The "R" Word
- Thread starter iohbird
- Start date
This Dr. Suess thing is getting ridiculous. The Dr. Suess Foundation decided to pull the books permanently from production - a couple of them haven't been produced for years now. This wasn't bowing to public pressure, but a business decision that the few books with gross, stereotypical drawing of Asian people should probably not be sold anymore. No one has to worry - your Green Eggs and Ham book will still be there on the shelves for decades to come.
It probably hasn't been acceptable to say that on the air during a live broadcast for the last 30 years. If he just talks about sports (his job), then he'll be just fine.
I think he knows that - but that he's still rough around the edges as a broadcaster, and he just needs to be more aware of the parameters of this career.
As each day passes more and more words become unacceptable. It’s a woke world of pansies. Oops, is it okay to use the word pansies to describe sissies??
Let's be real. Some of us are deeply offended, or pretend to be so over others not having the same uncaring attitude that we do. I will tell you what I think, and I don't much care if I hurt your feelings. The truth usually hurts.
I am guilty of not being able to let it go as many others, but I also realize its from fear of being attacked ourselves. I dont want to be attacked simply for being me, and in all honesty, being me is going to offend people occasionally. I'm ok with that, very little in this world truly offends me when it comes to name calling or bad words. Attacking my right to speak my mind is offensive though.
Some days, it's harder than others to realize people aren't attacking me any more than I'm attacking them.
I am guilty of not being able to let it go as many others, but I also realize its from fear of being attacked ourselves. I dont want to be attacked simply for being me, and in all honesty, being me is going to offend people occasionally. I'm ok with that, very little in this world truly offends me when it comes to name calling or bad words. Attacking my right to speak my mind is offensive though.
Some days, it's harder than others to realize people aren't attacking me any more than I'm attacking them.
Being a professional does not make someone a wuss. You wouldn't use that justification at work.
Perhaps. I'll be honest, I'm not a big fan of his work, but to his defense, im not a big fan of most game announcers. What I dont like about how this played out is that his apology after the break should have been the end of it. But that evidently wasnt good enough and a suspension followed. That itself seems weak imo... appeasing the noisy and caving to outside sources. And as long as that's the type of response made, I'd expect the number of offensive words will grow.
I cannot thank my parents enough for teaching me that what you posted just isn't true unless are weak of mind and spirit or simply ignorant of the way of the world.
Retard is a medical term, along with imbecil and idiot. Take your pick, and use liberally.
This is one of those perfect words where you won’t understand being offended by it unless it personally affects you. I honestly have never thought anything about it until a few years ago when someone we recently became acquainted with mentioned in association with her brother who has somewhat middle of the road developmental problems. Hearing her talk about how it felt when people said it about her brother just kind of changed that for us.
I know for many there will always be the excuses that it was said for years or it has other meanings but when the usage and the intent is provided in a negative manner it becomes a problem.
I know for many there will always be the excuses that it was said for years or it has other meanings but when the usage and the intent is provided in a negative manner it becomes a problem.
Well said. Kip will learn from his mistake as would anyone who witnesses what you describe. Which makes him being punished for it all the more weird.
I was in the military for 20 years — heard it my first day of basic training and almost every day until I retired.
Lol. Ok, most workplaces condemn insensitive language.
They couldn’t think of a different name to call you in two decades?
Everybody in uniform is the same thing and we call each other the same things
And I call all of you the same thing - heroes. I never wore the uniform, but I appreciate all of you who have.
They are not medical words they were eugenics technical words used to determine/deny entry into the USA at Ellis Island
So sorry you were raised in a family that did not go to church and learn of love and grace.
For “whatsoever you do to the least of your brothers and sisters, you do unto me,” says the Lord Jesus
Correct - Also if he is going to be in the broadcast business, he needs to do his homework. He learned a valuable lesson.
In automotive terms you either advance or retard the timing. I guess mechanics will have to find a substitute word.
Retard (transitive verb): to delay or impede the development or progress of...
Retarded [adjective]: slow or limited in intellectual or emotional development
An innocent remark by a good guy and an iconic Gamecock pitcher
We are, unfortunately, living in irrationally Woke times
Good luck
Go Cocks!
Retarded [adjective]: slow or limited in intellectual or emotional development
An innocent remark by a good guy and an iconic Gamecock pitcher
We are, unfortunately, living in irrationally Woke times
Good luck
Go Cocks!
So when you get a lump in your throat when your so spouse says “I love you” it’s just a childish lack of emotional intelligence
When someone cries because they are being verbally abused by a spouse, they just lack emotional intelligence.
That pride you feel on the Fourth of July when you hear the words, “We hold these truths.....” utter childish nonsense
When you smile and start singing the words to your favorite song, just silly vapid childish nonsense
When you feel the sting of anger when a dear friend is called, “A stupid N.....” chill baby it’s only words
Judaism and Christianity believe that the world was brought into being by words, “Let there be....”
What a barren inner life you must have to dismiss the power of words, or maybe you have perfected your Buddhist detachment.
I was more offended in the way he was defending the Clemson pitchers discuss on the calls the Ump was making. Never take up for Clemson, on the air, if you are working for the Carolina network!
If a person let’s words guide his actions then that person lacks emotional intelligence is is subject to emotional appeals of faulty logic. What you wrote are examples of emotional appeals — you believe emotions are warranted in the situations you describe. It’s why many voters always fall for the line of “ it’s for the children” when in fact it actually harms children. Politicians know people like you fall for words and so they use them against people even though the words sound so good. And to your point about someone calling my friend the N word, in such cases it’s usually a black person saying that word to another black person.
There you go — anyone who disagrees with you is a bigot. It’s very tiresome and weak minded.
As a grandparent of a child with Autism and a former broadcaster, my immediate response on hearing it was jarring. Oddly, it was a more visceral reaction to the thought " was he really so dumb that he did not know that word was off limits." As an American and active defender of all special needs folks, my first inclination was to go after him for the insensitivity. As a broadcaster it was "another stupid jock who does not need to be on the air." It didn't help that the broadcast showed his apparently non special needs boys, the exact same age as my little guy, sitting there enjoying a baseball game and he waxing on about them. But that is my pain.
Words have been weaponized. I don't agree with it. As my mom always said, "what you do speaks so loudly I cannot hear a word you are saying." I still appreciate his game knowledge, but my opinion of his humanity has plummeted. We will see if he seeks to re-build that. Meanwhile, don't take his job, but hold him to a higher standard if you want to keep him.
But, stop hiring every athlete who comes along to be "broadcaster." Its making us smarter about silly games, but dumber about life.
Words have been weaponized. I don't agree with it. As my mom always said, "what you do speaks so loudly I cannot hear a word you are saying." I still appreciate his game knowledge, but my opinion of his humanity has plummeted. We will see if he seeks to re-build that. Meanwhile, don't take his job, but hold him to a higher standard if you want to keep him.
But, stop hiring every athlete who comes along to be "broadcaster." Its making us smarter about silly games, but dumber about life.
Its always so fun to have someone defend using a word like the "N Word" saying its just a word and its no big deal, call them a racist and they have a mental breakdown trying to defend themselves
USCBatgirl21
Well-Known Member
Not to mention the times it can be a pitch a foot outside, called a strike, and he says "that was a perfect pitch to me". WTH Kip? Are you blind???????
Isn't it interesting that a post about using hurtful words has people on the thread calling others idiotic, disingenuous, and bigots. Just sayin'. When some are losing an argument, they go straight to name calling. People may not agree with my posts, but I'll never call someone a name or be disrespectful.
Latest posts
-
-
Gamecock Scoop Podcast: NFL Draft Reaction and Baseball Breaks Through- Latest: Caleb Alexander
-
Gamecock Scoop Podcast: NFL Draft Reaction and Baseball Breaks Through
- Latest: Caleb Alexander
-
