I don’t know if I’m going to get a negative reaction from today’s punchline or not. But there it is. Tossed out into the universe. We reap what we sow.

So it’s understood, blackface is a particularly shameful episode in American entertainment. The barrier of racism that prevented black actors from playing black characters – opting instead to put white actors in “blackface” makeup – is a concept I find disgusting.

Of course, the practice existed long before Al Jolson starred in Mammy back in 1930. Shakespear had male actors perform the parts of female characters in the late 1500’s. Greek performers were doing the same thing 500 B.C.!

I personally believe making fun of these kind of things helps break down the thought process that made them acceptable. Mel Brooks once spoke of making fun of Hitler in the same way. If you’re laughing AT him, his brand of ignorance and hatred is much less potent.

That said, Tara Reid really needs to lay off the eye-liner. It’s getting a little out of control, don’t you think?

Personally, I hope her latest film, My Boss’s Daughter lands with a colossal THUD. Since Ashton Kutcher is in the lead, he could stand to be taken down a few pegs. I’m getting a little tired of seeing his contorted face everywhere I turn – Iowa native or not.

I can see the headlines now: “My Boss’s Daughter stunk – Ashton Kutcher Punk’d!”

Goodness, I’m clever!… not.