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[Stiflers Mom]

I am a white bread pastry looking german, and I swear I look more black than that dude who slams the lady.

That said, that slam looks ferocious. You don't do that to anybody who hasn't at least threatened your life.

 

[Lanrutcon]

Tricky.

Play stupid games, win...uh...a bodyslam? I can't sympathize with her in the least. Give the dude a wrestling contract and line up some more racist fucks. Sell tickets. Everyone wins.

 

[Kagey K]

Seems like he didn't have to run up behind her and pick her up and slam her. Cheap shot if I've ever seen one.
There are better ways to settle shit like this then mobbing a lady and crippling her by running up while everyone else is distracting her, but what do I know?

 

[O-N-E]

Notice three came out to attack her and ran away after he broke her.

 

[bitbydeath]

Tricky.

Play stupid games, win...uh...a bodyslam? I can't sympathize with her in the least. Give the dude a wrestling contract and line up some more racist fucks. Sell tickets. Everyone wins.

It sounds like she was called a cracker first and then she retaliated out of anger by calling him a nigger. Neither were in the right obviously but it's all just empty words compared to physical violence.

 

[Blade2.0]

Don't agree with the violence but I also hold no grudges against him.

 

[VAL0R]

If being called a single word puts you into such a frothing rage that you brutally assault a strange woman, you belong in a cage. Enjoy.

 

[Lanrutcon]

It sounds like she was called a cracker first and then she retaliated out of anger by calling him a nigger. Neither were in the right obviously but it's all just empty words compared to physical violence.

Oh. That is slightly different.

I don't know about "empty" words though. If you want to see the person behind the mask, you get em angry.

 

[Hulk_Smash]

Tricky.

Play stupid games, win...uh...a bodyslam? I can't sympathize with her in the least. Give the dude a wrestling contract and line up some more racist fucks. Sell tickets. Everyone wins.

There's a perfect little off-topic forum for you. Little purple colored site that's a big ass rip-off of this site you could start posting to where comments like this would be welcomed. Because over here violence over words is simply not accepted.

 

[Lanrutcon]

There's a perfect little off-topic forum for you. Little purple colored site you could start posting to where comments like this would be welcomed. Because over here violence over words is simply not accepted.

Settle down, passive aggressive Hulk. It's totally acceptable. If it weren't, then we'd be no better than that purple colored site.

Also, this isn't a Harry Potter book. You can says Resetera.

 

[AlteredForms]

Whilst throwing her to floor was inappropriate, I would have been surprised had there been no physical contact. Notice the mob-like mentality the black people show when somebody happens to insult them. It's almost as though they crumble into a thousand pieces at the very mention of the word "n***ger" and resort to being rage-filled simpletons, instead of rising above it and showing they're better than that.

The individual who assaulted her will lose his employment, gain a criminal record and pay damages to the appropriate parties as noted above. As for the rest of the mob, they'll most likely be severely cautioned as it's Popeye's name they've dragged through the dirt.

Hope it was worth it morons.

 

[alife]

Below are a few reactions that I believe will adequately suffice in illustrating what some of us are thinking after watching that video. Take your pick:

 

[Tesseract]

Don't agree with the violence but I also hold no grudges against him.

hey goofus, this neither condone nor condemn attitude with words makes you look silly

 

[BadBurger]

What a stupid thing to ruin your life over. He's doomed with the justice system and future employment - one video shows him antagonizing her, then he actually follows her outside and assaults her in a manner that could have killed her had her head bounced off that asphalt. The assault inflicted serious bodily harm and injury, which means it's a class C felony. After seeing the videos I doubt the prosecutor will let him plead down to a class D because the evidence is all there.

He's probably going to get around five years in prison and when he gets out at age 34 or 35 his employment prospects will be construction or crime, and after that woman wins the lawsuit against PopEye's, part of his check will go to paying back that money anyway. So which way of life do you think he'll choose?

All because some woman may have used a racial slur.

 

[lil puff]

Even Popeye himself wouldn't body slam a lady that damn hard after several cans of spinach.

Anyways try avoiding the N word while locked up in prison. G Luck with than holmes!

 

[s34ab]

The husband of a Popeyes employee told WSMV-TV that the woman in question had been aggressive when speaking with restaurant staff and had used the n-word.

McElhaney did not seem to know if his client used the racial slur.

"My client was called 'an ugly broke-down cracker,'" the attorney told the Tennessean.

Notice how only one one of the racial slurs gets the Voldemort treatment? The word is nigger. Not "n word." Not "n****r." I'll also give huffpo 1 point of credit (so they're sitting at 1/100) for even including the second part of this quote.

 

[Jooxed]

Is no one going to point out how ironic the OP's username is in this situation? Guy in the video undercover?

 

[Petrae]

What a stupid thing to ruin your life over. He's doomed with the justice system and future employment - one video shows him antagonizing her, then he actually follows her outside and assaults her in a manner that could have killed her had her head bounced off that asphalt. The assault inflicted serious bodily harm and injury, which means it's a class C felony. After seeing the videos I doubt the prosecutor will let him plead down to a class D because the evidence is all there.

He's probably going to get around five years in prison and when he gets out at age 34 or 35 his employment prospects will be construction or crime, and after that woman wins the lawsuit against PopEye's, part of his check will go to paying back that money anyway. So which way of life do you think he'll choose?

All because some woman may have used a racial slur.

She wins. He loses. It really doesn't matter what the court of public opinion thinks, or who said what first. Once Stupid Guy physically assaults Allegedly Racist Woman, it's over. Maybe she'll never utter "that word" again— if she even said it— but she'll be paid handsomely after the inevitable lawsuit while Stupid Guy spends time in jail and will have a shiny new felony on his record to scare any decent job prospects away. He'll also be on the hook financially for years to come, losing 20% of any paycheck he earns via court order.

But hey. She allegedly had it coming by saying "that word".

 

[Zog]

Tricky.

Play stupid games, win...uh...a bodyslam? I can't sympathize with her in the least. Give the dude a wrestling contract and line up some more racist fucks. Sell tickets. Everyone wins.

Does this include those who are racist against whites? You know, like people who call white people 'crackers' or is that kind of racism ok?

 

[AlteredForms]

Does this include those who are racist against whites? You know, like people who call white people 'crackers' or is that kind of racism ok?

Only black people are allowed to play the race card. Don't ask stupid questions again you radical xenophobe!

 

[Lanrutcon]

Does this include those who are racist against whites? You know, like people who call white people 'crackers' or is that kind of racism ok?

Totally. I'm 100% unbiased when it comes to my violent entertainment: the Arena of Stupid (title is a bit of a WIP, marketing is working on that) accepts all.

 

[Hulk_Smash]

Is no one going to point out how ironic the OP's username is in this situation? Guy in the video undercover?

Even the Hulk has a conscience.

 

[Zog]

Totally. I'm 100% unbiased when it comes to my violent entertainment: the Arena of Stupid (title is a bit of a WIP, marketing is working on that) accepts all.

.... but you want the one who said the first racist slur to be rewarded.

Give the dude a wrestling contract

 

[Lanrutcon]

.... but you want the one who said the first racist slur to be rewarded.

I'm more than willing to play this little game with you and that chip on your shoulder, but you might want to catch up on my posts before we do.

Edit: That was a bit snarkier than I intended. Scroll up, I made a post where I acknowledged that I missed her throwing the first slur and that it changes things.

 

[TylersProphecy4.0]

That slam did a lot more damage than I expected.

He kinda picked her up and threw her like a garbage bag he was mad at. Annnnnd she looked kinda old and fragile.

Also, just making sure, but that was a dude, right? No excuses either way, the gender doesnt make...THAT level of altercation ok. Just wondering though.

And like, fuck racists and people who use slurs to trigger people ina arguments, but damn...she was already outside. You guys won. She wasnt gonna get her food. Then you went and straight up mob attacked her. It would be one thing if the lady had just oldboy'd everyone in the restaurant, but yeah, she was just walking away.

Fucking way to be what you hate. Really shows the other side how to act by example, right?

When I die, the only thing I want to be able to say to myself is "I was not part of the problem." These people...obviously do not give two shits about that.

 

[iconmaster]

I have to hand it to him, that was a seriously impressive slam.

HIs life is likely ruined, though.

Hope the victim recovers with no lasting ill effect.

 

[Zog]

I'm more than willing to play this little game with you and that chip on your shoulder, but you might want to catch up on my posts before we do.

Edit: That was a bit snarkier than I intended. Scroll up, I made a post where I acknowledged that I missed her throwing the first slur and that it changes things.

Fair enough

 

[Pallas]

I don't get why people get so upset about that word

Banned (1 month): Downplaying racism, marginalizing PoC.

Oops wrong thread.

*Before reading article*

"Please don't be Tennessee. Please don't be Tennessee."
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. . . "Aaaaand it was Tennessee."

The feeling is mutual, rip tennessee

 

[Helios]

That slam did a lot more damage than I expected.

Could've done a lot more.

You should ask that lady if that word causes any harm.

Ooh, ask about his use of "cracker" too while you're at it !

 

[womfalcs3]

That jacket provided some padding.

 

[Tesseract]

would you rather get body slammed onto a bed of chicken tendies or waffle fries

 

[Phunkydiabetic]

That wouldn't deter shit. First of all, almost certainly she was called cracker first. So who gets fined here? Both of them?

"That" word is not so special that it justifies physical violence. He is 100% at fault for what he did and it doesn't matter how much of an asshole she was she didn't deserve that kind of reaction. Cussed out? Yes. Banned from the premises? Absolutely. But any leaning toward her being responsible for his reaction needs to stop now.

The amount of assumptions you are making for this whole scenario is quite telling my friend...

 

[off duty ninja]

This is instant gratification vs. long term consequences playing out in real time. I hope body slamming an old lady for saying nigger was worth it.

 

[Hulk_Smash]

The amount of assumptions you are making for this whole scenario is quite telling my friend...

How many assumptions am I making?

Or did YOU assuming I'm making that up? Did you even read the article? It said there as an altercation and most likely her using the word nigger was a reaction to being called a cracker first.

 

[iconmaster]

It said there as an altercation and most likely her using the word nigger was a reaction to being called a cracker first.

You're correct, that is what her attorney claims happened.

 

[off duty ninja]

How many assumptions am I making?

Or did YOU assuming I'm making that up? Did you even read the article? It said there as an altercation and most likely her using the word nigger was a reaction to being called a cracker first.

 

[EviLore]

Words are words. Violence is violence. What kind of man smashes an old lady into the concrete over words? Let it go and live your life.

 

[Hulk_Smash]

You're correct, that is what her attorney claims happened.

Yes, that's what the attorney claimed what possibly coulda maybe might have been said.

OR she could could have gone in there waving a gun calling everyone in the place niggers while all the employees were merrily minding their own business being kind to all the customers. And that boy was just doing his job body slamming her making sure the mean old white lady wouldn't harm another soul.

That coulda happened to ya' know!

What do you people seriously think happened? He attacked her. Blindsided her with a mob following cheering him on. Does it really matter what either of them said?

Can't we all be in agreement that once someone lays on someone else because of something that was said- that all bets are off and that lady didn't not deserve what happened to her regardless of what kind of asshole she is.

Or maybe we should live in Goodfellas world and everyone should get the same treatment as Spider or Billy Bats for any slight or offense.

 

[BigBooper]

Vince McMahon. If you are listening, you've just found your new WWE champion. And he doesn't even take steroids. Just pure natural power.

Yes! He needs to be powered by Popeye's chicken. Great opportunity there

 

[Moneal]

Sad that this guy turned a racist bitch into a victim, and ruined his life in the process.

 

[Birdo]

It's crazy that there exists a word that can cause violence.

 

[off duty ninja]

It's crazy that there exists a word that can cause violence.

Only when said/heard by the right/wrong person(s)

 

[O-N-E]

It's crazy that there exists a word that can cause violence.

Well, a word that's not a verb... like "kill", "shoot", "stab", etc.

 

[lil puff]

This is instant gratification vs. long term consequences playing out in real time. I hope body slamming an old lady for saying nigger was worth it.

It is amazing to me how fast some people will commit spur of the moment violent acts. One quick lapse in a moment to years in jail.

Just nod your damn head and move on - is a lesson your should learn as a child.

 

[Hulk_Smash]

Sad that this guy turned a racist bitch into a victim, and ruined his life in the process.

That's a good point. Because of his actions, the public now feels compelled to defend this racist bitch. She gets sympathy from most of the public and gets a fat paycheck. Assuming she fully recovers, she'll get to live the rest of her life rich and even possibly feeling justified in her actions.

 

[off duty ninja]

Who is the real racist if she was called a cracker first? It is interesting to me that nobody thinks the guy who body slammed her might be the racist one.

White privilege is always being racist.

I don't care either way because at the end of the day they're both "ignants" as The Amazing Lucas would say. Just interesting that the assumption is almost always that the white person was the racist instigator.

 

[iconmaster]

Yes, that's what the attorney claimed what possibly coulda maybe might have been said.

I wasn't really disagreeing with you, I just shaded it a bit since the details have yet to be borne out by witnesses.

 

[Gp1]

Words are words. Violence is violence. What kind of man smashes an old lady into the concrete over words? Let it go and live your life.

But that way you cant be the white knight. Hope that everyone that was cheering around after the bodyslam visit him in prision.
And popeye will have to sell a lot of chicken to settle this one.

 

[HaveButOneLife]

If you aren't black thats an insanely stupid point of view.

You know what's really stupid? Giving a word so much power, even when it's a racial slur and you're not actually referencing black people.

Hypothetically.

 

[lil puff]

Who is the real racist if she was called a cracker first? It is interesting to me that nobody thinks the guy who body slammed her might be the racist one.

White privilege is always being racist.

I don't care either way because at the end of the day they're both "ignants" as The Amazing Lucas would say. Just interesting that the assumption is almost always that the white person was the racist instigator.

I don't think the word is 'always' racist in and of itself, it's usually more of an insensitivity. In this context, both words are loaded terms used to generate or trigger some feels at that moment.

However it may have been funny if she was the one to body slam him after being called that, instead!