Gawain 0 #1 May 14, 2004 Story here. Poor taste, and poor judgement indeed. I like how one of the jocks said: "I in no way meant to be insensitive..." Duhhhh...dude... I wonder what the line of "jokes" were that caused the flap... QuoteShock Jocks Fired for Joking About Berg's Death Friday, May 14, 2004 Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Two Portland disc jockeys were fired from a local radio station after playing an audiotape of the beheading of American Nick Berg (search) by Iraqi militants, and cracking jokes about the grisly death. The DJs, known as Marconi and Tiny, were fired Thursday afternoon from their morning show perch at KNRK-FM, which is owned by Bala Cynwyd, Penn.-based Entercom Communications Corp. (search) Station employees would not release the legal names of the DJs. Listeners complained about the Wednesday broadcast. The station's manager sent an apology out over the airwaves, saying: "The actions of the KNRK news morning show were insensitive, inappropriate and repulsive. On behalf of Entercom Portland and KNRK, I apologize to our listeners." One of the DJs apologized on his Web site, posting a statement that read, "I have become so numb to the horrific things that happen in this world that I sometimes forget there are still people who feel. I in no way meant to be insensitive to anyone. My comments on this were inapropriate (sic)." Berg's headless body was found Saturday in western Baghdad. Three days later, a videotape posted on an Al Qaeda-related Web site showed him decapitated by hooded, armed men. U.S. intelligence officials have concluded that terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi (search) was the person shown beheading Berg, based on an analysis of the voice on the video, according to CIA officials. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #2 May 14, 2004 Marconi and Tiny have a f***d idea about funny. As they have the potential to reach millions of people daily, did they NOT think someone would find that offensive? What were THEY thinking? Being that stupid and insensitive they deserve to get kicked off the air. Maybe they can get jobs with Haliburton and see how much laughing they do then.~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #3 May 14, 2004 Hey Gawain, nice to mee you again! that's just another case of fine instinct, isn't it? I really do hope this lack of instinct is not a traditional US mentality? Cannot believe.. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #4 May 14, 2004 Hey -- where are all the Stern fans telling everyone to just "turn it off if you don't like it". I wonder if good old Howie criticized Abu Musab al-Zarqawi for not screwing Berg's neck before they ditched the body (for the less than well informed, this is a not-so-subtle reference to Stern's comments on Columbine right after it happened). . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #5 May 15, 2004 One of the DJs apologized on his Web site, posting a statement that read, "I have become so numb to the horrific things that happen in this world that I sometimes forget there are still people who feel. I in no way meant to be insensitive to anyone. My comments on this were inapropriate (sic)." Yeah, that whole "DJ" gig is terribly taxing emotionally, I am sure. Give me a f%$#ing break."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #6 May 15, 2004 Quote Hey Gawain, nice to mee you again! that's just another case of fine instinct, isn't it? I really do hope this lack of instinct is not a traditional US mentality? Cannot believe.. Why would you make such a nasty implication about a "traditional US mentality"? Do you think it is fair to attempt to lump all the citizens of a country with some who exhibit bad traits? Do you not realize what an inviting target someone of German heritage is to such an attitude? Why not get to KNOW some Americans and find out for yourself whether this is "typical." How typical could it be if people called in to complain about the jokes? How typical could it be if it got them fired? Apparently, this mentality is far enough removed from the mainstream that many people are opposed to it, so doesn't that answer your question? --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #7 May 15, 2004 "Such attitude" ? I meet this kind of attitude so many times on discussions like the present one. Addressed to me, to my country. Anyhow, in fact I did not want to generalize or to treat all alike. For this, I apologize. Christel dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #8 May 15, 2004 Quote "Such attitude" ? QuoteI meet this kind of attitude so many times on discussions like the present one. Addressed to me, to my country. Perhaps an examination of your own attitude might explain why you get this reaction so often. Just a suggestion. QuoteAnyhow, in fact I did not want to generalize or to treat all alike. For this, I apologize. But in fact you did generalize. Thats why you got the reaction you did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aprilcat 0 #9 May 15, 2004 So THIS is where you've been hiding!!! Missed you!!!(trying to thing up something to infuriate you so you'll post some more)~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gravitymaster 0 #10 May 15, 2004 Thats not hard to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites christelsabine 1 #11 May 15, 2004 This could become an endless exchange of views on: who started at first.... me? no, it was you! Me: no, it was you.......... As I do represent a very small minority on this site, it's a godsend for majority if wrong wording is used. I apologized for generalization, if you do not accept: I can live with that. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TypicalFish 0 #12 May 15, 2004 You know, I am curious as to how this post was offensive to anybody. The reason that I ask (genuinely) is that I want to understand, so that I do not cross some line into an area where I am unintentionally insulting someone in my OWN posts. Can somebody help me out? My interpretation below: Quote Hey Gawain, nice to meet you again! that's just another case of fine instinct, isn't it? I really do hope this lack of instinct is not a traditional US mentality? <"I hope the attitude of these idots does not represent the way the rest of Americans think." F%$#, I hope so too.> Cannot believe.. Am I missing something here? I am not being sarcastic, I am being serious."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites christelsabine 1 #13 May 15, 2004 Why and what to explain any further? Sarcasm is usual. Just interpret how you want to. This is what everybody is doing when reading. Me too. Christel dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gravitymaster 0 #14 May 15, 2004 Quote This could become an endless exchange of views on: who started at first.... me? no, it was you! Me: no, it was you.......... No it isn't an endless exchange of views. Since you posted the inflamatory generalisation, it's only a matter of you either saying you meant it or you didn't. QuoteAs I do represent a very small minority on this site, it's a godsend for majority if wrong wording is used. It isn't a question of representing a minority, only a minority view. I'll even give you that you were unsure of exactly what you were saying because of the language difference but if thats truely the case, just admit it and move on. QuoteI apologized for generalization, if you do not accept: I can live with that. Hey, I'm easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #9 May 15, 2004 So THIS is where you've been hiding!!! Missed you!!!(trying to thing up something to infuriate you so you'll post some more)~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #10 May 15, 2004 Thats not hard to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #11 May 15, 2004 This could become an endless exchange of views on: who started at first.... me? no, it was you! Me: no, it was you.......... As I do represent a very small minority on this site, it's a godsend for majority if wrong wording is used. I apologized for generalization, if you do not accept: I can live with that. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #12 May 15, 2004 You know, I am curious as to how this post was offensive to anybody. The reason that I ask (genuinely) is that I want to understand, so that I do not cross some line into an area where I am unintentionally insulting someone in my OWN posts. Can somebody help me out? My interpretation below: Quote Hey Gawain, nice to meet you again! that's just another case of fine instinct, isn't it? I really do hope this lack of instinct is not a traditional US mentality? <"I hope the attitude of these idots does not represent the way the rest of Americans think." F%$#, I hope so too.> Cannot believe.. Am I missing something here? I am not being sarcastic, I am being serious."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #13 May 15, 2004 Why and what to explain any further? Sarcasm is usual. Just interpret how you want to. This is what everybody is doing when reading. Me too. Christel dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #14 May 15, 2004 Quote This could become an endless exchange of views on: who started at first.... me? no, it was you! Me: no, it was you.......... No it isn't an endless exchange of views. Since you posted the inflamatory generalisation, it's only a matter of you either saying you meant it or you didn't. QuoteAs I do represent a very small minority on this site, it's a godsend for majority if wrong wording is used. It isn't a question of representing a minority, only a minority view. I'll even give you that you were unsure of exactly what you were saying because of the language difference but if thats truely the case, just admit it and move on. QuoteI apologized for generalization, if you do not accept: I can live with that. Hey, I'm easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #15 May 16, 2004 You are right on that point: I do not represent a minority here. As a part of a minortiy, I simply talk for myself and know what I said and for what I expressed my apology. As well, I do not consider your posts (always) as majority's meaning of the entire US. Or should I ?? And now I just move on... C u Christel dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
