In a recent live Netflix performance of his stand-up comedy special 'Selective Outrage,' Chris Rock stumbled during a climactic moment when he dropped his mic after attempting to deliver a punchline. However, instead of being triumphant, the awkward void left by his mistake was filled with an unsettling feeling that the joke itself was terrible and unfunny.

Rock's attempt to recover from the slip-up only added to the discomfort as he retold the joke correctly before proudly declaring that he didn't intend to hit Mr. Smith back. The moment marked a stark departure from the anticipation and energy built up throughout the performance, leaving the audience underwhelmed.

It is worth noting that Rock was still visibly rattled by the infamous slap incident at the 2022 Oscars, which may have contributed to his flubbed joke. The incident, in which Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head, left many wondering how Mr. Smith would respond.

In an opinion piece for the New York Times, Roxane Gay, the renowned author and Queen of Intersectionality, astutely observed that marginalized individuals often possess the most brilliant insights. Her words serve as a powerful reminder that it is essential to approach complex issues with empathy and understanding, rather than reacting impulsively.

As the dust settles on this peculiar incident, it is clear that Chris Rock's botched joke was more than just a simple mistake. It served as a poignant reminder of the importance of self-reflection and restraint in the face of adversity.

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