Author Topic: ESPN made a funny on Lin - racist or not? (Read 4953 times)

Krankenstein · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2012, 07:18:54 AM »

Quote from: NYSTATEOFMIND on February 19, 2012, 06:37:22 AM

OMG...thats absolutely awesome....HA HA HA HA

Doug_Steele · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2012, 07:28:46 AM »

Quote from: NYSTATEOFMIND on February 19, 2012, 06:37:22 AM

I am sick and tired of seeing that fruit every damn where.

Schmoff · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2012, 07:31:14 AM »

Wiggs · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2012, 07:35:09 AM »

holy shit...How would they ever think that's ok?

_bruce_ · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2012, 07:42:37 AM »

Love it.

Doug_Steele · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2012, 08:13:46 AM »

http://frontrow.espn.go.com/2012/02/follow-up-statement-and-action/

Follow-up statement and action

At ESPN we are aware of three offensive and inappropriate comments made on ESPN outlets during our coverage of Jeremy Lin.

Saturday we apologized for two references here. We have since learned of a similar reference Friday on ESPN Radio New York. The incidents were separate and different. We have engaged in a thorough review of all three and have taken the following action:
•The ESPN employee responsible for our Mobile headline has been dismissed.
•The ESPNEWS anchor has been suspended for 30 days.
•The radio commentator is not an ESPN employee.

We again apologize, especially to Mr. Lin. His accomplishments are a source of great pride to the Asian-American community, including the Asian-American employees at ESPN. Through self-examination, improved editorial practices and controls, and response to constructive criticism, we will be better in the future.

funk51 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2012, 08:16:59 AM »

Quote from: NYSTATEOFMIND on February 19, 2012, 06:37:22 AM

dam i didn't get it right away, well i hope they have a rice day anyway.

Doug_Steele · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2012, 08:18:10 AM »

Quote from: funk51 on February 19, 2012, 08:16:59 AM

dam i didn't get it right away, well i hope they have a rice day anyway.

Two wongs don't make a right.

JBGRAY · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2012, 08:20:41 AM »

The typical canned corporate response $:-\$

But, hey...its ok to call Asian Americans and whites names...'cause neighborhoods don't burn down when it happens

TonyAlva · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2012, 08:39:14 AM »

Quote from: JBGRAY on February 19, 2012, 08:20:41 AM

The typical canned corporate response $:-\$

But, hey...its ok to call Asian Americans and whites names...'cause neighborhoods don't burn down when it happens

asians and whites don't see themselves as "victims" like the blacks,

wes · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2012, 08:42:23 AM »

Quote from: Doug_Steele on February 19, 2012, 08:18:10 AM

Two wongs don't make a right.

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2012, 08:44:07 AM »

Who was the anchor? And why is it his fault somebody "Ron Burgandy'd" him into saying it.

purenaturalstrength · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2012, 09:24:06 AM »

Quote from: TonyAlva on February 19, 2012, 08:39:14 AM

asians and whites don't see themselves as "victims" like the blacks,

maybe "thug" is the word you are looking for

FAST LANE · « **Reply #14 on:** February 19, 2012, 11:42:25 AM »

Quote from: JBGRAY on February 19, 2012, 08:20:41 AM

The typical canned corporate response $:-\$

But, hey...its ok to call Asian Americans and whites names...'cause neighborhoods don't burn down when it happens

this

Parker · « **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2012, 12:10:46 PM »

Quote from: TonyAlva on February 19, 2012, 08:39:14 AM

asians and whites don't see themselves as "victims" like the blacks,

Take a look at CNN, and take a look at this site, everybody whining about not being this, being picked on, etc, etc. Many of the poster on here claim victim in many ways---that's why many are into bodybuilding...

RustyTrenbolona · « **Reply #16 on:** February 19, 2012, 12:15:30 PM »

Quote from: GangstaLean on February 19, 2012, 12:10:46 PM

Take a look at CNN, and take a look at this site, everybody whining about not being this, being picked on, etc, etc. Many of the poster on here claim victim in many ways---that's why many are into bodybuilding...

cnn?

WOOO · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2012, 12:16:37 PM »

Quote from: NYSTATEOFMIND on February 19, 2012, 06:37:22 AM

fucking classic

The_Hammer · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2012, 01:01:52 PM »

Generally speaking, if racist remarks were made about an African American athlete, there would be a MASSIVE UPROAR in the African American community.

However, when these racist remarks are made about an Asian athlete, there is no real backlash from the Asian community.

My theory is that Asian's just don't care. Like the old saying goes, "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me".

I believe Chinese society paints an accurate picture of the modern Asian mentality. Work incredibly hard, save your money, make good investments, and you'll prosper.

HTexan · « **Reply #19 on:** February 19, 2012, 01:47:50 PM »

Dude got fired. And all IS right is the world again.

Diesel495 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 19, 2012, 09:20:16 PM »

LOVE IT.

Quote from: Doug_Steele on February 19, 2012, 08:13:46 AM

•The ESPN employee responsible for our Mobile headline has been dismissed.
•The ESPNEWS anchor has been suspended for 30 days.

tu_holmes · « **Reply #21 on:** February 19, 2012, 09:26:47 PM »

So fucked up... People are too god damn serious.

That shit was funny.

I would hire both those fuckers in a heartbeat.

#1 Klaus fan · « **Reply #22 on:** February 19, 2012, 10:45:30 PM »

A pun and a joke about how someone is different to everyone else...epitome of unfunny.