ESPN anchorwoman: 'F--- Jesus'

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ESPN anchorwoman: 'F--- Jesus'
TV host taken to task for outburst at public event

Posted: January 22, 2008
4:21 p.m. Eastern

Dana Jacobson
A Catholic advocacy group charges the sports TV network ESPN has failed to respond properly to a graphic rant by anchorwoman Dana Jacobson in which she "attacked Jesus Christ."

Jacobson, reportedly intoxicated, was speaking at a celebrity roast in Atlantic City, N.J., when she unleashed a profane tirade, saying, "F--- Notre Dame," "F--- Touchdown Jesus" and finally "F--- Jesus."

"Touchdown Jesus" is the popular moniker for a mural on Notre Dame's library featuring Jesus raising his arms.

Catholic League president Bill Donohue said he pressed ESPN on the issue and received an e-mail with an unsatisfactory statement by Jacobson.

The statement said, in part, "My remarks about Notre Dame were foolish and insensitive. I respect all religions and did not mean anything derogatory by my poorly chosen words."

Donohue contended the response "fails on several counts."

"First, there is no evidence that ESPN is taking this matter seriously," he said. "Are we to believe that her hate speech is of no consequence?"

Donohue argued Jacobson's comments were at a public event where she represented ESPN.

Secondly, he pointed out, racist remarks by the late sports commentator Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder during a luncheon interview in 1988 resulted in his prompt firing by CBS, despite an apology.

Donohue added, "It is also important to note that being drunk didn't help Mel Gibson's case when he made bigoted remarks about Jews."

Finally, the Catholic leader said, "By far the most offensive thing she said, 'F--- Jesus,' isn't even addressed!"

"It is obvious, then, that neither Jacobson nor ESPN is dealing with this matter in a professional way," Donohue declared. "To put this issue behind them, ESPN must deal with this issue quickly, publicly and fairly, something it has yet to do. After all, most Christians are yet unaware of this event, but once they learn of it, they are sure to demand accountability."

As WND reported in September, Kathy Griffin, the star of the Bravo show "My Life on the D-List," stirred controversy when she used her appearance on the Emmy Awards program to tell Jesus to "suck it" and to claim full credit for the honor for herself.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59822

[mass 04]

I really don't care what she said, but if she said that about blacks or jews she'd be fired on the spot.

[Geo]

cold pizza sux

[Hedgehog]

ESPN anchorwoman: 'F--- Jesus'
TV host taken to task for outburst at public event

Posted: January 22, 2008
4:21 p.m. Eastern

Dana Jacobson
A Catholic advocacy group charges the sports TV network ESPN has failed to respond properly to a graphic rant by anchorwoman Dana Jacobson in which she "attacked Jesus Christ."

Jacobson, reportedly intoxicated, was speaking at a celebrity roast in Atlantic City, N.J., when she unleashed a profane tirade, saying, "F--- Notre Dame," "F--- Touchdown Jesus" and finally "F--- Jesus."

"Touchdown Jesus" is the popular moniker for a mural on Notre Dame's library featuring Jesus raising his arms.

Catholic League president Bill Donohue said he pressed ESPN on the issue and received an e-mail with an unsatisfactory statement by Jacobson.

The statement said, in part, "My remarks about Notre Dame were foolish and insensitive. I respect all religions and did not mean anything derogatory by my poorly chosen words."

Donohue contended the response "fails on several counts."

"First, there is no evidence that ESPN is taking this matter seriously," he said. "Are we to believe that her hate speech is of no consequence?"

Donohue argued Jacobson's comments were at a public event where she represented ESPN.

Secondly, he pointed out, racist remarks by the late sports commentator Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder during a luncheon interview in 1988 resulted in his prompt firing by CBS, despite an apology.

Donohue added, "It is also important to note that being drunk didn't help Mel Gibson's case when he made bigoted remarks about Jews."

Finally, the Catholic leader said, "By far the most offensive thing she said, 'F--- Jesus,' isn't even addressed!"

"It is obvious, then, that neither Jacobson nor ESPN is dealing with this matter in a professional way," Donohue declared. "To put this issue behind them, ESPN must deal with this issue quickly, publicly and fairly, something it has yet to do. After all, most Christians are yet unaware of this event, but once they learn of it, they are sure to demand accountability."

As WND reported in September, Kathy Griffin, the star of the Bravo show "My Life on the D-List," stirred controversy when she used her appearance on the Emmy Awards program to tell Jesus to "suck it" and to claim full credit for the honor for herself.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59822

What a fcuking drama queen.

And hello, that was 20 years ago.

[windsor88]

Typical Jesus freaks crying because not everyone gives a shit about jesus.

[Hedgehog]

Typical Jesus freaks crying because not everyone gives a shit about jesus.

A badass like this:

[windsor88]

yep...lol.

[headhuntersix]

Hardly...if she said something about Blacks she'd be gone...holy double standard batman...just like that golf commentator and the golf magazine. She got a two week suspension and she's friends with Woods, plus she was making a joke and used the wrong word. The editor of the golf mag got fired for using the noose pic. So I guess attacking 75 million catholics is ok. If she said that about Islam, they would try and kill her.

[Hedgehog]

Hardly...if she said something about Blacks she'd be gone...holy double standard batman...just like that golf commentator and the golf magazine. She got a two week suspension and she's friends with Woods, plus she was making a joke and used the wrong word. The editor of the golf mag got fired for using the noose pic. So I guess attacking 75 million catholics is ok. If she said that about Islam, they would try and kill her.

I hope someone makes a similar statement about Muhammed, I really do.

[headhuntersix]

They'd kill her....seriously if they did threaten her, all the Lib media, especially in sports would finally have to admit that muslims are nuts.

[Hedgehog]

They'd kill her....seriously if they did threaten her, all the Lib media, especially in sports would finally have to admit that muslims are nuts.

I dunno what to tell you.

Where do you get the idea that the media is "Lib"?

Seriously, I wonder what source do you have on this?

Could you explain how the media could be "Lib" and still, from every presidential election since Reagan winning it, the GOP candidate has received more media coverage?

So how could the media be "Lib"?

If anything, the media is pro-globalization, anti-tax, pro-corporation.

Why?

Because big corporations owns the big media outlets. Eg Time Warner and Fox.

[JBGRAY]

The Liberal media...like Hedge said, but in addition:  extreme anti-racism, anti-Christian(but pro-Muslim), pro-choice, pro-immigration, pro gay rights, and overall anti-sovereignity.  That is the tag of being "Lib" comes from, regardless if the Liberal terminology is correct or not.

And instead of gawking at the double standard as to who can say and what to say, it's just the way it is:  Whites can't demean or criticize minority groups, intentionally or not, whereas minority groups are pretty much free to say whatever they want.  In this case, Jacobson is Jewish, so she probably has a bit more leeway in possibly getting away with what she says.  Other famous minorities that can say what they want to say with impunity include Charles Barkley, Jim Brown, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Carlos Mencia, and Chris Rock.  Guys like Imus, Limbaugh, Cosmo Kramer(I always forget his real name), Jimmy the Greek, and that Gold mag writer are all out of luck. 



Oh, and it's fine to belittle Christianity and Jesus, because it's easy.  If you do it, you don't risk getting beheaded or neighborhoods erupting in mass rioting.  Perhaps Ms. Jacobson, especially as a Jew, should say "Fuck Mohammed."  Just the balls of doing that would be entertaining.

[Spoony Luv]

I can't imagine anyone wanting to do a roast after this...Just not worth it...Maybe she thought she was at a comedy central roast...