Chris Rock Heats Up Over Tea Party Question

This could possibly be a peek into what Chris Rock looks like before he transforms his anger and irritation into his famously insightful humor:

From BlackAmericaWeb:

Comedian and actor Chris Rock became visibly upset when conservative writer Jason Mattera tried to ask the comedian a question about his pointed remarks about the Tea Party in Esquire magazine.

The incident happened at the Sundance Film Festival and was caught on video.

Rock is no stranger to making bold political comments. But this one has caused a bit of a stir.

"When I see the Tea Party and all this stuff, it actually feels like racism's almost over. Because this is the last — this is the act up before the sleep. They're going crazy. They're insane," said Rock.

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