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Agent Unknown · 09:52 PM

Yet another reason why most celebrities and athletes need to just stay OFF twitter:

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The not so great Adventure of Lolo on Twitter

Continuing our lesson of why athletes should never tweet, may we present Lolo Jones, the American hurdler.

Jones is in London preparing for next week's 100-meter hurdles. In the interim, she's been keeping up to date on the progress of Team USA, including the narrow loss by the archery team to Italy in the gold-medal round.

That defeat compelled Ms. Jones to get on Twitter and post a message to her 189,000 followers.

lolojones: "U.S. Men's Archery lost gold medal to Italy but that's ok, we're Americans...When's da Gun shooting competition?"

This tweet would have been insensitive no matter when it was sent. Even if she meant that Americans are good at hunting, the connotation of violence jumps out to everyone. Coming eight days removed from one of the worst gun massacres in United States history makes it even worse. Throw in the fact that a Greek track star was expelled from the Olympics after sending a racist tweet earlier this week and it was like Lolo was competing in a triple jump of stupidity.

She won't get banned from the Olympics because the United States Olympic Commitee doesn't overreact to political pressure like the Greeks did. It should give Lolo some pause about the perils of over-tweeting.

Update: Lolo Jones defended herself from criticism. Note our careful avoidance of the word "apologized."

"sorry u guys only think of violence but I think of all the hunting I do w southerners in da south. Its impressive."

So, there. It's your fault you're thinking of violence while people are still recovering in the hospital from an attack that brought upon the most casualties in American history.

Baconsaurus Rex · (07-28-2012, 09:46 PM)

Why does she talk like she's black?

Clegg · (07-28-2012, 09:48 PM)

She has a very sharp chin.

Agent Unknown · (07-28-2012, 09:49 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

Must be pressure from being named after a Hal Laboratory character.

TheKaeptain · (07-28-2012, 09:53 PM)

Oh look someone making a big deal out of nothing.

Imm0rt4l · (07-28-2012, 09:54 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

the fuck?

Agent Unknown · (07-28-2012, 09:54 PM)

I tweeted the following:

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@CrowTGamer @lolojones It's a wk after the CO massacre, but it's obvious guns "just means hunting not violence"? Right. Get a clue, self centered idiot.

Sokantish · (07-28-2012, 09:55 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

Wow...

spindashing · (07-28-2012, 09:56 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

Alright, what the fuck is this shit?

Agent Unknown · 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by CaptYamato:

Oh look someone making a big deal out of nothing.

Oh look a random, sarcastic poster who didn't need to click on the thread but decided to anyways to make a stupid ass post in order to get attention.

ItAintEasyBeinCheesy · (07-28-2012, 09:56 PM)

Who?

Ushojax · (07-28-2012, 09:56 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

turnbuckle · (07-28-2012, 10:01 PM)

Originally Posted by Agent Unknown:

Oh look a random, sarcastic poster who didn't need to click on the thread but decided to anyways to made a stupid ass post in order to get attention.

? Seems like it is a big deal out of nothing. The story in the OP, that is.

If you're talking about that stupid shit Bacon said I'm certain CaptYamato wasn't referring to that with his comment.

jakncoke · (07-28-2012, 10:01 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

I hope you didnt like your account cause its bout to vanish

El Sloth · 10:05 PM

I don't see the controversy. Maybe she should have said "marksmanship competition" over "gun shooting" though.

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

Facebook level comment right here.

TheKaeptain · (07-28-2012, 10:02 PM)

Originally Posted by Agent Unknown:

Oh look a random, sarcastic poster who didn't need to click on the thread but decided to anyways to made a stupid ass post in order to get attention.

You should have gotten off your horse and made sure that you posted this in the right place before submitting it.

Imm0rt4l · (07-28-2012, 10:02 PM)

I honestly find it hard to even be offended by what she said given how in grained gun culture is in American culture.

Crumpet Trumpet · (07-28-2012, 10:05 PM)

Ugh at the article implying that Greece "overreacted" to that racist Olympian they had on their team.

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

And this is pretty fucking dumb, too.

Baconsaurus Rex · (07-28-2012, 10:05 PM)

Are we really getting touchy over this? No harm intended but the frequent use of "da" corresponds a lot with how some African Americans talk in "the hood" and the white people in particular trying to emulate that accent to sound cool.

Sorry, didn't want to offend anyone or try to make a racist comment.

Agent Unknown · (07-28-2012, 10:05 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

Get'sMad · (07-28-2012, 10:05 PM)

I was hoping we'd form a community out of this

Sokantish · (07-28-2012, 10:06 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Are we really getting touchy over this? No harm intended but the frequent use of "da" corresponds a lot with how some African Americans talk in "the hood" and the white people in particular trying to emulate that accent to sound cool.

Sorry, didn't want to offend anyone or try to make a racist comment.

You're making it worse

turnbuckle · (07-28-2012, 10:07 PM)

Originally Posted by Imm0rt4l:

I honestly find it hard to even be offended by what she said given how in grained gun culture is in American culture.

Yeah, just something for people to pretend to be outraged over.

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Are we really getting touchy over this? No harm intended but the frequent use of "da" corresponds a lot with how some African Americans talk in "the hood" and the white people in particular trying to emulate that accent to sound cool.

Sorry, didn't want to offend anyone or try to make a racist comment.

"I don't mean to sound racist, but I'm about to say something racist"

Imm0rt4l · (07-28-2012, 10:07 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Are we really getting touchy over this? No harm intended but the frequent use of "da" corresponds a lot with how some African Americans talk in "the hood" and the white people in particular trying to emulate that accent to sound cool.

Sorry, didn't want to offend anyone or try to make a racist comment.

No one's getting touchy, what you said was just stupid and not just because of some sort of polical correctness, but also because she's part black. It's like asking why does Barrack Obama talk white.

Agent Unknown · (07-28-2012, 10:08 PM)

Originally Posted by CaptYamato:

You should have gotten off your horse and made sure that you posted this in the right place before submitting it.

It's a story about an athlete making a moronic comment on Twitter, didn't know you were the OT police, I'll post whatever I want. Hey, are you still outraged Expendables 2 is PG-13?!

http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=459347

Godslay · (07-28-2012, 10:09 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Are we really getting touchy over this? No harm intended but the frequent use of "da" corresponds a lot with how some African Americans talk in "the hood" and the white people in particular trying to emulate that accent to sound cool.

Sorry, didn't want to offend anyone or try to make a racist comment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15YZUXL_ULU&t=0m59s

Heezzi · (07-28-2012, 10:09 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

SoulPlaya · (07-28-2012, 10:09 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Are we really getting touchy over this? No harm intended but the frequent use of "da" corresponds a lot with how some African Americans talk in "the hood" and the white people in particular trying to emulate that accent to sound cool.

Sorry, didn't want to offend anyone or try to make a racist comment.

Your picture, matched with the comment, only makes people want to punch you.

BlackGhost · (07-28-2012, 10:11 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

What have you done smh, you fucked up lol smh

Imm0rt4l · (07-28-2012, 10:11 PM)

Originally Posted by Agent Unknown:

It's a story about an athlete making a moronic comment on Twitter, didn't know you were the OT police, I'll post whatever I want. Hey, are you still outraged Expendables 2 is PG-13?!

http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=459347

Why is it moronic? We Americans love our guns, this sounds like some faux outrage on some have your cake and eat it too bullshit.

Baconsaurus Rex · (07-28-2012, 10:13 PM)

Ok I'm just going to leave this thread and let the mods decide what to do but these reactions were not what I was aiming for. I'm just a Western European kid who does not understand this whole situation and that's why I normally stay away from these kind of topics.

Sarcastic Response · (07-28-2012, 10:13 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Are we really getting touchy over this? No harm intended but the frequent use of "da" corresponds a lot with how some African Americans talk in "the hood" and the white people in particular trying to emulate that accent to sound cool.

Sorry, didn't want to offend anyone or try to make a racist comment.

Agent Unknown · (07-28-2012, 10:15 PM)

Originally Posted by Imm0rt4l:

Why is it moronic? We Americans love our guns, this sounds like some faux outrage on some have your cake and eat it too bullshit.

Her phony "apology" where she tried to cover by saying "Oh I was just talking about how it's fun to go hunting down south" pretty much invalidates this scenario.

Wilbury · (07-28-2012, 10:15 PM)

Lol at people crying over Bacon's comment but hardly a soul gives a shit when some American is ignorant over 7/7. Typical.

But silly thing to say on twitter.

El Sloth · 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by Imm0rt4l:

Why is it moronic? We Americans love our guns, this sounds like some faux outrage on some have your cake and eat it too bullshit.

Yeah, I don't get the issue here. Because the Aurora shootings wan't too long ago? Come on. They have marksmanship competitions all over the U.S.

~~It's definitely not the same as archery, but I bet it'd make a decent Olympic sport.~~ Looks like it already is.

Blackace · (07-28-2012, 10:16 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

Why do you post like an idiot?

El Sloth · (07-28-2012, 10:18 PM)

That was surprisingly quick considering we're in community.

TheKaeptain · (07-28-2012, 10:19 PM)

Originally Posted by Agent Unknown:

It's a story about an athlete making a moronic comment on Twitter, didn't know you were the OT police, I'll post whatever I want. Hey, are you still outraged Expendables 2 is PG-13?!

http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=459347

This isn't in the OT...

Also, how is my thread relevant?

Yenrot · (07-28-2012, 10:19 PM)

Originally Posted by Wilbury:

Lol at people crying over Bacon's comment but hardly a soul gives a shit when some American is ignorant over 7/7. Typical.

Does that surprise you?

Wilbury · (07-28-2012, 10:23 PM)

Originally Posted by Yenrot:

Does that surprise you?

Not at all. But harsh really. See as much ridiculous shit all over the forum.

Imm0rt4l · 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by Agent Unknown:

Her phony "apology" where she tried to cover by saying "Oh I was just talking about how it's fun to go hunting down south" pretty much invalidates this scenario.

wait, how does that invalidate her "apology"(which she should have never done in the first place)?

you don't think that just maybe she legitimately took up a liking for hunting in the south? Especially given the proclivity that southerners/midwesterners have for hunting and the like? Seriously? I didn't see the tweet in question but what you're describing is phony because of what exactly?

cheststrongwell · (07-28-2012, 10:25 PM)

I don't see any problem with her tweet. People are way to sensitive.

Tomat · (07-28-2012, 10:28 PM)

Originally Posted by Blackace:

Why do you post like an idiot?

The bear may look cute, but we all know it's deadly on the inside.

Alligatorjandro · (07-28-2012, 10:28 PM)

Originally Posted by Baconsaurus:

Why does she talk like she's black?

RIP

MIMIC · 10:30 PM

I don't get it. What's wrong with her comment?

EDIT: Wait, so mentioning shooting = Aurora? LOL, OK. Human targets aren't used in the shooting competition, are they?

Godslay · (07-28-2012, 10:29 PM)

Originally Posted by cheststrongwell:

I don't see any problem with her tweet. People are way to sensitive.

It might be bad timing, but that's about it. I think you have to go out of your way to tie her tweet to the Aurora shooting. It's not that big of a leap from archery to shooting, and their relationship with American's love of hunting either.

TheKaeptain · (07-28-2012, 10:29 PM)

Originally Posted by MIMIC:

I don't get it. What's wrong with her comment?

Nothing really.

TrumanBurbank · (07-28-2012, 10:31 PM)

I would just like to say, I think she is really hot.

Soyongdori · (07-28-2012, 10:32 PM)

Ironically, America hasn't won single medal in the olympic shooting so far.

Imm0rt4l · (07-28-2012, 10:33 PM)

Originally Posted by Godslay:

It might be bad timing, but that's about it. I think you have to go out of your way to tie her tweet to the Aurora shooting. It's not that big of a leap from archery to shooting, and their relationship with American's love of hunting either.

smh, screw walking all over this eggshell nonsense. To tie this to the Aurora shooting, you'd have to be reaching farther than Dhalsim.