Chris Rock addressed "The Slap" Twitter erupted.

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Chris Rock finally addressed "the slap" in Netflix's first-ever live special

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"Selective Outrage," after remaining silent for over a year.

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Will Smith has mostly expressed regret for his behavior, while Rock has not.

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for the ideal occasion to express his ideas in a public setting

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Rock brooded about current American politics, bemoaned Disneyland, and talked about his experiences with raising spoilt kids.

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Rock compared himself to professional boxer Manny Pacquiao and made it a point to emphasize that he is not a victim and that he handled "the slap" with class.

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With the special, Netflix and Rock essentially achieved their goal of getting Twitter all fired up.

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