Yes, Despicable Comment Made By Imus about Rutgers Women...BUT>>>>?

Question

His comment pales in comparison to jokes and comments made by black comedians, right???

It's painfully obvious that some answerers have never listened or watched black comedians talk about women. It is some of the most gross and derogatory language you will ever hear...and the audience just roars in laughter. And if that's not enough, how about the rappers? Come on..it's a double standard that can't be logically defended. I'm not taking up for Imus, I'm just putting his comment in perspective. He's technically an entertainer too, right?

Answer 1

Maybe, but he had no call to say anything bad about those young ladies. "Jokes" of this type directed at individuals should have some element of truth. Those girls are hard working and there is no indication that they are anything but good kids. Had he been joking around about some woman who hangs out with gangster rappers, that might be different, but these women should be admired for what they accomplished, not put down for the way they look.

Oh and I don't think he should be fired, fined maybe, but let the market decide whether he should continue to work (Cal Ripken has cancelled his appearance on the show I expect more of this).

The difference here is he directed his comments at individuals, yes, it's not as bad as what some rappers and comedians do, but they are not hurting individuals who have done nothing to deserve it.

Answer 2

Not just black comedians, thankfully white comedians are starting to have some balls and make fun of other races again too. So, yes, Imus comments don't come close to what can be heard at most standup comedy clubs. So, F JJ and Al Pointersister!!

Answer 3

There is an old unwritten rule but it still holds today. Like can talk about like, but when the lines are crossed, prepare to fight. Especially when you call a woman a ho. I think girls, ladies, women are about to blow the house up when it comes to disrespect. Make the wrong move, gentlemen, and you may get tae kwon do'd into oblivion.

I got a question though. (I'll do an official post today) But how do white people take a joke from a black comedian without anger? You know, we talking 'bout you. Yes, the one in the back corner?? We TALKING about you.

Answer 4

But what? How would you feel if Imus had called your mother, sister and girlfriend/spouse "nappy-headed hos"? Would you feel any better if some black comedians had called them that before Imus?

If your answer is "yes" , I must wonder about your manhood. If it's "no" then you've answered your own question.

Answer 5

Who care what people say about you? Long ago my mother told me sticks and stones...you know the rest. They are comedians, it does not affect your life.

I think al and jj should focus on bigger issues in the black community, not what some DJ says. In the city where I work, a poor young (14) black girl was randomly shot in the head while riding in a vehicle. Dead at age 14. A few days earlier a young black boy was shot while walking out of a store. He was lucky, he lived. Both of these crimes were perpetrated by blacks on blacks. I feel that violence in the black community should be their primary focus. Help these poor children reach adulthood...a thing that REALLY matters.

Answer 6

The pendulum has swung and now every comment will be used against you. Imus is a duffus. He should have known better. You can think dumb n-word all you want, but you best keep it to yourself if you don't want a public lynching in your honor. Sharpton and Jackson once again show their true color, racist demigods and rebel rousers. They should be ashamed of themselves Working up the nappy headed ho's in this country. Although I never watched him before, I plan to watch him every morning now after his little timeout for upseting the gerri-curl crowd..

Answer 7

Not only the comedians but take a listen to all the rap s h i t thats out there(which I wldnt ever listen to) They call them selves every name in the book. But when whitie says something they come down him like damn bomb. The Rutgers players say they have been scared for life, crap!! I have to say, looking at that bunch of players, they do look like a "bunch of nappy haired hos" See I said it so fire me...................

Answer 8

The ghetto- freddie gibbs definite, do no longer disclude all persons. Lil b has a music said as motivation thats an astonishing music. His stereotypical songs are element of a charde to get any form of interest

Answer 9

I don't think that Imus was trying to tell a joke.
I don't particularly care for race-based humor either, but that is a matter of taste. The First Amendment protects free speech, but it does not require me to listen to it.

Answer 10

while those are comedians, he isnt.

then you might say "but he was making joke"

that may be true. and here comes the sad part

the difference between him saying something racist and someone like chris rock saying something racist is that imus is white.