Cincinnati Reds announcer Thom Brennaman hurls AntiGay Slur during Live Broadcast

I hope he dies.

Where was he referencing? Kansas City?!

See ya Thom. You’re done.

And it was how he said it! So full of vitriol.

When I started reading the OP, I assumed they were in SF. Kansas City?! 😂 And just what does she know about Kansas City and why/how? 🤔

He better be fired. If not, gays need to use their influence...

His apology. He can keep it.

I LOVE YOU R2!

But yeah, this guy is done.

"The people who sign my cheque."

Seriously, FUCK HIM. Why not apologize to gay men by saying "I apologize to all GAY MEN".

So fucking tired of this shit.

Straight douchebros who are into sports are homophobic? Say it ain't so!

Is this who he is?

You be you.

His apology - wait, let me guess.

- he apologizes if anyone was hurt by what he said (shifting blame for being hurt vs. accepting blame for doing the hurtful thing)

- it's not who he is as a person.

- he needs to do better in the future and will do better

- he's learned from his mistake

really emphasized that "fag", didn't he?

also, having lived in cincy and enjoyed its scarcity of gay men, i know he wasn't talking about the 'nati. even if it is the queen city and porkopolis.

What R4 said, “vitriol” is the precise word. He backed that word with hate.

An invitation to speak at the RNC convention coming shortly!

He should consider a career in politics. His racism and loud mouth will fit right in.

Announcers are drilled to treat a microphone as if it were a gun: always assume it's on [loaded]

We now know who would literally shoot his mouth or other body part off.

Which city is Fag Capital of the World? I want to move there!

“....a man of faith....”

That’s the distress call to his anti-gay supporters to call the studio in his defense

It's kind of funny that sports personalities get "shit" (minor, if anything at all) when something homophobic is said but when anyone in any other industry says something nothing really happens.

An apology accompanied by a gay man swinging a solid baseball bat to his head might be acceptable.

If he had said the N word Twitter would be foaming at the mouth, he would have lost his job already, and protestors would be circling his house right now. I guess gay people don't deserve as much protection from hate, though.

Wiki page

Controversial homophobic statement on camera On August 19, 2020, while providing commentary for the first game of a home doubleheader between the Reds and the Kansas City Royals, Brennaman made a statement referring to an undisclosed location as "one of the fag capitals of the world."[4] Brennaman later apologized and was taken off air during the second game of the doubleheader, with Jim Day providing commentary after the top of the fifth inning. [5][6]

That’s not good. What a dumbass

His apology was basically him groveling to keep his job. No sincerity. When you say fag wrapped in that much contempt, it IS who you are.

Also he’s another piece of shit that owes his career to nepotism. Daddy was the voice of the Reds for years.

He only got the job because his father, Marty, was a Reds radio broadcaster for almost 50 years. Marty retired last year. Nice way for THOM to thank him.

literally fired, mid-game. and forced to announce it himself while calling the game.

I love how he goes back to calling the plays in the middle of the apology! LOL

[quote]That's not who I am.

That's EXACTLY who he is. Pffftt ...

what's the saying about character .... it's what you do when you think people aren't watching?

Fucking liar.

Hope he stays fired.

Wherever he is, it’s the LOSERS capital of the world!

Kudos to Reds relief pitcher Amir Garrett, who tweeted a message of solidarity with the LGBT community after the Brennaman incident, offering a much more sincere apology than the actual offender, and stating "whoever is against you, is against me".

Best part of the “apology” is that the Reds’ first batter in the inning hit a home run and the jackass made a pathetic home run call.

It's always "it's not who I am..." Sure, Jan.

Please comment Sue Simmons

He should be fired. This wasn’t something said years ago - this is now. This should not be just brushed under the rug.

r35, that doesn't seem relevant. but goodness that's funny

[quote]And just what does she know about Kansas City and why/how?

He's a big Rodgers & Hammerstein queen, so he knows that everything's up-to-date there.

It gives a whole different urgency to the lyrics, "Kansas City...Kansas City here I cum."

"This is not who I am" is the 2020 go-to.

And the proper response is, "Of course it is. Who else said it?"

Bullshit apology after showing the world who he really is. Hide behind your empty man of faith hypocrisy.

The Cincinnati Reds do a lot for diversity in Cincinnati, no way this will be tolerated.

If Marge Schott were still around, he'd be getting a raise.

Has he been fired yet?

Umm [raises hand]. Could we get a list of the fag capitals of the world?

He needs to be fired. If Roseanne was fired for a tweet, he needs to be fired for saying that word while ON THE JOB.

He fucked up big time. He also calls NFL games on Fox.

Idiot. I love the hot mic excuse. It's not like he's new to the job, he's done national broadcasts for MLB and NFL, too and his dad was the main play-by-play guy for the Reds for years.

This is why I dont vote anymore. Democrats dont give a single fuck about bigotry against the gay community.

Reds just suspended him indefinitely, calling the remark "horrific" and apologizing.

R48 God isn't that the truth.

He’s “suspended” until the lawyers sift through his contract and can him.

Kansas City ought to be grateful for the free tourism plug, but yes this is out of line and a fireable offense.

Everyone can stop bitching and shitting on Kansas City, we're the Fag Cap of the world.

NYC is the fag capital of the universe.

"The Cincinnati Reds organization is devastated by the horrific, homophobic remark made this evening by broadcaster Thom Brennaman. He was pulled off the air, and effective immediately was suspended from doing Reds broadcasts. We will be addressing our broadcasting team in the coming days. In no way does this incident represent our players, coaches, organization, or our fans. We share our sincerest apologies to the LGBTQ+ community in Cincinnati, Kansas City, all across this country, and beyond. The Reds embrace a zero-tolerance policy for bias or discrimination of any kind, and we are truly sorry to anyone who has been offended."

Cincinnati senior columnist: Major League Baseball will press the Reds to fire him. It’s likely Fox Sports will do the same. Thom Brennaman’s distinguished career of three decades will at the very least be put on extended hold.

In 2020, there are some things you cannot say. There are no second chances when it comes to slurs. There is no discussion, no subtlety in judgment, no nuance, no context. There is only your coat, your hat and the door.

"As a dad I hurt for him," Marty Brennaman said late Wednesday night. “What he said is not a reflection of who Thom Brennaman is. I know that’s not him. But I also feel terrible for the people the comment offended."

"When I started reading the OP, I assumed they were in SF. Kansas City?! 😂 And just what does she know about Kansas City and why/how? 🤔 "

Right, R5. I've lived in the Midwest my whole life - Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis. I've never heard anything about KC being any sort of "fag capital." Sure, it, along with St. Louis are probably the first place in Missouri or Kansas that small town gays think to "escape." But, that's goes for every big city in any state. How would KC be more of a "fag capital" than Cincinnati?

Like you said, clearly he has inside info.

R51, He's not getting canned for this.

R53' He was actually talking about San Francisco.

Well, he's shot himself in the foot in the process of throwing out a hateful insult. BTW, all the eldergays I met when I first started cruising always reminded me that I live in "The Queen City" (Cincinnati).

Reactions from Cincinnati.

I really do want to know which city he was talking about. I hope somebody on the inside leaks the context and complete info.

While it would certainly be interesting to know what city he was talking about, I don’t see why we can’t get the complete list of fag capitals. You know, for the files.

My husband grew up across the street from him and said he was the bully of the neighborhood and a spoiled brat. So of course I always knew his on-air persona was phony. This is karma.

How great if one of the players took this opportunity to come out.

From USA Today:

A new hashtag, #FireThom, is now trending on Twitter.

Cincinnati Councilman Chris Seelbach made the following statement on Twitter about the video Wednesday night: "The Brennaman family are Cincinnati sports icons with a powerful voice in our community, which makes it even more disgusting and totally unprofessional to hear such language used. The Reds have been proud supporters of their LGBTQ+ fans, and this language cannot be tolerated. Period. Cincinnati is leading the way for LGBTQ+ equality. We are on the right side of history and it’s incredibly disappointing to hear Mr. Brennaman use such language of hate when our country is begging for unity."

Seelbach is Cincinnati's first openly gay councilman.

"As a dad I hurt for him," Marty Brennaman said late Wednesday night. “What he said is not a reflection of who Thom Brennaman is. I know that’s not him. But I also feel terrible for the people the comment offended."

Again, bullshit. You don’t casually say, “fag” on a live microphone without it being part of your vocabulary unless you have Tourette’s. He showed us exactly who he is. One strike and he’s out.

[QUOTE] How great if one of the players took this opportunity to come out.

Yeah right. If anything this is all the more reason for them to stay in. Their entire team regularly throws this word around with the same casual bigotry as Thom Brennaman. Athletes despise gay people, and yes that includes the cute white ones worshipped by DLers.

Who he is, is a guy, like any red-blooded American boy, who usually makes his anti-gay slurs in like-minded company, you know, places where he won’t get fired for doing so, like the White House or the RNC, maybe Fox News. Definitely OAN. THAT’S who Thom is.

[quote] This is why I dont vote anymore. Democrats dont give a single fuck about bigotry against the gay community.

What the fuck are you talking about?

R68, take your meds

Crucify him. We have to be the angry mob sometimes, not just victims.

What did I say that you disagree with, R71?

When your “apology” begins with the words “if I offended anyone” it is not an apology.

Newsflash, genius: the reason that you’re groveling in a desperate attempt to save your job is because what you said was offensive. Period. There’s no “if” about it. This isn’t a difficult concept to grasp. Now, why don’t you try that again withOUT the qualifier. 🙄

Homophobic idiot.

^ So that leapt out at me too, straightaway. The If is just ridiculous. If, whatever you may believe, you don't understand that belief would offend... what is there to say?

Fag capitals? Where the boys are 🥰

PS: if he was referring to Kansas City, I hope he dies in a grease fire

R73, there are many athletes that are friends with/close to gay people and support gay rights. This thread has a story on one of them. I have multiple athlete friends who are likewise. Your statement is Obviously erroneous and ignorant. Try to avoid sweeping statements about entire groups of people. It makes you look dumb.

In addition to my disgust & frustration with the announcer, I’ve got to say the Cincinnati Reds is a great organization. I’ve worked for them on several projects. As an out gay man I’ve never felt pressure to be anyone other than who I am. It’s a very affirming company for which to work. They, in my experience, treat all their staff very well.

Kansas City is the new Manhattan gurls, buy your condos now!

[QUOTE] there are many athletes that are friends with/close to gay people and support gay rights.

Many? Like who, R77?

It was the whole "Kansas City faggots" thing from Blazing Saddles, which was nearly 50 years ago and was making fun of assholes who thought like that, and yet he thought it was serious.

How long has it been since KC had the reputation of being overrun with gays? I want to say it was a 1940s and 1950s thing. How do these psycho evangelicals even KNOW about these ancient bigoted cliches?

I hate that these idiots turn to the excuse "that's not who I am". When we hear these unguarded moments when you don't think the world is listening that is when we find out EXACTLY who you are. He was spitting out the word "fag" with glee.

Fuck him.

[quote]I've lived in the Midwest my whole life - Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis. I've never heard anything about KC being any sort of "fag capital." ... Like you said, clearly he has inside info.

No, seriously, it used to be known in jazz and early rock circles as a gay-friendly place, and yes, "Going to Kansas City" was originally a coded reference, though I'm not sure if Wilbert Harrison, who made the song popular, knew that, but songwriters Leiber and Stoller must have. The original singer was Little Willie Littlefield who sang a lot of racy songs.

This Thom guy doesn't seem to be up on gay Midwestern history so I'm assuming he's just so old he actually remembers the cliche.

We really need to investigate body invaders who keep saying things that do not reflect the body they have invaded. It's a phenom that has pervaded American society the last 10 years or so.

I'm a Kansas City faggot, but the only time I'm jumping around is when I'm doing cardio.

R17, he said nothing racist, so bending the conversation back to racism just shows how out of focus so many views about race are. A homophobe isn't necessarily a racist. Plenty of people know it's wrong to be racist but feel completely justified by their morals or religious ethics to be homophobic. In fact, they wouldn't even consider themselves homophobic. This was proven in his apology, when he declared himself a man of faith. But like so many men & women of "faith", he revealed exactly what his faith does for him--enables him to be a pompous fucker. Whites who fill the Assemby Of Gods on the outskirts of rural communities & blacks who fill mega Southern Baptist churches feel spiritually correct being homophobes. As far as I'm concerned this is an instance of stick & stones. I'm a confident gay man with a bit of resolve & someone else's backwards perspective rarely affects me. But it's the sheer hypocrisy of people like this guy that makes his suspension seem completely justified.

You are not "very, very sorry," asswipe. You are "very, very caught." I hope you are banished to your "fag capital of the world."

Thom must have happened on the Instagram of world-renowned physician and DL Icon, Dr. Jake.

THAT BOY HAS BALLS !! I LIKE THAT .

Bump

R51 have you been asleep all of 2020?

R57 not r51

The “man of faith” part of his weak apology kills me. “Oh, well he’s Christian, so it’s okay he said that, god gates fags”

His only career option now is Westboro Baptist Church.

r90=moron

R93 Same here when I read the "man of faith" part I spit my coffee laughing.

If "fag" rolls off your tongue so easily, on air or not, you're scum, it's "who you are" and you deserve to be fired. There's no other option.

R63 - interesting. A bully and spoiled brat.

I'm not saying that people can't change, but for those kids that choose that behavior because they can and do get away with it, 90% of the time - they do not change. Particularly if they are the son of a local celebrity.

This IS who he is. I'd like to see him get Ellen'd and all the other people who have heard him say disgusting shit come out of the woodwork.

And FUCK HIM for hiding behind his 'faith' and signaling that he is a good person. That doesn't mean shit.

Maybe he meant the Kansas City Royals.

speaking of Royals, who here knows what became of the Cincinnati Royals sport team? (trivia)

Maybe he is a Fag?

Maybe he is a Fag?

BUMP

Not who I am? So we're to believe he never, ever had a thought like that or said anything like that, but the one time in his whole life that this sort of sentiment formed in his mind was this occasion?

[quote] Maybe he is a Fag?

"Homophobia is all because of fags. If there weren't any fags, we wouldn't have homophobia!"

Give it a fucking REST.

[quote]THAT BOY HAS BALLS !! I LIKE THAT . [quote]—GHOST OF MARGE SCHOTT

Marge Schott's ghost is probably too busy screaming "No! Please, not the red-hot trident up my hoo-hah again so soon!"

May Brennaman join her quickly.

I don’t see what the problem is. Maybe he was just angry and it came out.

It's been a long time since I heard an adult use that word, although I know it happens all the time.

Fag is a word he obviously uses without care constantly. There was no hesitation at all in the tape.

[quote] Maybe he was just angry and it came out.

What words do you mistakenly use when you're angry?

r103=moron

His apology.

I am extremely sorry that my true feelings were revealed and that now I have to try and seem sincere in an apology that I don't really mean that will probably cost me my job. Trump 2020.

And not only did he feel free enough to say something like that, but he felt comfortable saying it to whoever else was in hearing range. Meaning that these kinds of opinions have been freely shared in the past.

Proves the line from Queer as Folk: "There are two kinds of straight people in the world, those that hate you to your face and those who hate you behind your back." It may not be true 100% of the time, but it is something that you should always keep in the back of your mind.

[QUOTE] I am extremely sorry that my true feelings were revealed and that now I have to try and seem sincere in an apology that I don't really mean that will probably cost me my job. Trump 2020.

And what a job. If he’s really a piece of shit bully as someone said earlier, then he won’t want to relinquish the celebrity and worship that comes with a gig like that. Everyone kisses his ass. Gathering around him to hear out his opinions and stories about sports and athletes. Ol’ Thom probably has his own designated parking space and pew at church. A mansion in the burbs paid off, his rich white neighbors happy to share that they live right next to him. A pillar of the community. And if he gets fired, it all disappears.

Is the world still clutching its pearls at the occasional " fag" being thrown out?. First. it was a hot mike- so he thought his words were private. He is also speaking to someone who clearly is also ok with the word "fag" or else would have interrupted him. He is also a man of his time, his territory, and his experiences. And there are a great many of them, in private company, still using all the slurs. He shouldn't lose his job. He gave the usual apologize and you canned him. What did you think he would have an epiphany about a word he has used all his life? So he said "fag". Sometimes so do I. Reprimand him, and go on. People make mistakes. Now if it happens again- well it is Cincinnati. And baseball is also just reacting. That's why there are no out baseball players. There's no Branch Rickey for the first openly gay baseball player. That would be proactive.

Good little lickspittle, r115! Log Cabin forever!

He's going to be the official announcer at the RNC

[quote] First. it was a hot mike- so he thought his words were private

And that's exactly when you show your true self

[quote] He is also a man of his time

He's 54, not ancient

R115, you forgot "free speech!"

R115 is a deplorable. FF

Barely a slap on the wrist.

Reds "suspended" him - translation: "let's see if things cool down before we do anything drastic."

He's not going to get fired unless people continue to pressure the Reds.

So who's had him?

He grew up the privileged child of a beloved local celebrity. Got his job through nepotism.

Hope he enjoys early retirement. Calling out baseball games from his basement couch

R116 I am so glad you can so easily label me. I never said using the word should be encouraged. But he is part of a culture that, like it or not, is still struggling with change. And now and then it will slip out. But I don't think it rates an Ox-Bow Incident.

I hope he’s permanently fired.

Why don't you go gas yourself in a Nazi concentration camp, r115. Better yet, go jump off an ISIS-occupied skyscraper in Syria.

HItler needs a hall pass, r125.

Would you kindly forge one complete with excuses for him and sign it as his mother?

R124 I think he should call little league games. He can comment on all the kids’ whose dads are forcing their sons to play baseball to try and “de-fag” them.

He’s 54, not 94

R115, a microphone is a privilege, especially in broadcasting. No pass for poor little Thommy IMO.

He had a long list of people he apologized to (his bosses, Faux Sports, fans, coworkers, etc. etc.) but he NEVER apologized to the people he insulted and lost his job over - FAGS!

R132, He hasn’t lost his job and won’t.

He probably was not talking about KC. No one would call it a global fag capital.

He will most certainly be getting fired. It's too irrefutable. But details are probably being worked out since he works for two major sports. So he can go fuck himself and choke on his own dick after.

R135, We’ll see. It’s not like he said the n word or something that 100% of society believes is wrong and unforgivable. I’ve seen more support of him than I have detractors.

It amazes me that people still talk like this. I know homophobia still exists but “fag this. Fag that.” It’s so old school.

This is how you set things right after using a gay slur.

Really, R137? "Fag" is thrown around here all the time. Usually in threads about Ellen, Kevin Hart, Joy Reid, many Mayor Pete threads, and anything involving Drag Race for the last two years.

Hell, if you want a 'real world' example, this is from two weeks ago:

In the present climate after months of demonstrations no major corporations are gonna take a chance and keep some old white guy around when he fucked up huge and more than that accidentally let slip that he was an actual an unmistakable piece of shit and awful person. It sounded like the Reds don't wish to have him back but I'm sure FOX signs the checks. I'd be completely surprised if he didn't lose both sports. The NFL in particular is very image conscious.

Brennaman still on salary Cincinnati Reds?

No longer calling NFL games at Fox. That’s a big hit.

He begs for " grace and forgiveness."

I've always like Wanda Jackson's version of "Fag City" over Wilbert Harrison's.

They found an on-air replacement for him literally 2 hours after the slur while still broadcasting the same game.

The Reds have zero reasons to bring him back

Who did they hire? Kevin Hart?

But but but he's a man of faith. Many people say it. I hear many people say it. And he loves this country. I bet he has a flag in front of his house.

R138, thanks for improving my opinion of bob hope.

Right, R143, because Brennaman's the epitome of grace and forgiveness.

Jay Z got an award for gay support even after his HOMOPHOBIC lyrics which made him money. Cashing in off gays is bad in my book. This was thought out and put into copywrited artistic product, not some slur off a hot mic. Just saying.

His apology is bullshit, but he can think what he thinks. I seriously doubt this drama is going to change his mind. Might become even more hardcore.

People shouldn’t be hanging their hat on he’s a bigoted asshole (clearly he is though). A comment like that is just inappropriate for the workplace. I really question where these people work who are asking for “forgiveness”. If I had said that in my office, I would have been immediately suspended, and then probably fired, or severely demoted, because it just shows a real lack of professionalism and judgement.

Sports is big business. The NBA, NFL, or the MLB do not want this kind of drama.

Will he be speaking at the RNC?

JlD s an annoying billionairess cunt. Shes not funny at all.

Wrong thread shit

That's alright r154 we know it's a very busy night at the troll farm

r151 thank you. I'm tired of the homophobia, but I'm not comfortable telling people what to think & cancelling them. I'm also worried that it will take it underground; I'd rather have it upfront.

At least it's not the NHL. Someone yelled faggot at another player on the ice, & the mikes picked it up. When it got on twitter, some people thought the player to whom it was directed said it, which was doubtful b/c that player was (allegedly, of course) closeted. Some evil genius at head office decided to run with that, & had the guy deny he ever said anything like that--which he didn't, he was the target.

Then they decided no one ever said it, it was just a trick of acoustics. They were saying "rag it" i.e. shoot it up the ice. I heard it in real time, that was later.

If the guy was out, that would've been dealt with differently, but it's his choice to identify as he likes. He'll come out when he gets a decent D partner.

Ever seen A Face In The Crowd?

Doubt it was unintentionally left on.

R135 he's actually an admirably well behaved cool straight guy in a gay city. He seems sweet and doesn't seem to give a shit if gays lust over him. He's a cutie and gay friendly. I'm glad he's a DL fave.

[quote]I want to apologize to the people that sign my paycheck.

LOL

Welcome to DL Thom! r158

I'm sure we'll be getting a lot more posts from you with all of your new free time

I want more people to come out about his shitty behavior - this isn't the only time.

R160, R158 is talking about Jimmy Garoppolo.

r161 then why don't you tell us? Seriously. People need to hear this shit b/c if it's a pattern of unprofessional behaviour it should've come out by now. If it hasn't, obviously that implies systemic issues.

R163.

Bless your heart, r110.

No, really. Just bless it.

🙄

As an aside R144 I love Wanda Jackson. Thanks for sharing that song!

Yes the word fag is used here. We have lived the experience and the hate. We can use that word as an immediate reference to damage done to us. Accepting that’s just this is just the way it is because everyone hates gays anyway and they just got caught being themselves is accepting the hatred and homophobia. Not expressing outrage is accepting status quo. There had better be some more serious repercussions than just laying low until this blows over.

Zero Tolerance means he should have been instant,y fired. He won't be.

So he's not going to be fired, that's pathetic, i guess gays are worthy of abuse. If he would have said anything about any other group he'd be fired.

He's been fired for NFL duties. This can't be far behind.

He was likely just an employee with the NFL and they could quickly fire him. Likely with the Reds, he has a contract. That means lawyers on both sides, negotiations, settlements. That takes time, but the result will still be the same. He won't be announcing another game

As r171 alluded to, this is also an HR matter. They have to follow any company policies & anything that's been put in place in his file, dot the i's & cross the t's; otherwise, it's unnecessary litigation. Ironically, he could actually win a wrongful dismissal settlement if they don't to it properly. If as r161 implied, there have been other issues, they know how he'll likely react and they're trying to be careful.

All the American sports have been proven to have a lot of gay fans with a lot of disposable income. Not one of those sports will alienate anyone. I've been to pride day at baseball games a couple of times and they really try. It's actually kinda cute when the players star grooving to "Gloria" and disco on those days when they warm up.

[quote]Not one of those sports will alienate anyone.

You're right, & that includes their traditional core fanbases, which means it's a balancing act. I don't see Rainbow Wear on NBA players.

Keep in mind these kids are mostly young. They don't really go for homophobia and racism. A few Reds players spoke out.

Boys in middle school and high school are just as homophobic in 2020 as they were in 1985.

R176 and they will never go pro. The world weeds out the trash

R172 So right. Cincinnati had two cops (one University of Cincinnati and one CPD) who killed unarmed black men and because of not following their own policies, were able to sue and win. They even sued for their jobs back. One is working in an adjacent township.

R176, nope. That’s a stupid thing to say

Lots of focus here on what he said, but in this case it also matters when he said it.

This time, he didn't say the slur during one of his backyard BBQs. Whether or not he knew his mic was on, he said this slur while he was being paid by the Reds to be an official voice of their organization

If they bring him back, it will be an acknowledgement that they are fine paying someone to broadcast slurs as an official voice of the Reds.

Now he claims he just didn’t know it's an offensive term.

Stop

Just s t o p talking.

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.

Is he fired yet?

If this was a black man making these statements, DL would be collectively justifying its racism because, aLl bLaCKs ArE hoMopHobiC 🙄.

Of course, it was a White guy with clearly homophobic views, as SO MANY white men do, but they seem to be immune from the broad brush that DL loves to paint black people with.

If this was a black man making these statements, DL would be collectively justifying its racism because, aLl bLaCKs ArE hoMopHobiC 🙄.

Of course, it was a White guy with clearly homophobic views, as SO MANY white men do, but they seem to be immune from the broad brush that DL loves to paint black people with.

You didn’t sound any less stupid the second time.

When you're in your mid-fifties and have never apologized for anything before, it's hard to know how to do it correctly

He obviously hasn't learned that clearly lying in your apology statement doesn't make it sound better

[quote] Now he claims he just didn’t know it's an offensive term.

🙄

Two quotes seem appropriate here:

1. Never miss a good chance to shut up. (Will Rogers)

2. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.

This braying jackass should follow both.

For someone who says he didn't know the term was offensive, I'm certain he wasn't calling his father in law a f*g to his face, wasn't going into a meeting with his boss and telling him that he was a f*g, etc.

He was using it to describe a city. What did he think he was describing it as beautiful? Just shut the fuck and enjoy your millions. You're finished.

My god his second apology was worst than his first!

Just STFU

[quote]The Cincinnati Reds organization is devastated by the horrific, homophobic remark

JFC really? This is what happens when you remove the middle in society & force people to extremes--corporate 1% on one side and totalitarian "woke" on the other. That is not "horrific". AIDS is horrific. Bruce MacArthur is horrific. ISIS is horrific.

As much as I don't like essentially being called a fag by a sportscaster on a hot mike, it's not horrific. Either suspend him or fire him, and move on. And you weren't "devastated", either. The entire organization? Really? People might've been pissed off, or even hurt, but no one lost a loved one or received a cancer diagnosis.

Language trying to appease woke culture to save your corporate ass will backfire. The fringe will never be happy because a lot of it is immature attention seeking, & angry anarchy. The rest of us who see other issues are just waiting for an old school journalist (or even a whistle-blower with nothing to lose) to do his/her job and expose deeper problems. Either way, hyperbole just sets people off.

[quote]Now he claims he just didn’t know it's an offensive term.

Are you fucking kidding me? Are you FUCKING kidding me?!

still not fired?

I need to know if he is a man of faith before I know how bad he is.

Bump

The non apology reads as if he is not being fired, but perhaps paid out.

r199 I thought the same thing.

Re: the "didn't know" defense. What he's actually saying is that people use the word all the time, & it's become a generic slur (i.e. it's not directed at gay men) so he didn't realize head office would be that upset, etc. IOW, he can call out players for saying it, so he's getting a payout before he leaves.

He's absurd. I would love to know in what the context he was speaking of a fag capital. Do they sell a lot of cigarettes there? Hun, we all know what you were talking about. Just stop.

The ‘man of faith defense’ and virtue signaling/dog whistle to the nether base (DJ) Trumps all.

Calm down, Mary at R194.

They didn’t equate those things. They said the remark itself was horrific.

r203 that's exactly my problem. I didn't say they equated it, they should never have used to the word-it doesn't apply. They only did so to appeal to all the woke twitter users who'll threaten boycotts. The word usage is hyperbolic and ridiculous. And yes, I did go off on a rant about it, but the point stands.

R167 that word wasn’t really used here until recently by trolls. This is a gay site and that word is just such a tacky and unnecessary and cringe word to use.

Oh, please. This suspension is just PR bs. What major sports league cares about gay men?

I guarantee you the NFL will be the first to welcome him back with open arms.

Breeders are so déclassé.

How 1970s of you r206 Don't tell Mr. Roper that Jack is really straight

Steven A smith doesn't want him fired.

Smith has one of the ugliest accents I've ever heard. It's as bad as Rosie O's, possibly even worse.

Smith is ugly period. And he needs to mind his how fucking business because he doesn’t get to make that decision. And you can bet if he’’d said the N-word he’s be singing a different tune. Dumb ass Uncle Tom.

I take what I said back - apparently Smith HAS defended people who have said the N-word in the past and didn’t want them fired either. Wow this Uncle Tom has some serious self-hate issues.

r198=moron

how have they not fired this pos?

Does he do anal?

r214 he's probably got tons of dirt on the org, including players, so he's negotiating his exit. Either that, or he has substance issues he can use to leverage company HR policies to avoid firing w/a rehab stint and sensitivity training.

Cincinnati Enquirer editorial board says he should be fired.

Both apologies are cringey and leave me feeling dirty however the thing I found most telling and sadly pathetic was while delivering the most incencere obligatory apology of the two he of course makes the usual "that's not who I am" claim and he actually mentions he hopes there's people out there who would be willing come out and validate that. Of all of the worst apologies I've never heard a grown man basically calling for people to come to his defense a back him up. It was embarassing and even more so because nobody did. All his so called witnesses were like "ahh, no it's alright I'll just stay clear out of this one". LOL

Has his "anti-gay slur" been deleted off the internet? I'd like to hear it

Local Uncle Tom now presenting hole

R220, I kind of see his point. Sure the announcer said a horrible word but you better believe he learned his lesson. Make him work with some gay groups and give him back his job. It will show some people can be reformed.

I’m not a big supporter of permanent cancellation unless he shows No remorse

Now you see why Ohio is going tRump!

Keep pretending straight people who say this word is the equivalent of gay people who use this word, r139.

Troll. STFU

OK, Brennaman should have just been fired for using the slur.

But now that he's pretending he didn't know it was "rooted in hatred and violence," he needs to be chemically castrated and go to prison.

What was the "fag capital?"

Susan Collins used the same argument as r221 when she voted against Trump's impeachment in that "lessons were learned". But r221 probably supported that decision as well

r221 = Susan Collins

This Ryan Messer - the one who said Brennaman deserves a break - is a Cinti Public Schools board member and employee of Johnson and Johnson. He's a total namby pampy queen.

The apology tour continues, this time to friendly conservative media. The lies get more brazen though, now claiming that was the first time he ever uttered the slur in his life.

Messer continues to be used as Thom's simp. "Hey NY Yankees, this f*g thinks I'm OK, you can hire me now!"

He's finally out of there.

Veteran sports announcer Thom Brennaman has resigned from Fox Sports Ohio, where he did play-by-play for Cincinnati Reds games, a month after he was caught on-air using a homophobic slur.

“The Reds respect Thom Brennaman’s decision to step away from the broadcast booth and applaud his heartfelt efforts of reconciliation with the LGBTQ+ community,” the team said in a statement, according to our sister site Deadline.

midwesterners are stupid.

What's the "Fag Capital?"

some Ohio apologetic, homophopic sports legacy, i presume.

Thom made some very gay-ish commercials with Apollo Heating's president Jamie Gerdsen. In one he's getting a tooth extracted from maniacal dentist Thom who really goes after him.

"midwesterners are stupid."

At least he was removed, unlike the " enlightened" people of New York's acceptance of their homophobic councilman:

Rubén Díaz Sr.’s decades-long history of insensitive comments toward the gay community has made him no stranger to controversy.

Mr. Díaz, a Pentecostal minister and former state senator from the Bronx, has been receiving and ignoring calls for his resignation since at least 1994.

So it was no surprise that Mr. Díaz held his ground when many of his fellow New York City Council members asked him to resign last week, following his remarks that the “homosexual community” controlled the Council.

He has reason to feel emboldened: It is extremely unlikely the Council would move to expel Mr. Díaz for his comments, although Council rules say that a member could face discipline ranging from reprimand to expulsion for conduct that includes violating “policies against discrimination and harassment.”

“Twenty-five years ago I couldn’t imagine that would have happened,” said Daniel Dromm, a gay councilman from Queens who said he was deeply offended by Mr. Díaz’s remarks. Still, Mr. Dromm said, expulsion might be too severe a punishment.

Ruben Diaz just lost a primary to an openly gay POC in an outer borough. He is no longer a member of the state senate, and is now a relatively minor city councilor from a district of the city that is homophobic.

At best, your comment came for a neighborhood of bigots. The city and state want nothing to do with Diaz.

And Brennaman wasn't fired; he quit, and no doubt he'll make coin now from conservative groups bringing him in for "speaking engagements" and that bullshit.

[quote]Ruben Diaz just lost a primary to an openly gay POC in an outer borough. He is no longer a member of the state senate, and is now a relatively minor city councilor from a district of the city that is homophobic.

He's also retiring, and his son, the Bronx borough president, has thoroughly repudiated him.

A lot of people though Sr was going to sneak into the nomination because there were something like 9 candidates Not only did Torres win decisively, Sr barely finished third, ahead of the fourth place guy by 300 votes and 2000 behind second.

Looks like privilege is allowing Thom to tell the world another lie: that he was tired of talking into a microphone during Reds baseball games and he quit and wasn't fired.

Interesting to see if the Reds continue with their all old white man broadcasting team

"Interesting to see if the Reds continue with their all old white man broadcasting team"

Sorry, but if they really want to show that what he said was reprehensible, the next announcer should be gay. Fuck the color shit, put in a fag.

So it was resign or will fire you?

Probably we’re going to fire you, but to save your family’s well known reputation in this city, we’re giving you the option to look like the bigger person and resign. Goodbye piece of nepotistic piece of shit. See you at the Caddy car dealership selling giant stupid cars to old racists.

Well that didn’t take long.