Steve Martin Tweets Un-Funny Racist Joke, Quickly Deletes It

Comedian Steve Martin tweeted a joke in very poor taste yesterday (Dec. 20) and, upon realizing his mistake, has deleted it from his account. Unfortunately for him, the Internet is quick -- and the Internet doesn't forget.

On Friday, Martin engaged in a back and forth with one of his over 4.5 million followers when one asked him "Is this how you spell lasonia?"

The actor replied with a racially charged joke one Twitter user captured in a screenshot: "It depends. Are you in an African-American neighborhood or at an Italian restaurant?"

@CourtneyHammett @KCGibbons @SteveMartinToGo pic.twitter.com/rz861oplkM

? Cindy (@JustCindeh) December 21, 2013

As mentioned, Martin quickly took the tweet down, but not before getting flack from his fans.

Yeah, I learned that. @prissperry @illmami

? Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) December 21, 2013

Are you going to act like that tweet doesn't exist @SteveMartinToGo ? We all saw it. Very disappointing.

? Cindy (@JustCindeh) December 21, 2013

I did apologize. But again, a second later I realized what an offensive thing I'd done. Deep bow. @JustCindeh

? Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) December 21, 2013

The 68-year-old star has resumed tweeting this morning without mentioning last night's mishap.

A request for comment made to Martin's rep was not immediately answered.

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/21/steve-martin-racist-joke_n_4486139.html?utm_hp_ref=celebrity&ir=Celebrity

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