Steve Harvey Faces Controversy as His Wife Uses a Controversial Term on Social Media

Words have power and in today’s society, some words are considered off-limits due to their derogatory or offensive nature. One such word is “retarded,” which has rightly garnered strong backlash for its historical use to demean and marginalize people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The recent controversy surrounding Marjorie Harvey’s use of the word on social media has sparked a debate about language, sensitivity, and the responsibilities of public officials.

Marjorie Harvey, wife of the game show and talk show host, can be seen in an Instagram video saying obscenities while she and Steve cut fruit in the kitchen. After a disagreement with her husband about cutting fruit and vegetables, she decides to use the film as a means of revenge. But she ended up causing a huge uproar with her choice of words, prompting the Family Feud host to intervene.

Marjorie and Steve can be seen in the video having fun. On the other hand, the audience is shocked and furious when Marjorie says the following.

“I’m fighting with my husband right now because it’s clear to me that he believes I’m retarded and can’t cut beets,” she said.

She posted the offending video on Instagram on Monday. And the video quickly surpassed 400,000 views.

Marjorie Harvey has 1.7 million followers on Instagram. She blogs about fashion and leisure.

Additionally, her admirers lost a lot of respect for her when they heard her say the “R” word.

Regardless of whether she uses the R-word in a negative or derogatory way toward others or toward herself, one user stated, “Using the R-word in such a way is demeaning to others.” In other words, “Just something to think about when you use the word as an insult…just don’t.”

There is a daughter with Down syndrome who is another Instagram user. Marjorie Harvey’s statement was also offensive to her: “There are people like me, my family, and my daughter with Down syndrome who are all hurt by what you said.”

Others commented: “By using the R-word in this way, it implies that cognitively challenged individuals are inferior or unintelligent. Please consider taking the time to think publicly or privately about using a word that offends so many people without suggesting it was your intention, but since we know better now, shouldn’t we do better?

“I can tell you that most people who use the word do so with an idea,”

Steve Harvey jumped to her wife’s defense after her use of the word “retarded” made her a public enemy.

What do you think a woman has to do with saying the word retarded? I believe it is a word. It seems to me that he is only talking about himself. He’s not talking about someone’s child. I never leave comments but crap, you’re just looking for something to get mad at because we don’t have any. And I wrote it illogically. NO!!”

Some fans believed that politically correct users were overly sensitive.

People are ALWAYS looking for something to complain about. I rarely respond to ignorance, but on this occasion, I felt compelled, one fan commented.

Another Harvey supporter added: “Now we have to be careful what we say in our own homes.”

Ultimately, the controversy surrounding Marjorie Harvey’s use of the “R” word serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for sensitivity and awareness when it comes to our language choices. It highlights the importance of fostering a culture of respect and inclusiveness, where words are carefully chosen to uplift and unify rather than perpetuate stereotypes or hurt others.

In the age of social media, where news can quickly reach a global audience, it is incumbent upon all of us, public and private, to use our words responsibly and thoughtfully. The “R” word may be just one example, but its impact reverberates far beyond this single incident, challenging us all to consider the power of our words in shaping a more inclusive and compassionate world.