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Old 02-19-2012, 06:51 PM   #51
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With regards to the saying "chink in the armour", I've always associated that with a weakness in ones armour. Never as a remark towards the Chinese people. The first word yes. But not when used in the full sentence. I guess it really depends on what part of the world you live in.
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Old 02-19-2012, 06:54 PM   #52
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With regards to the saying "chink in the armour", I've always associated that with a weakness in ones armour.
That's exactly what it means. The saying's been around since before World War 2, when I know it was both used and documented; any other picture, it would've been fine.. but because of Lin's nationality, it was a VERY poor choice of expression to use in this case. Obviously.
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Old 02-19-2012, 06:57 PM   #53
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I guessed that. But unless the journalist actually meant it was it really necessary for him/her to lose their job? Wouldn't a simple apology "Poor choice of phrase nothing racial was meant".
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Old 02-19-2012, 07:30 PM   #54
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I guessed that. But unless the journalist actually meant it was it really necessary for him/her to lose their job? Wouldn't a simple apology "Poor choice of phrase nothing racial was meant".
Like I said initially, a slap on the wrist was bound to happen; Firing someone, especially when the error was rectified so quickly (it was, I believe.. though "quickly" is still too slow on the internet) might be a bit too harsh, but ESPN looks out for their Empire first.

I'm with you though, Rob; I think a suspension or a public apology (coupled with some sort of reprimand short of termination) via their channel would've sufficed.
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Old 02-19-2012, 07:50 PM   #55
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I guessed that. But unless the journalist actually meant it was it really necessary for him/her to lose their job? Wouldn't a simple apology "Poor choice of phrase nothing racial was meant".
Exactly bulls mistakes happen all day everyday its part of life the important thing is that the person takes responsibility for there actions and makes every attempt to make it better ... action speak louder then words
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Old 02-19-2012, 09:32 PM   #56
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"Lin also said he had no hard feelings over a corporate NBA partner website using an apparent ethnic slur in a headline early Saturday. He said he accepted the apology, and believed that there was no ill intent."

Quoted from an article on Yahoo
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Old 02-20-2012, 01:26 AM   #57
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"Lin also said he had no hard feelings over a corporate NBA partner website using an apparent ethnic slur in a headline early Saturday. He said he accepted the apology, and believed that there was no ill intent."

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Thumbs up to him for sure. I agree the headline should have been worded differentally, but damn, I hate the playground mentality in the world now.
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Old 02-20-2012, 01:34 AM   #58
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now who among you does not consider that to be overreacting?

unless you can prove slanderous intent....there is no reason why someone shoudl be out of a job over that...given that it is a commonly used phrase and there is a chance that the writer didnt put 2 and 2 together. ( I am going to assume that there wasnt an editor that looked at this...as there rarely is for online stuff. As Rily mentioned online reporting standards are pretty darn low)

A Personal apology from the writer should have been the next step to humanize the situation.
I don't. The fact that so many people in this thread thought that it was a funny headline leads me to believe that they believe using a racial slur against Asians is funny but one against blacks and Hispanics is a huge offense.
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Old 02-20-2012, 01:43 AM   #59
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I don't. The fact that so many people in this thread thought that it was a funny headline leads me to believe that they believe using a racial slur against Asians is funny but one against blacks and Hispanics is a huge offense.
well until we can laugh at all racial slurs can we ever truely have equality...or something. fact is everybody needs to grow the hell up, just because you get called a bad name or i suppose these days even think a name somebody might've called you is bad isn't a damn reason to get all up in arms
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Old 02-20-2012, 01:44 AM   #60
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well until we can laugh at all racial slurs can we ever truely have equality...or something. fact is everybody needs to grow the hell up, just because you get called a bad name or i suppose these days even think a name somebody might've called you is bad isn't a damn reason to get all up in arms
And the most ironic thing about it is the person this was aimed toward isn't offended at all.
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