Go To Hell Thom Brennaman

[Jimmy Higgins]

The Cincinnati Reds have announced the suspension of a broadcaster after he uttered an anti-gay slur on the air Wednesday.

Play-by-play announcer Thom Brennaman could be heard saying on the Fox Sports Ohio broadcast, "One of the f*g capitals of the world," before then resuming his on-air duties. It's unknown what led to that remark and the context behind it.

Yeah, so unless that * is an 'o' and he is talking about London... *sigh*

It is a dumb thing to say, and he definitely could have said worse, but this part is what bothers me.

"I would like to sincerely apologize for the inappropriate comments I made during last night's telecast. I made a terrible mistake. To the LGBTQ community, and all people I have hurt or offended, from the bottom of my heart, I am truly sorry. I respectfully ask for your grace and forgiveness," the statement said.

That isn't a mistake. That was you being you. Don't apologize for being yourself. And sure the fuck don't apologize to people you consider worthy of a slur label. I mean seriously.

To the African American community, I want to apologize for my mistake is calling that player a nigger. If I have offended any of you, I apologize, and am truly sorry.

Anyone that would be "truly sorry" wouldn't have made the remark to begin with. Why are people like him, who are 'truly sorry' for the things they get caught saying about *insert minority*, seem so obsessed with it.

 

[ideologyhunter]

I don't know the guy, never heard of him, but he did the right thing in apologizing. Unlike the National Disgrace, who never apologizes. And which of us doesn't say nasty things on the spur of the moment, for whatever reason: to appear edgy, to attempt to be humorous, to keep up with the other bloggers, etc. Most of us say things that we really know better than to believe. Reminds me of the Nixon tape that caught Billy Graham going on with classic anti-Semitic tropes, a couple of sentences worth. In that case, he indeed appeared to be expressing a true bigoted outlook. When the tape came to light 20 years later, he expressed horror at his own words and apologized. And maybe he really did learn from hearing his own words, and maybe he changed his thinking.
Myself, I say all kinds of crazy things, usually to get a laugh. And I regret some of the things I've posted on this website -- but I move on.

 

[DrZoidberg]

The Cincinnati Reds have announced the suspension of a broadcaster after he uttered an anti-gay slur on the air Wednesday.

Play-by-play announcer Thom Brennaman could be heard saying on the Fox Sports Ohio broadcast, "One of the f*g capitals of the world," before then resuming his on-air duties. It's unknown what led to that remark and the context behind it.

Yeah, so unless that * is an 'o' and he is talking about London... *sigh*

It is a dumb thing to say, and he definitely could have said worse, but this part is what bothers me.

"I would like to sincerely apologize for the inappropriate comments I made during last night's telecast. I made a terrible mistake. To the LGBTQ community, and all people I have hurt or offended, from the bottom of my heart, I am truly sorry. I respectfully ask for your grace and forgiveness," the statement said.

That isn't a mistake. That was you being you. Don't apologize for being yourself. And sure the fuck don't apologize to people you consider worthy of a slur label. I mean seriously.

To the African American community, I want to apologize for my mistake is calling that player a nigger. If I have offended any of you, I apologize, and am truly sorry.

Anyone that would be "truly sorry" wouldn't have made the remark to begin with. Why are people like him, who are 'truly sorry' for the things they get caught saying about *insert minority*, seem so obsessed with it.

When I was a child and stole something and got caught, I was always very sorry. My regret was genuine.... of getting caught.

 

[Jimmy Higgins]

I don't know the guy, never heard of him, but he did the right thing in apologizing. Unlike the National Disgrace, who never apologizes. And which of us doesn't say nasty things on the spur of the moment, for whatever reason: to appear edgy, to attempt to be humorous, to keep up with the other bloggers, etc. Most of us say things that we really know better than to believe. Reminds me of the Nixon tape that caught Billy Graham going on with classic anti-Semitic tropes, a couple of sentences worth. In that case, he indeed appeared to be expressing a true bigoted outlook. When the tape came to light 20 years later, he expressed horror at his own words and apologized. And maybe he really did learn from hearing his own words, and maybe he changed his thinking.
Myself, I say all kinds of crazy things, usually to get a laugh. And I regret some of the things I've posted on this website -- but I move on.

I say all sorts of stuff... stuff I'm not "sorry" about saying.

 

[TV and credit cards]

Well he did ask for grace. Isn't that forgiving who least deserves it or some such?

I've made many a comment I wouldn't want the other driver to actually hear. Especially if she looked like she could kick my ass. I've never made reference to any Mediterranean or Middle Eastern area where figs grow though. Eek!

 

[ideologyhunter]

I was driving my mother around one day when a woman driver cut us off pretty blatantly in a parking lot. I blurted out what a stupid c-word she was (just in my mom's hearing, obviously.) Then I said, "Oops," but I didn't have to apologize or sign up for sensitivity class, because, after a half beat where I looked in panic at my mom, we both broke out in probably 20 seconds of louds, unapologetic laughter.

 

[ZiprHead]

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[James Brown]

I thought the standard thing to say was, "If you were offended, then I apologize. "

Isn't saying, "I shouldn't have said that," exactly what an apology is for?

That isn't a mistake. That was you being you.

I don't see those two states as being mutually exclusive. Personally, I make mistakes all the freaking time (just ask my wife.) I am not a perfect human being, but I am working to become better. When called out, I will evaluate my actions, if necessary make amends, and work to improve myself. When I have achieved perfection and then offend someone, then you may criticize me for hypocrisy.