What is all the fuss about Tropic Thunder and the "r" word?

Question

I know that is is not a very nice word to use, but it is done in a satirical way. Was there the same amount of controversy when the Black Eyed Peas released their song Lets get Retarded, later restyled to Lets get it Started?

Answer 1

People go to laugh.  The R word part in the movie was one of the funniest parts in the movie.  Its not what all the news channels are making it out it to be.  Its a funny movie and that was just a funny part of it.  He wasnt making fun of actual "R" people.

Answer 2

People are hyper sensitive. Most of the time it isn't the affected group that gets up in arms. I was watching Theres Something About Mary last week and they used the word r****d. I haven't seen Tropic Thunder but I think people in the movie refer to some dumb people as retards.  People just need to lighten up.