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No one knows how to make white men squirm quite like Samuel L. Jackson.

A post on Reddit last night has unearthed a prime example. Two weeks ago, the Django Unchained cast sat down with Jake Hamilton, host of Houstons Emmy-winning film show Jakes Takes, at a press junket. Things went smoothly enough until Hamilton approached Jackson with a question about the movies controversial use of the n-word. Jackson insisted that Hamilton, who is white, say the word out loud; after Hamilton repeatedly refused, they moved on. It was uncomfortable.

The most awkward moment was just seeing everyone in the room freeze, and waiting to see what my reaction was going to be, Hamilton says today.

The internet reaction has been mixed. Many commenters claim that Hamilton should have simply said the word, while others applaud the reporter for not caving to Jacksons demand. Hamilton says that his decision was in the best interest of the show and the network.

Whatever the videos doing today, making the rounds, its not as bad as it would be if I had actually said it, he says. The last thing that my affiliate needs is one of their reporters going around saying the n-word and broadcasting it everywhere.

While itd be easy to harbor some resentment for the provocation, Hamilton says that ultimately theres no hard feelings between him and Jackson. He doesnt suffer any fools, and hes the kind of guy I feel like I have to step up my game as a reporter, he says. I look forward to interviewing him again.

Watch the video below Jacksons segment starts at 13:55:

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Samuel L. Jackson dares interviewer to say the n-word — VIDEO