Was this because of the muslim name? Does that not seem rather disgusting and racist?
2007-02-04 10:24:56 · 14 answers · asked by citrus punch 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks for the answers. So I guess they may have been booing him because of his team or yelling "Moose". I hope that is the answer. I hope they weren't booing him because of his name.
2007-02-04 10:39:13 · update #1
1) They're cheering "MOOOOOSE!" It's even in the name of his website, moose87.com . Just one of those odd hometown sports rituals. It is entirely possible that some people thought it was a boo, and joined in. I would hope, though, that a Super Bowl crowd would have a little more class.
2) Yes, it would be disgusting and racist. Especially so this year, considering how much the media have focused on the ethnic backgrounds of the coaches. Which is exactly why I don't think that anybody would have the guts to boo him. Your average Super Bowl ticket is about $1,000, and half of those are paid by businesses. Can you imagine the backlash if some guy were sitting in a $1,000 seat, paid for by his employer, and was seen (or even better, caught on tape) booing a black man he doesn't even know? By 9:00 Monday morning, he'd be on permanent vacation.
3) Muhsin Muhammad isn't even Muslim*. His father converted to Islam when Muhsin (born Melvin Campbell) was only 4 years old; his father changed both of their names to Muhsin. Muhsin (Arabic for "generous") is a Christian; appropriately enough, he is quite charitable, both through his own organization, the M2 Foundation, and the NFL's United Way connections. So those who _would_ blindly boo him are idiots on multiple levels.
* This isn't to correct you, so much as (if they do exist) those who would boo him for having a Muslim name.
[Side note to Steph: I think that part of the reason people are so quick to call 'racism' is because Muhammad was the only one who got booed. If it were just for being a Bear, why wouldn't the Colts fans boo Brian Urlacher, poster boy for the Bears' defense?]
2007-02-05 12:20:03 · answer #1 · answered by Rondo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were shouting out "Muuuuuuusss", not booing. Note that in Peyton's commercial he spoofs that fan activity when the movers drop and bust the object they're moving and he says "They're not yelling 'boo', they're saying 'mmmooooovers'".
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2007-02-04 20:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it's becasue that was the indianapolis colts fans booing him as muhsin muhammad is a player for the bears who the colts are playing in the superbowl lol either that or it was the bears fans yelling out moose as his name is muhsin muhammad
2007-02-04 18:33:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
His first name is Muhsin (pronounced 'Moo-sin'). His nickname is 'Moose'. The fans were shouting 'Moooooooooooose'.
2007-02-04 18:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No idea. I was wondering that myself. At first, I thought I heard wrong. My sister thinks it was just the Colt's fans (since he's on the Bears team).
2007-02-04 18:38:48 · answer #5 · answered by sister steph 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I hope not!
God bless america
Land of the free, home of the brave.
I will say a prayer.
2007-02-04 18:32:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
lol, I honestly doubt anyone cares if his name is muslim or not. He probably just sucks.
2007-02-04 18:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by Dink 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
what happened to cause them to boo him?
did he drop a touchdown pass? i really doubt it has much to do with his name.
2007-02-04 18:29:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I missed superbowl.
Yes, if people booed guy that seems stupid.
2007-02-04 18:28:02 · answer #9 · answered by rostov 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
That makes my stomach turn. Some people can be so cruel and close minded.
2007-02-04 18:27:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋