The Reason Bart Scott lost his cool (1 Viewer)

[jonessed]

after some quick googling...

"Boy" (Blacks) Originated during slavery. Used to belittle blacks.

http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/silent2k88/racistterms

again, said ref is black too! I'm not saying Rolle shouldn't have a problem with it but I doubt the ref meant anything derogatory.

I don't often hear Jews calling each other "****" or the Irish calling each other "***". The term is derogatory no matter who is saying it.

How about black men consistently use the n-word to refer to other black men?BTW, "Whop" is reserved as a derogatory term for Italians, not Irish.

Maybe in your circle of friends. I live in a large black community and I simply don't hear that outside of the ghetto.

 

[Bad_Mo]

Imagine how angry Scott would have been if the ref called HIM boy?

That flag would have been tossed into the nosebleed seats.

BTW, the Orioles could use his arm out of thier bullpen.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

This thread will end well.

 

[coolnerd]

after some quick googling...

"Boy" (Blacks) Originated during slavery. Used to belittle blacks.

http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/silent2k88/racistterms

again, said ref is black too! I'm not saying Rolle shouldn't have a problem with it but I doubt the ref meant anything derogatory.

I don't often hear Jews calling each other "****" or the Irish calling each other "***". The term is derogatory no matter who is saying it.

You hear Irish call each other Italian? That's the worst insult ever!

Oops

I will consider it a good thing that you confuse racist terminology.

 

[Magnus_CA]

after some quick googling...

"Boy" (Blacks) Originated during slavery. Used to belittle blacks.

http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/silent2k88/racistterms

again, said ref is black too! I'm not saying Rolle shouldn't have a problem with it but I doubt the ref meant anything derogatory.

I don't often hear Jews calling each other "****" or the Irish calling each other "***". The term is derogatory no matter who is saying it.

How about black men consistently use the n-word to refer to other black men?BTW, "Whop" is reserved as a derogatory term for Italians, not Irish.

Maybe in your circle of friends. I live in a large black community and I simply don't hear that outside of the ghetto.

I guess they don't have rap music in your community.

 

[jonessed]

after some quick googling...

"Boy" (Blacks) Originated during slavery. Used to belittle blacks.

http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/silent2k88/racistterms

again, said ref is black too! I'm not saying Rolle shouldn't have a problem with it but I doubt the ref meant anything derogatory.

I don't often hear Jews calling each other "****" or the Irish calling each other "***". The term is derogatory no matter who is saying it.

Really? Stewart A. Smith(whom often plays the race card) stated it is common and accepted for older african-american males to refer to younger african-amercian males as boy.

If that happened at my workplace they would be fired on the spot. That is not accepted or common.

Considering this came from Smith I'm more than willing to think this is common. Smith stated it happens all the time and I believe he stated Rolle was acting like a little girl.

Where do you people live? You don't go around calling people boy, ***, ****, n*****, cracker. Where on earth is this common and acceptable? The ghetto?

 

[The Rook]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

 

[Bill Lust]

This thread needs to be put out of its misery.

 

[PatsWillWin]

So is "Oh boy!" derogatory if there is a black person within earshot?

 

[Magnus_CA]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

 

[Max Power]

after some quick googling...

"Boy" (Blacks) Originated during slavery. Used to belittle blacks.

http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/silent2k88/racistterms

again, said ref is black too! I'm not saying Rolle shouldn't have a problem with it but I doubt the ref meant anything derogatory.

I don't often hear Jews calling each other "****" or the Irish calling each other "***". The term is derogatory no matter who is saying it.

Really? Stewart A. Smith(whom often plays the race card) stated it is common and accepted for older african-american males to refer to younger african-amercian males as boy.

If that happened at my workplace they would be fired on the spot. That is not accepted or common.

Considering this came from Smith I'm more than willing to think this is common. Smith stated it happens all the time and I believe he stated Rolle was acting like a little girl.

While this might be common in some circles, I hardly find it acceptable in a professional working environment. No matter how loud he may have gotten, Steven A Smith was wrong on this one.

 

[jonessed]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

It doesn't have to be a race issue. I wouldn't take too kindly to being called "Boy" either. It's derogatory.

 

[PatsWillWin]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

It doesn't have to be a race issue. I wouldn't take too kindly to being called "Boy" either. It's derogatory.

Then you need to lighten up.

 

[Magnus_CA]

after some quick googling...

"Boy" (Blacks) Originated during slavery. Used to belittle blacks.

http://www.angelfire.com/rpg2/silent2k88/racistterms

again, said ref is black too! I'm not saying Rolle shouldn't have a problem with it but I doubt the ref meant anything derogatory.

I don't often hear Jews calling each other "****" or the Irish calling each other "***". The term is derogatory no matter who is saying it.

Really? Stewart A. Smith(whom often plays the race card) stated it is common and accepted for older african-american males to refer to younger african-amercian males as boy.

If that happened at my workplace they would be fired on the spot. That is not accepted or common.

Considering this came from Smith I'm more than willing to think this is common. Smith stated it happens all the time and I believe he stated Rolle was acting like a little girl.

While this might be common in some circles, I hardly find it acceptable in a professional working environment. No matter how load he may have gotten, Steven A Smith was wrong on this one.

True, but unnacceptable or innappropriate and derogatory aren't the same thing.

 

[Max Power]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

Its not a race issues as much as its a right/wrong issue. In this case, that ref was out of line.

 

[Avery]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

It doesn't have to be a race issue. I wouldn't take too kindly to being called "Boy" either. It's derogatory.

Authority figures can and do say derogatory things to subordinates quite often.Just because you don't like it, doesn't excuse a hissy fit and whining about it to anybody that will listen.

 

[jonessed]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

It doesn't have to be a race issue. I wouldn't take too kindly to being called "Boy" either. It's derogatory.

Then you need to lighten up.

You're right. If my boss got pissed at me and started calling me "Boy" on a regular basis I should be cool with that. Maybe I'll call her "Cracker #####" next time I see her to lighten the mood.

 

[Avery]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

It doesn't have to be a race issue. I wouldn't take too kindly to being called "Boy" either. It's derogatory.

Then you need to lighten up.

You're right. If my boss got pissed at me and started calling me "Boy" on a regular basis I should be cool with that. Maybe I'll call her "Cracker #####" next time I see her to lighten the mood.

Than you should be fired.There are benefits to being in charge.

 

[jonessed]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

It doesn't have to be a race issue. I wouldn't take too kindly to being called "Boy" either. It's derogatory.

Authority figures can and do say derogatory things to subordinates quite often.Just because you don't like it, doesn't excuse a hissy fit and whining about it to anybody that will listen.

Rolle is the refs subordinate? How does that work? And when did it become acceptable to use derogatory slang towards co-workers?

 

[Phurfur]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

Doesn't anyone see a problem with this? I think it means the same no matter what race the person is.

 

[jonessed]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

It doesn't have to be a race issue. I wouldn't take too kindly to being called "Boy" either. It's derogatory.

Then you need to lighten up.

You're right. If my boss got pissed at me and started calling me "Boy" on a regular basis I should be cool with that. Maybe I'll call her "Cracker #####" next time I see her to lighten the mood.

Than you should be fired.There are benefits to being in charge.

Not all of us have the privilege of working at McDonalds

 

[Avery]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

It doesn't have to be a race issue. I wouldn't take too kindly to being called "Boy" either. It's derogatory.

Authority figures can and do say derogatory things to subordinates quite often.Just because you don't like it, doesn't excuse a hissy fit and whining about it to anybody that will listen.

Rolle is the refs subordinate? How does that work? And when did it become acceptable to use derogatory slang towards co-workers?

The refs can penalize and kick Rolle out of the game.Rolle has not control over the refs.I say that puts the refs in charge and in authority over Rolle.

 

[Avery]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

It doesn't have to be a race issue. I wouldn't take too kindly to being called "Boy" either. It's derogatory.

Then you need to lighten up.

You're right. If my boss got pissed at me and started calling me "Boy" on a regular basis I should be cool with that. Maybe I'll call her "Cracker #####" next time I see her to lighten the mood.

Than you should be fired.There are benefits to being in charge.

Not all of us have the privelage of working at McDonalds

Don't really get this. Is this an attempt at an insult because I don't agree with your opinion?

 

[PatsWillWin]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

It doesn't have to be a race issue. I wouldn't take too kindly to being called "Boy" either. It's derogatory.

Then you need to lighten up.

You're right. If my boss got pissed at me and started calling me "Boy" on a regular basis I should be cool with that. Maybe I'll call her "Cracker #####" next time I see her to lighten the mood.

Than you should be fired.There are benefits to being in charge.

Not all of us have the privelage of working at McDonalds

Don't really get this. Is this an attempt at an insult because I don't agree with your opinion?

That boy better clam down.

 

[Magnus_CA]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

It doesn't have to be a race issue. I wouldn't take too kindly to being called "Boy" either. It's derogatory.

Then you need to lighten up.

You're right. If my boss got pissed at me and started calling me "Boy" on a regular basis I should be cool with that. Maybe I'll call her "Cracker #####" next time I see her to lighten the mood.

Than you should be fired.There are benefits to being in charge.

Not all of us have the privelage of working at McDonalds

Don't really get this. Is this an attempt at an insult because I don't agree with your opinion?

Something tells me he has a problem with authority figures in general.

 

[jonessed]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

It doesn't have to be a race issue. I wouldn't take too kindly to being called "Boy" either. It's derogatory.

Then you need to lighten up.

You're right. If my boss got pissed at me and started calling me "Boy" on a regular basis I should be cool with that. Maybe I'll call her "Cracker #####" next time I see her to lighten the mood.

Than you should be fired.There are benefits to being in charge.

Not all of us have the privelage of working at McDonalds

Don't really get this. Is this an attempt at an insult because I don't agree with your opinion?

If you used derogatory slurs in a work environment to commonly refer to your employees you are going to get sued or fired. I don't know any professional environment where this is acceptable. Perhaps you can enlighten us all on where you work and what derogatory terms you can use at will.

 

[Max Power]

Oh, and in before Stephen A(sshat) Smith starts yelling (And I mean yelling) the race card and getting on the phone with Jesse and Al....

Wrong....Smith was all over the Ravens for whining about this.

I may be wrong, but I believe the ref in quesiton is also African American, so I don't forsee race being an issue here.

Another sensible response. Quit trying to make this a race issue jonessed. I'm not saying it's right but the color of the person's skin that's saying the words absolutely dictates whether or not it's derogatory.

Doesn't anyone see a problem with this? I think it means the same no matter what race the person is.

I noticed the same thing. I was about to call out the poster, but really dont want to waste my time in this argument.

 

[Avery]

If you used derogatory slurs in a work environment to commonly refer to your peers you are going to get sued or fired. I don't know any professional environment where this is acceptable.

Difference of opinions here.1. It may be insulting to some, but I don't see it as a slur. For example, an authority figure (my boss or a police officer) can call me "stupid" or "incompetent". Just because I might not like it, doesn't make it a slur.2. The refs and the players aren't peers