The apprentice first aired in 2004. That's when he's suposed to have said it... have most white people over 50 said it since 2004?I doubt there are many white people over 50 who never said the N word. It was a different era. Even if not used in a derogatory manner against blacks, it was used in discussions about not using it in derogatory ways. Much like the Papa John guy did. Blacks use it now far more than whites.