Also about that whole "talking like a black person" thing. Its not a black thing. Its a hip-hop culture/ youth thing.
So it hasn't at all evolved out of Ebonics, a distinctly African American dialect?
Also about that whole "talking like a black person" thing. Its not a black thing. Its a hip-hop culture/ youth thing.
Top-tier atheletes are generally removed from the experiences of daily life for the average individual. She has probably lived a relatively sheltered life.I'm not offended by the comment, with that said, something about Lolo seems a bit off( not just in regards her comment ).
Is she running away from concerts that people paid money for?
Top-tier atheletes are generally removed from the experiences of daily life for the average individual. She has probably lived a relatively sheltered life.
No, but it is time spend training (focusing on winning) and not neccessarily broadening one's perspectives. I, personally, feel her comments reflect that. I'm not saying it is a truism.There's not exactly tons of money in track and field. We're not talking about the pros here.
She's making a semi-self-deprecating joke about Americans, of which she is one. Nothing to see here folks.
Top-tier atheletes are generally removed from the experiences of daily life for the average individual. She has probably lived a relatively sheltered life.
She's still a virgin at the age of 29?
What exactly is insensitive about the tweet?
What exactly is insensitive about the tweet?
In other news: America didn't even place in either the men's or woman's pistol shooting competition. China even took the first gold of the games (women's pistol shooting).
http://www.london2012.com/news/articles/siling-wins-first-gold-medal-games.html
http://www.london2012.com/news/articles/jin-claims-pistol-gold.html
Amerifrauds
I fail to see the outrage, outside of spelling. I am seriously anti-NRA bullshit but she's absolutely right to generalize that American shooters ought to be good. If it were netball and she tweeted the same thing about basketball it would be an identical analogy.Yet another reason why most celebrities and athletes need to just stay OFF twitter:
I didn't know that. Nevertheless, be it the top or the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder, there are, respectively, material distractions and struggles that can obstruct a diverse experience. I'm just giving my take on the matter. Accept it for what it is worth (I'll tell you, it ain't much -I am only one of the billions).She's lived a pretty rough life from the sounds of it. Mom carried the load, dad in prison.
What exactly made her sound like an idiot?
"da gun competition"
It is one rung above "da shooty shoot competition" or something. It's a shooting competition not a gun competition, the latter which seems like guns are paraded down a runway and judged for their looks.
you don't see the appeal of nerve wrackingly awful, inexpert and probably painful and uncomfortable emotionally depressing sex followed by mild to medium depression? Sounds hot.Never understood the appeal of that.
"da gun competition"
It is one rung above "da shooty shoot competition" or something. It's a shooting competition not a gun competition, the latter which seems like guns are paraded down a runway and judged for their looks.
I fail to see the outrage, outside of spelling. I am seriously anti-NRA bullshit but she's absolutely right to generalize that American shooters ought to be good. If it were netball and she tweeted the same thing about basketball it would be an identical analogy.
She has nothing to apologize for.
That doesn't mean we don't have a gun problem in this country - but this is a sports and demographics comparison and its innocent
Why? Just because "America likes guns", doesn't mean that we will necessarily be experts in a competition with them. It's pretty clear to me what she meant by it and it was totally un-called for. Beyond that, bringing her fellow Olympians into the fray(skeet, air, AND the archers)...lacks class.
They should seriously outlaw all competitors from using social media.
Society seems outraged.orignially posted by Society:society has programmed people to be outraged over everythingHow dare you impy such a thing!
Then my point is invalidated and I look like the idiot.She actually said "da Gun shooting competition."
So romantic.you don't see the appeal of nerve wrackingly awful, inexpert and probably painful and uncomfortable emotionally depressing sex followed by mild to medium depression? Sounds hot.
Why does she talk like she's black?
Yea, pretty much.Oh look someone making a big deal out of nothing.
Maybe. But apparently not enough to win any gold medals.Yea, pretty much.
So we don't love our guns in 'Merica?
She's not even from the south. She's from Des Moines.
you don't see the appeal of nerve wrackingly awful, inexpert and probably painful and uncomfortable emotionally depressing sex followed by mild to medium depression? Sounds hot.
OT might be more drama queens than gaming side.
I dont even see what she said that would be controversial.
Some people seem to think she's implying that we're good with guns because we spend all our time shooting up theaters full of people.
all I know is that Lolo is fucking FINE.
She must be shoot... errr turning guys down left and right 24/7.all I know is that Lolo is fucking FINE.
mmmmmmmmmmmm
Is it just me or is society getting really sensetive to people's comments all of a sudden?
I don't think it's really a shift in people's attitudes... More like twitter allowing people to say all kinds of things, twitter allowing the lunatic fringe of offended people to gang up, and click-hungry blogs trying to make mountains out of molehills.
Can I just make this clear: I never give a shit what anyone says. Freedom of speech. Thick skin. These are good things.
This need to punish, chastise people for their words? Grow up and move on with your lives.
First amendment is actually a good one.Why? Just because "America likes guns", doesn't mean that we will necessarily be experts in a competition with them. It's pretty clear to me what she meant by it and it was totally un-called for. Beyond that, bringing her fellow Olympians into the fray(skeet, air, AND the archers)...lacks class.
They should seriously outlaw all competitors from using social media.
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."