OT Play by play guy suspended for "racist language"

Context

 

I think it has EVERYTHING to do with it.

A basketball announcer saying a dominant inside player was like King Kong at the end of a game is COMPLETELY different than some piece of shit saying Michelle Obama looks like an ape in shoes.

 

Again, I'm on contexts side here.

 

I think that you think you are. I can see a whole refreshingly different context than your subjective one.

 

How about when describing a Black person? Mind you, that White supremacists have effectively usurped the meaning, at least for a Black person who has to adjust to being called a monkey or some sort of dog whistle. Not saying that decent White folk don't mean anything ill willed about the expression King Kong, just saying try to have some empathy for a human being being derided here and there all of their life. Just out of empathy, how about using some other expression like 'enforcer' or big man in the middle?

 

And i think here in lies the argument.

Great post and suggestion by the way.

But that should also be a suggestion and warning to the announcer. Not just a firing, no?

Empthy is great. We must understand aNd emphasize with the other side even if we dont agree. Its the start to a calmer, less violent civilization and debate.
However it should not be such a forfront thought that people can't develop personalities and stunt creativity for fear of saying the wrong thing.
If an announcer has a history of repeated offenses, then there is motive for questioning.
But sometimes trying to be creative and quick of the tongue, empathy isnt the first thought, or the thought that comes prior to making the quick, timely statement.
When given time to think and empathize, sure. But in the heat of the moment, basketball frenzy, i would give a pass and a suggestion to try to be more aware of the potential misunderstanding that could ensue rather than just fire him.

 

Question. There are albino monkeys. How do they fit in to all of this?

My opinion is calling a human king kong is different than calling them an ape or a monkey.

One is a ficticious character known round the world as being a beast.

The other is a primate.
I see a clear difference.

With that said, i will never refer to a Black human as king kong, as it is obviously an issue...

Respect whether you agree or disagreee...

 

Right wrong, indifferent. I read that last line and laugh my ass off! Lol. I pictured it happeneing in my head.

 

Totally agree...
I don't like to see anyone disrespected for race, religion or politics.

 

That's one way to change the subject. Go from racist language to firearms.

 

LOL