spain Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Imus 'sorry' for racist remarks about Rutgers Controversial talk show described NCAA runner-ups as 'nappy-headed hos' MSNBC News Services Updated: 1:24 p.m. ET April 6, 2007 Don Imus apologized Friday for calling the Rutgers women's basketball team "nappy-headed hos" on his "Imus In The Morning" show. In a statement, Imus said, "I want to take a moment to apologize for an insensitive and ill-conceived remark we made the other morning regarding the Rutgers women's basketball team, which lost to Tennessee in the NCAA championship game on Tuesday. It was completely inappropriate, and we can understand why people were offended. Our characterization was thoughtless and stupid, and we are sorry." Imus made the remarks when talking to Sid Rosenberg with Sports Talk over the telephone about the game. Imus described Rutgers as "some rough girls from Rutgers. They got tattoos," and then called them "some nappy-headed hos." He compared them to Tennessee, saying "The girls from Tennessee -- they all looked cute." The conversation then went on to compare the game to "the jigaboos versus the wannabes." Media Matters reported that the show's executive producer, Bernard McGuirk, made that comment. The New York Times reported that Imus said people should relax and not worry about "some idiot comment meant to be amusing." A Rutgers spokesperson issued a statement saying, "We agree with Mr. Imus that this was, in his own words, an 'idiot comment.' We are very proud of the success of the Rutgers women's basketball team. Coach Stringer and the Rutgers players are outstanding ambassadors for this great institution." MSNBC released this statement in response to the comments, "While simulcast by MSNBC, 'Imus in the Morning' is not a production of the cable network and is produced by WFAN Radio. As Imus makes clear every day, his views are not those of MSNBC. We regret that his remarks were aired on MSNBC and apologize for these offensive comments." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Imus is such a washed up idiot. Hasn't been funny in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Imus is such a washed up idiot. Hasn't been funny in a long time. Good info here. Decades of drug and alcohol abuse have pickled his brain. Great move, MSNBC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted April 6, 2007 Author Share Posted April 6, 2007 Imus is such a washed up idiot. Hasn't been funny in a long time. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 gold digger wife and Ranch ruined the show....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Doesn't Imus offend everyone? That's what I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 (edited) That's why I watch him. Never know what's going to come out next. Edited April 7, 2007 by The Holy Roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 (edited) Im actually surprised given his format that this is such a big deal. I know any sort of joke against blacks brings down the hammer but think if Howard Stern said this it wouldnt be news.. Edited April 7, 2007 by whomper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 Doesn't Imus offend everyone? That's what I heard. Well, lets be honest for a second. Rutgers is in New Jersey. What can possibly be said about people from Jersey that hasnt been said before? They have a VERY high tolerance level for being offended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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