O&A Listening Thread - Week of 4/9/07

[Hottub]

Sorry. No witty observations. I have to wait for the replay.

Enjoy.

[Don Stugots]

since i heard the first hour while i was drinving:

I do not ever want to hear Don Imus talking like a whipped dog ever. DAMN YOU REV. AL! where is this radio show that he does? i will look for the info and post.

[Don Stugots]

found it:

http://www.sharptontalk.net/

i wonder if someone should call into this show and give him a piece of their minds.

[nevnut]

Some one please make Imus stop!

[ralphbxny]

I am shocked! I have to hear this!

[ChoppedLiver]

Poor Imus ... Having to read an apology.

Poor Patrick ... Horrible on the phone with O&A. :glurps:

[burrben]

i heard this bit on friday. i didn't like it that much when i heard it the first time. i hate when they get lazy

this is why i don't listen to them anymore

[MasterSoySauce]

man i missed it, what exactly did he say?

[ChoppedLiver]

man i missed it, what exactly did he say?

Imus said [pp] "The Rutgers womens basketball team look like a bunch of nappy-headed ho's with tattoos...."

[reillyluck]

Im sorry. Nappy hair isnt just black. My puerto rican friend has nappy hair. Nappy isnt racist. Is it just me? I know that Imus was pointing out black, but this caller isnt making a good argument.

[sailor]

my thing is, nappy-headed is hjust pointing out a fact. it's not a slur. what, if they had ashy skin you couldn't say that either?

hey, that was my instant feedback: "gotta learn how you black people do that" anthony, talking aboot how black people don't hate all white people when one does something bad.

[ChoppedLiver]

Im sorry. Nappy hair isnt just black. My puerto rican friend has nappy hair. Nappy isnt racist. Is it just me? I know that Imus was pointing out black, but this caller isnt making a good argument.

In case you missed it, Patrice called in on the last few minutes of the FM show and pretty much nailed it from a 'real' black man opinion. He's not offended. He feels his peoples' so called 'leaders' are strictly there to kick someone while they're down.

[ralphbxny]

I love this O&A two mommies!!

[ralphbxny]

I am Puerto Rican and I dont have NAppy hairs, but I have to agree with Reilly my fam has all types of hair and some are nappy like Sam from O&A.

[sailor]

I am Puerto Rican and I dont have NAppy hairs, but I have to agree with Reilly my fam has all types of hair and some are nappy like Sam from O&A.

yeah, if you can't say nappy hair, you can't say things like blond hair, because the first thing people would think of is a white person. it's just descriptive.

[Doom_Vulture]

Does anyone know who this guest is on the worst of?

[ChoppedLiver]

Does anyone know who this guest is on the worst of?

Limo Anthony. Rick is yelling at him.

[reillyluck]

i so what to hear Frenchy say "You Poooosy!!!"

[LOAF]

i so what to hear Frenchy say "You Poooosy!!!"

I miss frenchy, he was the best

[MasterSoySauce]

jews can have nappy hair

[J.Clints]

my mother in law is white and has very nappy hair.

[Furtherman]

Patrice is brilliant. Spot on about Ann Coulter. That cunt never apoligies and you only hear about her every once in a while, but she's never asked to step down from whatever beast pedastal she sits on.

[HBox]

Patrice is brilliant. Spot on about Ann Coulter. That cunt never apoligies and you only hear about her every once in a while, but she's never asked to step down from whatever beast pedastal she sits on.

That's not true. After her latest John Edwards flap there were a bunch of people, both liberal and conservative (mostly liberal) who were questioning why she was speaking at such a prominent conservative conference. And maybe I'm going on stereotypes here but I think the people who were clapping and cheering for her aren't the kinds of people who are for political correctness and want Imus fired. I'm sure most of them would probably support him for a variety of reasons.

And a bunch of newspapers dropped her column as well following that. But she already operates very much in a niche market; super-hyper-crazy conservatives. There will always be an audience for her as long as she goes after liberals as savagely as possible.

[dukester]

that duke wasn't this duke?!?!

[J.Clints]

that duke wasn't this duke?!?!

Damn it Duke. Not this Duke but that Duke.

[dukester]

Damn it Duke. Not this Duke but that Duke.

sorry wrong thread (thought i was in thr r 'n f listening thread).

[nevnut]

Whoopi is a Knappy headed whore (not ho)

[Hottub]

Whoopie bailed out on that? Have a little bit of a backbone!
Hole!

[Reephdweller]

Love that retarded version of ecstasy of gold.

[MadMatt]

I feel really badly for Imus - he is getting raked over the coals for a minor infraction. They are just words people.

However, I am also ready to move on to something else. I know this is a huge story and has implications for O&A, but I am selfish and want to hear something funny.

I'm not belittling the situation, just being self centered. Work is tough enough without being angry too.

[sailor]

Love that retarded version of ecstasy of gold.

reminded me of ding, fries are done.

[Reephdweller]

reminded me of ding, fries are done.

Hahahaha that's what I was thinking!

[ralphbxny]

Matt and Al Roker are douche bags. Who are they to know comedy and know context of a show they obviously dont listen to. They stink and have no idea.about the real world.

[reillyluck]

Sharpton didnt want to go to the scene of the crime? He's a phucking moron!!!

[Soupy_Dreck]

Sharpton didnt want to go to the scene of the crime? He's a phucking moron!!!

I'm sure I've seen him at the scene of the crime many times. as long as there are cameras around

[reillyluck]

is this best of right now?

[sailor]

not yet, reills

[Don Stugots]

Sharpton didnt want to go to the scene of the crime? He's a phucking moron!!!

I'm sure I've seen him at the scene of the crime many times. as long as there are cameras around

if by scene of the crime you mean buffet table, then you are right.

[reillyluck]

not yet, reills

thank you my dear.

[sailor]

jay mohr's triumphant return!!

[crb1]

Jay Mohr: Back on O&A!

[MasterSoySauce]

the bob dylan commercials are back.

[MasterSoySauce]

i think they're kinda missing a little bit of the point, al sharpton and all the people that follow him that will boycott, and the sponsers that will pull from his show are not the government, granted it sucks and these people can vote and have clout, but they cant really limit free speech by law. Those people have the right to do all the stuff they do and it doesnt matter what they're intentions or motives are.

[sailor]

i'm offended snoop said "old ass white man".

[sailor]

i think they're kinda missing a little bit of the point, al sharpton and all the people that follow him that will boycott, and the sponsers that will pull from his show are not the government, granted it sucks and these people can vote and have clout, but they cant really limit free speech by law. Those people have the right to do all the stuff they do and it doesnt matter what they're intentions or motives are.

they never disputed the right to protest or said it was backed by the government. i think you'remissing something or other.

[MasterSoySauce]

they never disputed the right to protest or said it was backed by the government. i think you'remissing something or other.

i think they're rage is pointless, what can they do about it? they're allowed to do whatever they want. Being annoyed by it is fine but 3 days ? its crazy.

[sailor]

i think they're rage is pointless, what can they do about it? they're allowed to do whatever they want. Being annoyed by it is fine but 3 days ? its crazy.

actually, when i was reading on the aclu website yesterday, this seems to be the best reaction to take to a private group's censorship attempt. they said to mobilize privately against it was the proper course to take. also, if they don't talk aboot it, and all the anti-imus people continue, it'll sound like everyone's against him. and personally, i like o&a best when they're angry and fighting with people.

[MadMatt]

actually, when i was reading on the aclu website yesterday, this seems to be the best reaction to take to a private group's censorship attempt. they said to mobilize privately against it was the proper course to take. also, if they don't talk aboot it, and all the anti-imus people continue, it'll sound like everyone's against him. and personally, i like o&a best when they're angry and fighting with people.

AS tired as I am of the whole issue, you are absolutely right. At least O&A are a loud, readily heard pro-Imus voice in a sea of protesters.

For my personal entertainment, I am flipping around the dial frequently. However I am glad they are doing it and proud that they are standing up for Imus.

[Earlshog]

i think they're rage is pointless, what can they do about it? they're allowed to do whatever they want. Being annoyed by it is fine but 3 days ? its crazy.


then don't listen dude... Opie has started the show the last three days saying "todays show could be our last show". This story has taken us in a million directions and that angle is most important to them and to all of us as fans. This witch hunt is ridiculous, I have lost all respect (well at least for those whom I have previously had respect for) for everyone who has participated in this phony outrage. More importantly how this effects us? Lets say one day some higher up at CNN or Fox has a hard on for O & A, or if Ron and Fez piss off a politician who has a ton of clout with the networks. We now know if they decide to have an intern put together a bunch of O & A or Ron & Fez clips with them using racial humor, play them out of context, over and over, pounding it into the publics head they will be gone.

[MasterSoySauce]

then don't listen dude... Opie has started the show the last three days saying "todays show could be our last show". This story has taken us in a million directions and that angle is most important to them and to all of us as fans. This witch hunt is ridiculous, I have lost all respect (well at least for those whom I have previously had respect for) for everyone who has participated in this phony outrage. More importantly how this effects us? Lets say one day some higher up at CNN or Fox has a hard on for O & A, or if Ron and Fez piss off a politician who has a ton of clout with the networks. We now know if they decide to have an intern put together a bunch of O & A or Ron & Fez clips with them using racial humor, play them out of context, over and over, pounding it into the publics head they will be gone.

no i wanna listen.

[MasterSoySauce]

actually, when i was reading on the aclu website yesterday, this seems to be the best reaction to take to a private group's censorship attempt. they said to mobilize privately against it was the proper course to take. also, if they don't talk aboot it, and all the anti-imus people continue, it'll sound like everyone's against him. and personally, i like o&a best when they're angry and fighting with people.

yea i know but i think they freak out just as much.

[sailor]

then don't listen dude... Opie has started the show the last three days saying "todays show could be our last show". This story has taken us in a million directions and that angle is most important to them and to all of us as fans. This witch hunt is ridiculous, I have lost all respect (well at least for those whom I have previously had respect for) for everyone who has participated in this phony outrage. More importantly how this effects us? Lets say one day some higher up at CNN or Fox has a hard on for O & A, or if Ron and Fez piss off a politician who has a ton of clout with the networks. We now know if they decide to have an intern put together a bunch of O & A or Ron & Fez clips with them using racial humor, play them out of context, over and over, pounding it into the publics head they will be gone.

thinking aboot it, o&a and r&f have more security, at least on the xm side. xm isn't as reliant on advertising dollars. they make the vast majority of their cash thru subs and xm knows how many subs these two shows bring to the table. the only trouble i could fathom would be if somehow controversy surrounding them could be used to hold up the merger (which i REALLY can't see). but yes, both shows have a lot worse material than one throw-away comment to be rounded up against them.

[ralphbxny]

I miss wheel chair Fred!

[Earlshog]

thinking aboot it, o&a and r&f have more security, at least on the xm side. xm isn't as reliant on advertising dollars. they make the vast majority of their cash thru subs and xm knows how many subs these two shows bring to the table. the only trouble i could fathom would be if somehow controversy surrounding them could be used to hold up the merger (which i REALLY can't see). but yes, both shows have a lot worse material than one throw-away comment to be rounded up against them.

if the same amount of pressure was applied to XM they would be just as gone.

[Bay Ridge Tim]

Everyone pretty much agrees that the comment was ignorant and stupid and Imus is a huge asshole for saying it. What's important is his right to say it.

[PD]

poor ron having to deal with ham and eggers

[Bay Ridge Tim]

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[MasterSoySauce]

i think a company should be allowed to fire someone for whatever they want.

[MasterSoySauce]

does anyone know the name of this canoe video?

[Don Stugots]

i think a company should be allowed to fire someone for whatever they want.

they can, they just dont have to be dicks about it. You were going to let him finish out the week, so keep your word. let him do the telethon. the guys isnt going to do the FUCK YOU show.

[lleeder]

does anyone know the name of this canoe video?

Robinson canoe

[Furtherman]

does anyone know the name of this canoe video?


Here is the story and it has a video link. (http://newsbusters.org/node/2199)

[MasterSoySauce]

Here is the story and it has a video link. (http://newsbusters.org/node/2199)

thanks

[sailor]

if the same amount of pressure was applied to XM they would be just as gone.

i disagree. if people are paying money to listen to them (and aren't leaving) they would not care if outside forces weren't happy aboot it. it all comes down to cash. follow the money.

[sailor]

i think a company should be allowed to fire someone for whatever they want.

in the majority of cases, absolutely that's true (in "at will" employment, either side can end the relationship for virtually any reason [short of discrimination, etc.]). when you have a contract, there are limits on both sides.

[ralphbxny]

Imus fired!!!

That stinks!!

[burrben]

what a stupid "c"


i'd still do her though

[reillyluck]

what a cunt.

[reillyluck]

who cares what those twats on the view have to say.

[nevnut]

what a cunt.

You should know!


:wink:

[reillyluck]

You should know!


:wink:

takes one to know one...lol

[Earlshog]

she really is a dope... poor Tim not only does he have to hold the clipboard, he has to listen to that...

[ralphbxny]

Calling her a cunt is disrespecting our own cunts!!!

[ralphbxny]

I want my kickball and softball teams to be called nappy headed hoes and no one will back me! Cowards!

[burrben]

Calling her a cunt is disrespecting our own cunts!!!

you have a cunt?

[Gvac]

Let me preface my statement by saying that I love Anthony. I think he's a brilliant comedic talent and a genuinely nice guy. But does anyone else find it a wee bit hypocritical that he's stated time and again all week that he wants "everyone to have free speech" yet he constantly bemoans what people write about him on various messageboards and routinely bans people for saying things he doesn't agree with?

[jetdog]

Let me preface my statement by saying that I love Anthony. I think he's a brilliant comedic talent and a genuinely nice guy. But does anyone else find it a wee bit hypocritical that he's stated time and again all week that he wants "everyone to have free speech" yet he constantly bemoans what people write about him on various messageboards and routinely bans people for saying things he doesn't agree with?

I've always taken those things, particularly the bannings, as a bit. I'm not sure what people are writeing about him on the others boards, but I guess I could see where negative comments might reach a critical mass and he just feels he has to spout off about them. Just my take.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Let me preface my statement by saying that I love Anthony. I think he's a brilliant comedic talent and a genuinely nice guy. But does anyone else find it a wee bit hypocritical that he's stated time and again all week that he wants "everyone to have free speech" yet he constantly bemoans what people write about him on various messageboards and routinely bans people for saying things he doesn't agree with?


It's the messageboard corollary, where the 1st amendment doesn't apply when someone else is paying for it. As Anthony has a partial bankroll in Wackbag (rumored) and paid for the paltalk room, it's his right.

[Gvac]

I didn't say it wasn't his right, I just thought it ironic that he's been screaming all week about how he wants free speech for EVERYONE, even people he disagrees with.

It's not exactly practicing what he preaches.

[HBox]

It's the messageboard corollary, where the 1st amendment doesn't apply when someone else is paying for it. As Anthony has a partial bankroll in Wackbag (rumored) and paid for the paltalk room, it's his right.

So he's assuming a right he doesn't want to apply to his employers?