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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:35 am
Is what Jerry said okay? No. But he's 70+, so there is a generational gap, and he fought in the Korean war where he was presumably shot at by Asians, so it's slightly more understandable. Also "The blond with the big boobs" is not on the same level as "colored girl", especially since he demonstrated very shortly after words that he knew her name, so there was no need to refer to her descriptively.
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Catfat
Member
02-27-2002
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:36 am
Most caring people try really hard, and use whatever terms are acceptable to whomever they are talking about, but it really does get confusing. For instance some people prefer Native American, others use Indian, others use only tribal names. I hope we can get to the point where people don't get insulted when no disrespect is intended. I am giving Steven the benefit of the doubt here. I kind of like him.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:37 am
Kale...I'm looking for YouTubes of Jerry's remarks because I didn't see them, so I can't make a judgement on them at this point. However, Jerry is a 75 year old man who fought in the Korean war, and would have some ingrain prejudices from that. Steven is a young adult who is also a minority and should have some small understanding that using a derogatory word like that won't fly. Much in the same way that if someone had called him the usual bad word for his minority we would all be flying off about that.
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Charlottesmom
Member
01-03-2008
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:39 am
I read on Jokers that Steven doesn't talk to his parents or sisters and they didn't sign a release.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:40 am
That is correct, Char. I posted a YouTube in which Steven says he can't talk about his parents.
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:40 am
Catfat - The thing is, that since he knew her name, and he was upset with her at the time, it's not out of the realm of possibility that disrespect WAS intended.
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Charlottesmom
Member
01-03-2008
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:41 am
That is sad. I wonder if it because his family doesn't accept his lifestyle. I haven't been over to the youtube thread yet, I will check it out, thanks Bee.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:47 am
Jessie is now talking to Ollie and April. Ollie, April, Libra and Jessie are all committed to getting Brian out.
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Vic557
Member
01-03-2007
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:48 am
Did anyone hear that Keesha is gay? They said she told the boys last nite.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:49 am
I think it's rather funny that because Steven's gay he should be far removed from his southern upbringing and ignorance. Not that I'm making excuses but he is a Bull Rider and you have to be short on brain cells to do that. But that being said, I'm a southerner too and would not have used a reference like that.
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:50 am
LOL! April thinks there were only two female winners in BB and that the first female winner was in BB2.
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Kalekona
Member
06-12-2005
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:50 am
Well I don't give Jerry a pass and it didn't look like Angie was all to pleased either. Koren war or not-telling ethnic jokes is passe and unexceptionable and for me much more insulting than what Steven said. And honestly I think Libra would be MUCH more insulted by Dan's Liberal remarks than what Steven said. (you know the "We wouldn't have a flag to wave if the liberals were in power during this time of war")
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:51 am
Can I just say "piss up a rope" is a great phrase? Jessie just cracked me up with that.
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:52 am
I don't blame Angie for being upset, and I don't give Jerry a pass. I just said that I understand why he does it, moreso than I understand why Steven did it.
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:54 am
Nick - Just FYI, being from the south does not predispose one to ignorance.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:55 am
I agree KS...poor choice of words on my part.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:55 am
Who was that that just made the comments about massage? Yikeser! There is a LOT of un-PC talk going on!
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Charlottesmom
Member
01-03-2008
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:55 am
LOL KS, it is a great phrase.
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:57 am
LOL! Jerry's a cussing and calling everybody out on alliances! hahahaha ETA - And when it comes to the PC and un-PC talk. I'm glad about it. I'd rather watch people who are real than people walking around on eggshells afraid to offend.
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:58 am
'sokay Nick, it's just that being from the state that tried to ban science (Kansas) I hate regional stereotypes.
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Charlottesmom
Member
01-03-2008
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:58 am
Just reminding everyone that Housecalls is about to start.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:59 am
Jerry: 25% of the people in here could kick the sh*t out of a gorilla. LOL HL...I agree. I am really liking these people, faults and all. Good start, so far. Quite interesting. And I absolutely love that they all seem to be able to communicate without every other word being the F word.
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 11:59 am
Agree HL. I hate political correctness.
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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 12:00 pm
Jerry needs to stick around. He's a shit stirrer.
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Hamsterlady
Member
07-03-2003
| Monday, July 14, 2008 - 12:00 pm
House Calls is on with Daniele & Gretchen!
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