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Posted on 7/12/21 at 2:58 pm to Fun Bunch
The racism thing is going to blown out of proportion because that’s society today. I think the talent is so incredibly unique I’m not sure how much it matters what language he speaks. I’m probably not a good sample point though because I’d much rather see him throw 100 and hit 450 foot missiles than look at someone’s Twitter or tiktok
Posted on 7/12/21 at 3:02 pm to McCaigBro69
This actually happened not too long ago in soccer. Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani called someone "negrito", which is a term of endearment in Latin America. Well the English press reported it as him calling someone a "little n-----". Even after this was explained, he was still suspended and forced to apologize. Things can be lost in translation and the media will find anyway to make it a big story for clicks.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 3:04 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
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I think the talent is so incredibly unique I’m not sure how much it matters what language he speaks.
It definitely does in terms of mainstream marketability.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 3:06 pm to Fun Bunch
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I mean..I guess I'm the only one that doesn't think this is even remotely racist or a big deal.
In a vaccum? I agree.
Relative to the norm that has been determined by the leftist media? It's hugely racist.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 3:08 pm to RLDSC FAN
That’s not bigoted. It’s reality. The best player in the games can’t communicate easily with fans. That’s not ideal.
So fricking quick to call something racist these days
So fricking quick to call something racist these days
Posted on 7/12/21 at 3:36 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
quote:I have literally never once thought about what language Ohtani speaks
I think the talent is so incredibly unique I’m not sure how much it matters what language he speaks
Posted on 7/12/21 at 3:45 pm to ReauxlTide222
So for the people who didn't think First Take was professional wrestling... here's proof that it's professional wrestling.
Highest paid ESPN guy says inflammatory things on his debate show. Other high paid ESPN guy comes on said debate show for a debate.
Manufactured content.
Highest paid ESPN guy says inflammatory things on his debate show. Other high paid ESPN guy comes on said debate show for a debate.
Manufactured content.
quote:
Jeff Passan
@JeffPassan
I’ll be on First Take tomorrow morning to talk about Shohei Ohtani.
I’ve got some things to say.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 3:49 pm to RLDSC FAN
i don't like Smith but he has a point that no one will ever like a guy who doesn't speak english. Yao Ming was able to learn it. THIS GUY SHOULD TOO!
Posted on 7/12/21 at 4:00 pm to StrongOffer
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This actually happened not too long ago in soccer. Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani called someone "negrito", which is a term of endearment in Latin America. Well the English press reported it as him calling someone a "little n-----". Even after this was explained, he was still suspended and forced to apologize. Things can be lost in translation and the media will find anyway to make it a big story for clicks.
Glad someone brought this up. The FA even admitted Cavani's comment had no offensive or racist intent, but still suspended him 3 games, fined him, and made him take an "education" course.
The media and other organizations in today's world will pounce on any opportunity to signal their virtue, no matter how benign the issue might be. I don't blame foreign players for using interpreters at all.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 4:01 pm to RLDSC FAN
I'm not Stephen A. fan but he's not wrong.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 4:04 pm to RLDSC FAN
I'm not surprised that a big deal is being made of it because that's where we are right now, but what he said shouldn't be a big deal, at least in a more rational world.
This post was edited on 7/12/21 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 7/12/21 at 4:07 pm to eddieray
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Stephen A Smith
@stephenasmith
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35m
Amazing that folks still don’t know me after all these years. If I am wrong about something, I will apologize. Especially if I unintentionally offend ANY GROUP of people — because it’s the right thing to do. Period! I’m BLACK. I would know! See y’all tomorrow on
@FirstTake
.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 4:08 pm to Fun Bunch
Ahhhh the old I’m black get out of jail free card
Posted on 7/12/21 at 4:09 pm to NorthshoreTiger76
That cracked me up and I am totally on his side. This is a nothingburger
Posted on 7/12/21 at 4:10 pm to Fun Bunch
That tweet is much worse than his original comment.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 4:13 pm to McCaigBro69
quote:
retarded
Way to prove your point, Einstein.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 4:35 pm to Dalosaqy
He should be fired today. Prejudiced sob. If he said about a Latin player he would be gone. Ask Rachel Nichols about this stuff. And she was nothing compared to this.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 4:36 pm to RLDSC FAN
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Smith immediately caught heat for his tone-deaf comment.
I doubt it, him and jemelle can say whatever they want without consequence
Posted on 7/12/21 at 4:41 pm to Fun Bunch
quote:Listen, I'll be the judge of what is and isn't racist. I'm WHITE. I should know!
That cracked me up and I am totally on his side.
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