The Official NBA Thread 2011-12
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ESPN Apologizes for, Removes ’Homophobic’ Ad
by Steve Weinstein
EDGE Editor-In-Chief
Monday Feb 2, 2009
ESPN thought it was being clever when it unveiled a promotional ad the cable channel that showed basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal rejecting a "fist kiss" (fist bump, really) from sports commentator Mike Breen. Instead, it unleashed a firestorm of protest.
Now, the channel has said it is sorry and will remove the ad, reports The Advocate. After Breen called it a "fist kiss," O’Neal moves away from Breen on the couch, and says, "No fist kiss, no fiss love, no fist hump. None of that. You’re a weirdo man. Stay over there. Fist kiss. Disgusting."
It was the latter word that got the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation and the Human Rights Campaign hot under the collar.
GLAAD, in a statement, reported that ESPN responded to its objections with a statement of its own. "None are intended to be offensive to anyone or any community of people," ESPN’s statement said of its campaign. "Our intent is to send a positive message about the camaraderie of sports and to do so as creatively as we can."
The network added that "We understand your perspective on this ad and would like to apologize to the members of the gay community. In addition, we have decided to remove the ad from the campaign’s online executions.
"ESPN has a long-standing tradition of supporting diversity in the workplace and beyond. We are fully committed to continuing a dialogue that welcomes and recognizes diverse perspectives. We appreciate your bringing your concerns to our attention."
In fact, ESPN has by most standards an outstanding record on gay issues. There are out-gay employees who talk of a supportive work environment. The station has repeatedly discussed gay athletes (both out and not). And a fictional program featured a gay player.
For its part, GLAAD praised ESPN for its swift action, and "applauded ESPN’s decision to apologize to the LGBT community for its airing of an offensive promotional ad and for its decision to remove it from its website."
In 2005, O’Neal chased down alleged gay bashers in Miami’s South Beach.
puss shittt
mannn rockets r loosing to grizzle WTF
tmac is playing good but fuckign artest is shit
guy is idiot....
As soon as he gets the ball he looking for shots
he gets the ball at the half court. Grizzle double team him and he fuckign still trying to take shots....
1-9
fucking bitch
wafer took 2 shots WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
fuck u artest
tmac is playing good but fuckign artest is shit
guy is idiot....
As soon as he gets the ball he looking for shots
he gets the ball at the half court. Grizzle double team him and he fuckign still trying to take shots....
1-9
fucking bitch
wafer took 2 shots WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
fuck u artest
rockets losing to puss teams.
just like the lakers used to. but that's not gonna
happen no more.
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u should thank rockets...
because if it wasent for the rockets the lakers would have gotten artest and with artest lakers would meet their downfall. In other words, Rockets saved the dre L.A day
just like the lakers used to. but that's not gonna
happen no more.
__________________
u should thank rockets...
because if it wasent for the rockets the lakers would have gotten artest and with artest lakers would meet their downfall. In other words, Rockets saved the dre L.A day
rockets losing to puss teams.
just like the lakers used to. but that's not gonna
happen no more.
__________________
u should thank rockets...
because if it wasent for the rockets the lakers would have gotten artest and with artest lakers would meet their downfall. In other words, Rockets saved the dre L.A day
just like the lakers used to. but that's not gonna
happen no more.
__________________
u should thank rockets...
because if it wasent for the rockets the lakers would have gotten artest and with artest lakers would meet their downfall. In other words, Rockets saved the dre L.A day
artest would have been a different story had he signed with the Lakers. Phil Jackson would have put his ass on check. Playin mind games with him and shit.
That was a feud. Ron Artest is very good friends with Kobe & Lamar. But, Phil Jackson would have made sure the guy would have never got out of control by what he does with the guy. I mean, look at Radmonavic and Lamar. Rad & Phil have a bad relationship, and phil sits his ass for games! Lamar had 2nd string this year. Smush parker and Phil had a beef, and phil sat his ass and started farmar in the playoffs.
Yea, hopefully. It's close.!
Yea, hopefully. It's close.!
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CRY ! BITCH ! MOAN ! ABOUT FOULS !
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i dont think we have boston fans in this forum, but still.
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FUCK BOSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FUCK YOU IN THE MUTHAFUCKIN NECK BOSTON FANS!!!!!!!!!!!
CRY ! BITCH ! MOAN ! ABOUT FOULS !
FUCK YOU!
i dont think we have boston fans in this forum, but still.
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