"I’m glad I supported Will Smith for the slap!", "Nicole Brown Simpson’s memory being one big joke as if she wasn’t murdered" - Fans left fuming over Chris Rock's insensitive joke regarding O.J. Simpson's deceased wife

Former NFL running back O.J. Simpson's deceased wife Nicole Brown was mocked by comedian Chris Rock in a recent performance. During a stand-up show in Phoenix on Sunday, Rock revealed that he was asked to host next year's Academy Awards. He declined the offer and joked that going back to the Oscars would be like asking Nicole Brown “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed. It's pertinent to note that Rock was comparing his experience at the 2022 show, where he was slapped by Will Smith, to Brown's stabbing incident in 1994.Brown was stabbed to death in 1994, and her ex-husband, O.J. Simpson, stood trial for her murder. It was one of the most highly-publicized cases in history. As such, Rock's insensitive comparison angered fans, who took to social media to express their disgust.Here are the top reactions:Warning: NSFW Languagehomer simpson supporter@lovingheardNicole Brown Simpson’s memory being one big joke as if she wasn’t literally murdered after leaving an abusive parter just shows that not even murdered victims of domestic violence get peace.77531364Nicole Brown Simpson’s memory being one big joke as if she wasn’t literally murdered after leaving an abusive parter just shows that not even murdered victims of domestic violence get peace.Diamond💎Cutter@adrien_gabrielaI've been on Will Smith's side from the start and I'd fully support him slapping Chris Rock again.9286612333I've been on Will Smith's side from the start and I'd fully support him slapping Chris Rock again.Pièce de Résistance@PieceDeReSister@Phil_Lewis_ Chris Rock’s cringy Nicole Brown Simpson joke makes me feel like Will Smith needs to be un-disinvited to the Oscars and issued an abject apology.Upon review, it was a good slap. twitter.com/phil_lewis_/st…philip lewis@Phil_Lewis_Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year, saying going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed latimes.com/entertainment-…83193Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year, saying going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed latimes.com/entertainment-…@Phil_Lewis_ Chris Rock’s cringy Nicole Brown Simpson joke makes me feel like Will Smith needs to be un-disinvited to the Oscars and issued an abject apology.Upon review, it was a good slap. twitter.com/phil_lewis_/st…G Herbo’s groove@theejenbunny2Nicole Simpson jokes were never funny and when i watched the series and read reports that she was stabbed so badly that parts of her body almost came off . Her family can see that BS chris rock said . Will need to wind his wrist up again2210Nicole Simpson jokes were never funny and when i watched the series and read reports that she was stabbed so badly that parts of her body almost came off . Her family can see that BS chris rock said . Will need to wind his wrist up againLouise P.@louise122884I don't support violence but after seeing Chris Rock comparing himself to Nicole Simpson who was brutally murdered by her psycho ex husband he can really go f*ck himself. Also saw him justifying what OJ did to her in standup. Zero sympathy for that dumbass 🤬 twitter.com/adrien_gabriel…Diamond💎Cutter@adrien_gabrielaI've been on Will Smith's side from the start and I'd fully support him slapping Chris Rock again.712334I've been on Will Smith's side from the start and I'd fully support him slapping Chris Rock again.I don't support violence but after seeing Chris Rock comparing himself to Nicole Simpson who was brutally murdered by her psycho ex husband he can really go f*ck himself. Also saw him justifying what OJ did to her in standup. Zero sympathy for that dumbass 🤬 twitter.com/adrien_gabriel…LadyKSpecial1@LadyKSpecial1Wow - Imagine what Nicole Brown Simpson's children are going thru right now bc of Chris Rock? The next person that needs to slap him is his damn momma! twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/st…philip lewis@Phil_Lewis_Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year, saying going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed latimes.com/entertainment-…191Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year, saying going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed latimes.com/entertainment-…Wow - Imagine what Nicole Brown Simpson's children are going thru right now bc of Chris Rock? The next person that needs to slap him is his damn momma! twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/st…Salad Shooter@PrestoVegetableChris Rock is as shitty of a misogynist to the late Nicole Brown Simpson as he was to Jada Pinkett-Smith. What a d-bag. twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/st…philip lewis@Phil_Lewis_Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year, saying going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed latimes.com/entertainment-…12914Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year, saying going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed latimes.com/entertainment-…Chris Rock is as shitty of a misogynist to the late Nicole Brown Simpson as he was to Jada Pinkett-Smith. What a d-bag. twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/st…July 19@212LexusChris Rock could’ve made this statement without using Nicole Brown Simpson name 🙄 twitter.com/phil_lewis_/st…philip lewis@Phil_Lewis_Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year, saying going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed latimes.com/entertainment-…22414Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year, saying going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed latimes.com/entertainment-…Chris Rock could’ve made this statement without using Nicole Brown Simpson name 🙄 twitter.com/phil_lewis_/st…ole squeaky-eye soph@gorg_w_bushyeah chris rock - you getting slapped for talking shit and nicole brown simpson’s brutal murder are totally comparable events. great analogy. you totally care about violence against women. fully clear to us now. twitter.com/phil_lewis_/st…philip lewis@Phil_Lewis_Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year, saying going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed latimes.com/entertainment-…567Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year, saying going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed latimes.com/entertainment-…yeah chris rock - you getting slapped for talking shit and nicole brown simpson’s brutal murder are totally comparable events. great analogy. you totally care about violence against women. fully clear to us now. twitter.com/phil_lewis_/st…Imaginary Parody(Parapet&amp;Cody) Stan 🚩🚩🚩@ChristnaHuffmanWill Smith should have slapped this asshat harder. The freaking &quot;comparison&quot; to Nicole Brown Simpson is disgusting and why I can't stand Chris Rock. twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/st…philip lewis@Phil_Lewis_Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year, saying going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed latimes.com/entertainment-…7812Chris Rock says he turned down hosting the Oscars next year, saying going back to the awards ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant” where she left her eyeglasses before being killed latimes.com/entertainment-…Will Smith should have slapped this asshat harder. The freaking &quot;comparison&quot; to Nicole Brown Simpson is disgusting and why I can't stand Chris Rock. twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/st…O.J. Simpson's former team, the Buffalo Bills, release punter Matt Araiza following rape allegationMatt Araiza at the NFL CombineO.J. Simpson played in the NFL for 11 seasons, primarily for the Buffalo Bills. He won the MVP title in 1973 and holds multiple franchise and league records. The Bills recently made headlines when they released rookie punter Matt Araiza after he was accused of gang-raping a 17-year-old girl at a house party last year.On Saturday night, the Bills released a statement announcing that they had parted ways with the punter.&quot;This is bigger than football. Let's just step back and [let Araiza] go handle this. That's what we thought was most important.&quot;Araiza was having an impressive preseason with the Bills until the incident came to light. He was regarded as one of the best punters in college football last year. The Bills, meanwhile, had a disappointing outing in their final preseason game against Carolina on Friday. They let the Panthers put up 21 unanswered points as their 10-game preseason winning streak was finally snapped.Buffalo will open their season against reigning champions the Los Angeles Rams on September 9. The pressure will be on quarterback Josh Allen to deliver an MVP-level season and take the Bills to their first Super Bowl since 1993.