a native american costume.... there is a whole background behind why natives wear what they wear..

[@svenskgangmiljo2168]

Correct! It's not something to be ridiculed and disrespected. But I guess if you know nothing of Native American history and respect for your Elders you wouldn't have a clue about it.

[@xkaxsky.69]

It’s a fair rule. But anybody could have been a cowhand. Yeehaw 🤠

[@sialealeag7100]

X Kaxsky. i didn’t know there was an ancient ceremony in coWbOy culture that required them to wear a cowboy outfit😀

[@billykoro7562]

@@andriylashchyk8007 My culture isn’t a costume for people to be “fun” we earn each feather on our headdress, jingle dress, ect. Culture isn’t something for people to dress up as and joke about no us native americans and ancestors and other cultures have been SLAVED by the caucasians and just for caucasians to wear what their ancestors stripped us from? WE ARE STILL HERE.❤️💛🖤🤍

[@billykoro7562]

@@andriylashchyk8007 your from europe, you wouldn’t know what culture is because you have none at all.

[@lovechildtre4961]

I have a suggestion...when discussing racial matters...try to have a diverse panel...just a suggestion...

[@lostcash8374]

i dont think it was specifically meant to be a racial discussion. She was talking about political correctness in general. im jewish- should i be offended about her Ann Frank comments?? No i didn't think so. The people looking to be offended grabbed one or two lines and exactly proved her point about political correctness gone mad.

[@pizzeo]

You should educate yourself a little bit before making such statements. You can argue against PC culture and that's fine. but if there is a line It most certainly got crossed way before it reaches blackface. Blackface is a coconspirator of lynching and cross burning.

[@thehitman8026]

Megyn wasn't looking to stir up a controversial issue. No black person needed. Megyn was raised in a household where you can use a black costume for Halloween or a white costume for Halloween. End of story.

[@melodyindigoestell7920]

😂😂

[@alexasmith6783]

lovechild tre haha truth

[@sigorstad8972]

I’m so glad such a diverse panel of people are discussing what is considered racist and offensive!!!!

[@44excalibur]

Well, considering that a "diverse" panel would be full of easily-triggered, hypersensitive PC snowflakes that find everything racist and offensive, I think this panel is capable of being far more objective.

[@barbarasmith6731]

@@44excalibur yes just like you! Your very objective aren't you.

[@stephonparham1027]

I'm dressing up as Nat Turner for Halloween

[@sigorstad8972]

44excalibur you do realize that not all persons of color are liberal?? I wasn’t even bringing up politics...

[@knockknockbusted]

NPC alert.

[@maryfields1382]

Could those two women sitting behind MK be just a little more over the top pulling their shocked faces, and "whatttt???" faces.

[@jonahr.1236]

Mary Fields Omg you read me mind.

[@joyr36]

Probably studio plants.

[@MaRi-zp9zk]

Well it takes professionals to be able to sit there on that show, and listen to this entitled crap

[@jesslaurel]

Literally didn’t take my eyes off them the whole time

[@ChristineTheLipQueen]

I think Melissa Rivers was more offensive than Megyn Kelly. Just me??

[@goose7574]

Totally agree!

[@deb310red]

I didn't like what Melissa said about Michael Jackson

[@frankhenry4617]

I think both of them were offensive, but definitely Melissa rivers was offensive about the Michael Jackson joke

[@thatgirlreacts5465]

@@deb310red what did she mean by that comment?

[@jareou]

As a Black man, I was not upset about this at all. Megan spoke the truth, where was the racists comment, seriously. Total BS. They were looking for a reason to fire her.

[@kennymurry3362]

@@davidyatesmckay Do you know her?

[@phillipknox5747]

Well, as a Black man I found it racist and I hope you do history on the term Black face and it’s origins. It’s your opinion though! Either way she is gone lol and that is a FACT not an opinion!!! Her show sucked anyway according to ratings. Another Fact.

[@nfb4027]

I'm sure the fine people at blackedcom will be more than happy to accept Megyn's apology and give her a shot at a new career more inline with her respect and sensitivities towards historically marginalized groups.

[@kloves3lvandcckelli315]

You said it perfectly, they just wanted her out

[@ItzDrPlow]

yea they was just trying to get rid of her. do black people even watch this?

[@davenc8527]

Racism is horrible, and I'm not a fan of Megyn Kelly, but all she said is that dressing as a character in blackface used to be okay. She didn't say it was acceptalbe now. What's the big deal about what she said? If THAT offends you, that's a concern. The U.S. has become way too politically correct.

[@brettramirez4749]

She said it was acceptable when she was younger. This is false.

[@fefe8912]

Problem is, it was never really ok. Just because something was done back then..... I mean, women smoked while pregnant. If you know better, do better. It's not hard to not darken your face for a costume. I've been every Disney princess under the sun without putting white on my face. There just isn't a need for it. It shouldn't be hard to think of others. I'm not personally offended by her comment, it just isn't correct.

[@DeathskullLord]

@@brettramirez4749 Yes it was to Whites

[@VerticalStrafes]

Brett Ramirez it was accepted when I was younger or at least where I lived

[@kellytaylor8612]

EXACTLY! All she did was share a memory from her childhood, she was not condoning anything. People are absolutely way too sensitive. This is America we have rights to free will, it is impossible to not offend someone. But, she is being blamed for something she did not even do, because people just jump on the racists wagon with no reason what so ever. It blows my mind.

[@thelavfam7062]

there's a difference between wearing a costume that portrays a character and wearing a costume that portrays a stereotype about a group of people.

[@charlieblue2987]

She wants to dress blackface that's fine

[@fleiteae]

@@charlieblue2987 time stamp where she said that..because she never said that.

[@MickeyMouse-lm6zj]

the show got canceled because of her political views (and because she's white) there's a reason the view is still going on after goldberg made comments on the holocaust

[@kentuky1233]

Stereotypes are based on reality. Cowboys do wear boots and hsts.

[@archstanton3430]

I'm watching this for the first time. I must say I'm shocked -- by how inoffensive that was.

[@lisabever2115]

I Cannot believe she was fired over this. What she said was so completely innocent. She was literally speaking of a time decades before when things were different.

[@jake8727]

@David Carlson way to bring politics in this

[@barbiecrocker7420]

We’re the same age. They weren’t different.

[@barbiecrocker7420]

Oh please! Stop making this political. It was actually fine until she dissed the fella’s views about knowing right from wrong and racism. She almost scoffed. She doesn’t get it and never will. Mind you she told kids Santa and Jesus are white.

[@kella-_-]

@@lisabever2115 you mean when racism was normal ??? Lmao

[@shortnab]

This rant coming from the woman who had a huge issue with black Santa. Such hypocrisy!

[@defsteph5956]

Joe Bien Santa is an imaginary character loosely based off someone in real life. Emphasis on loosely since he also has flying reindeer and a magical sleigh. Santa can be black.

[@OokamiKageGinGetsu]

Santa Claus is Greek.

[@Ismaeel...]

Santa ain't real 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@defsteph5956]

Joe Bien And it’s make believe, so trying to act as if Santa can only be of a certain race is idiotic.

[@jayychosen4507]

@Joe Bien Johnny Storm from fantastic 4 is white too... Until he's not 😂😂 Santa a character my guy. He's not real. He can be Asian and riding a flying bison for all I care if it makes kids happy. Just let it be.

[@williamelliott6673]

She was fired for this? Give me a break.

[@jlove7723]

That is exactly what happened...PC is destroying the ability of anybody speaking freely. she was not trying to offend or make fun of slavery when she said what she said it's a shame and whoever got "offended" by those comments....get over yourselves!!!

[@yvesjeanpttrsn]

William Elliott she sure got one. Also she didn’t need this show anyways. Her one job is to not be or reinforce racism. And she can’t even do that right. btw, I doubt ppl were offended, just a little confused, when she was a kid that was ok? No it wasn’t ok, you just didn’t/don’t care.

[@cherylschulthies9980]

@@yvesjeanpttrsn I'm 67 and YES it WAS!! Does anyone know Al Jolson?

[@williamelliott6673]

@@cherylschulthies9980 The world's greatest entertainer. What's he have to do with anything?

[@yvesjeanpttrsn]

Cheryl Schulthies lolol

[@aguilacec]

The ladies in the back. So distracting 😅

[@laurasedits]

THIS is what people threw a fit over? My generation is so sensitive.

[@cdatcf1]

snowflakes

[@jobdoneright5934]

@@cdatcf1 that term is over used snowflake

[@lifeisshortenjoyitasyoucan1165]

Dude she always rude! You like only her face!

[@LaughingSeraphim]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZKXqXWooryIgMU

[@fashionista180]

L Sure, but I think it’s okay to have strong morals and beliefs.

[@warrenguy76]

4:04 for the comment. You’re welcome.

[@EvenStevenSays]

She got fired more for 5:28 However.

[@101jackj]

Thanks so much

[@jadenyuki3138]

Thx

[@nwijesinghe]

thats it???? wtf is this world coming to.

[@cshelinsky4933]

I never watch these shows. Had to review what the issue was. I watched 3 times. I am still waiting. She should not have apologized.

[@marciaperone1468]

I really don't see what she had to apologize for. Come on, where has common sense gone?

[@consciousvoyagetoshafayash26]

I agree with you she said nothing wrong at all

[@frankciccarelli4000]

@Cassidy Tran Sorry, have to disagree. There was no racism. You can argue a little cluelessness but no malice. And racism is malicious.

[@mariekirby1683]

She needs to put on that F costume and her husband that U costume, she should never have apologised. She did nothing wrong.

[@Mr921kevin]

Well somebody thought it was wrong that's why she needs a new job she'll be standing in the unemployment line LOL

[@michaellyden2580]

Okay, so you'll ax Megyn Kelly for her remarks about blackface, but you'll keep the video up on KZbin. Really?

[@keegankimbllin6480]

you think it should be censored from history or something?

[@angelcap4371]

so people dont make presumptions to what she said...despite the video, people still dont think it matter....

[@jtrover]

I was thinking the exact same thing. They'll can her for saying something, but keep the video on KZbin to collect the ad revenue. Hypocrites. Pick a side, Today show.

[@stephenevans3977]

This is the hypocritcy of society today.

[@stephenevans3977]

@@jtrover Its media brainwashing. Their sick!

[@showyafriendz]

I dressed up as Jesus to school and got sent home by 2nd period

[@kejainteriors7678]

ShowYaFriends lmao

[@phoenixzappa7366]

Yeah your second period.

[@daveguillen244]

Gahahahag

[@ShipsKat]

.... and on the third period, did you "rise again (in accordance with the Scriptures)" and return?? THAT's what " the real Jesus" would've done! 😉

[@hirvale]

@@ShipsKat LOL true

[@AfghanistanClick]

Every day people are dying of starvation and violence around the world but yet this is the NEWS!

[@stainlessjay6128]

Just wack

[@dr.damiancorbinjenkins4038]

Preach!

[@realtalk1424]

Tell that to Evangelicals! When was the last time they went down to the border to help the migrant children? I think about 0% of the time.

[@zachmandell1549]

I cannot comment on this video because I might offend someone.

[@dallasdynasty0077]

That comment really offended me! Lol!

[@haveanicedave1551]

Not making a comment really offends me.

[@yhideit4427]

Zach Mandell. You just offended me ...by not trying to offend anyone. LOL. !

[@stephaniesmith5974]

Zach Mandell ur funny! That’s perfect!! Lol yep I have no clue what she did!

[@emopaws4271]

Good!

[@offtomilan]

She was fired FOR THIS? Give me a breakkkkkkkkkkk. Wrongful dismissal. It was a conversation about HALLOWEEN. I am a person of color and I still cannot find her insulting comment. I hope she sues.

[@secretaryofstate1]

Cameron Cheli u mean about wearing black face as a Halloween costume ?

[@soleshajoseph]

Making A Mockery Of Black History Saying It's Okay As Long As It's Someone, And Everything's Gonna Be Alright If We Mock Black People Once Every Year. If Other White People Can See It🙄

[@soleshajoseph]

@No No Did I Ever Say That Some White People Couldn't? If The White Person Liked The Black Person So Much Why Not Respect Their History Or Is It That You Only Like A Select Few And Don't Care About The Race? What She Was Saying At The Beginning Is Very Disrespectful Considering The Topic, Her Tone Was An Instant Turn Off And Very Negative.

[@valuecalc]

ben , tens of millions? There is so much poverty in the world, and she'll get top dollar to just talk on TV.

[@martingardner9124]

Just for saying. "That was OK as long as you were dressing up in character"? She would have had to use deragatory terms to REALLY get her OUT.

[@MichaelCDavis1]

I love how the panel sat there and didn't challenge Megan on anything.

[@LeSupremee]

you find me offensive? i find you offensive for finding me offensive

[@Jeffrey-bv1fi]

I find you offensive for finding me offensive for finding you offensive.

[@sashabritish7652]

.

[@gaildogoe3917]

I'm shadyyyy😅

[@denisering1695]

Megyn Kelly I love you too as millions do too. I recorded your show daily to watch you and to listen to your most important news topics everyday. I am upset that one tiny mistake takes you away from all us that follow and adore your intelligence. I will NOT BE WATCHING NBC!!!! They made a terrible mistake!!!!!

[@angelcap4371]

NBC found it offensive that theyre paying someone like her for $69 million to say something stupid,...

[@markesblack]

How can you even have this discussion with no diversity at all on the panel.

[@TheRealberia]

Markes Blackwell your right, maybe that is the issue. A comment can be fun or insulting depending on context.

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

Markes Blackwell You’re being funny, right?

[@EmperorTokugawa]

Theres plenty of diversity on the panel. Theres a White guy and a White lady and another white lady and another white lady. All the colors of the rainbow!

[@whambambigelow5528]

Absolutely agreed.

[@whambambigelow5528]

Although, I think they have a fish up there.

[@kayleen8037]

This whole segment was just a mess😂

[@zdvxr]

It’s true though, people are cry babies and it should be fine to be a cowboy, Pirate, soldier etc.

[@3illa]

Dude ... no black person in the audience got up and walked away... I was not offended either.. people need to chill tf out... 😒

[@duanetalton755]

She didn't say anything wrong and shouldn't have apologized

[@andieb3632]

Ya. She does. But no one held a gun to her head so she choose to apologize.

[@timlepo7080]

Lock her up!!

[@fifinanti80]

If you think what she said was not offensive then you're part of the problem.

[@m.e.d.7997]

@@andieb3632 The network affiliates made her do it Einstein.

[@wowwow3530]

Halloween 👻 mean you dress up something scary not make your face black that's really annoying and impolite I disagree with Megyn

[@TellingItLikeItIs2000]

She didn't say anything wrong and shouldn't have apologized.

[@DrewKelleyTidwell]

TellingItLikeItIs 2000 THANK YOU!! #MEGYNKELLYROCKS

[@ashleyb1794]

Educate yourself!

[@kellytaylor8612]

I AGREE! I am disappointed in NBC She only stated a memory form her childhood, she did not condone it at all. This entire situation is taken way out of context. This is America we have the right to free will. Everyone is going to be offended about everything. They people who are offended so easily need to get over being babies.

[@kellytaylor8612]

I wish she did not apologize, it makes her look like she did do something wrong. I feel like the network made her apologize, I guarantee you that will come out of there is a lawsuit!

[@Canucks164eva]

The fact she apologized is ridiculous, society is taking this racist card way to far now, this is a joke.

[@tandra800]

I finally watched, and this was it?! It wasn't as bad as the network made it out to be. Clearly they have been wanting to fire her, and took this, as a way out.

[@melanie9035]

She basically implied that dressing up as the stereotypes of different races shouldn’t be offensive.

[@techpolitics]

@@melanie9035 lol, no she didn’t. She said that when she was a kid, it wasn’t considered offensive

[@lauritaa7111]

@@techpolitics she literally said she felt this way now. She clearly said it was absurd and isn’t the purpose of halloween to dress up as something you are not…. 🤷🏽‍♀️ she did mention blackface as a child but then said she didn’t know how something is racist when when the lady darkened her skin to look like diana ross🤦🏽‍♀️

[@savannahleblanc4929]

I’m sorry but someone’s race is NOT a costume

[@CrayCray9]

Umm I am still waiting for the racist remark that got her fired!

[@Breeannful]

If you have to wait for it....then that's on you...

[@ThugDollXO]

Lol if you can't hear it then you're just not black

[@ThugDollXO]

Pedro Gunderson she never talked about people painting their face white

[@ThugDollXO]

Pedro Gunderson "blacks never get anywhere " yet the United States president was a black man lol

[@000lowkey]

Ashiq Bashar it begins at 4:00. Her saying admitting when she was growing up painting your face black wasn’t nothing wrong, did it. Then to top it off she’s old enough to know better than that. U can’t be in showbiz on tv & not know about the racism of painted faces. Something that was awfully done to denigrate black people.

[@CoachHayes100]

I don't think she was being racist. She was talking about HALLOWEEN!

[@tied2dye1]

WHATS WRONG WITH UR BLACK FACE??? LOL

[@agentsuperargo5023]

This is the same woman who said Jesus was White.

[@tied2dye1]

yea and now Halloween is ruined soon Thanksgiving re Indians and Christmas re Jews LOL

[@vincentbruce9833]

prince harry did and everybody loves him for some reason, not that Icars.

[@TammieToya]

If you don't understand how & why that's deeply offensive then U condone what she said because your obviously a racist as well.

[@ishehroze]

I just think this whole "Halloween" stuff is just absurd... Anyone else think the same?

[@EddieHenderson92]

Joy Behar dresses in blackface and doesn't get fired. Kelly talks about it, and she gets fired. What a strange world that we live in.

[@rachelmccarter5335]

Black face is the limit. There’s history to it

[@AnimeGames16]

Try saying the same thing to Rachel Dolezal.

[@kimdelk1181]

Thats the only thing i would say is offensive to me.

[@hornedgod2873]

Everything has history to it.

[@RecoveringChristian]

So black face as is tar black car paint with googly eyes and overdrawn lips or black face as in a tan and wig??? Last I checked tan and wig is black face.

[@rachelmccarter5335]

RecoveringChristian black face is black face

[@femwynn6292]

yes, let's ask a bunch of white people what is or isn't offensive

[@mimisam5859]

That Michael joke was not even funny he had a skin condition

[@dtkb3883]

Mimi Sam vitiligo

[@elaestioko7655]

That joke about michael is about a time when michael admired diana ross and there was a rumor in the 90s that michael had a plastic surgery to look like diana ross...its not about his skin color 😉

[@SunnyLovetts]

He bleached his skin...

[@madelynharris7332]

It wasn't a skin condition he bleached his skin

[@bigsteppa2116]

Mimi Sam Michael Myers or Michael Jackson cause their faces are both bleach white

[@johngescheidler2281]

Why did Whoppi Goldberg adamantly defend Ted Danson in 1993 after he not only wore black face but repeatedly used the “N” word? Granted they were lovers at that time but still.......that made it OK?

[@tonydardi332]

Anything’s ok when you’re bangin.

[@taylorsee864]

Truly, they needed a person of color on this panel. Like...don't talk about how "ridiculous" or "sensitive" the other side is being without having representation from the other side. This was a totally biased panel. I'm not saying that anyone said anything overtly offensive, but I am saying that this conversation would have been more enriched and had more journalistic integrity if a different perspective had been offered.

[@Breeannful]

agreed

[@alexandermcallister1141]

How do you know that a person of a different skin color must have a different perspective and different intellectual value? That's racist! YOU are a racist!

[@alexandermcallister1141]

Wen B. That doesn't make it not racist! Yes, it's true that you can't know exactly what it's like to be black if you're white, but you can't necessitate that for her to have any validity in what she says she must be accompanied and approved by a person of a certain race only by virtue of their race because that would be RACISM!

[@hhll9294]

Yes. It was just in really bad taste. I can't believe no one thought of that before hand. To the guy screaming that's racist, I know you think you have gotten the other commentor in some intellectual checkmate, but you really just sound stupid amd clearly do not understand what constitutes a racist or culturally insensitive thought. For a white person to determine whether or not a person of color should or shouldn't be offended is actually racist. It just reflects back to a time when a black person opinion was absolutely irrelevant and were forced to espouse what they were told to. What you are saying is the opposite of racist and no amount of wilful ignorance on your behalf will change that.

[@zeaferjones1404]

Megyn Kelly wanted to play SJW and got bit but the other SJWs. My black friends never get offended by what I say although I never pretended to be a SJW and then defend Black Face. Just wait though Chris Cumo is playing the same game that Megyn Kelly is play and I'm sure he'll end up in a similar situation. Too many times have I seen Chris Cumo tell black people they weren't standing up for their cause which in my opinion is worse then saying something isn't offensive.

[@anders1245]

We need to separate "offensive" actions from "racist" actions. Actions can be offensive to some people and inoffensive to others. Their offensiveness is completely up to the interpretation of others. What offends one person may not offend another. Racism is different. Instead of being up to the interpretation of others, racist actions are purely about the intentions of the person making those actions. Racism is defined as a belief in the inferiority of a race, or a hatred or prejudice towards a race. A racist action is an action that originates with this racial bias. It's not up to how others perceive an action, but rather what motivated those actions. Taking the example of blackface given in this video, it's perfectly possible to use blackface for either racist or non-racist reasons. If the wearer intends to insult black people, then it's racist. If the wearer simply intends to emulate a role model she looks up to, then it's not racist. Whether this is offensive is a completely different question, and it will vary from one witness to the next. In the end, it's wise to consider how our actions will be perceived by others so that we don't offend people unnecessarily. But when we are offended, we should also try to weigh the intentions of the person who has offended us. Often we'll discover that the intentions were not bad, and this can serve to lessen our feeling of offense. The world is a better place when we try to understand each other.

[@jammzy2959]

Do you know what a minstrel show is?

[@alisa9676]

Very eloquent and perfectly put! I agree!

[@EricMRamoin]

Ditto! I couldn't have said it better!

[@zakk2936]

Is trying to make your appearance as close as possible to a celebrity that you admire the same thing as painting your face with the intention of demeaning an entire group of people?

[@vontebrown2537]

No, you just want to appropriate, and let the racism slide

[@GodisgoodATT313]

5:50 “we’re in trouble here” “we’re already in the deep end just follow me” 😂😂 The other White people was tryna save her like Megyn u trippin 😯

[@isaiahcharles1478]

Omar Russell 💀💀💀

[@matejvotocek490]

She's not trippin she actually states some truth...

[@yuki1ka]

@YourNatureBoy27 the do wasn't necessary.

[@tculpepper4878]

This is a prime example of why diversity is so important. These people are so far removed from people of color and different cultures they have no clue. And no one said a word.

[@gradepoint]

This? This is what the uproar is about? When I heard about this I thought whoa, she must have said something horrible. I kept waiting for it. Now, I don't watch these types of shows and I don't care about them. But it's a talk show where, God forbid, people have an exchange of opinions.

[@DionvanderRiet]

The worst part is that she is asking a question,. If she had said that it's not racist to paint your face black if it's dressing up for a character, then it still wouldn't be racist, because dressing up as a character is not racist.

[@adriennerecord281]

So what I'm hearing is now I can't dress as any other culture because if I do I'm racist? Are you flipping kidding me? Get over your ultra sensitivity. If I dress up then it's because I LIKE the character. I've wanted to be a gaysha for many years because I love it!! Am I not aloud to now? I can't handle this mess we live in.

[@m.e.d.7997]

@@adriennerecord281 People have gone out as Kings Queens and Audrey Hepburn. Offensive there????

[@realtalk1424]

You don't get it because your not the target of the comments. No, I don't think Megyn should be fired. But her pay is way too high and she does often say somewhat flagrant comments. I say she should have been demoted in pay in her next contract but not fired. She didn't mean harm. Roseanne on the other hand meant to inflict pain and she deserved to be fired 100%.

[@sgtbattleaxe]

Same here. I cannot believe this world.

[@JayBaso]

It was all about The Anne Frank and Nazi costumes. They just wanted to use black face as an excuse.

[@scythermantis]

@@MellowLady222 Yes, they sold the slaves from Africa, but AARON LOPEZ, MOSES LEVY, JOHN ABRAMS, and JACOB FRANKS, among others, were among the most prominent slave traders in the New World. The Slave Trade was based in NEWPORT, R. I., which is the city where the FIRST SYNAGOGUE IN AMERICA was built. Also, slave markets were closed on SATURDAY, the JEWISH day of worship, NOT SUNDAY.

[@SzTz100]

Doing black face is stupid, but I don't think this was sackable. She wasn't promoting it, even though she gave it a bit of a pass.

[@BollywoodMediaOnline]

I cannot believe they fired Megyn Kelly for this, after she apologized.

[@byourcelf9901]

Bollywood Media I think this was just an excuse to fire her

[@401Impala]

Blackface isnt ok because its dressing up as a caricature of a black person, it's stereotyping. Dressing up as an actual famous or infamous person is NOT blackface. ALTHOUGH, Robert Downey Jr. was in Blackface in Tropic Thunder and it was hilarious.

[@birdeyes200]

Dollqueen Anise he was definitely black face and it was great! I loved it! Need to see more positivity like that instead of pushing people back it’s a way to control emotions & make blacks or others feel less

[@401Impala]

@jmarks881 Here is an example, I dress up as Clubber Lang for Halloween, I'm white, wouldn't do a very good job of pulling off the costume being white, not offensive. A black person wants to be Rocky, also wouldnt do a very good job of pulling it off, not offensive. Now, lets say i put on dark makeup for Halloween and im asked who i am dressed up as and i reply " My Neighbor ", That is blackface and that is offensive. If you (not YOU personally) can't articulate yourself well enough in day to day life without mentioning race or color, no matter the race or color, there is an issue. This goes for everyone, not just White people. We all breathe oxygen, we all bleed red, we're all human.

[@mkruger3852]

Robert Downey wasnt blackface. He was trying to look like a black person. The coloring wasn't black with white. It was brownish skin color. That being said in the movie 'white chicks' that was fair game? Either way in todays world you have to walk on egg shells or feel the wrath of the people.

[@hypehuey6747]

How tf are you gonna defend an Anne Frank costume?

[@CoolnesXcore]

Anne Frank was a hero to many, what is wrong with that?

[@lindashelley3635]

HypeHuey If you’re talking about the picture @3.49, I saw that more as wartime evacuee. During WWII, many children were evacuated from London and other big cities to the countryside when the Blitz started, and that young girl was even carrying her regulation gas mask and wearing a name tag attached to her coat.

[@lostcash8374]

have to say, i would think think the Ann Frank thing would be much more of an issue than dressing as a specific black character. Like isnt it kind of disrespectful for Halloween considering how it is celebrated...

[@kiranolan7104]

HypeHuey There is nothing with dressing up as Anne Frank as long as you're doing it for the right reason. She is an inspiring heroine to many. Stop twisting it making it sound anti semitic.

[@CAR_NL]

Well, I don't see any Anne Frank in that. I know we dutch are sophisticated fashion lovers, but Anne Frank did not wear this kind of outfits.

[@xblendpc9864]

Cancel her career

[@bauxness]

There all so dry like who watches this 💀

[@Gracie-qg5lm]

Megyn Kelly’s personality is stale. She is the worst host. The network wasted its money hiring her.

[@cherrycola3793]

Facts!!!!

[@hanbulban3131]

She was good as a newsreader but that’s all

[@fordfairlane662dr]

she is totally wates of time!!!

[@hihenry22]

Surprise!! she's been cancelled today!!

[@106andie]

I can’t believe nbc hired Megyn Kelly and fired Tamron Hall. Big mistake, huge.

[@SunBunz]

5:19 so that’s what all the fuss was all about? She never said, “I think bl*ckface is ok” she just said “What’s wrong with wanting to dress up as Diana Ross?” They twisted her words around, like usual.

[@mr.jamesdavidrobert2115]

It’s not illegal to be offensive, it’s inconsiderate, but not illegal.

[@mrdonfconnolly77]

you got men dressing as woman everyday and your told it is normal so whats the deal???????

[@bigred8432]

Because it isn't offensive on a normal level.

[@lynnesmith1959]

Lame discussion.

[@nastyned4542]

This got her fired? Wow. Sensitive much?

[@unicornmadness6286]

Look I'm a black woman and for Halloween one year I dressed up like Marilyn Monroe, BUT I didn't go and paint my face white to pull it off. It's like come on now, there is that thing called common sense and from what I've learned about this woman, she just doesn't have that common sense.

[@MickeyMouse-lm6zj]

look at the movie white chicks apparently that's fine

[@MickeyMouse-lm6zj]

the show got canceled because of her political views (and because she's white) there's a reason the view is still going on after goldberg made comments on the holocaust

[@julies7918]

@@MickeyMouse-lm6zj That movies always makes me laugh. I'm white. Lol

[@DatRedBoy242]

4 caucasian persons discussing what is/is not racially offensive when it comes to halloween costumes. You can finish this comment yourself, I'm done. 🤦‍♂️

[@slothman3981]

Somebody being racially offended by something does not inherently mean that something is racist. Not a single racist sentiment was expressed. If you disagree, I challenge you to counter without deploying a guilt by association fallacy.

[@DatRedBoy242]

When someone points out that something is racially offensive and you continue to do it, that is racist. Megyn Kelly is not stupid. She knows the history of blackface. She just doesn't care. If something offends somebody, a decent human being doesn't do that thing. But hey, people are just being overly-sensitive right? We all need to relax and stop talking about race and offending people right? Just go out, watch a Washington Redskins or Cleveland Indians game and just chill right? 🙄🤦‍♂️

[@slothman3981]

​@@DatRedBoy242 *"When someone points out that something is racially offensive and you continue to do it, that is racist."* Everything you say is racially offensive to me. As you will continue to say stuff in your existence you are a racist. *"She knows the history of blackface."* If you are referring to minstrel shows and other types of blackface that mocked black people, to suggest that blackface in halloween costumes necessarily represents those things would be a guilt by association fallacy. (Blackface in halloween costumes does not inherently intend or function as a representation of minstrels or the mocking of black people.) *"If something offends somebody, a decent human being doesn't do that thing."* Not necessarily. If speaking the truth offends somebody it doesn't necessarily mean that speaking the truth is indecent. A person can literaly be offended by anything. The offended are not the exclusive arbiters of decency. *"But hey, people are just being overly-sensitive right? We all need to relax and stop talking about race and offending people right?"* That depends on the context. But in this context, absolutely. That's not to say that people shouldn't be allowed to be sensitive if they want, it's a free society, but to bring consequence from something so irrational is absurd and shouldn't be appeased.

[@DatRedBoy242]

@@slothman3981 Your response is so sad that I didn't even read it to know how sad it was. Get with it dude. Get a life while you're at it. lol

[@slothman3981]

@@DatRedBoy242 Or in other words, what somebody says when they have no counter argument and have too much ego to concede. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem

[@babypenelope6432]

Our nation will always remain hateful and divided. Far too many people are constantly looking for something to be offended about. The people judging others have NEVER made a mistake. Apologies don’t count to them either. Next will be breathing that offends people. Do you then stop breathing? No! I say breathe louder! Start living. Start forgiving. If you keep looking for the things that offend you, you’re going to miss the things that were there to make you smile.

[@tijan8948]

Babytots u stupid open a history book about the USA

[@ledzeppelin820]

She was fired for that ?? that’s insane

[@jeffmedlock2782]

Melissa’s late mom would say anything and get away with it as humour!

[@rvandenburg8360]

So that was it, huh? That was the nail in the coffin? Seems like they (whoever's in charge) were looking for a reason to get rid of Megyn Kelly. I thought Melissa Rivers was more offensive!

[@lucymarion2945]

I agree, although... the network is not paying Melissa Rivers $21 million dollars a year!!! Lol

[@jareou]

@Maryann Torres Right, Melissa said what could be considered a racist statement.

[@lotuslove6753]

Oh yeah. The Diana Ross and Michael Jackson thing she said was way more offensive.

[@ShahinAG]

R Vandenburg I agree with you. I found Melissa Rivers more rude and offensive than Megyn. People have really become so sensitive.

[@ennsma]

R Vandenburg And if we're going to be offended by what's being said, what about what we're being shown? Shouldn't the production team be criticized for flashing up models who are wearing these costumes? The imagery, the mock-ups, of each offensive costume should axe the producers responsible for those, as well.

[@2nd2nobody]

She got fired for that? Really im a black guy come on

[@Ziebenator63-jj9ej]

Meagen said absolutley NOTHING offensive!! What a pathetic culture of cupcakes and snowflakes we live in!! Get a life people!

[@flawlessari415]

So we’re just gonna ignore the horrible Native American costume in the back. That is so offensive & the Mexican costume is basically black face but for Mexican people. They are mocking Mexican culture and Native American culture.

[@shey883]

i can't wear a mustache or sombrero even though i'm mexican :c i'm sad now

[@alyncornwell]

You need a black woman on this panel.

[@stevedonahue7956]

no they don't....that in itself is racist

[@JAWrightonline]

steve donahue So keeping it All-White makes for the best possible panel to talk about racially offensive costumes depicting non-Whites. You should be a rocket scientist, Steve.

[@stevedonahue7956]

black people talk about white people all the time joseph.....doesn't matter what color they are

[@JAWrightonline]

steve donahue So incorporating a Black individual would be racist? Why? And, keeping the panel All-White to discuss a topic about race involving Black people is not racist because? Break it down for all of us, Dr. Donahue.

[@anthonylopez7707]

Hah nope. They can have who they please on there

[@JusBidniss]

So Kimmel portrays Karl Malone in blackface, complete with an insulting voice imitation, and that's fine. He's a reliable Trump critic and a fixture on the Left, so give him a pass. Megyn is presumably right of center and won her NBC contract coming off a successful run at Fox, so of course her mere suggestion that someone can pay tribute to Diana Ross in this way is a firing offense!

[@larryenticer7695]

JusBidniss this is correct my brotha

[@licensedandinsureda5698]

My dog got super offended when I dressed up as a puppy, till this day he still lives with my mom. I was only six. Smh.

[@bubullibooooo9928]

Was your dog's people racially oppressed and enslaved by your people for hundreds of years? Was your dog's physical characteristics the butt of your people's racist jokes? Also comparing human beings to dogs? Tasteful!

[@prettyvacant2701]

what is wrong with making yourself look like someone else, thought that was the point of costumes

[@prettyvacant2701]

@@Breeannful, it would be bad taste seeing they are a hate group

[@libbyc4302]

There's nothing wrong with dressing up as somebody else, but if that's dressing up as a native American say, because they're a marginalised and ostracized group that have been repressed by colonised Americans, it's presented as mocking them. Same goes for a lot of Halloween costumes. Dressing as a vampire or werewolf is fine because it's fantasy, but dressing as a representative of a person or a suppressed group of people is just offensive.

[@prettyvacant2701]

​@@libbyc4302, do you link dressing a 5 year old as Mr T with the colonisation of america and mocking black people?

[@jairthemememaster]

Dude black people are not costumes. We are people not costumes

[@edwardbennett959]

I think it had more to do with blackface

[@pamcantrell1609]

This is crazy the ladies on The Talk are more offensive

[@WhosYourPoPo]

I watched The Talk everyday... when I was in the hospital.

[@timothyfoster3605]

Sharon Osbourne is offensive period

[@stardustgirl2904]

The view is offensive EVERYDAY!!!!TO TONS OF PEOPLE, AND THEY DO NOTHING!!!

[@stardustgirl2904]

@@timothyfoster3605 well shes BRITISH!

[@Shame0nNick]

stardustgirl how it offensive ?

[@jcollins8639]

I’m not a right winger, and I get where she is coming from. Good for her

[@andresf3415]

Where is she coming from? Can you elaborate?

[@cavaalli]

a masterclass on how to get fired in 11 min

[@aliensandstuff]

_“If she really wanted to look like Diana Ross, she should of dressed as Michael Jackson”_ and the crowd erupts. *Someone PLEASE explain the joke* wtf @5:42

[@elee5197]

Yes someone explain to us!!!

[@DavidRichardson95]

Back in the day MJ had an infatuation with Diana Ross, so much so that when he started changing his appearances around the _Bad_ era due to his vitiligo, media was saying that he wanted to look like Elizabeth Taylor or Diana Ross (both his idols). I read somewhere that Diddy said that MJ told him Diana Ross gave him the goods. RIP MJ.

[@tdm3301]

Oh, back in the day when I was a kid people would joke that Michael and Diana were the same person. Later it was Janet, and Letoya.

[@anacuskova8563]

that way she shouldn't have to darken the skin? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@clarkclarke]

David Richardson WoW and you actually have an answer ....sick

[@Matt00740]

You can dress and look like Diana Ross with no need to paint your face black.

[@TonyVega123]

Huh? How? Hahaha you people are psychotic

[@peaceloverock6959]

Ahh, the video that ended Megyn Kelly’s career

[@victoriacorcoran1258]

I will miss Megyn Kelly...enjoyed her show.

[@David.lovesU]

Thank you

[@dannyhuffman]

Hi Victoria hope you’re okay?

[@TheJerlyn]

I’m going to talk about dressing up in black face with an all white panel... you clearly didn’t want to hear what a more diverse crowd had to say.

[@Amaymay1000]

Facts. This comment should be at the top with 1million likes.

[@DanValdesMusic]

Have you watched b.e.t. or the movie white chicks?

[@sharonereed81]

The topic of the segment was dressing up for Holloween.

[@Amaymay1000]

@@sharonereed81 did you watch the video? They were talking about why races got offended over costumes. Race was brought up. And as she stated...maybe she should have asked her diverse audience what they thought.

[@Amaymay1000]

@@DanValdesMusic white pple didnt have to go through whiteface and get tormented over their skin color in the old days.

[@MikeLOldham]

For the past couple of months Megyn Kelly has been returning to her laughable Fox News roots.

[@hairdresser1300]

agreed

[@emmeelou9539]

She never left...

[@MikeLOldham]

agreed, but she has turned it back up a notch.

[@ReneeMaliziaMarandu]

I've noticed this too...

[@jobdoneright5934]

@@KyleAlbanese Kyle you look like a snowflake

[@starmessenger]

If you want to be a zombie for Halloween, you put on white face makeup (no matter what your skin color is), torn clothes, and fake blood. If you want to be Donald Trump, you put on a blue suit and an orange toupee. If you are a boy that wants to go as Cher, you put on an evening gown and a long-haired wig. If you want to be a hockey player, you wear a hockey uniform and carry a stick. So why is it so "offensive" to use dark-toned makeup if you want to be a Supreme for Halloween? Lots of people like to pretend to be celebrities for a day. It would be pretty difficult to look like Diana Ross without her coloring and hair, and people would be like "Who are you supposed to be?" ... You see, there is a distinct line between mocking and admiration, and anyone with half a brain should recognize the difference. If you put on black face paint and then draped a noose around your neck - THAT would be beyond disrespectful! That would be despicable and racist. If you dress up as a human trafficking victim or victimizer, that would also be inexcusable. But if you are just "being" someone, and trying to duplicate their look, and it's clearly not done to ridicule the person or their group, then something is wrong - NOT with the person wearing the costume - but with the small minds that take umbrage at benign Halloween costumes! I am a Liberal Democrat and I think that this over-the-top PC witch hunt is one thing that many Liberals and Conservatives can both agree on. Common sense people... common sense!

[@dannyhuffman]

Hi Kathy hope you’re okay?

[@BostonPower]

THE BLACK WAYANS BROTHERS PUT ON "WHITE FACE" FOR A THE LIBERAL MOVIE "WHITE CHICKS" AND LIBERALS LOVED IT..... #MAGA2020

[@twothousand8051]

Looks like you don’t have to wake up early anymore Megyn

[@conservative801]

I see nothing wrong with her comments?! And I don't understand why she took the bait and apologized? She was admitting guilt when all she was really doing was expressing "opinion" more Snowflake's melt and cry foul! Such BS!

[@phillipknox5747]

Lol the problem was not the comments. Her show sucked the ratings were horrible. NBC was ready to make this move

[@goldenpapaya6862]

I am what you would consider under your opinion apparently a snowflake and I don't think she should have gotten fired. I think this was one small nothing that was the last straw for her poor ratings and other things like that

[@traciweston5829]

Bye. Black face was never okay.

[@conservative801]

@@traciweston5829 you'll have to forgive me. I had no idea honestly.

[@jareou]

You get in trouble if you are white put on a Black face and black if you put on a white face. Where's the racists comment

[@m.e.d.7997]

NBC: Sad it is over . This is when your show was just starting to get good.

[@davidkaiser]

This is the first time I ever saw this, and man, talk about a nothingburger.

[@icarrus4u]

People are really sensitive these days...

[@bigred8432]

I know, it's so terrible people want to just feel safe and accepted.

[@MrJoegilkey]

My TV went out the door eight years ago, I'm still not having second thoughts.

[@johto]

lesser of the evils

[@BeatlesLoveFrieden]

@@user-gm3bk8od8c NICE!!! It sure is!! Best to be on the lookout ---

[@love.one.another]

She was unjustly fired.

[@azncrombie4u]

Whoopi’s comments were more out of line than Megyn’s… she should have only gotten suspended same wat

[@justicefor-all3129]

I am Jewish and Whoopi‘s comments should not have gotten her suspended. It was obvious her comments were made out of ignorance, as she was comparing the word “race” to skin color only. It was not meant to be hurtful or hateful. So what should have happened is she should have been educated as to why Jewish people are considered a “race” and how some people may be offended by her words. And as for Megan‘s comments, they were also made out of ignorance. She was straight up saying she didn’t understand why it would be offensive to people. She thought it would be a compliment to attempt to look like someone admired. She absolutely shouldn’t have been canceled And called a racist like she was. She also needed to be educated on the subject. Now, for any and all racist bigots out there, they 100% do not need to be anywhere that makes it easier for them to spread that hate to others. All of those MFs need to be canceled.

[@MyHome7_Carla]

I'm sorry that your show got cancelled. I'm not a huge fan of yours but I will say that you are getting screwed and treated very unfair! I would fight back girl! I watched this segment over and over and saw nothing offensive at all. People are just out to cause drama!

[@zxb5998]

It was her tweets that got her in trouble. Also her ignorance around the subject.

[@MyHome7_Carla]

@@zxb5998 I didn't see her tweets...

[@speligurl09]

You would have no reason to be offended anyways, you aren’t black so hush

[@Shewas-kathybates]

Zerius B what did her tweets say

[@tameracoates398]

Why would you find offense 😂😂😂- Sorry- But I’m confused- Are you black? This is the SAME WOMAN that got offended at a BLACK Santa clause and he’s a FICTIONAL character. She got mad about Jesus being portrayed as anything other than WHITE. Called it OFFENSIVE! She shouldn’t have gotten a show in the first place-

[@halie8386]

I love you Megyn Kelly and honestly I was NOT offended by her comments as a Black person. For sure, the disgraceful history of Blackface is appalling. What I saw here was an honest person, asking a question and trying to have a conversation. That is what I want to see more of. People should be free to honestly ask and question. And obviously, she probably did not know the history. Why attack someone? She is smart, beautiful, and talented. I admire her so much. Very few people are honest and open, tell it like it is and not be politically correct. Mercy. Where is the grace? We ALL need grace. Much love and God's blessings!

[@sassygreen5024]

And this the sad part. Wish u the best but u sont deserve to be called black no more.

[@antoniaathawilliams7]

But her tone wasn't sincerely genuine and humble. It was judgemental and indignant. Her message was, "stop being so sensitive and let me do/ say/ wear whatever I want." She doesn't want to not be offensive, she just wants everyone to not feel offended by her offenses. In fact she shut Melissa down when she was about to get a lesson in human decency, respect and consideration.

[@brandivosmith]

Shutup

[@TheScottyp1]

great well written response that echos some of my own feelings.

[@daneillefoster-russell1656]

Halie83 she is a near 50-year-old American journalist who makes millions of dollars for her skill set and we’re excusing her for acting as though she doesn’t understand why blackface and antisemetism are offensive? You said she was intelligent. Apparently she’s not. The average person knows that. And if he/she didn’t, that might be excusable depending on the tone. Hers was an indignant tone. She wasn’t really asking why these were offensive; she was annoyed that she’s being asked not to offend.

[@st85100]

What was wrong with her comment? For all you people that are offended look up what black face is and it is not Diana Ross on Halloween. It's a derogatory face painting of black people with exaggerated features. To say dressing up as Diana Ross is black face is just wrong.

[@superlmore5170]

Megan the only offensive comment you made to these Morons of NBC is being was speaking With articulation, smarts and being poise , beautiful and professional.

[@elisamastromarino7123]

There was no offence here and NBC should be banned to set an ironic precedence.

[@Donscottmusic]

I am not a political person,but if Kelly was an African American woman,saying that white face is okay,you can bet she'll still have her show today. Racism only applies to whites...absolutely hypocritical. So yeah. I definitely agree with you. You are very beautiful by the way 😉

[@robfromtoledo9514]

Hopefully she will get the remaining portion of her 69 Million dollar contract and then some for wrongful firing. I hope she hits NBC hard with a sizable lawsuit.

[@222nightwolf]

Its getting ridiculous tom cruise made a movie like this, soon they'll be taping into our minds to reveal racist thoughts.

[@Nevaeh1568]

I think some people over reacting to the comments and making it more than it really is about Halloween costumes.

[@user-ki4ti5fy2u]

I'm still trying to understand what she said was racist??

[@marinemom77]

There's a black lady in the audience nodding her head at Megyn's comment. She obviously didn't find it to be a racist comment.

[@dannyhuffman]

Hi Tracy hope you’re okay?

[@karlagb1186]

I’m Mexican and I’m not offended by the Mexican costume 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@leilam.a6701]

karlagb it’s not about the costume..it’s the color of the skin.

[@karlagb1186]

Apparently it is also about the costume. It was said at the beginning of video all the costumes that are not appropriate, Mexican being included.

[@Curtis006]

My girlfriend is Mexican and she was Pancho Villa one year

[@Anyakolokol]

@@Curtis006 lol

[@m.e.d.7997]

No but the Blacks are.