Don Imus and Rutgers Women

[byalip]

Originally Posted by Grits

Bbm, I just caught this as well with Lou Dobbs on CNN. This has not only the black community outraged. This has the backing of every woman's organization, business, etc, etc, in the nation.

In other words, Mr Imus's words have been seen as an offense to all women.

This does not bode well for this man, not at all

I'm glad you brought this into the conversation. I watched both the Shoot Around, which was won by a female, and the women's play off...felt a real sense of satisfaction for my kind. I happen to also listen to Imus in the early mornings....hearing him belittle the accomplishment was yet another one of those "slight humiliations" we females have to hear all the time when we demonstrate a level of competence in "a man's world."

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by byalip

I'm glad you brought this into the conversation. I watched both the Shoot Around, which was won by a female, and the women's play off...felt a real sense of satisfaction for my kind. I happen to also listen to Imus in the early mornings....hearing him belittle the accomplishment was yet another one of those "slight humiliations" we females have to hear all the time when we demonstrate a level of competence in "a man's world."

Did you watch the Masters?

[byalip]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Did you watch the Masters?

Yes, and what's your point? That women can't make the cut?

[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.

[ArlJim78]

I find it amusing when they refer to Imus as a "shock jock"

When was the last time he was shocking?

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I find it amusing when they refer to Imus as a "shock jock"

When was the last time he was shocking?

And when's the last time the guy wore a jock strap?

And the last time he did, he probably used a peanut shell and a rubber band.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

And when's the last time the guy wore a jock strap?

And the last time he did, he probably used a peanut shell and a rubber band.

I mean the guy's guests are people like John McCain, Tim Russert, etc.
I guess if you're inside the beltway this stuff is shocking.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I find it amusing when they refer to Imus as a "shock jock"

When was the last time he was shocking?

His looks???

[Cajungator26]

YUCK, Baba...

I WAS hungry.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Bababooyee

I find it shocking that he actually has a pulse.



Add a 10-gallon hat, and who do ya have?!??!

Don't forget the acid-wash denim jacket, with the collar turned up. When did this guy stop buying clothes, 1985?

I have a personal theory that people stop changing their hairstyles at the point in life when they are happiest (which indicates to me that Rod Stewart and Liza Minelli were both happiest around 1973). Imus appears to have gone overboard, with not only his hair but his wardrobe calling back to a kinder, simpler time when he was perhaps, more popular and when his system could actually handle all the illicit substances he put into it.

Though, applying this theory means Tucker Carlson was happiest in 1958, and I'm not sure he was technically alive then.

[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 byalip

Yes, and what's your point? That women can't make the cut?

No they can't be members

[Downthestretch55]

Those that were fortunate enough to see the class that the women of the Rutgers basketball team demonstrated at their press conference, the dignity and poise they possess, have seen fine young student atheletes that should serve as positive role models for not only black people, but also women of any color. They gained my respect even more for their intelligence than they had previously for their athletic abilities. Their parents should feel pride in their daughters equal to that which their eloquent coach expressed.

Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Those that were fortunate enough to see the class that the women of the Rutgers basketball team demonstrated at their press conference, the dignity and poise they possess, have seen fine young student atheletes that should serve as positive role models for not only black people, but also women of any color. They gained my respect even more for their intelligence than they had previously for their athletic abilities. Their parents should feel pride in their daughters equal to that which their eloquent coach expressed.

What about invisible women? Racist.

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

What about invisible women? Racist.

What are you talking about?

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

What about invisible women? Racist.

Thank you for your silence. I didn't know what you were talking about.
Since you were unable to answer, I guess you didn't either.
Interesting me is how some have shown themselves on this thread.
One wants others to have a "thicker skin", but when challenged demonstrates how thin his own is. I call that move a "check-mate".
Then there are the defenders. The bigots also showed up. Pity them also.
Here's an article you might wish to read and comment about.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/10/op...=1&oref=slogin

Oh, right, I expect you to come back and attack me rather than discuss the article I posted. Go ahead...it will be lame, as usual.

[byalip]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

No they can't be members

Duh...that's precisely why they can't make the cut.

I found it more than ironic that there was no mention of Martha Burk this year.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by byalip

Duh...that's precisely why they can't make the cut.

I found it more than ironic that there was no mention of Martha Burk this year.

If a woman was to qualify for the Masters, she would have the opportunity to make the cut.