BillyVance 34 #1 June 23, 2008 He's gone and done inserted his foot in his mouth again on radio. Wolf: "Defensive back Adam 'Pacman' Jones, recently signed by the Cowboys. Here's a guy suspended all of 2007 following a shooting in a Vegas night club." Imus: "Well, stuff happens. You're in a night club, for God's sake. What do you think's gonna happen in a night club? People are drinking and doing drugs, there are women there, and people have guns. So, there, go ahead." Wolf: "He's also been arrested six times since being drafted by Tennessee in 2005." Imus: "What color is he?" Wolf: "He's African-American." Imus: "Well, there you go. Now we know." See here: http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/06/23/don-imus-on-adam-jones-what-color-is-he/?icid=200100397x1204683569x1200189284"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,435 #2 June 23, 2008 That sounds like him making fun of the stereotype. I've said that same sort of thing to poke fun at people who make such assumptions. But I don't listen to him, and I don't know what context it was in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #3 June 23, 2008 QuoteThat sounds like him making fun of the stereotype. I've said that same sort of thing to poke fun at people who make such assumptions. But I don't listen to him, and I don't know what context it was in That's true. I don't think much of this one, but given his prior history, you could say people are going to slam his ass again in this day and age of politically correctedness and hypersensitivity. Hell, I probably would have said the same thing he did this time if talking with buddies, but not on a radio show."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #4 June 24, 2008 As long as Al Sharpton stays out of it, Imus should be o.k. I tend to agree with Bill, on this one. Imus does have a bit of sarcasm in him. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwtom 0 #5 June 24, 2008 QuoteThat sounds like him making fun of the stereotype. I've said that same sort of thing to poke fun at people who make such assumptions. But I don't listen to him, and I don't know what context it was in so if someone tells you "So and so was arrested six times" your first question would be "What color is he?". I think the offense is more in the question (the answer is subject to too many interpretations) Cheers, T ******************************************************************* Fear causes hesitation, and hesitation will cause your worst fears to come true Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #6 June 24, 2008 QuoteAs long as Al Sharpton stays out of it, Imus should be o.k. That settles it. Imus is fucked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #7 June 24, 2008 Quote Quote That sounds like him making fun of the stereotype. I've said that same sort of thing to poke fun at people who make such assumptions. But I don't listen to him, and I don't know what context it was in That's true. I don't think much of this one, but given his prior history, you could say people are going to slam his ass again in this day and age of politically correctedness and hypersensitivity. Hell, I probably would have said the same thing he did this time if talking with buddies, but not on a radio show. Prior history my @ss...he's cupcake compared to other shock-jocks out there. He should have told Rev. Sharpton to pound sand, and offer a personal apology to the Rutgers Girls Basketball team, in private...just so the rest of the world would have the door shut in its face over the matter. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,435 #8 June 24, 2008 > so if someone tells you "So and so was arrested six times" your > first question would be "What color is he?". More like "So XXX funnelled the exit again!" "What, is she gay or something?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #9 June 24, 2008 QuoteQuoteAs long as Al Sharpton stays out of it, Imus should be o.k. That settles it. Imus is fucked. All in all, I think people need to lighten-up... a bunch! You've got people just laying in wait for someone to say the slightest thing they can jump on. I watch 'Imus in the Morning' and the guy says nothing more than every day people say. Because he's on radio and T.V., you've got people just waiting for him to say anything that could be consstrued and they can pounce on it. His latest statement was sarcasm and reflected what too many people think or even say in everyday life. We need to shit-can political correctness it just keeps everyone on edge. I have a good-good friend who wouldn't miss Imus's show... and he's Black! My friend also has a lot of good sense, too. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #10 June 24, 2008 Amen, preach it Didn't some Australian say, "Harden the fuck up?"Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #11 June 24, 2008 Also, from reading what was said by Imus and his side-kick, I took it that imus was simply saying that, when you have a mix of liquor, guns and women... it means trouble. I say, leave him be... he's not hurting anyone. I get a kick out of him! Besides... look who they were talking about! Pac-Man Jones! nuff said... Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 3 #12 June 25, 2008 Billy, do you have the trasncripts of what was said prior to those comments. I have not heard the full conversation, nor have I looked into it other than what I heard on the radio this morning, but from my understanding, his comments reflected some of the earlier conversation, that when in context is not that bad.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #13 June 25, 2008 Quote Billy, do you have the trasncripts of what was said prior to those comments. I have not heard the full conversation, nor have I looked into it other than what I heard on the radio this morning, but from my understanding, his comments reflected some of the earlier conversation, that when in context is not that bad. Nope... don't have the full transcript, but I agree with you, it was not that bad. Like several have said on here, some asswipes just need to harden the fuck up... Now, if Imus had said something along the lines of "well, you have to look at the crowd, or the circle of friends that pacman hangs out with, to understand why he's been arrested 7 times." I bet there wouldn't be any uproar this time. Look at Ryan Perriloux, the former QB of LSU. He found himself getting in trouble just by being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and most of the time it was being with the wrong people. He just hung out with some dumb asses. LSU gave him several chances to straighten himself out and he just never did, so they kicked him out."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #14 June 25, 2008 I personally think Don Imus should be left alone. He is a Shock Jock, saying shocking things is what he does, its what draws his audience. Not saying I agree with him, but hello.. if you think you might be offended by something he *might* say, then its simple, dont listen too him... I mean seriously this is America right? Whatever happened to the "freedom of speach thing"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #15 June 25, 2008 it was simply his closing comments to the story..kinda like wrappingup the news portion.."well there you go, now we know" taken totally out of context, as expected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
