“Chink in the Armor”
It seems like everything now-a-days has to be so god damn politically
correct! Honestly it makes me sick! People can’t say certain things because there
are some people in this world that are so sensitive that they scream racist
every time they read something or hear something they don’t like! So what is all the “Hoop-Laa” about this
week? Well, of course it’s still all
about Jeremy Lin, but it’s what ESPN wrote and one analyst said about him that
have some people outraged. I write this to
find out how you feel.
Even feel good stories like the recent success New York
Knick point guard Jeremy Lin is having in the last two weeks results in some employees
at ESPN getting fired. Simply because
some people think that a certain headline was a racist remark. On ESPN.com last week a headline stated
“Chink in the armor” and showed a picture of Jeremy Lin. Some consider that headline was racially insensitive
and was a direct shot at Asian-American Jeremy Lin. What others see is that it is a term that is
often used to describe a flaw or a glitch in an otherwise fairly good or
potentially flawless system. This was
the Knicks first loss since “Lin-sanity” swept over New
York City and subsequently the rest of the world. The Knicks are 7-1 since he (Lin) has been
inserted in the line-up and ESPN is now down several employees. Seems strange people have to lose there jobs
over something that has everyone in such euphoria. Watch, and honestly ask yourself is this man
a “racist.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ESEGRwnQW4k
I personally don’t think so.
Perhaps, this was an error in judgment but I don’t think there was any
malicious intent of racism in that statement.
I do believe that the catch phrases and superlatives that have been used
in the last two weeks have gotten a little ridiculous. Enough is enough with the “Knick names”…..ok
I just had to use that one, but seriously as a sports fan as many people are
lets just enjoy the excitement this guy is providing and stop trying to read
between the lines on someone’s choice of words, attempting to determine if
someone is a racist!
On a lighter note, according to Jay-Z if Lin can make it here...he can make it anywhere! In New York!
On a lighter note, according to Jay-Z if Lin can make it here...he can make it anywhere! In New York!
I couldn't agree with you more. Of course other phrases could be used, but I also think think the context of his statement was to express flaw, with no intent of racism. This is a great topic to discuss. It's a unique way of talking about one of the most talked about stories in the media.
ReplyDeleteI don't follow basketball but I can't seem to get away from the Linsanity. I like that you are bringing up an aspect of the story that everyone (even non-basketball fans) can partake in. You make a great point and I agree with you, some people are too worried about offending others.
ReplyDeleteYou are the last, angry white man.
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