With cloud hanging over him, Bill Cosby performs in Ontario to a standing ovation

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With cloud hanging over him, Bill Cosby performs in Ontario to a standing ovation

Bill Cosby’s Canadian fans proved they could separate the man from the allegations on Wednesday night when they gave him a standing ovation at a stand-up show in Kitchener, Ont., the same day three more women came forward with allegations the comedian sexually assaulted them.

But ticket holders first had to get through dozens of sign-toting protesters who stood outside the venue’s entrance jeering, “You’re supporting rape in our community!” and “Shame on you!” before the show.

Despite the chaos outside, Mr. Cosby, 77, performed a family-friendly 90-minute set in the auditorium at Centre in the Square without interruption.

Just a little more than half the seats were occupied. Many who bought tickets months ago tried to sell them on Kijiji or Craigslist for less than face value in the past few months, after several women – at least 18 – came forward alleging Mr. Cosby sexually assaulted them, sometimes allegedly drugging them beforehand.

Mr. Cosby has not been criminally charged and none of the allegations have been proven in court.

Rob Cloutier and his wife, Kim, showed up to attend the show because they spent $400 on their tickets months before the allegations against came to light. Mr. Cloutier said the media had “blown [the story] out of proportion” and suggested Mr. Cosby’s accusers were seeking money.

“I think people thrive on drama,” Ms. Cloutier said.

Protester Lois Iles said she was surprised Mr. Cosby was going through with his tour despite the serious nature of the allegations against him. She said she was standing outside the theatre in hopes of luring people to Voices Carry, a rival event on Wednesday night to which Cosby ticket holders were given free admission. The concert was organized to raise funds for two local organizations that support women and sexual assault victims.

“I’m ashamed in my youth I enjoyed his comedy,” she said.

Mr. Cosby became a household name as the star of The Cosby Show, which aired for eight seasons on television. Many tickets for Wednesday’s Kitchener show and Thursday’s show in London, Ont., and Friday’s in Hamilton were sold months before the sex-abuse allegations surfaced. Neither the venues nor the promoter are providing refunds.

Mayors of all three cities said they did not plan to attend Mr. Cosby’s performances. London Mayor Matt Brown went so far as to say he believes the venue in his city, Budweiser Gardens, should cancel the show.

Several shows on Mr. Cosby’s tour have been cancelled, as well as television projects that were in the works. The three shows in Southern Ontario had to go ahead because of contractual obligations, the host venues said.

Mr. Cosby has dismissed the allegations, and his wife of 50 years, Camille, and the actress who portrayed his wife on The Cosby Show, Phylicia Rashad, have spoken in the comedian’s defence.

“What you’re seeing is the destruction of a legacy. And I think it’s orchestrated,” Ms. Rashad told a columnist with Showbiz411 on Tuesday.

While no one protested inside the theatre during Mr. Cosby’s show on Wednesday, that may not be the case in the next two days.

Members of a “large group” of protesters have bought tickets to Friday’s show in Hamilton or received donated tickets and plan to stage a “peaceful strategic disruption,” said Anne Bokma, a Hamilton writer who has organized the disruption.

“These are people who really feel they have to do something. They want Cosby to see us. He’s not going to see the outdoor protest, he’ll be shielded from that,” she said.

With cloud hanging over him, Bill Cosby performs in Ontario to a standing ovation - The Globe and Mail
 

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If Chia Chatapati can fill in for Gian on Q she could probably get the same laughs from Cosby's material yet dude got fired.
 

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Good for my hometown. I've always enjoyed Cosby's comedy and I still think he's a funny guy.
 

Walter

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Will these protesters denounce the impeached pervert, Clinton, when he gives his next appearance?
 

mentalfloss

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Someone get rid of the sensationalist Sun version of this thread because mine was here first.

Geez.

We gotta clamp down on these lazy mods.
 

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Cosby has been found guilty of nothing as of yet. While the accusations mount no charges have been laid. So, there are folks who still think this is a cash grab by opportunists.

I would guess those attending his show believe him innocent.

Remember this?


And everyone knew this scumbag was guilty.

Will these protesters denounce the impeached pervert, Clinton, when he gives his next appearance?

Walter are you A-Sexual?
 

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Cosby has been found guilty of nothing as of yet. While the accusations mount no charges have been laid. So, there are folks who still think this is a cash grab by opportunists.
In most of the cases I've heard about (I haven't been following too closely) the statute of limitations has run. Maybe in all of them.

I would guess those attending his show believe him innocent.
Or just don't care.


I'm still not sure.
 

DaSleeper

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Someone get rid of the sensationalist Sun version of this thread because mine was here first.

Geez.


We gotta clamp down on these lazy mods.

Don't hold your breath.....I've been saying the same thing about the plethora of global warming threads for years.......
What do you say about that?
 

SLM

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Don't hold your breath.....I've been saying the same thing about the plethora of global warming threads for years.......
What do you say about that?

It's always different when it's your pet project isn't it? Exceptions will be made.


"because mine was here first"?

Don't cater to a five year olds sentiment please, it sets a bad precedent. :roll:
 

Locutus

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Someone get rid of the sensationalist Sun version of this thread because mine was here first.

Geez.

We gotta clamp down on these lazy mods.

where is the Sun version/link? 23 hours ago

well? 4 hours ago

It's always different when it's your pet project isn't it? Exceptions will be made.



"because mine was here first"?

Don't cater to a five year olds sentiment please, it sets a bad precedent. :roll:

well mental? you were here last at 9:26 pm.

last post was around 6:15 pm.

no balls to admit you're a sucky little kid who, when called-out-on it by by yours truly, realized it wasn't a Sun article (by your good and close friend B00Mer that you chose to nitpick on) after all but that you made a fukkin' mistake and then realized it was from the BBC but couldn't muster the man stuff to come back in and say so. instead, carrying on as if nothing ever happened, nothing was said.

for the most part you're decent smart dude but the whiny bitch side of you is a tad sour.



protip: maybe keep your sniveling to yourself and walk it off. take some man classes.

bonus tip: this has nothing to do with the few mods here being playfully nudged as being the lazy. we could care less what you or anyone else thinks in that department.

boss tip: next time just ask that threads be merged like everyone else seems to do. your precious timestamp will still win the big prize, if you know what I mean. and I think you do.

recommended reading:

A Guy's Guide to Being a Man's Man



http://www.amazon.ca/Guys-Guide-Being-Mans-Man/dp/0425215369

you have a nice day now. :smile:
 

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A lawyer for Bill Cosby argued Friday that it would be "terribly embarrassing" for the comedian if documents from a 2005 sex-assault lawsuit were unsealed.


Cosby is fighting efforts by The Associated Press to unseal motions from a lawsuit he settled with a former Temple University employee.


The lawsuit accused Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting the woman at Cosby's home. The settlement is confidential.


Cosby's lawyer argued that his client's deposition could reveal details of Cosby's marriage, sex life and prescription drug use.
"It would be terribly embarrassing for this material to come out," lawyer George M. Gowen III argued.


He said the public should not have access to what Cosby was forced to say as he answered questions under oath from the accuser's lawyer nearly a decade ago.




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Cosby lawyer: Unsealing court docs 'terribly embarrassing' | UTSanDiego.com
 

Sal

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A lawyer for Bill Cosby argued Friday that it would be "terribly embarrassing" for the comedian if documents from a 2005 sex-assault lawsuit were unsealed.


Cosby is fighting efforts by The Associated Press to unseal motions from a lawsuit he settled with a former Temple University employee.


The lawsuit accused Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting the woman at Cosby's home. The settlement is confidential.


Cosby's lawyer argued that his client's deposition could reveal details of Cosby's marriage, sex life and prescription drug use.
"It would be terribly embarrassing for this material to come out," lawyer George M. Gowen III argued.


He said the public should not have access to what Cosby was forced to say as he answered questions under oath from the accuser's lawyer nearly a decade ago.




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Cosby lawyer: Unsealing court docs 'terribly embarrassing' | UTSanDiego.com
wow, inquiring minds want to know...come on Bill, let's hear it all...secrets keep us sick doncha know