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2013 NBA Playoffs |OT3| Don't believe the pipe
- Thread starter reilo
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Way to be extremely judgmental.
Who are you to tell people who make more money than you will ever earn how to live their lives?
As long as they aren't committing crime I don't give a fuck what they do.
no hetero
Tragicomedy
Member
I think we all understand exactly what the phrase means.
"Hey, since that phrase I just said could possibly be misinterpreted as me being gay, allow me to be abundantly clear that I like pussy. I'm not into the dick, ya feel me? I'm not cool with that. I'm manly."
/scratches nuts and grunts
There are plenty of things said in hip hop songs that can't be used in everyday speech because they're offensive.
Future PhaZe
Member
dem local Georgetown boys comin to support Roy.
I totally understand and you'll see me with my e-pitchfork railing against what I consider to be true bigotry and discrimination. However, I think we go overboard with the PC sometimes. I just hate that it's so easy for the PC media to cow folks into silence these days over innocuous comments.
I think we as fans lose if Hibbert is hammered on this and becomes your typical "say nothing" interviewee moving forward
Barack Lesnar
Banned
I fear that Hibbert's remark last night will stick with him for a while, hopefully not years. Looking at his feed, dude isn't that kind of person.
He's exactly that kind of person. Epicurean immature pro ball player who does not take into account the responsibilities of his position as a public figure.
Barack Lesnar
Banned
Had to google Epicurean
See- you keep calling the comment innocuous. That's the problem.
Also- there's a whole range of space to work with between saying no homo and "saying nothing"
teruterubozu
Member
Nets-Bulls went 7 games, but yeah, pretty yawn-inducing playoffs so far.
Quit railing against "political correctness" and acting like we live in a police state where you'll get arrested for not saying the "PC" thing. It's a fucking myth.
"No homo" is broadly offensive to the LGBT community, and displays immaturity on Hibbert's part. It is in no way the same thing as "that's what she said", which is also culturally understood as a reference to The Office. "No homo" simply means, "I wouldn't want this statement to be misconstrued as being ga, because being gay is weak, gross, and otherwise undesirable, especially for an alpha male like me."
Nobody is preventing Hibbert from saying what he wants, but that doesn't mean there won't be consequences for his words (just like there are in almost any walk of life).
I think we as a society win as soon as bullshit phrases like "no homo" become broadly unacceptable in our discourse.
I was just thinking that yesterday during the game. But I'm excited to see neo Spurs ball play in the Finals. Even in 2007, they had the brakes on.
Vestal
Junior Member
If I remember correctly a lot of the blame after YNB went down was directed at Brooks, because it was evident he had no plan B. No one was really blaming KD he was put in a ridiculous position in which he could not succeed given his skill set.
Tragicomedy
Member
Do I need to go back and get the receipts? Happy to do so...
teruterubozu
Member
The NBA also went out of their way last year to make this Grant Hill commercial:
"Your moves are so gay" commercial
I mean, the league is trying to be a leader in this regard, but locker room talk seems to spill over sometimes.
Either way, Hibbert was feeling himself way too much. Playing the small market card against the media when his own teammate won most improved and Gasol won DPTY. and lol, not even their own fans came out to watch them play.
His play warrants swag, but like someone else mentioned all of this is new to him.
His play warrants swag, but like someone else mentioned all of this is new to him.
The phrase wasn't started by a rapper.
FullMetalx117
Member
Pretty funny. A player can come out and say he is gay and is not fined while a player who comes out and says he is not gay gets fined. Excellent
And this folks, is where the discussion should end, with this extreme stupidity
It's only going downhill from here
lol at Bosh's minutes going up. Bosh's knees are shot to shit.
teruterubozu
Member
Well, the discussion seems to have moved to the OT, for better or worse.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=574329
Thread is already a shitshow. Don't know what I expected.
Sometimes, people get the feeling that neogaf is progressive because people can somewhat spell correctly. Wrong assumption.
Byakuya769
Member
Opinions on Wade saying that he and Bosh both need MORE touches? And suggesting that certain players (LeBron) are trying to will their way to victory and not getting enough people involved?
Oh, for real?
Go ahead.
Oh, for real?
Go ahead.
teruterubozu
Member
It's the Pau Gasol syndrome - he's right, even if he's wrong.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Thats some funny shit.
He needs to be riding the bench if anything. They're better off with Norris Cole in there.
If they lose game 7 I'm sure he'll be pointing the finger at Lebron.
The real reason they lost is because Stern suspended their 2nd best player.
I am Michael Bolton
Banned
As offensive as it is, you can't always expect athletes to be as sensitive in the way they speak, especially when they're so young. I'm not defending Hibberts statements but dude possibly is young, a celebrity, probably doesn't have too many gay friends, and may not even be cognizant of how offensive the statement is.
We're not talking about a politician, a professor, a CEO. We're talking about a young pro ball player. He'll learn from this. It's ridiculous to make assumptions about someones character and person just because of something said when the person saying it may not even have been aware of how others take it.
We're not talking about a politician, a professor, a CEO. We're talking about a young pro ball player. He'll learn from this. It's ridiculous to make assumptions about someones character and person just because of something said when the person saying it may not even have been aware of how others take it.
theignoramus
Member
I follow dozens and dozens of high profile ball players on twitter, who the hell is even about that shit anymore?
Get the fuck out of the Iverson era.
CountBlack
Member
I wonder if Lebron's gonna catch a fine for that flop last night
I am Michael Bolton
Banned
Heavy: FYI, the way you use describe some of these cultures and athletes can come across as quite offensive too. Gangsta rap? What does that have to do with ANYTHING? Your use of 'thug', etc., has certain 'speak' to it that you may not even be aware of. Just like Hibbert.
Byakuya769
Member
Tim is probably putting up with a lot a bullshit right now in San Antonio.
GravityMan
Member
Yeah that comment was amusing to me. Hey Wade...you and Bosh already had plenty of touches in Game 6 and in earlier games this series. You're just not taking advantage of those opportunities.
Those two have nobody to blame but themselves.
If Popovich were coaching the Heat, then Wade and Bosh would've been spending a lot more time on the bench, due to their shitty, soft (Bosh) and apathetic (Wade) play.
Byakuya769
Member
Fuck. We need Chris Brown and Drake to bring their beef back.
I am Michael Bolton
Banned
Yep.
and lol...
Whats funnier is that pic was probably taken in his bathroom.
Psychological Intellect
Banned
Wade wasn't complaining about the offense when he was playing well in the regular system. Atleast Bosj knows that he's sucking. I hope lebron shoots 35 times on monday.
Being considered a bitch by you is actually a compliment. <3
P.S. And Oklahoma isn't the "south." We prefer "southern plains."
I am Michael Bolton
Banned
If the Heat don't chip (they will) do you think Riles looks to trade Wade in the offseason?
I'm still here, I just don't post much anymore. Is there such a thing as moral support from lurkers?
Psychological Intellect
Banned
Wade wasn't complaining about the offense when he was playing well in the regular season Atleast Bosj knows that he's sucking. I hope lebron shoots 35 times on monday.