Chris Gayle. Stay Classy

Baron Silas Greenback

I am amazed how easily offended the human race is becoming.
If she found his views so offensive.. why did she repeat them in a widely circulated article? Did she want as many people as possible to also be 'offended'?

MN5

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I am amazed how easily offended the human race is becoming.
If she found his views so offensive.. why did she repeat them in a widely circulated article? Did she want as many people as possible to also be 'offended'?
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Was she actually offended or have the PC brigade taken up the fight on her behalf, harsh words of condemnation at the ready....?

barbarian

I'm not offended, but I do think he's a creep. And it doesn't even seem like he's that good at flirting.

jegga

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I'm not offended, but I do think he's a creep. And it doesn't even seem like he's that good at flirting.
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We only know that because women have complained, I'm sure they are in the minority because are plenty of skanks who because he is famous and wealthy have shagged him even with the weak lines he has because they are only a hole in a condom away from a lucrative paternity suit.

barbarian

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We only know that because women have complained, I'm sure they are in the minority because are plenty of skanks who because he is famous and wealthy have shagged him even with the weak lines he has because they are only a hole in a condom away from a lucrative paternity suit.
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I don't doubt he has shagged plenty of women, and I don't think paternity suits have anything to do with that.
 
Just that the lines he uses in that interview are a bit weird. I mean, 'do you dye your hair' while looking at her crotch... I can't see how that would be effective in any scenario.

Stargazer

It's very obvious, the female journalist only asked him "do you throw yourself at women" as a response to him saying that ten thousand women will throw themselves at him. I don't think Gayle was playing along, he is a dickhead irrespective of the questions asked, especially if the reporter/journalist is female.
 
People don't get offended because they hear answers they don't like to hear; they get offended because he's a sexist pig saying sexist things. There's nothing PC about getting offended; it's a normal response.
The reporter probably repeated what he said to show their readers that earlier sexist behaviour wasn't an exception; it's how he really is. She was probably angry, too. And obviously, it sells the article (more clicks), although that's more likely a consideration for the editors/paper than the journalist.

Baron Silas Greenback

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It's very obvious, the female journalist only asked him "do you throw yourself at women" as a response to him saying that ten thousand women will throw themselves at him. I don't think Gayle was playing along, he is a dickhead irrespective of the questions asked, especially if the reporter/journalist is female.
 
People don't get offended because they hear answers they don't like to hear; they get offended because he's a sexist pig saying sexist things. There's nothing PC about getting offended; it's a normal response.
The reporter probably repeated what he said to show their readers that earlier sexist behaviour wasn't an exception; it's how he really is. She was probably angry, too. And obviously, it sells the article (more clicks), although that's more likely a consideration for the editors/paper than the journalist.
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Being offended might be a normal response, but it is fast becoming THE normal response.
 
Just because someone says something you don't like doesn't mean you should be offended who that he needs to be censored. I have no issue with those calling him a creep etc. Again that is an opinion. 
If he is offended by those calling him names.. should they stop because he is offended by it?
 
I dont like his comments much, but I think many people are just looking to be offended nowdays... which of itself would not be a problem, but they are also trying to censor based on what they think is offensive. Clearly any society needs limits, but they seem to be getting more and more strict, and dont like it.
 
I still question the articles role in making sure his comments were disseminated

Baron Silas Greenback

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People don't get offended because they hear answers they don't like to hear;
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That is simply not true nowdays.

Stargazer

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Being offended might be a normal response, but it is fast becoming THE normal response.
 
Just because someone says something you don't like doesn't mean you should be offended who that he needs to be censored. I have no issue with those calling him a creep etc. Again that is an opinion. 
If he is offended by those calling him names.. should they stop because he is offended by it?
 
I dont like his comments much, but I think many people are just looking to be offended nowdays... which of itself would not be a problem, but they are also trying to censor based on what they think is offensive. Clearly any society needs limits, but they seem to be getting more and more strict, and dont like it.
 
I still question the articles role in making sure his comments were disseminated 
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Being offended by sexist comments is THE normal response for people who don't like sexism (I'd hate it if anyone talked to my partner, mother, or sister like that).
 
It is not about people being offended because Gayle says something people don't like; it's about people being offended because he says sexist things. That's not "looking to be offended". Calling him a sexist is a fact, not name-calling; there is not a shred of doubt that he is a sexist if you've read/heard what he has said. Calling him a creep, yes, that's name-calling.
 
The only reason why society is getting stricter on people saying sexist things is because society finally starts to understand (well, most people anyway, not everyone on the Fern apparently) that sexism is unacceptable. Just like racism and any other discriminatory behaviour.

Chris B.

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I dont like his comments much, but I think many people are just looking to be offended nowdays... which of itself would not be a problem, but they are also trying to censor based on what they think is offensive. Clearly any society needs limits, but they seem to be getting more and more strict, and dont like it.
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I think it is mainly a fairly small minority of breast-beaters who feel the need (and the media pretending) to express outrage and offense on our behalf.
 
The worst thing about the internet is that it has given everyone a voice.

Mokey

I'm not offended at the comments, like Barbarian said, they are pretty fucking lame in the scheme of things.
 
What disgusts me is the situation in which they were made. Female sports journalists shouldn't have to put up with that shit at work. End of.

taniwharugby

if I said that to a colleague I expect I'd be up for sexual harrassment.
 
Is just lame and unprofessional really.

Baron Silas Greenback

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Being offended by sexist comments is THE normal response for people who don't like sexism (I'd hate it if anyone talked to my partner, mother, or sister like that).
 
It is not about people being offended because Gayle says something people don't like; it's about people being offended because he says sexist things. That's not "looking to be offended". Calling him a sexist is a fact, not name-calling; there is not a shred of doubt that he is a sexist if you've read/heard what he has said. Calling him a creep, yes, that's name-calling.
 
The only reason why society is getting stricter on people saying sexist things is because society finally starts to understand (well, most people anyway, not everyone on the Fern apparently) that sexism is unacceptable. Just like racism and any other discriminatory behaviour.
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Care to elaborate on who on the fern finds sexism acceptable?
 
I think the article was just lame in general.Why didnt she walk out after the first comment? Why did her company publish the remarks.
 
Actually I dont really care. Not sure why I am still discussing it.

Catogrande

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...It is not about people being offended because Gayle says something people don't like; it's about people being offended because he says sexist things. That's not "looking to be offended". Calling him a sexist is a fact, not name-calling; there is not a shred of doubt that he is a sexist if you've read/heard what he has said. Calling him a creep, yes, that's name-calling...
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Is sexist creep an acceptable mid point or still name calling? I'm confused.

Rancid Schnitzel

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He called his new daughter "Blush" 
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Exactly. He feeds off this shit. Ignore him and he goes away. 
This perpetually offended bullshit is getting seriously tiresome.

JAF

We won't see Gayle back in BBL next season. Indians love him to bits, but wonder if there is an ulterior motive somewhere to wrap him on his nails?

Cookie

Gayle - say whatever the fuck you like in the changing room, down the pub or when you're chasing tail. 
But if you are really too thick to see the difference between doing that and talking to the national press then people will judge you.

rotated

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if I said that to a colleague I expect I'd be up for sexual harrassment. 
Is just lame and unprofessional really.</blockquote>
 
In your work place is it permissible for female members of staff to ask about your sexual history and your views of women's role in the home? 
Massive false equivalence.

antipodean

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In your work place is it permissible for female members of staff to ask about your sexual history and your views of women's role in the home? 
Massive false equivalence.
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Were those questions asked of him or did he simply make those statements? Reading the article in the OP it seems to me it's the latter.

taniwharugby

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="rotated" data-cid="581698" data-time="1463930183">In your work place is it permissible for female members of staff to ask about your sexual history and your views of women's role in the home? 
Massive false equivalence.</blockquote>
 
He is being interviewed as a cricketer is he not? 
Still unprofessional of him...or is he using the she started it defence?

The Silver Fern

Chris Gayle. Stay Classy