John Donald Imus Jr., a wanna-be shock jock that really got himself in a political mess. And what does he decide to do to get himself out and apologize for his alleged racial slur??? The one and only, Rev. Al Sharpton. Now, why in the world would you apologize for your racial comment to one of the most racist people around? Sharpton hates white people and it's clear as day! Poor Imus humiliated himself by going onto that show and Sharpton "nailed him on the cross." Apology after apology, making statements like, "I bet I've slept with more black kids in my house than you have!" to a man who called in to Sharpton's radio show, Imus kept digging his own grave. But lets look at the actual statement made.
"Nappy headed hos." is what he said about the Rutgers women's basketball team. Is that really a racial statement? I mean, anyone can be nappy haired, right? You wake up late for work, and roll out of bed and get dressed to go to work. Normally you don't care about your hair if you're late. So, just as common, a co-worker could say your hair is nappy. You don't wash your hair for a day or two; it could get nappy. White, black, brown, what ever your color of skin...anyone could have nappy hair. Even if it is considered a racist comment...it certainly could've been worse. I personally, don't like Imus, and could care less what happens to him. As the same for Sharpton. Here is one funny thing about the whole Imus ordeal. During the Sharpton/Imus show, another caller on the phone was talking with Imus, and he made a reference. The reference was "You people." Immediately, Sharpton and his staff went crazy. "What do you mean, You people?" I couldn't stop laughing cause after that point, you can't win. It was one thing while Imus was on his radio show and makes an alleged racial statement, and then you go into the lion's den and say You People!! Hilarious!
Finally, this is going to be one of those stories that will continue for like 4 months. The fact of the matter is he apologized...be done with it and move on. Not Rev. Al Sharpton. Between Michael Richards, and now Imus, Sharpton is on a roll. Note to self...if you're a celebity, and you say something racist or politically incorrect, DON'T GO TO SHARPTON (or Jesse Jackson for that matter)! They're a pure example of a racist! Talk to Bill Cosby or go on Soul Train or something. I really find it funny that the black community (or any community for that matter) can see this as a racial statement. Now, if Imus called the basketball team a bunch of blueberry pickers, darkies, tar babies, heebs, rag heads, micks or crackers ...that might be racist. Nappy headed hos; sorry, doesn't meet my standards for racism.
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