Shia LaBaouf "Embarrassed" About Gay Slur Video

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A slap across the face from a friend isn't the only thing that left Shia LaBeouf red.

A rep for the Indiana Jones star says he's "embarrassed" by a YouTube video that made its way around the Internet yesterday and earlier today. The clip, which has been pulled by YouTube, shows LaBeouf participating in a sophomoric slapping contest with a friend during what appears to be a boozy house party.

LaBeouf successfully provoked his pal to whack him by calling him a "faggot."

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Comments

[goofybuddha]

None of the Gay Mafia was willing to let this go a few years back. I seem to recall HRC throwing a real hissy fit when Isaiah Washington allegedly used this slur. There was no documentary proof and he was still railroaded and fired. What's the difference here? Because he's young? THAT is weak and so very sad and I'm not buying it.

Bang the Drums People! Call out the Troops! Get HRC on the red line!

I've been the victim of racist and homophobic slurs and frankly, neither bother me. I'm over it. But you guys respond so differently when the perp (or victim) is one of your own. Remember Matthew Sheppard? Last year a black gay man was beaten to death in the Tri-State area, on his birthday, and nary a peep was heard.

There's a real double standard here. And some of us notice. Anyway...o­n with my life!

[Gumby123]

Who cares?

[andvoodoo2]

You do. And, you took the time to post a comment.

[Avantdan]

i'm gay and i use that word a lot with my buddies, both straight and gay... i also use it with my two straight brothers..­. to kid with each other...

what's thet big gay deal?

there's no story here.

lame!

next.

[ScandalousCandice]

Yeah he should be more worried that he has zero acting range. Not that it matters. Hollywood is paying him anything and everything and he is giving us the same garbage. Watch Constantine, I, Robot, Transformers, Disturbia, and even I-4. He is exactly the same. Some goofy, semi-bumbling idiot around girls, lame but so called witty remarks, and a side kick. Even in Disturbia and Transfromers he felt like a side kick.

I am with you though, we put too much power in to words. The don't mean anything unless you let it. If he committed a hate crime and used those words clearly it would mean something. But this was just messing around. If only the kid who hit would have knocked some acting range in to him.

[racetoinfinity]

You're not too "avant". Words by adults have meaning beyond kidding around.

[robXdion]

Now let's see if he catches the same backlash and anger directed toward Isaiah Washington. Yeah, right!

[racetoinfinity]

Teenage boys use the word "faggot" frequently, because they are not yet secure about their masculinit­y/sexualit­y.

This is a non-story, except for the fact that the years-old vid was uploaded by someone on youtube. LaBouf has expressed regret, and that's enough.

[lacasarosada]

i wouldn't worry to much about it Shia....

we "faggots" only rally around those actors who are freakishly talented and hot e.g. Christian Bale. Or those who are just plain hot e.i. Ryan Reynolds.

you don't fall into either category, so don't lose any sleep over it. see you soon in the sidewalk sale hamper of my local video store.

[andvoodoo2]

Don't count on seeing Shia in the bargain bin. They are already calling him the next Tom Hanks.

[ScandalousCandice]

Disturbia, Constantine, and I-Robot are already in the bins. He is overrated. Hollywood likes him but he can't get away for too much longer giving the exact same performance over and over again.

[ScandalousCandice]

You better step off of some Christian Bale! You can have Ryan Reynolds, but I have lived a whole life and had some kids with Bale.... in my head.

[anastasiabeaverhousen]

Me thinks thou doest protest too much......­..........­......the kid looks like a 3dollar bill to me........­just saying....­...

[IRepTheKing]

This is not even news worthy.

[AntonBursch]

swear words don't have the same meaning for kids as they did when they started. nobody means that you are having sex with your mother when they call you a mother fucker. still, fag shouldn't be a word used while gay people are still being treated unjustly by such a majority in this country. but you gotta have some perspective on a 20 year old saying it. it's not the same as a 60 year old saying it. not at all.

[walk0nwalls]

Yeah but reflexive homophobia is such an integral part of male competetive culture. You're not actually competing until you're demeaning the other guy's sexuality.

...in other news BORK BORK BORK BORK GRUNT

*eat raw meat*

[weavermiami]

Seems like a lesson learned to me.

[Eric8869]

As long as gay people are beaten to death in the street while being called "faggot" it is NOT ok

[hypnotoad72]

From several years ago. One boring little word. Yawn. I'd say "Let this one go".

[Knowbetter]

Lousy actor. First Indiana Jones movie I won't be seeing.

[orion52]

Boys do stupid stuff.. we all know that I have a brother he used to get drunk and beat his friends with a hanger... It happens fratboy crap is always going on.

[meanguy]

THIS is a big hairy deal...a stupid game at a party?????