I wasn't going to comment. I really wasn't. Why? I'm a RU grad and am proud as hell for the Lady Knights (Lady Knights?) for their stellar play and all-around good story. I haven't been posting sporting stuff here, so the last thing I wanted to do was desecrate a great story with Imus's stupid, stupid remarks.
I can take the New Jersey jokes; I'll even swallow a good Rutgers joke. But you went too damned far. These women are exemplar members of the community. They are not fuck up losers. They are NOT nappy headed hos; far from it.
Imus has a long history in the radio business. He generally speaks truth to power. I don't always agree with him, and think he's kind of an asshat most of the time. He does a lot of good things with his charities.
That's all nice, and I've got the voilin out. But too damned bad; Imus. Retire already. Go back to New Mexico.
Or else. You DO know that James Gandolfini is an alum.
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Yup. I see him in a no recovery zone
Now that I'm living in Western Mass, I've become a UCONN woman's bball fan, so Rutgers has been a tough team for me to root for. UNTIL - this run right here, which was excellent.
Imus is a hack...complete racist. He was trying to be funny, which is sad in and of itself.
I would SO rather talk about the RU-UConn rivalry than Jimmy the Imus. Seriously, both teams will be in the top 5 next year.
Now, if only the RU men's team could show some signs of life...
MSNBC did the right thing. Hopefully CBS radio will follow suit.
It's a strange case as far as I'm concerned. Stupid *ss thing to say...but I think it got a little out of hand.
I heard Gerry Rivers say something like 'it's in the eye or ear of the victim' as to what is offensive...' that leaves alot of room for abuse and confusion; wouldn't you agree?
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