What many thought was a comic improvisation when it took place on live TV, Will Smith's slap on the face of Chris Rock, an emotion outburst against a joke made in poor taste about Jada Pinkett Smith's lack of hair, drew a barrage of responses on Twitter.

The reactions, as to be expected, ranged from jokes and memes to serious reminders from the Hollywood community that people must not assault comedians just because their jokes don't work.