OT - First female NBA referee Violet Palmer announces she is gay

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  1. SlyPokerDog

    SlyPokerDog Woof! Staff Member Administrator

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    SlyPokerDog, Jul 31, 2014
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    I bet you won't find many surprised by this.
     
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    Why did I think this was already known? Palmer has actually developed into one of the better refs, IMO, at least in terms of being balanced in her calls. She also doesn't make herself the story and impact the game needlessly, such as a Joey Crawford, who is just awful.
     
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    We should all get together and send a wedding present.

    And not a gag present like eye glasses. Maybe a nice set of towels monogrammed with the Blazer logo.
     
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    Good for her. Proud of her for coming out!!
     
    Strenuus, Jul 31, 2014
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    Yup, always nice when someone shows that there's nothing shameful about being gay.
     
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    Exactly. If she had come out as a Tea Party member, that's another story!
     
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    Yeah, I think that was the sound of a feather hitting the floor.

    It's a common thing in women's basketball in general. Much more so than in other sports, as far as I can tell. I have no idea why that would be.
     
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    I thought it was a widely known thing as well. I guess I just assumed it and sterotyped her off the bat.
     
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    She sucks. Maybe recently she's gotten better but she was horrible in the past.
     
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    She is pretty balanced in her bad refereeing, I'll give her credit for that.
     
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    Her first several years, she was widely considered the worst NBA referee. She's probably announcing now because her job is more secure.
     
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    Because if you're in the locker room with that many great tits you can't help but want to give em a squeeze.

    As far as explaining why it doesn't happen in other sports...
     
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    Why does she feel the need to announce her sexual orientation? It doesn't change the fact she's a shitty ref.
     
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    I can see the argument... "Tea Party isn't a lifestyle choice!" :lol:
     
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    Good for her.

    Doesn't change the fact that she stands out as one of the worst referees in a league with horrific officiating.
     
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    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    This.
     
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    My this is uninteresting. Who is supposed to care? I alway thought of her as a crappy ref.
     
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    I still can't wait for a big time NBA all star to come out.
     
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    Damn. Everytime I develop a crush on a female NBA referee with a sexy hairstyle, she turns out to be gay.
     
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