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Suspended their TV PBP guy for saying Russell Westbrook is "out of his cotton-pickin' mind" after some highlight play.

http://newsok.com/thunder-play-by-play- ... le/5590899

Not only did they suspend him, they made him grovel to the players and publicly apologize:

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“It is with great remorse and humility that I accept this suspension for the insensitive words I used during Wednesday's broadcast,” Davis wrote. “While unintentional, I understand and acknowledge the gravity of the situation. I offer my sincere apology and realize that, while I committed a lapse in judgement, such mistakes come with consequences. This is an appropriate consequence for my actions."


Fuck this society. This is all the fault of Twitter.


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Suspended their TV PBP guy for saying Russell Westbrook is "out of his cotton-pickin' mind" after some highlight play.

http://newsok.com/thunder-play-by-play- ... le/5590899

Not only did they suspend him, they made him grovel to the players and publicly apologize:

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“It is with great remorse and humility that I accept this suspension for the insensitive words I used during Wednesday's broadcast,” Davis wrote. “While unintentional, I understand and acknowledge the gravity of the situation. I offer my sincere apology and realize that, while I committed a lapse in judgement, such mistakes come with consequences. This is an appropriate consequence for my actions."


Fuck this society. This is all the fault of Twitter.

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The NBA is so precious.

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Same Brian Davis that used to work here Im assuming?

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Same Brian Davis that used to work here Im assuming?


You have already assumed that a black man couldn't find the phrase "cotton picking mind" offensive.

So...keep on truckin.

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badrogue17 wrote:
Same Brian Davis that used to work here Im assuming?


You have already assumed that a black man couldn't find the phrase "cotton picking mind" offensive.

So...keep on truckin.


Someone can take 9ffense at whatever they please, but whether that offense (and punishments dished out because of it) is reasonable is another matter. This punishment is an unreasonable response to that offense.


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This story is an odd one for some to get triggered by.

Snowflakes. :lol: :lol:

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Same Brian Davis that used to work here Im assuming?

that's gotta be him. i still remember him for his on-air near-nervous breakdown after the hawks lost to minnesota in 1991.


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Yeah that was one of those 70’s phrases.

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This story is an odd one for some to get triggered by.

Snowflakes. :lol: :lol:

Well enough snowflakes were triggered for the team to suspend him so I guess you're right.

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Don't tell NBA Twitter about Foghorn Leghorn or Yosemite Sam.

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Pretty silly thing to be offended by but oh well.

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What a stupid thing to say.


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Yeah that was one of those 70’s phrases.


The more I think about it, the more oddly correct this post is. It really is a break glass in case of... remark.

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We are so screwed as a nation.

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pittmike wrote:
Yeah that was one of those 70’s phrases.


The more I think about it, the more oddly correct this post is. It really is a break glass in case of... remark.


Yeah I seem to recall people on my dad’s cb radio saying it. The first “coded” I knew. :lol:

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He was probably trying to give the moment some authentic Oklahoma flair. The phrase, to my ear, is both rootin' and, additionally, could also be argued to be, in fact, tootin'.

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He was probably trying to give the moment some authentic Oklahoma flair. The phrase, to my ear, is both rootin' and, additionally, could also be argued to be, in fact, tootin'.


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It's an expression people use instead of swearing.

If I'm still around, I will enjoy it when the people who are offended by things like this are accused of some sort of "-ism" for saying things that are no longer "OK" in 2038 or whenever.


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Curious Hair wrote:
He was probably trying to give the moment some authentic Oklahoma flair. The phrase, to my ear, is both rootin' and, additionally, could also be argued to be, in fact, tootin'.


I bet he didn't rely on Oklahoma flair before LA kid Westbrook resigned last summer.

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I don't know the guy's history but being raised by country folks I've heard this saying since birth. I imagine most in the south has as well. This is an overreaction.

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It's an expression people use instead of swearing.

If I'm still around, I will enjoy it when the people who are offended by things like this are accused of some sort of "-ism" for saying things that are no longer "OK" in 2038 or whenever.


Many aren't offended period se, just a bit disappointed that some still choose to cling to the anachronisms

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I don't know the guy's history but being raised by country folks I've heard this saying since birth. I imagine most in the south has as well. This is an overreaction.

Assuming there's no 'history' as you say, yes this is clearly an overreaction ... it's crying 'wolf' and the only people benefiting are the sanctimonious professionally offended.

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What in the blue blazes....

I’m not sure I’ve ever considered the the potential reference there. I doubt it will change my usage of the phrase as I don’t think it’s in my common lexicon.


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What in the blue blazes....

I’m not sure I’ve ever considered the the potential reference there. I doubt it will change my usage of the phrase as I don’t think it’s in my common lexicon.


But that's just it. Aside from Blazing Saddles, I don't think I've ever heard anyone ever say it.

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reminds me of howard cosell's racist call back in the day.


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Cartoons or caricatures of rural folks fir the most part. I think I’ve heard “Wait a Cotten picken moment” once or twice in my life but that could be cartoon as well.


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reminds me of howard cosell's racist call back in the day.


That's silly.

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When I was a kid I liked the tune 'Dixieland'. We use to even sing it in public school during music class. It was a catchy tune. I had no idea what it meant or the historical significance. Is it wrong to like that song still?


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Cartoons or caricatures of rural folks fir the most part. I think I’ve heard “Wait a Cotten picken moment” once or twice in my life but that could be cartoon as well.


That's why it isn't offensive to me, just a bit disappointing.

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