This Is Just Stupid, Right?

[radioactive]

ESPN is going out of its way to try and avoid controversies related to the highly sensitive matter that occurred in Charlottesville two weeks ago. Accordingly, they switched the assignment for a play-by-play announcer because of his name.

ESPN confirmed on Tuesday night that they moved an announcer named Robert Lee off the Virginia-William & Mary football game on Sept. 2.

“We collectively made the decision with Robert to switch games as the tragic events in Charlottesville were unfolding, simply because of the coincidence of his name. In that moment it felt right to all parties. It’s a shame that this is even a topic of conversation and we regret that who calls play by play for a football game has become an issue,” ESPN said in a statement shared with Larry Brown Sports.

That is a home game for Virginia which is in Charlottesville.

 

[Djarum300]

I saw that. Ridiculous.

 

[WAMO]

WHAT MAKES IT WORSE, THE GUY IS CHINESE! TALK ABOUT DISCRIMINATION.

 

[bbfreeburn]

Most stupid thing I've seen this week. But the week isn't over.

 

[livespive]

Sue them for discrimination he's Asian

But this shit is crazy. I'm My father's name (R.I.P.) is Robert Lee, what do I do???

 

[9andaWiggle]

Sue them for discrimination he's Asian

But this shit is crazy. I'm My father's name (R.I.P.) is Robert Lee, what do I do???

Have your name changed. Otherwise, they'll protest in your front yard until you do!

 

[radioactive]

OK, but the protest is so two faced. I work for the State of Virginia. This passed January we got the 16th off for Martin Luther King day (National Holiday), but we also got off the 13th for Lee/Jackson Day. Anyone wanna guess who that is celebrating? Didn't hear a single word about why we still celebrate their birthdays? And I bet I won't next year either, but if we suddenly don't get that holiday anymore I bet there will be some complaining.

 

[AlwaysWrite]

Sue them for discrimination he's Asian

But this shit is crazy. I'm My father's name (R.I.P.) is Robert Lee, what do I do???

Dear livespive:

Perhaps you'd better be cautious as to your surroundings when you mention his name.

 

[AlwaysWrite]

STUPID, INDEED ... as some "snowflakes" continue to melt. Had Robert Lee called the Virginia game, some of them would have had to seek out "safe zones" or hire professional "cuddlers."

 

[livespive]

What they should do is make the announcement that they are take away the 13th now (or have it brought to a vote)
That way you will see who are just trouble makers.

OK, but the protest is so two faced. I work for the State of Virginia. This passed January we got the 16th off for Martin Luther King day (National Holiday), but we also got off the 13th for Lee/Jackson Day. Anyone wanna guess who that is celebrating? Didn't hear a single word about why? And I bet I won't next year either, but if we suddenly don't get that holiday anymore I bet there will be some complaining.

 

[livespive]

Lee is my father's middle name (Although my Grandmother did call him by Robert Lee )

But I think I'm safe, he doesn't have any statues

Dear livespive:

Perhaps you'd better be cautious as to your surroundings when you mention his name.

 

[bruce1156]

SMH. You just can't make this stuff up.