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[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Actually Sherman used the n word while Andrews was interviewing him. Fox got it on the dump button. Look at it on YouTube. However using it with an a at the end is obviously not the same as the other way. It's been used with an a in my family for years lol and is common among black folks.

RS "don't you ever talk about me!"
Andrews " who was talking about you?"
RS " that n@$?a Crabtree!"

Idk y the N word is that big of a deal, I grew up with mostly black friends and they all.would call me the N word

[WillH]

It is a big deal because it is still used as a means of subjugating black people by some bitter racist people. The black community began using the word between one another as a way to take the power away from the word (or so I'm told), but unfortunately it just made stupid white people think it was ok to use themselves as long as there's an 'a' at the end. IMHO, I think it should not be used by anyone. Words have an immense amount of social power.

I agree with Matty about "Thug" it has become a substitute so people can continue to use prejudice to label people without feeling racist. Why call him anything? Why not just take exception to his actions? Oh well, such is our nature.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by WillH

It is a big deal because it is still used as a means of subjugating black people by some bitter racist people. The black community began using the word between one another as a way to take the power away from the word (or so I'm told), but unfortunately it just made stupid white people think it was ok to use themselves as long as there's an 'a' at the end. IMHO, I think it should not be used by anyone. Words have an immense amount of social power.

I agree with Matty about "Thug" it has become a substitute so people can continue to use prejudice to label people without feeling racist. Why call him anything? Why not just take exception to his actions? Oh well, such is our nature.

I agree what u r saying but when a black dude calls his white friend the same word how is it fair if the white guy can't say it back? Honestly I like what Vick and co said when cooper used the word and he didn't use it with an A , they basically said if they dont like him saying it they shouldn't

[WillH]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I agree what u r saying but when a black dude calls his white friend the same word how is it fair if the white guy can't say it back? Honestly I like what Vick and co said when cooper used the word and he didn't use it with an A , they basically said if they dont like him saying it they shouldn't

I was saying that no one should say it, black or white, but not because it is unfair for white men, but because it is bad for society.

But i don't mean to get any deeper into the issue.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by WillH

I was saying that no one should say it, black or white, but not because it is unfair for white men, but because it is bad for society.

But i don't mean to get any deeper into the issue.

I agree lol

[Defensewins]

Richard Sherman Explains What People Mean When They Call Him A "Thug"

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

Richard Sherman Explains What People Mean When They Call Him A "Thug"

The funny thing about that is the hockey game that he references got a lot of thug comments. Hockey players are called thugs all the time. Its much more common than anyone wants to admit to.

[Gary84Clark]

I don't get all this Sherman reaction like he did something soooo bad. You put a microphone in the face of a man who just made the play of his life to put his team in the Super Bowl. He overcame a nemesis in the process. On top of that they challenged him personally for the win. What do you expect to get? A. A real reaction. B. A Political reaction based on marketing?

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Gary84Clark

I don't get all this Sherman reaction like he did something soooo bad. You put a microphone in the face of a man who just made the play of his life to put his team in the Super Bowl. He overcame a nemesis in the process. On top of that they challenged him personally for the win. What do you expect to get? A. A real reaction. B. A Political reaction based on marketing?

I have no idea why people don't understand this. It's a football game to see who goes to the SB, not a corporate board meeting.

[donofriose]

Sherman Crabtree FOR SOCIAL - NFL Videos

[MTK]

Looks like Crabtree is the true a-hole after seeing that clip. Easy to see now why Sherman was pissed.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Looks like Crabtree is the true a-hole after seeing that clip. Easy to see now why Sherman was pissed.

When I first saw Sherman's clip, I thought - "What an ass." After seeing the Crabtree clip and gaining some perspective, it easy to see why he would react in the manner he did. While I hope I would react better, in my 20's and in the same situation, I almost assuredly would not.

At the same time, understanding why Sherman acted in the manner that he did and accepting it as a normal reaction shouldn't change the expectation of a better response. It's a corollary of the "two wrongs don't make a right" - Just b/c it may be acceptable to act like an ass at a particular moment doesn't mean you should.

[JoeRedskin]

Let's just keep eliminating words from the vocabulary. How about we just say Sherman's actions struck most people as being double plus ungood?

I find it sadly humorous that in a discussion about "the N word", no one can even type it without fear of condemnation.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Let's just keep eliminating words from the vocabulary. How about we just say Sherman's actions struck most people as being double plus ungood?

I find it sadly humorous that in a discussion about "the N word", no one can even type it without fear of condemnation.

Or just trying to be respectful, I don't even type out asshole most of the time

[Gary84Clark]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Let's just keep eliminating words from the vocabulary. How about we just say Sherman's actions struck most people as being double plus ungood?

I find it sadly humorous that in a discussion about "the N word", no one can even type it without fear of condemnation.

It's a creation of American society. The rules aren't perfect but they are a part of American culture. It's not gonna always be the way you like it.