Posted on 02/14/2017 4:49:48 PM PST by ConservativeStatement
LOS ANGELES - A tennis commentator dropped by ESPN for a remark about Venus Williams during the Australian Open has sued the sports network for wrongful termination.
Former tennis pro Doug Adler maintains he was describing Williams’ aggressive style last month as “guerrilla” tactics and not comparing her with a “gorilla.”
He apologized for his poor word choice but was let go from ESPN mid-tournament.
(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...
Sounds about right to me.
It would seem ESPN is treating this guy quite niggardly.
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“I recall when Cosell got in hot water for saying “that little monkey” during a football game and it was shown afterwards he used the term previously for a white player. “
I recall Cosell saying about a black receiver that had just made a great catch ...
“His arms are so long his knuckles drag on the ground.”
I hope the jury does not act niggardly.
Wonder when Hank Jr. is gonna sue Mon night vagball?
“Captain Ron” had this same problem. ESPN needs to step back and take a deep breath. Maybe lighten up a little.
No kidding. Remember when James Watt had to resign for using the word niggardly.
I think a student at Michigan State was expelled for saying a Black girl was as loud as a water buffalo, water ever that means. Seems water bufalo and water melon sound too close.
The case will never get to a jury. California is an "at-will" state, meaning any employee can quit, or be fired, at any time with or without reason. The only exception is if there is an employment contract which says otherwise; and since he didn't sue for breach of contract, we can assume he didn't have one.
Please see the movie Capt Jack and use of words: guerrilla vs gorilla
gorilla/ guerrilla. You might see a gorilla in a zoo, but a guerrilla (sometimes spelled with one “r”), is someone who belongs to a group of independent fighters. ... Guerrilla comes from the Spanish word for a war made up of skirmishes. That guerilla is related to guerra for (you guessed it), war.
gorilla vs. guerrilla
Aw, dang it. IATN!! (In after the niggardly)
Add a new word to the list - http://www.foxnews.com/story/2008/07/11/texas-county-official-sees-race-in-term-black-hole.html
You're getting your stories mixed up.
Poor ESPN, they should quit monkeying around.
Note to self: use the Spanish pronunciation of this word next time.
Extra trill on the "rr" just to make sure.
Gorilla tactics wearing loose tennis shoes.
Gor or Gur there’s a huge difference.
LOL! Funny movie. There are Guerillas in there. Heh.
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