DJ V Lawrence Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I think the word "Ho" is sexist and offensive when you're describing someone. I find it racist though that society has deemed that only black people can be considered "nappy-headed." I don't get it. I think if there were a Nappy Olympics, Imus would win the gold medal hands down. That hair's like whoa. If I were the network exec, I'd give Imus a 2 week suspension for everytime I saw his picture on Yahoo, with fear of public backlash for "facial neglect", and I'd tell him to stay behind the mic and away from cameras to protect America.As a brotha, I'm just keepin' it real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 (edited) I find it racist though that society has deemed that only black people can be considered "nappy-headed."Do you think society or black people did this? Edited April 11, 2007 by musicman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Nappy is an equal opportunity insult. It does not discriminate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Nappy is an equal opportunity insult. It does not discriminate. MidtownCoog just proved my point there. Musicman, I don't know the answer to that. But if we all agree that "nappy" could mean any busted hairstyle from any race, how was what Imus said "racist"? And isn't Imus the lead rapper from Nappy Roots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 MidtownCoog just proved my point there. Musicman, I don't know the answer to that. But if we all agree that "nappy" could mean any busted hairstyle from any race, how was what Imus said "racist"?this is not nappy hair. my black friend said that is just a messed up hairdo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 The etymology of nappy is kinky, and kinky is defined as "tightly curled". So I guess that is just a messed up doo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I don't get it. I think if there were a Nappy Olympics, Imus would win the gold medal hands down.That's a good one, DJV!Possible origin? Looking back on when I Was a little nappy headed boy Then my only worry Was for Christmas what would be my toy Even though we sometimes Would not get a thing We were happy with the Joy the day would bring From "I Wish", by Stevie Wonder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgreco Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Article by Jason Whitlock, great article, and please read.Imus isn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I can't believe that you really think their feelings got hurt. I'm siding with Editor on this. What is meeting with the guy that called them "nappy hoes" going to do? Provide closure? Please. Turn the tv off and go find something else to keep you busy. All this has become is an episode of Dr. Phil without a bald idiot hosting the show.Imus is the one who called the meeting to apologize. The players agreed to meet with him. He said on Sharpton's show he had an "obligation" to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 MSNBC just fired him so now all that's left is CBS. Maybe he'd be more comfortable at FOX... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 (edited) MSNBC just fired him so now all that's left is CBS. Maybe he'd be more comfortable at FOX...As an African American, I was never thought he should be fired. He seemed sincere in his apology, and willing to go the extra mile. The suspension seem adequate imo. MSNBC may have been feeling it in the pockets though. Earlier today they said some advertisers were threatening to pull their adds. Edited April 11, 2007 by J.A.S.O.N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgreco Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 As an African American, I was never thought he should be fired. He seemed sincere in his apology, and willing to go the extra mile. The suspension seem adequate imo. MSNBC may have been feeling it in the pockets though. Earlier today they said some advertisers were threatening to pull their adds.I just feel that people are to sensitive sometimes... I just wish we knew how to deal with things and look at them properly instead of just being ridiculous on so many issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 (edited) MSNBC is "Far and Balance" now First Micheal Savage then Don Imus I thought I would never see this in my life time. YOUR FIRED Edited April 12, 2007 by Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted April 12, 2007 Author Share Posted April 12, 2007 Good riddance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 MSNBC is "Far and Balance" now First Micheal Savage then Don Imus I thought I would never see this in my life time. YOUR FIRED I think MSNBC waiting until ONLY after they lost sponsers to make that decision. Had the sponsers stayed on bored, so would have MSNBC. They are more like followers then anything else, but in the end, justice was served and the crypt keeper can retire early. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 You know, the irony in all this is that, ever since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgreco Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I think the thing to take from the article, isn't necessarily what is the major problem in inequality for blacks, but rather the problem with the general public we are scared to address real problems and only target the easy ones. We are so jaded in perception that we find it much worse that a shock jock said something stupid rather than a another coach at LSU who was having a sexual affair with a player. Actions go much further than words, and that should a be story more so than an old white man making a stupid remark. I also think people need to return to the phrase "sticks and stones", because every time something bad happens we try to find the easy way out and address the lesser of issues, because it is easier to attack.this is my only problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 So now that this race do-gooder ball is rolling it's time for Al and Jesse to take on thug culture!Keep the big mo rollin. Becuase compared to thug culture Imus is harmless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 and this man (anus/Imus) is so butt ugly I dont even want to paste his mug on here. He needs to dry out as booze has really taken it's toll on him. Too much vodka for breakfast. Leatherface 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted April 12, 2007 Author Share Posted April 12, 2007 and this man (anus/Imus) is so butt ugly I dont even want to paste his mug on here.He needs to dry out as booze has really taken it's toll on him. Too much vodka for breakfast. Leatherface 2007. Is that what it is or just simply him getting older? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dgreco Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 So now that this race do-gooder ball is rolling it's time for Al and Jesse to take on thug culture!Keep the big mo rollin. Becuase compared to thug culture Imus is harmless.they made the promise, hopefully they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 they made the promise, hopefully they do.I wholeheartedly agree, they should take the rappers and ballers to task for their language and behaviour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgreco Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I wholeheartedly agree, they should take the rappers and ballers to task for their language and behaviour.it is impossible to ban language, but I just think people need to learn blacks and whites and everyone else inbetween that certains just arent acceptable. The same thing with the F word, or even more so the C word, you dont just walk around calling your friends C words, and you shouldnt use it even to marginalize someone. So hopefully we can shift away fromthat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 What's funny is Freedom of Speech was created for people like Imus and Savage.Freedom of Speech was not created for the vanilla-news-freaks you see in the mainstream media like the plagiarism scandal at CBS that nobody hears about. http://www.slate.com/id/2164070/?nav=fixAnd based upon that logic, long live the rappers! Tell us how you really feel for not knowing your daddy, baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 chris rock says the same things as imus. i'm sure he won't be losing his job soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 What job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 And don't forget the Southpark "N word" episode. But they didn't say "N". They said the real thang.And follow the Viacom chain and you'll be surprised who funds Southpark.Imus is still a moron, and so are we all for falling for this sorry excuse for news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 What job?comedian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 You know, the irony in all this is that, ever since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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