Liam Neeson is Racist? | notcorry

[@notcorry]

Do you think Liam Neeson should be “cancelled”?

[@bradleemiles8805]

your not black you don't belong to any group

[@TinySheepBaa]

Heck no, he learned and knows that what he thought was wrong and an eye for an eye leaves the hole world blind.

[@peachy8390]

No, I’m not a completely unforgiving person

[@karimdib4436]

he did call the me too movement a witch hunt so I'm weary of just letting him go as he pleases but i can't like, physically say anything to him lmao. so perhaps, but he's going in the right direction.

[@rociobernal3562]

Im not black, but i think he shouldnt be cancelled

[@pamelaJoyce384]

What struck me was that he was the one telling the story about this bad part of his attitudes and belief system to a journalist. He knew he'd face backlash but he brought discussion forward that people can change. I'm sure it also helped him raise children that will that will not make his mistakes.

[@ItsMeHarry]

I couldn't help but notice the fire buffering in the background at 4:58

[@matthiash2195]

Ikr me too

[@toasterbathtuesday]

If people are going to cancel someone for moving past their racism then we are never going to move past this in society. Just because they once were racist doesn’t mean they still hold those values. He learned from his mistakes and moved past it and was brave enough to speak out on how it was wrong.

[@FreyaBassam]

i agree with you. stan twitter is so quick to cancel people and it only adds to the mindset that people cant change.

[@jampkin]

u sound smart

[@notcorry]

it’s all in the edit

[@TinySheepBaa]

jamp I feel like my iq went up watching this thanks corry 👍

[@insidiousapple2320]

Finally. A man of reason.

[@peachy8390]

I heard someone accuse him of trying to save his career? But like he’s not been called out on it and had to respond - he willingly admitted it

[@geex8583]

The fact that he clearly said he thought it was wrong and that he learnt from it shows that he isn’t racist even if he once was, people can change there opinions and become more open minded.

[@ros4aleen_br4dy89]

I honestly couldn't agree more with you, this is actually the first video I've seen defending him I love your videos and thank you for you for making my day with your insightful political views 👌❤️

[@Sara-vn2kz]

I am actually very very close to having no biases in relation to race. I grew up in a very diverse, tight-knit immigrant community. Non-white is my normal. On the other hand, my mother is white. As part of a psych course in college, all the students took a test that forced you to react instantly to different images to test your black/white bias. The "grading" scale looked something like this: 🧑🏻 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 🧑🏿 0 represented no biases towards either race. I scored between a 0 and a 1. It makes sense I'd lean ever so slightly towards people who look like my mom. The biases I'm working on have to do with LGBT. I'm never hateful or disrespectful, but I admit I'm not always comfortable with gender fluidity and I've been continually educating myself over the past couple of years.

[@isthisjustfantasy7557]

It's so great that you're willing to educate yourself, learn and change and grow! Wow, that's refreshing 👏🏻👏🏻 The world would be a much better place if more people were like you. You sound like a really good, mentally healthy person. Keep going, you're well on your way to being a really great, open minded person. ✌

[@Sara-vn2kz]

@@isthisjustfantasy7557 Aw, thanks! I'm much more comfortable now than I was 10 months ago.

[@aphexmaxim]

It lowkey scares me that a black person could have walked past him like it just shocks me and everything about it I’m glad he was honest about it

[@Blueberry40]

You are not alone, I’m black and I defend Liam and just because I do doesn’t mean I defend racism. Apparently this new generation doesn’t know what redemption is.

[@genderpunktheo]

Part of my issue is that he never seemed to focus on how that made the friend who was attacked feel. Because I know if something like that happened to me the last thing I would want is for someone to behave like that. I'm glad he could admit he was wrong but the friend deserves better than some guy thinking he can be her hero when all she wanted was support.

[@AfroGaz71]

You also have to realise that he lived in a place and a time that was divided by prejudice and bigotry through horrific violence. It's hard for a young man to grow up in that environment and not take on elements of tribalism.

[@AfroGaz71]

@Mia Smith I have a problem with the lack of context in what Neeson said. If this suppose incident happened in ballymena where he grew up or even anywhere in Ireland during the 70's or 80's then one would quickly notice the abject lack of diversity in the country due to poverty and the ongoing troubles. If as he said he wanted to "smash the first black bastard he met," then he would be waiting an awful long time. Interestingly enough, Neeson was a nationalist (Catholics) and he would have had a deep dislike for the Unionists (protestants) at the time which were referred to by the nationalists as...surprise surprise..."Black Bastards," after the Black and Tans. So I think Liam may be guilty of a little virtue signalling going awry, by not giving the full context of his story. Unless he was living in London at the time, in which what he said could be true. It gives pause for thought though. www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=black%20bastards

[@101spacemonkey]

@@AfroGaz71 yeah i can attest the term stems from a particular royal black order and is a common derogatory term. When i saw the headlines i assumed that was the context tbh

[@Lamonst3r]

Love your content, and this is deff an interesting take that I wish I had heard years ago. I think what set this story a part for me, from your usual "I was once racist but now Im changed" stories is the violence. I do not, and well still dont know anything personal about Liam besides his great acting. And at the time hearing this I too felt uncomfortable supporting a person who once harbored such intense hatred. I believe a person choosing to not want to engage with him is valid. If Liam is a changed person, actively anti-racist, I am glad. I am happy for his progress. I believe people can change and grow; but at the same time it is also not necessary for me to be there and congratulate him for becoming a decent human being. I think it is healthy to draw a boundary for content/or creators that hurts you.

[@ItsMeHarry]

I definitely agree, I don't understand villainising someone who's moved on from their genuinely racist past and is pointing out themselves how terrible that was because that just seems counterintuitive as people who are currently racist aren't gonna have any motivation to change as they're gonna assume that they will be villainised regardless.

[@zak27986]

I believe Liam Neeson is innocent and he is definitely not racist to black people. As a black man myself I truly hate black victimhood and white guilt. Black people and white people are human beings along with other ethnic racial groups. So I don’t need anyone to pity me at all because it makes me cringe. This is what they should be teaching the younger generational people about life. Here are four simple steps to have a less troubled life; step one: graduate from high school, step two: do not have kids out of wedlock, step three: hold down a job, and step four: do not commit crimes. If you follow these four simple steps your life would be less harder. I have a message for all human beings in this world for the last time you cannot demand love you cannot make someone like you just because somebody does not like you that does not mean your a horrible person and especially it does not mean your oppressed. The truth about human nature is that you cannot fix people it is up to people to fix themselves period. Forcing someone to like you is similar to someone forcibly to respect you when respect must be earned just like love should be earned. If you have not done anything wrong to anyone in your life then you obviously do not have to apologize, or beg for forgiveness, or even feel guilty, or even carry a weight on your shoulder so grow up and live your life normally with those who are closer to you like your families & your long time friends. I understand we humans all want love, respect, and support but you cannot get everything you want so be grateful for all the good things that you have in your life. If you think the world owes you something then that makes you a narcissistic paranoid sad individual.

[@lornatraynor6286]

Loving the hair xx

[@dang6477]

I agree with what your saying- it’s good people are actually seeing the positives and again like you said it’s environment and at least he’s changed!

[@ruirisito]

Really well spoken, keep up !!

[@potato._.1]

(I'm late but I wanted to say something) The fact that he owned up to it and shares that story with shame without prompting shows how much he's grown. a racist person wouldn't do that, I'm proud of how much he's grown. I'm glad he was able to change.

[@aaleyah.h]

Thank you for talking about this as many people aren't seeing it in the way you are. I feel the same way about it and was hoping when I saw this video that you would too. I'm mixed race myself and I am growing up in a place with a white majority. I think people should try and see people in the same perspective when they bring up a past story and say they have changed and learnt from their past experiences. Racism is still a thing that happens a lot in the media and the average person s day to day life, as their is still a lot of stereotypes and mistreatment of people of different colour and race. Some people are just so blind to excepting and understanding over people's lives and opinions that they start deteriorating the person who they have heard about and start becoming more of a problem than the person they don't like or see eye to eye with. Thanks again X 👌❤

[@Pixiedust8399]

Watch John Barnes interview on sky news, he also summed up it very well.

[@swfreak258]

the buffering fire keeps distracting me from the serious social discussion I should really care about

[@bethh1861]

Thank you for speaking out about this 👌 Some people need to be educated first. It doesn’t mean they’re always a bad person.

[@sceanicflower3465]

At least he admitted he was so awfully wrong and doesn't think that anymore

[@Ellie-yt3op]

YOU ARE SO ABSOLUTELY CORRECT

[@milliejenkinson4810]

Why did he blur out rasist

[@seemaseredyniecki4962]

I have been enlightened and I realized that the person who told me about this gave me the wrong perspective so thanks

[@constant_change72]

Do you think people are capable of change? Thank you for speaking out.

[@sibs544]

At least he admits he was wrong and learned a lesson, people can still grow, like you said. People need to realize that...

[@yee1461]

I feel smarter. 🙃

[@shinji8993]

U tell em boo

[@rollespil1000]

I agree completely. Liam's showing that people can learn and change. 💖 And it took a lot of courage for him to tell the story -he could have stayed silent about it forever.

[@annar708]

So true and I'm so glad you're spreading this message Corry. I wish the while world could see and understand this video ugh

[@hannahspies2500]

I actually agree with u..... I love this video😊

[@ellisjohnston5474]

OMG love you! I'm from Scotland/Dundee!!! xx

[@the4xeguy]

If anything this is a learning lesson.. I don't even think Liam was racist even before his friends rape. Sometimes you need race for discription. But that aspect shouldnt make you racist. But he did admit to feeling anger for the race once he found. but it could have been any race. I think the only reason the people that are angry about this is. They didn't listen to the whole story, They Took what they wanted from it and ran with it. For those people i say before judging. take a step back... Take a pause, listen and view all aspects, Think about it before lashing out. If you think about it these reactions to this is exacly Liams reaction when he heard about his friend. If anything that should be the leason. Great Vid btw thanks!

[@notcorry]

He specifically asked what colour they were. Liam was racist. There’s no way around that. My entire pint is that he can grow and move beyond that

[@mvtzki]

How can you listen to him basically say “What color was he?” *finds out that he was black* “I’m gonna go to a predominantly black neighborhood hoping for someone, anyone, to say or do something just so I have some sort of reason to take my anger out on them.” He didn’t ask for any other form of identification besides asking “what was his color” which isn’t even specific, or entirely helpful to finding the rapist. It’s not like only 5 black men exist. Liam was very much racist.

[@101spacemonkey]

@@notcorry so i live in NI and I remember the troubles. We lacked diversity so its curious what he said. Normally it would be was it a catholic or protestant. So i wonder if this took place outside of NI because its only since rhe peace agreement that we have had more diversity as people felt safe to move and live here. Also black bastard means a different thing in NI. It refers to a protestant in a derogatory manner and is associated with the royal black institution/order. So i remember when i saw snippets using the term with no other context i assumed he has used an NI based slur at first

[@justinbrown8214]

Why would he come out and say that in the first place though, sounds like a publicity stunt to me.

[@peachy8390]

Justin Brown I mean like Corry said, he’s promoting a movie about revenge so he told a story about revenge. The whole press tour is a publicity stunt.

[@justinbrown8214]

@@peachy8390 Ahhh ok, missed that part.

[@mfanwelikeit3760]

Thank you! I agree with you, I think it takes fucking guts to stand up and say that you did wrong.

[@queenapryllm8454]

He was, he may not be know he was. Now he seemed actually racist, it weird to not just comfort your friend find way to report them not if he's black or not. He didn't have to admit this, it would make me bit, , but revenge is bad should nevr go down that bad.

[@MaryJane-op2wo]

Can Someone give him a medal ? Pleaseeeeee !!!

[@heavenlyporcelainangel]

aM i eArLy

[@lornatraynor6286]

Omg the fire is loading and I couldn’t agree more

[@allthebrokenchildren]

Great video. Fully agree with you.

[@itsametaphore4366]

And that's the tea sister

[@isthisjustfantasy7557]

Your profile pic is a thing of absolute BEAUTY 👌👌👌

[@cameroncassidy1337]

I don’t get it How tf are you from Dundee? U look so clean udek who I’ve lived next to

[@mishapurser4439]

You gave an excellent and productive message

[@codymeinert7186]

Very well said.

[@ghostsocks6538]

Hey corryyyyyyyyy

[@rociobernal3562]

FACTS 👏👏❤❤❤❤❤

[@machelb510]

I liked what u were asking till u went of the deep end. I’m nt going to praise him for nt being racist anymore, cause I don’t know if he’s nt. Yes u can av yr opinion bt plz don’t think just cause yr black that means u get to speak for every black person and tell them how they should be thinking or feeling about this! I do appreciate his honesty, I’m nt calling for is career to be over bt I won’t go watch any of his movies!

[@graceygrumble]

"I’m nt going to praise him for nt being racist anymore, cause I don’t know if he’s nt." The idea of 'praising' someone for not being racist is mental! You NEVER know if someone is racist, unless they make it obvious. Many racists wear a smile on their face while secretly despising you. Since Neeson has actually openly admitted to being racist in the past and described how ashamed he is, looking back, I'd suggest there's MORE chance that he's not a racist, than some of the other people whose films you'll continue to watch. Corry is not speaking for every black person, or Scot, or Brit, or man, he's just making a logical argument.

[@juuzousuzuya7934]

I love your videos 😊

[@marflem12]

wandering the streets of NYC not Nirl.

[@lornatraynor6286]

Freaking PREACH

[@jerelheijl1355]

Mate, you barely blink. Are you okay?

[@rainboi2349]

i stan corry ✊

[@cathetel.1771]

This is the tea ^^^

[@livmb4442]

Hellooooo👊🏼👋🏻

[@dylanbaker1424]

Corrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@rainedays1]

Yeah...I have an opinion....so here it is. 1. At what point did he ever say that the incident happened in Northern Ireland. Yes, he’s from Northern Ireland but he also states in a later interview that he went around all the black areas, hoping to find a black man to kill, which indicates that he was probably in London which has many “black areas”. If you google him you’ll find he finished a film called Excalibur in 1980 and then moved to London. He’s says the incident happened nearly 40 years ago which could have placed him London at the time. The fact that he mentioned growing up with separate troubles I.e catholics v Protestants has confused you into thinking that the rape incident happened in the same place. Don’t worry...a lot of journalists have made the same mistake. 2. He never states that he asked his friend “where” the rape happened and also states in the Good Morning America interview that he would go to black areas. If he knew where the rape happened wouldn’t he have a better indication of where to look. Nope, he just went out looking for a black man to kill. 3. He uses the words “ashamed” and “horrible “ to describe how he felt about what he was doing but never clarified what he is ashamed about. I’ve watched the GMA interview twice and he seems more concerned about his primal urge for violence and NOT the racial conetations. 4. He must have the worst PR person in the world, he must be racist or he must be relying heavily on white privilege. Why ? I hear you ask. Well the very first thing you would do when you’re clumsy interview seems to have upset a lot of people is ....(drumroll) APOLOGISE. Yep apologise to anyone you may have upset. I do know that his film company would have urged him to do so as there are millions of dollars that need recouping for his new film. Damage Limitation....mmm...I wonder why he hasn’t nearly 6 days on. 5. I agree it is good for people to be open about their racial issues as it opens dialogue but people of colour like yourself should be very careful when leaping to the defence of the unapologetic or the unclarified. Right Wing media then jump on it so that they can continue with their racist agenda. #micdropped

[@brad5983]

His not racist

[@AJ-zl1sr]

You can have that opinion but I feel that nobody “owes” anyone forgiveness, if black people don’t want to support him or forgive him after learning this fun fact about his history they every right to. They’re not “just as bad” for wanting to separate themselves and not support that person. I don’t forgive Liam, you have every right to if that’s what you wish.

[@notcorry]

You’re free to do what you want, but it’s counterintuitive. Not supporting someone because they used to be racist seems unhelpful when they come forward and condemn it themselves. It’s an attitude that doesn’t lead to a less racist world, it leads to a greater divide. How can you ever expect people to learn to not be racist when they see that they’ll be shunned for life regardless

[@AJ-zl1sr]

notcorry “How can you expect someone to not be racist when they see that they’ll be shunned for life regardless” Because it’s the right thing to do? Because I expect people to be decent people not because it will give them awards or friends but because it’s the right thing to do? If Liam himself knows that he has challenged his own thoughts in regards to his racism then that should be enough for him, if some random black people are still uncomfortable with him and his history from that point he should understand why, not think fuck it I just might as well be racist anyway. He’s fundamentally a bad person if he or anyone else thinks like that and it proves they haven’t really learnt anything and they haven’t really tackled their prejudices. Not judging someone on pre-conceived notions due to their race should be the standard thing to do. Im not a bigot for public acceptance, I fight my internal prejudices because I know the prejudiced thoughts are wrong. I respect your position and understand where you’re coming from but I’m personally not going to give someone a pat on the head and congratulate them because they came to the wonderful realisation that wanting to kill someone for their race is a bad thing. I’m also not interested in calling someone brave for admitting it. It’s not the job of “people of colour” to teach white people how to not be racist. I understand that these people are a product of their environment but it’s their choice to learn, expand and change not my job to grab them by their hand and lead them to salvation and now they’re not racist anymore because I was good little black boy. It’s not my or anyone else’s job to change someone. I’m not going to bash Liam or wish him ill will neither do I believe in “cancel culture” because let’s be honest, “cancelling” doesn’t really mean anything. He says he’s changed and that’s great, I believe them, I’m going to lie and say I’m not uncomfortable with him though. TLDR- All I’m saying is someone isn’t as bad as a racist for not wanting to associate with someone who “used to” or “might be” racist. If I’m sitting in a pub and hear a man tell that story about and so and so years ago I wanted to kill a random black guy but I’ve changed now. My instinct isn’t to high five him, it’ll be to leave because that’s a person I understandably so feel unsafe around.

[@notcorry]

My point isn’t that he should be congratulated for not being racist. Saying something like that, knowing the backlash you’ll get, does require a kind of courage. Telling the story was the right thing to do, it wasn’t in his best interest, but he did it anyway. People won’t just do the right thing, and I’m not expecting them to be congratulated for it. All I’m saying is that we should have a welcoming environment for people who were raised to believe in racist ideals, but as an adult realise (despite it being ingrained as a child) that it’s so obviously wrong and work to change that. Focusing on who someone was (which they had little choice in) instead of focusing on who they choose to be is counterproductive. I get that it’s not our job to educate people, but that’s not why happened with Neeson. He didn’t say this expecting to be educated. If anything, he’s educating racist white people himself. I get where you’re coming from, and obviously it’s the right thing to do, but people indoctrinated with racism as children are going to be racist adults. They can’t make the choice to stop that as a child. Most white people were racist in some way at some point. Not being racist should be the standard. Obviously. But unfortunately that’s not the world we live in. No person is wholly good. If you write off every person that held bigoted or racist views, you’re writing off most of the world. Simply put, racist is the default. I don’t like it but that is how the world is right now. We won’t change that if we shun racists for life. No social movement would last if it didn’t accept those that have changed.

[@Joshuathesporadicartist]

@@AJ-zl1sr okay, go live your life and never ever make any mistake what so ever and be a role a role model of a perfect human

[@AJ-zl1sr]

joshua aiyenuro never said I was a perfect human being. Nobody is but that doesn’t mean I have to or want to be friends with an ex or current racist. I used to be homophobic and transphobic due to being raised in a very religious household and during that time probably said things which were extremely hurtful to people. I know better, educated myself and no longer have those thoughts. That being said, regardless of how I bettered myself, the people I hurt don’t owe me forgiveness and given what I said in the past I understand why even though I do regret my behaviour and they wouldn’t be bad people for not forgiving me. It’s natural to still feel uneasy. Nobody needs to high five me for good behaviour the same way I don’t need call Liam brave for admitting to planning a racial assault even if he says he regrets that now. My point still standing, nobody owes anyone anything. Forgiveness included.

[@itsametaphore4366]

And that's the tea sister