Todd Bertuzzi was my high school 'bully,' Canadian comedian says

[MeHateHe]

The quotes around "bully' are intentional, because this isn't a story of some relentless attack Bertuzzi inflicted on a kid. It's mostly an amusing story.

Found this story on a podcast I listen to, here:

Stop Podcasting Yourself 625 - Everardo Ramirez | Maximum Fun

Comedian Everardo Ramirez joins us to talk getting bullied by pro athletes, spoiled food, and guessing ages.

maximumfun.org

(Skip ahead to 29:20, but the podcast is inoffensive and funny.)

According to the story, the comedian was friends with the son of a financial consultant who's client list included Todd Bertuzzi. Bertuzzi wound up inviting the friend group of his financial consultant's kid's friend group over to play hockey and drink pop. The comedian in question sounds like he was something of a non-sports-playing nerd, so Bertuzzi called him "Cream Soda" and other things.

Again, mostly Bertuzzi being a bit of a jerk, teasing a kid a few times. Don't alert the authorities.

 

[thenextone]

Sounds pretty tame for TB44 standards

 

[Dr Beinfest]

Again, mostly Bertuzzi being a bit of a jerk, teasing a kid a few times. Don't alert the authorities.

Except Bertuzzi is an asshole and does not get the benefit of the doubt.

 

[MeHateHe]

Except Bertuzzi is an asshole and does not get the benefit of the doubt.

Sure sure, except if it were actually a serious thing, I suspect we would have heard about it before it went public on a relatively small Canadian podcast.

 

[The Macho Man]

Bertuzzi being a bit of an ass surprises exactly no one, but I also guess some at least mild bullying is common among NHL prospects.

 

[MXD]

I clearly remember reading something to that effect about (of all people) Jaroslav Halak, so that Bertuzzi have been doing so isn't surprising at all.

Doesn't make it right. But it's not surprising. And those acts have nothing to do with Mitchell Miller's either.

 

[Albatros]

Even in my now-veteran age class there were quite a few kids playing hockey that were involved in school violence and ended up having prominent careers in the NHL or elsewhere in pro hockey. Including a Lady Byng contender.

 

[Puckclektr]

My brother is good friends with Bertuzzis cousin. Before "the incident" he got word that my nephew was a huge Bertuzzi and canucks fan. He sent him a signed written letter and signed memoribila. He made a terrible mistake last night that is made regularly yet the outcome virtually never is. My brother has met him numerous times and only talks positive about him.
I also met his sister throughout college numerous times as she was a friend of one of my besties. INcredibly nice person as well.

 

[tny760]

My brother is good friends with Bertuzzis cousin. Before "the incident" he got word that my nephew was a huge Bertuzzi and canucks fan. He sent him a signed written letter and signed memoribila. He made a terrible mistake last night that is made regularly yet the outcome virtually never is. My brother has met him numerous times and only talks positive about him.
I also met his sister throughout college numerous times as she was a friend of one of my besties. INcredibly nice person as well.

nice try, todd bertuzzi's PR firm

 

[Puckclektr]

nice try, todd bertuzzi's PR firm

You can believe what you want.

 

[jaywills1020]

Except Bertuzzi is an asshole and does not get the benefit of the doubt.

Did they call you cream soda when you were younger too?

 

[Dr Beinfest]

Did they call you cream soda when you were younger too?

Cool story guy

 

[holy]

Sometimes I’m reading this forum and wondering why the hell I’m supposed to care about this lmao. Idk Bert or this cream soda guy.

 

[Oddbob]

Where was the jerk part? He got called cream soda, oooooooooo!

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

cream soda?

musta been a pretty nice school if that nickname is the worst you got.

 

[JackSlater]

cream soda?

musta been a pretty nice school if that nickname is the worst you got.

Admittedly though cream soda is absolutely vile.

 

[dirtydanglez]

Admittedly though cream soda is absolutely vile.

get yourself into concussion protocol asap.

 

[General Disarray]

Cream soda is my second favorite pop after root beer

 

[WarriorOfGandhi]

I know the feeling. I was called a rapscallion at boarding school and the trauma has stayed with me to this day

 

[Frank Drebin]

Except Bertuzzi is an asshole and does not get the benefit of the doubt.

Feel better now?

Cream soda is my second favorite pop after root beer

Cream soda, root beer and mountain dew. I have room in my life for them all

 

[blankall]

The story sounds made up.

I think the OP is just pushing this podcast.

The story is that Bertuzzi, as an adult, made fun of a 15 year old for his drink choice and hockey playing ability. Did Bertuzzi even have a summer home in Waterloo?

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Saw Big Bert on the lake once and asked him for a picture:

 

[Mrfenn92]

#cancelbertuzzi
#freecream-soda

 

[seafoam]

Bertuzzi being a bit of an ass surprises exactly no one, but I also guess some at least mild bullying is common among NHL prospects.

Mitchell Miller says hello.

 

[Ezekial]

Cream soda is my second favorite pop after root beer

Dr. Pepper got his PhD in deliciousness just to bless the world with his 23 flavors.