Don Imus and Rutgers Women

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by byalip

FYI: Imus is a very sick man and has emphysema.

I agree with Scuds....Bo has to go. He's just not funny. He's actually pathetic.

And in a contrite gesture, Imus should publicly fire Bernard and replace him with an African American.

Well,I heard a little more of the whole incident today........Sure enough,Don didn't come up with the word Ho.No,that was thrown in by Bernard saying "Hardcore Ho(s)." Don didn't think.He just instantly put "Nappy-headed" along with it.I think it is very important that he dump Bernard.Bernard is responsible for almost all of the comments that are over the line.People are very upset about using the word "ho" to describe any of these students.Well,it wouldn't have happened if Bernard wasn't there.I don't think Don is a bad person,but I am not sure(at all) about Bernard.Imus is responsible for what goes on,and if he says he is gunna change the show,then I think Bernard(for sure)has to go.His whole reason for being there was to go over the line like this.Bernard's comedy may be acceptable for a club,but not for a national daily t.v. show.I am not a guy big on controlling speech,and I don't think calling somebody ugly is over the line.If it is,then we gotta stop commenting about body part size etc.,because people can't control these things.People haven't been hurt physically for being ugly etc. in this country.They have been physically injured for being Black,or gay.So,I see race and sexual orientation as areas these guys need to stop "rapping about" when comedy is the point of the conversation at hand.I didn't say Don should be fired.I think you will get mixed views on that. I said I thought he would be fired.I still think he might be(because a lot more is there if they go searchin'.)I think Bernard should have been canned 4 days ago.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Bababooyee

How is this any different than what Imus said?

It's intended as a joke.

It plays off racial stereotypes of a minority group.

And it "attacks" the target based on his ethnicity.


How is it different? How can you say this and have the sack to call other people "racist"?

Why are you considered a hypocrite? Exhibit A. And, btw, your passive aggresive cowardice doesn't fool anyone, so spare us.

Just do as I say, not as I do....

I think its coming down to this:

If the advertisers think they will be hurt if after his detention hall he comes back and there is a backlash, he is cooked. If the advertisers dont pull adds, then they think its worth having him on, limited damage done. He stays.

The people who pay the bills for the on air time will have the decision how much it will hurt to keep him. And that ultimately is the advertisers. These people are not dumb. Plenty of little polls and such will be done.

[ArlJim78]

When asking if so and so public figure can come back from some scandal, I always use the Pat O'Brien test. Is it worse than Pat O'Brien? "lets' get some coke and some hookers and just go crazy".

In the Imus case I'd say yeah he'll be back, serve your suspension, apologize another 20-30 times, then go on and be more careful.

The one they should watch is Bernard because he is the one that pushes the racist stuff, I think the I Man sorta just follows along like a kid. anyway he is the one responsible.

the one I find funny on that show is the guy who dresses up and does the voices and songs and impersonations, can't think of his name.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

I want this coach to come freelance with the Dodgers.No wonder this team made the final game. Man she can use an axe.She is rippin' Don a new one.Lady,I got a team of overpaid underperformers. They do not come to give 100% each game.Please come motivate this settling bunch.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by pgardn

I think its coming down to this:

If the advertisers think they will be hurt if after his detention hall he comes back and there is a backlash, he is cooked. If the advertisers dont pull adds, then they think its worth having him on, limited damage done. He stays.

The people who pay the bills for the on air time will have the decision how much it will hurt to keep him. And that ultimately is the advertisers. These people are not dumb. Plenty of little polls and such will be done.

This coach is giving Don a wicked beating,and hasn't said his name one time.Just rippin him apart by talking about this team's accomplishments etc.

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by pgardn

I think its coming down to this:

If the advertisers think they will be hurt if after his detention hall he comes back and there is a backlash, he is cooked. If the advertisers dont pull adds, then they think its worth having him on, limited damage done. He stays.

The people who pay the bills for the on air time will have the decision how much it will hurt to keep him. And that ultimately is the advertisers. These people are not dumb. Plenty of little polls and such will be done.

You might be right.
I think some people found out that "jokes" about racism or sexism aren't really
all that "funny".
Rutgers women gave Imus a slam dunk, no foul....champions they are!
He will learn from them.
I hope we all do.

[Mortimer]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

just one....not you




I still have a hard time making this whole thing into a racist/sexist commentary on the state of society. It was a bad joke. Lets just move on. Not moveon.org though

Mr. Klooglemaucher:


Do not smart off to Aunty Cooby.

I won't tell you again.

[saucon17]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

the one I find funny on that show is the guy who dresses up and does the voices and songs and impersonations, can't think of his name.

There is two of them Larry Kenney and Rob Bartlett.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by mortimerdexterfoxworthy

Mr. Klooglemaucher:


Do not smart off to Aunty Cooby.

I won't tell you again.

Forgive my transgressions and if I have offended please feel free to vaporize me from this pitiful thread

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

just one....not you




I still have a hard time making this whole thing into a racist/sexist commentary on the state of society. It was a bad joke. Lets just move on. Not moveon.org though

This team is just starting to pummel him.Coach already took a testicle.They ain't moving on.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

This team is just starting to pummel him.Coach already took a testicle.They ain't moving on.

Im going to be vaporized soon but this may be one of the biggest, hyped non-storys that became a story that has ever existed. At least Anna Nicole died.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Am I gunna have to stop calling Simon "MR. CLEAN."

[Mortimer]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Forgive my transgressions and if I have offended please feel free to vaporize me from this pitiful thread

Aw forget it.


She's such a chippy anyway.....I was just trying to silence her.

I appreciate your cooperation very much.


All the best,
mdf

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by mortimerdexterfoxworthy

Aw forget it.


She's such a chippy anyway.....I was just trying to silence her.

I appreciate your cooperation very much.


All the best,
mdf

mine was a plea for help!! Mercifully vaporize me !!

[Mortimer]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

mine was a plea for help!! Mercifully vaporize me !!

ror!!



Did you see the BigCheeses' picks on the show?

That should send you running for cover.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by mortimerdexterfoxworthy

ror!!



Did you see the BigCheeses' picks on the show?

That should send you running for cover.

more weight?

[SCUDSBROTHER]

LOL....Folks......There is no mystery why this man said this.He was trying to be funny.The biggest lie was when he said he didn't know if he thought it was funny.He thought it was funny.Nobody should be stumped about why he said it.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Normally would say something about this player's massive ear rings,but you go girl.

[golfer]

This will be the last time I even think about this subject, not to mention comment on it, but I just saw Rutgers Coach Stringer at her press conference on ESPN. She was saying something to the effect of we should never let someone else's opinion or words make us feel bad, then went on ranting and raving how Imus' words made her feel bad!! HUH? Imus has been doing this type of "humor" for 20 years (Bad), offensive, distasteful... the point is, only a few people would even know about this awful attempt at humor if it wasn't for the INSANE press coverage since it happened. The whole thing is RIDICULOUS!! and it is a DISTRACTION!