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Title: NBC Compares Black Gymnast to a Monkey
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URL Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art ... stics-right-AFTER-victory.html
Published: Aug 4, 2012
Author: NBC
Post Date: 2012-08-04 20:49:07 by no gnu taxes
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Views: 1386
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Too bad it was an accident. Closest thing they've had to comedy in 15 years. -- NBC has become the centre of a race storm after airing an ad featuring a monkey performing gymnastics, right after showing the performance of Gabby Douglas, the first African-American to win Olympic gold. The controversy ignited as sportscaster Bob Costas wrapped his analysis of her incredible routine during the all-around competition last night. Costas said: 'There are some African American girls out there who tonight are saying to themselves: "Hey, I’d like to try that too." The ad followed Bob Costas analysis of her incredible Olympic win The network then aired an ad of a monkey performing on gymnastic rings.
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#1. To: no gnu taxes (#0)
Is Boehner still crying? Heck I was called a monkey plenty of times as a kid and considered it as a compliment of my athletic abilities. Give it up on the race pimpin! The ad was a separate thing anyway. LAME post!
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
That little girl is pretty,and there can be no question that she is a hard worker. If she has even the slightest bit of acting ability she will have a successful show biz career once she gives up gymnastics. If nothing else she can be a on-air sports broadcaster for one of the networks.
"It is impossible to talk reason with those who can only parrot Party Slogans." sneakypete Sept 2011 Stay Hungry...Stay Foolish --Steve Jobs Steve Jobs,life-long Dim,and major Barry Soetoro supporter.
There is never a separate thing for people searching for something to be offended about.
"It is impossible to talk reason with those who can only parrot Party Slogans." sneakypete Sept 2011 Stay Hungry...Stay Foolish --Steve Jobs Steve Jobs,life-long Dim,and major Barry Soetoro supporter.
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#2. To: no gnu taxes (#0)
#3. To: hondo68 (#1)
Give it up on the race pimpin! The ad was a separate thing anyway.
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