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What should happen to the A’s announcer ?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by tinman, May 6, 2023.

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What should happen?

  1. Nothing , he apologized and said the word came out wrong

    4 vote(s)
    30.8%
  2. Suspended, he still said it breh

    5 vote(s)
    38.5%
  3. Fired

    2 vote(s)
    15.4%
  4. Added to Too Short’s record label

    1 vote(s)
    7.7%
  5. Added to death row records

    1 vote(s)
    7.7%
  1. DatRocketFan

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    He's a professional. U can't b saying slurs even if it was an accident
     
  2. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    He was listening to gangster rap or watched one of those classic movies like menace 2 society before he went on air

    if he was watching blood in and blood out or American me he would accidentally said ‘Cholo’ museum

    @Salvy
     
  3. DatRocketFan

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    he could have as many black friends or mexican friends as he want, still can't b saying slurs on air as a professional.
     
  4. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    But rappers say it all the time breh
     
  5. DatRocketFan

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    rappers get paid to say/make catchy songs with slurs. big differences.

    Any folks in broadcasting knows that federal law prohibits obscene, indecent and profane content from being broadcast on the radio or TV. This aint amateur hour, mans a professional.

    If he wanted to say slurs, go b a rapper see if anyone cares
     
  6. tinman

    tinman 999999999
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    Are you saying the A’s are a professional team?
    They draw like 2000 fans
    @Astrodome @ROXRAN
     
  7. J.R.

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    https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/05...as-as-broadcaster-after-apparent-on-air-slur/

    Longtime play-by-play announcer Glen Kuiper was fired Monday, 17 days after using a racial epithet on the air leading into an A’s broadcast on May 5 in Kansas City.

    The news came from a statement issued by a spokesperson from NBC Sports California:

    “Following an internal review, the decision has been made for NBC Sports California to end its relationship with Glen Kuiper, effective immediately. We thank Glen for his dedication to Bay Area baseball over the years.”

    According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the decision was based on a variety of factors, including information uncovered in the internal review.

    Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, addressed the incident on Twitter.

    “I welcomed Glen to the NLBM yesterday and know he was genuinely excited to be here,” Kendrick tweeted. “The word is painful and has no place in our society. And while I don’t pretend to know Glen’s heart I do know that my heart is one of forgiveness. I hope all of you will find it in yourselves to do the same!”

    Former A’s pitcher Dave Stewart, who works on NBC California broadcasts, followed Kendrick’s tweet with one of his own:

    “I know Glen, have worked with him over the years. I believe it was an unfortunate mistake. He, as we all deserve a second chance.”
     
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  8. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    I hear Michael Richards gives good career advice.
     
  9. tinman

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    They did a N..ouncer wrong breh
     
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