Bill Maher Calls Himself a 'House N*gga' on 'Real Time'

While talking to Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse, Maher had a very aggressive response when asked to work in the fields.

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During a Friday night interview with Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse on Real Time With Bill Maher, the show's eponymous host caused a stir when he said the N-word. 

Sasse invited Maher to his home state to "work in the fields with us." Maher answered, "Work in the fields? Senator, I'm a house nigga."

Maher seemed to delight in his audience's discomfort, and followed up by saying, "It's a joke." Unsurprisingly, there were plenty of people who did not find the TV host's use of the slur funny.

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Others pointed out that Maher has made racially insensitive comments before.

The Real Time host is no stranger to controversy. He hosted alt-right posterboy Milo Yiannopoulos on his show back in February. In addition, he has a long history of insulting Islam, as you can see in the video below, compiled by the Grayzone Project.

 

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