On his HBO show, Real Time, Bill Maher made a very offensive comment which caused a great deal of controversy. During an interview with Nebraska Republican Senator Bill Sasse, it was suggested by Sasse that Maher come and “work in the fields with us” after Maher stated that he needed to visit the state more often. Maher then responded, “Work in the fields? Senator. I’m a house ni**er.”
HBO responded to the segment, “Bill Maher’s comment… was completely inexcusable and tasteless.” As a result of the incident, there has been a swarm of uproar with people wanting Maher removed from his position and the show canceled. Maher has since apologized, but many feel that this is not enough.
Being very familiar with racial slur controversy himself, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan commented on the matter via Twitter, stating, “ON PURPOSE and only an apology, unbelievable. HH”
Hogan was released from the WWE in the summer of 2015 as a result of a leaked tape of him also using the same derogatory term. He has yet to reappear in the company since his firing.
