So, Jada Pinkett Smith suffers from alopecia. She has been quite open about this and explained that this is why she wears her hair as she does.

Therefore, Mr Rock had no excuse for being ignorant of the circumstances when he publicly mocked her hairstyle with a tasteless 'GI Jane' crack. Mr Smith, who was doubtless full of adrenaline, being a nominee at the ceremony, reacted by slapping the insolent fool.

I admire Mr Smiths' restraint and consider that Mr Rock should think himself lucky. Had he publicly insulted my wife, he'd've been spitting blood and teeth.

Comedian or no, mocking the afflicted is beyond the pale. Comedy is not a licence to be rude and hurtful - neither of which is the same as being 'edgy'.