Audio: Dallas Radio Hosts, Benn, Seguin mock Sedins in radio interview

[Ho Borvat]

I understand that and I have agreed with it saying that doing it over the radio was not the smartest thing to do.

I just think, before people react, they should have a little perspective. People finding it funny does not making them homophobic. People finding it not funny does not make them humorless. I will apologize for comments I made earlier in the thread that could have implied the latter.

At this point, I'm sick of admitting that I found it "snicker-worthy" and being told I'm a homophobe in return, which is laughable to anyone who actually knows me.

Suspend Benn and Seguin, penalize Seguin 20 points in the scoring race and ban the Stars from being playoff eligible for the next three years. This is an out rage. How dare young guys joke around?!

Can't believe the amount of people crying over this. Big frigging deal!

Can't get overly offended over a pretty vague jab, it could be interpreted in a number of ways. Seems like people are putting words in Benn's mouth, and then getting offended by their own interpretation of the joke.

The people who are saying this is homophobic are stretching it if you ask me, and if people judged me by the things I find funny I'd probably be seen as the worst person on earth.

Whoa, what's with all the outrage over a simple joke? Why are you getting so easily offended by my choice of words? Geez man. I hate it when people get all up-tight like that. Get a sense of humor man. Can't say anything without offending someone these days. Geeeeez.

Most pro athletes have never had to be responsible their whole life or held accountable, I expect this kind of behavior.

I'm 100% sure the Sedins have had to deal with this stuff their entire NHL careers. I seriously doubt they give much of a ****.
It's probably the most over-used chirp against them on the ice. The fact that someone said it in a Radio show shouldn't really bother them.

Plus most of the people that are actually offended by it are people trying to stretch it into some homophobia which is idiotic

So who's standards are we supposed to operate by? Yours? Or the most sensitive person we can find?

whoa I never said it was okay..

I said I think the reaction it drew out of people is ridiculous. Not that the comment was okay. It wasn't.

Holy crap people get offended so easily. These are professional athletes. I hate to break it to you, but most of them aren't classy. Class is not necessary in sports.

people will get offended over any silly thing nowadays

I would highly recomend reading this article that Jason Collins wrote (the first openly gay NBA player) before you guys bother commenting further on this topic.

You may not think this kind of stuff is a big deal, but this is exactly thing kind of stuff the NHL had tried to put a stop to with its "You Can Play" campaign.

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/jason-collins-retires/

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Make a comment on Subban's race then. I dare any NHL player.

I make racial jokes all the time...in private...with my friends, including ones of different races than me. Would never do it in public as it could be misconstrued. I AM NOT A RACIST. NOT EVEN ONE BIT.

The problem with Seguin and Benn was not so much content, but time and place. I understand that, despite not being at all offended by it and even snickering a bit. But, people shouldn't act all high and mighty and above it, or as if finding it funny makes you a homophobe, encouraging of incest, etc. It's just out of line and a judgment that's totally ridiculous.

Anywho, time for me to check out of this thread.

Adios.

 

[ARSix]

I think the correct reaction to this is "wow, that's pretty embarassing for Seguin and Benn, they should probably apologize the next time they play against or otherwise run into Henrik and Daniel. And maybe in the future make an effort not to look like a$$holes when representing the Stars on local radio."

And that's about it.

 

[Ho Borvat]

Whooooooooo caresssssssssssss????????

And is anything they said not true? Nope. Get a life, everyone.

lol at saying their comments are homophobic. Pretty sure they're incestuophobic (not a word?). Hey guys, can't go around making fun of people committing incest. Don't want to hurt those people's feelings for sure.

Read this, and then give your head a shake. Its the year 2015, and this stuff doesn't belong in sports.

I really think the below article would change your perspective on this situation

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/jason-collins-retires/

 

[Toxic0n]

I make racial jokes all the time...in private...with my friends, including ones of different races than me. Would never do it in public as it could be misconstrued. I AM NOT A RACIST. NOT EVEN ONE BIT.

Suddenly your stance on this whole issue is clear to me.

I don't think you know what the definition of a racist is. Maybe look it up.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I would highly recomend reading this article that Jason Collins wrote (the first openly gay NBA player) before you guys bother commenting further on this topic.

You may not think this kind of stuff is a big deal, but this is exactly thing kind of stuff the NHL had tried to put a stop to with its "You Can Play" campaign.

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/jason-collins-retires/

First of all, that's a lot of posts/posters to group into one response.

Secondly, I'm not homophobic no matter how much other people want to tell me I am. I respect the article by Jason Collins and as I said in my post, know that Seguin and Benn had the wrong time and place for their comments.

All in all, I fail to see why I was even mentioned in your group response of putting everyone in one box.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Suddenly your stance on this whole issue is clear to me.

I don't think you know what the definition of a racist is. Maybe look it up.

From Merriam-Webster:

racist (n.) - a person who believes that a particular race is superior to another.

Still not a racist.

As I said in other posts, my sense of humor is satirical. I absolutely make note of who and when to display it because certain jokes can be taken seriously and as actual points of view. Trust me, it's nothing short of humorous to accuse me of being a racist or a homophobic person. It's just soooo far from the truth.

For the record: I think I make more jokes at the expense of white people than any other race. I'm white. Am I still a racist? Is it all still so "clear" to you?

 

[Ho Borvat]

From Merriam-Webster:

racist (n.) - a person who believes that a particular race is superior to another.

Still not a racist.

I would just give up man.. This is just coming offf as more and more ignorant...

 

[Raincouver]

What does that have anything to do with my post?

You said anything is justified it people used to say it.

 

[Raincouver]

From Merriam-Webster:

racist (n.) - a person who believes that a particular race is superior to another.

Still not a racist.

As I said in other posts, my sense of humor is satirical. I absolutely make note of who and when to display it because certain jokes can be taken seriously and as actual points of view. Trust me, it's nothing short of humorous to accuse me of being a racist or a homophobic person. It's just soooo far from the truth.

For the record: I think I make more jokes at the expense of white people than any other race. I'm white. Am I still a racist? Is it all still so "clear" to you?

If you think making fun of a race is not racist because you don't "feel" superior, ok...

 

[JackTheTulip]

Things are headed in the right direction when it comes to marriage equality and homophobia and I don't see how a little joke is getting in the way of that.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

If you think making fun of a race is not racist because you don't "feel" superior, ok...

I love being told to look up a definition, copying and pasting said definition, clearly showing that my words didn't match said definition...and then being told that I clearly fit the definition.

Brilliant.

I guess I'm a racist. As proven with no logical thought at all via HFBoards by people who don't even know me. Good job guys; hope you feel great about yourselves. So glad you decided to take the thread in this direction.

 

[ZeroPT*]

Didn't he say they look weird and funny and are odd as ****?

Not that I can remember. I'm on my phone so I can't re-listen. Benn is the one who made the "who knows what else they do" comment

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I would just give up man.. This is just coming offf as more and more ignorant...

Can you tell me where copying and pasting a definition after you told me to look up said definition is "ignorant"? I literally followed your exact command and proved it.

This minimalistic response is the ultimate way to get around actually having to make your own point.

Why are you getting off in accusing someone, with no basis or relation, of being a racist? Just stop. It's ridiculous.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

I didn't get a good vibe from it.

I think it's fine-worthy, but I doubt the NHL does anything.

 

[Cupless44]

I love being told to look up a definition, copying and pasting said definition, clearly showing that my words didn't match said definition...and then being told that I clearly fit the definition.

Brilliant.

I guess I'm a racist. As proven with no logical thought at all via HFBoards by people who don't even know me. Good job guys; hope you feel great about yourselves. So glad you decided to take the thread in this direction.

I am not really sure what you are, but you haven't exactly shone in this thread. You mentioned checking out of this thread. Might be a good idea

 

[tarheelhockey]

On-topic conversation ceased quite some time ago. We can re-open this if there are any further developments of relevance.