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[Malak]

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015...n_7863020.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f20Z-iGVoP0

http://gawker.com/report-hulk-hogan-...ake-1719933145

[azguy]

the worlds messed up, tons of African Americans use that term everyday. If he's getting tossed for that radio clip it's time to relocate abroad and leave this country behind.

[Kingair]

Apparently lots of people haven't been in Compton

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[elcompa]

Originally Posted by Kingair

Apparently lots of people haven't been in Compton

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Yep. Nor have they watched TV, seen a movie or heard any song on any radio for the past 50 years.

One souldn't choose to laugh sometimes and other times choose to be offended. It is and can be one of the most ugly words, but context is (BY FAR) most important with this word that has permeated nearly every level of most societies on the planet in every art form and social situation. It's a word. It isn't going away. We can't simply make up a new rule and pretend it never existed. Also true: The more eloquent don't use it as they almost never use curse words.

How come its only bad when certain racial groups say it? Isn't that prejudice of a sort ? It is an emotionally charged word that can cause a visceral reaction and can be taken any one of 10 ways. It is best to stay away from it as it could very easily be used to someones advantage, be used in a slander case, cost corporations time and money, hurt feelings etc... It really is a shame that logic, maturity and intelligence are not always applied as more than half of these issues would simply go away. We certainly can't expect adult members of an increasingly litigious society to act responsible, mature and logical, now can we? No, we have to cater to an opportunistic, overemotional / knee jerk reactionary sector of the citizenry.

Final note: Not that it should matter, but I come from a multicultural background. I say this for those who seem to continuously look for something to argue about in the name of shoring up their side of an argument for personal benefit but do it in the name of justice and righteousness.

My apologies for the truth rant and observations based in logic.

Peace....

[watchwatcher]

What's right for the goose is right for the gander.

[GB-man]

When you are making money as the face of a major brand, you don't have the same freedom as joe blow. The wwe brand obviously doesn't want to be aligned with bigotry. It's quite simple.

[elcompa]

Originally Posted by GB-man

When you are making money as the face of a major brand, you don't have the same freedom as joe blow. The wwe brand obviously doesn't want to be aligned with bigotry. It's quite simple.

I agree. However their reasoning is what I find interesting...not wrong, just interesting. Profit making organizations are not benevolent nor caring in foundation. They have more than likely done this as a politically correct maneuver to protect a stream of revenue while pretending to genuinely care about customer feelings and social issues.

Personally I think this is fine and the right of any money making organization, however, it comes off as a bit hypocritical to do it only to maintain a certain stream of revenue while PRETENDING to be truly caring. Just another brand of falsehood wrapped up and presented to paint a particular face on an issue for reasons of gain. Nothing wrong with this, but lets try to see it for what it is.

What they are doing is smart from a bottomline perspective (perhaps their only viable corse of action in todays society) and that is the only reason a capitalist venture exists. I'm totally down with that. Money is good. On the other hand, any customer who blindly accepts this brand of pandering should be aware as to why it is happening.

All good.

Cheers,
Elcompa

[charger]

Originally Posted by GB-man

When you are making money as the face of a major brand, you don't have the same freedom as joe blow. The wwe brand obviously doesn't want to be aligned with bigotry. It's quite simple.

Have you ever watched smackdown or raw?

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by azguy

the worlds messed up, tons of African Americans use that term everyday. If he's getting tossed for that radio clip it's time to relocate abroad and leave this country behind.

Yes, african americans use that term every day. I grew up in NYC(Bronx/Bklyn) and heard/used it daily and hear it in rap music. To keep it short, it does not have the same meaning at all. Let's not kid ourselves or be naive.

Yes, it may be considered a negative word in the dictionary and the mainstream global view, but in the streets as a slang term it sounds nothing like or means the same thing as when an adult white male says it referencing a protest to his daughters dating habits.

Originally Posted by GB-man

When you are making money as the face of a major brand, you don't have the same freedom as joe blow. The wwe brand obviously doesn't want to be aligned with bigotry. It's quite simple.

And of course we have that to consider. I grew up with this word in my vocabulary as a youngster in NYC, yet when I finally became a man and a professional, as a senior enlisted soldier and now in my current profession that word has no place in my vocabulary. I'm not in the streets and it's use no matter the context or my background can have repercussions.

Hulk Hogan should know better, no excuse. I have a slightly different view of him now....by his own words "he's racist to a point".....a big point it seems.

[Wllnv19]

Ibtl..

[123Blueface]

[nick c]

Time for him to take a break

[GradyPhilpott]

Apparently no one involved understands the concept of context or even bothered to listen to the content of the interview.

But, who cares? "Professional wrestling" is the lowest form of entertainment ever devised with the possible exception of feeding Christians to the lions.

[elcompa]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Apparently no one involved understands the concept of context or even bothered to listen to the content of the interview.

But, who cares? "Professional wrestling" is the lowest form of entertainment ever devised with the possible exception of feeding Christians to the lions.

You nailed it on the head.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Apparently no one involved understands the concept of context or even bothered to listen to the content of the interview.

But, who cares? "Professional wrestling" is the lowest form of entertainment ever devised with the possible exception of feeding Christians to the lions.

Did you read the articles, have you actually read all the information.
Can you elaborate on the context, as he seems to use it only referring to non whites....the interview about hanging out with rappers is debatably understandable but there is only one context I see when it's use is negative or only in describing his non caucasian peers or daughters dating habits.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Did you read the articles, have you actually read all the information.
Can you elaborate on the context, as he seems to use it only referring to non whites....the interview about hanging out with rappers is debatably understandable but there is only one context I see when it's use is negative or only in describing his non caucasian peers or daughters dating habits.

I have read the articles and the interview I heard was not the one that has caused the brouhaha.

This is all I have to say about the matter.

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[anothernewphone]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Apparently no one involved understands the concept of context or even bothered to listen to the content of the interview.

But, who cares? "Professional wrestling" is the lowest form of entertainment ever devised with the possible exception of feeding Christians to the lions.

I'm a big wrestling fan, and I think what you just said is downright offensive. What's wrong with "to each his own?" Saying it's in line with the slaughter of Christians for entertainment is disgusting. Seriously, get a grip, man.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

I'm a big wrestling fan, and I think what you just said is downright offensive. What's wrong with "to each his own?" Saying it's in line with the slaughter of Christians for entertainment is disgusting. Seriously, get a grip, man.

You need to get a grip.

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[anothernewphone]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

You need to get a grip.

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Amongst comments about free speech and consequences, I'm just going to forget all about arguing, and just ignore you. Such close-minded, offensive comments are really disappointing.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Amongst comments about free speech and consequences, I'm just going to forget all about arguing, and just ignore you. Such close-minded, offensive comments are really disappointing.

You're a wise man. 👍

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[AzPaul]

Whatcha gonna do, brother?
Whatcha gonna do?

[Rashid.bk]

Yes, exactly. The interview isn't the real cause of the brouhaha...it's the other stuff. The context seems clear in those cases.

I too have said enough on this subject. Weekend's here, time for some r&r.

[Kingair]

Enjoy the weekend my friends

And call me whatever you want . . .

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[Gaijin]

Ibtl.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by charger

Have you ever watched smackdown or raw?

No not since the days of the undertaker and such but I was in elementary school. Then I grew up and realized how silly it all was.

[Dan Pierce]

You have a right to free speech, not consequence free speech. Your boss also has that right.
dP

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

You have a right to free speech, not consequence free speech. Your boss also has that right.
dP

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[Wesley Crusher]

ibtl!