Steve Martin Tweets Un-Funny Racist Joke, Quickly Deletes It

Steve Martin Tweets Un-Funny Racist Joke, Quickly Deletes It
HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Honoree Steve Martin accepts honorary award onstage during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on November 16, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Honoree Steve Martin accepts honorary award onstage during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on November 16, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Comedian Steve Martin tweeted a joke in very poor taste yesterday (Dec. 20) and, upon realizing his mistake, has deleted it from his account. Unfortunately for him, the Internet is quick -- and the Internet doesn't forget.

On Friday, Martin engaged in a back and forth with one of his over 4.5 million followers when one asked him "Is this how you spell lasonia?"

The actor replied with a racially charged joke one Twitter user captured in a screenshot: "It depends. Are you in an African-American neighborhood or at an Italian restaurant?"

As mentioned, Martin quickly took the tweet down, but not before getting flack from his fans.

Yeah, I learned that. @prissperry @illmami

— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) December 21, 2013

I did apologize. But again, a second later I realized what an offensive thing I'd done. Deep bow. @JustCindeh

— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) December 21, 2013

The 68-year-old star has resumed tweeting this morning without mentioning last night's mishap.

A request for comment made to Martin's rep was not immediately answered.

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