The article discusses Will Smith's recent YouTube apology video for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars four months ago. The author is puzzled as to why Smith chose to apologize now, as the incident has largely been forgotten by the public. The author criticizes the apology video, stating that it follows every cliche of a YouTuber apology, but ultimately falls flat.
The author takes issue with Smith's excuse for not apologizing during his acceptance speech, which was that he was "fogged out" and still fuming from the incident. The author believes that this is a weak excuse and that Smith should have apologized to Rock directly instead of making a public video.
The author also notes that Smith's apology to Rock is lacking, as he only says "I apologize" instead of "I'm sorry." The author believes that Smith's apology was too little, too late, and that he should have made a statement immediately after the incident.
The article concludes that Smith's apology video was unnecessary and that he would have been better off making a statement immediately after the incident. The author also expresses skepticism about the sincerity of Smith's apology, suggesting that it may be a publicity stunt to repair his image.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Will Smith posted a YouTube apology video for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.
2. The apology video was posted four months after the incident.
3. Will Smith said he didn't apologize to Chris Rock during his acceptance speech because he was still "fogged out" and "fuming" from the incident.
4. Will Smith claimed he made the decision to slap Chris Rock on his own and that his wife, Jada, had nothing to do with it.
5. Chris Rock is not ready to talk to Will Smith about the incident, according to Will Smith.
6. Will Smith apologized to Chris Rock, Chris's family, and his own family for the negative backlash they faced.
7. Will Smith expressed remorse for letting his fans down and said it hurts him psychologically and emotionally to know he didn't live up to people's image and impression of him.
8. The apology video received mixed reactions, with some people finding it sincere while others thought it was too late and seemed fake.
9. The incident occurred at the Oscars, where Will Smith won an award.
10. The apology video was made to address the controversy and to show Will Smith's remorse for his actions.
11. Will Smith said he is trying to be remorseful without being ashamed of himself and that he is human and made a mistake.