The Hollywood-loving public has been SLAPHAPPY for a very long time.
There is something menacing, memorable, and mesmerizing about a dramatic slap against the cheek. And, several celebrities have portrayed characters where slapping the “You-Know-What” out of someone is an integral part of the plot.
Moreover, there might be several reasons for this particular affinity for assault.
You punch those you want to fight – that’s giving that person some importance.
You slap those you want to dismiss – that’s condescending, insulting, and demeaning.
When you perceive a threat, you punch – and, as odd as it seems, there’s some respect in that more powerful blow.
When you perceive a nuisance, you slap – it’s an open-ended challenge before the next reprimand follows.
Therefore, the slap becomes the ultimate insult. It may not knock your opponent out, but nevertheless, it berates the foe in an unforgettable moment of anger resulting in an act of undeniable disrespect.
Proving that slapping in the limelight did not start with our outrage over the Will Smith/Chris Rock SLAPGATE mishap, allow us to show you some iconic slaps that if there would be a “Hall of Slap Infamy,” these sensational slaps would be put on a pedestal!!!
–Greg Dunmore/PULSEBEAT MEDIA
