Damon Wayans and Andy Dick Caught Using the N Word

Everyone knows using the N word is common in certain circles, but like some words, it can have positive or negative tones. This week both Andy Dick (white), and Damon Wayans (black), both used the N word at the Laugh Factory. Andy Dick jumped on stage while another comedian performed, and yelled, "You’re all a bunch of n***ers," to the crowd as he was leaving the stage. Wayans used the N word in a different context. The Laugh Factory is making an attempt to apply the rules fairly to try to prevent a repeat of the Michael Richards incident. See the story below:

Damon Wayans became the first famous offender of the Laugh Factory’s ban on the use of the n-word, and was fined and banned from the club for three months as a result, Wayans’ publicist tells TMZ.

After the Michael Richards incident on November 17, the club decided to ban use of the word and fine comedians $20 for every offense. Wayans took the stage Sunday during a showcase of African-American comedians called "Chocolate Sundaes." Wayans opened his routine with the line, "Give yourselves a big round of applause for coming down and supporting ’N***** Night.’" According to the L.A. Times, Wayans used the word 15 more times during his 20-minute appearance.

That’s a $320 contribution to the Laugh Factory’s swear jar. Wayans’ rep had no further comment other than to confirm the fine and the temporary ban.

Andy Dick drew fire earlier this week for using the n-word during an appearance at the Improv.

Dick has since issued an apology through his publicist.