Imus be an idiot . . .

[corplinx]

Whether you realize it or not, nappy was always derogitory remark when applied to African-Americans.

Its hard to imagine it being racist when I heard it at the school lunch table nearly every day to hear some kid describe another kid's gramma. I was one of two Caucasians in my eighth grade class. It was a word that I never took heat for using in the lunchtime "repartee" known as "checking".

However, I prodded some black co-workers who went to some of the schools in my district. They replied "times have changed".

 

[Mephisto]

As opposed to the rest of us?

Mephisto, you call me (or any part of moi) nappy, and you may meet the acquaintance of my blade.

Unless I'm referring to someone's penchant for siestas during the hottest part of the day, I would NEVER use the word nappy.

And I'm smart enough NOT to make the acquaintance of your blade.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Sharpton had Imus on his radio show today to say he's sorry. Score a nice ratings day for the Rev. Al.

Which is ultimately what it is all about.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

That's why I put him last, I didn't want to say least, but while his opinion isn't important to many people who think - he's still a spokesman for many African -Americans.

None that I know. Bring his name up in conversation, and you'll get a lot of eye rolling.

 

[headscratcher4]

HS, why the "cry me a river" defense? Noone is free from insult. Even if they just lost the big game.

No, no one is free from being insulted. But just because you can, should you?

Was it funny?

It was sad, is all. Would you want Imus to call your daughter a ho on national radio? They didn't put themsleves into the public sphere, Imus did.

Because we can act like 10 year olds, doesn't mean we should. That's all.

As I said I don't think he should be fired. I hope he'll be more thoughtful, he doesn't have to, however.

Fortunately, one great thing about this country is I don't have to listen to him...I can turn the radio to another station...

 

[Upchurch]

Oh, fat guys and bald guys, too.

HEY!

 

[Mephisto]

Its hard to imagine it being racist when I heard it at the school lunch table nearly every day to hear some kid describe another kid's gramma. I was one of two Caucasians in my eighth grade class. It was a word that I never took heat for using in the lunchtime "repartee" known as "checking".

I remember "checking" or "playing the dozens," in school. It was usually between friends and anything was fair game. Stepping out of the friendly circle to play usually meant "fighting words."

However, I prodded some black co-workers who went to some of the schools in my district. They replied "times have changed".

Times have changed and I would like to think for the better. We should at least be cognizant of the words that might hurt others. Especially if we are on national radio.

 

[King of the Americas]

I watch and listen to Imus occasionally.

He is usually dry, thoughtful, boring, and now and again he can ask a pointed question or two toward a political guest. But those moments are few and far between.

To me, he seems like an aging radio DJ striving to remain relivent... He isn't as 'shocking' as he used to be, thus his MSNBC TV show.

He is less of a comedy guy, and more of a news guy.

His show is usually a bunch of old white guys, talking about stuff that yung people find boring.

When he was young, 'racist' slang stuff was hip and cool to use. Some people can still get away with it, without being tared and feathered.

Imus just missed the cut...

 

[casebro]

All part of the current fad of having two 'personalities' in a spat. Trump/ Rosie. O'Rielly/Rosie. Imus/Sharpton. Did you catch O'Reilly and Geraldo last night? All good for the ratings of each 'personality'.

 

[steverino]

All part of the current fad of having two 'personalities' in a spat. Trump/ Rosie.

You mean the the WASP and the bull-dyke?
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STEVIE WONDER LYRICS

"I Wish"

Looking back on when I
Was a little nappy headed boy
Then my only worry
Was for Christmas what would be my toy
Even though we sometimes
Would not get a thing
We were happy with the
Joy the day would bring

 

[hgc]

You mean the the WASP and the bull-dyke?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

STEVIE WONDER LYRICS

"I Wish"

Looking back on when I
Was a little nappy headed boy
Then my only worry
Was for Christmas what would be my toy
Even though we sometimes
Would not get a thing
We were happy with the
Joy the day would bring

I love that song. Just running through the melody in my mind makes me smile.

 

[Tricky]

I strongly object to the title of this thread. It might look as if it were intended as a joke, but was obviously meant as a slur on the speech patterns of African-Americans. Punning the word "mus" for must and use of the infinitive "be" instead of "is" makes it quite obvious that Mephisto is willing to insult a whole ethnicity in order to make his little joke. Sho 'nuff.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I like how he calls politicians "fat bastards". And those are the ones he likes!

 

[BPSCG]

No, no one is free from being insulted. But just because you can, should you?

Muslims are.

 

[aerosolben]

Muslims are.

Muslims are stupid.

...when should I expect the Men in Black to show up?

 

[Beerina]

I dunno. I wouldn't go so far as to advocate him being fired, but if I were his boss, I'd be thinking long and hard about whether or not I'd want to continue paying him.

And knowing his ratings have probably skyrocketted the past few days?

 

[RichardR]

Whether you realize it or not, nappy was always derogitory remark when applied to African-Americans.

Could you please explain that for us Brits? In the UK a nappy is a diaper. Apart from that I'm having trouble understanding what he meant.

"Ho", I understand, although I didn't realize it was race specific.

 

[Beerina]

"...but not least ... Sharpton"? What does that mean?

It is kind of like saying, "...but not least...Shemp, mounting a goat," isn't it?

 

[fuelair]

Yes, much like Michael Richards was guilty of an unhumorous, comedy act.



Only the African-American ladies on the Rutger basketball team, Jesse Jackson, thousands of people in the NAACP, Allison Gollust, a spokeswoman for MSNBC, Karen Mateo, a spokeswoman for CBS Radio and last, but not least, the Reverend Al Sharpton. Oh yeah, and a handful of Americans who are getting tired of racist remarks being made and then expediently apologized for by idiots.

If Jackson and Sharpton were removed from that list
I would have no trouble agreeing with it. I haven't cared what either of them thought in a long time - and I am not likely ever to again.

 

[196]

Could you please explain that for us Brits? In the UK a nappy is a diaper.

"Nappy" is used as an adjective to describe very curly African hair that is left in its natural, curly state. The hair takes on a unique texture. The term is used derisively because it is associated with a person not "maintaining" his or her hair (e.g. combing it out, chemically relaxing it, putting it into braids, etc.).