rhaig 0 #1 November 9, 2009 http://austinist.com/2009/10/14/jason_and_deb_slapped_with_weeks_su.php QuoteMorning DJs Jason Alvarez and Deb O'Keefe, who host the 101x "Jason and Deb" show, have been kicked off the air without pay for a week after making "foolish and ugly comments" on Monday. The two were discussing the ongoing Zilker Park mud issue when O'Keefe made a suggestion along the lines of, "Why don't they just go hire some wet vacs at Home Depot?"-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #2 November 9, 2009 Quotehttp://austinist.com/2009/10/14/jason_and_deb_slapped_with_weeks_su.php QuoteMorning DJs Jason Alvarez and Deb O'Keefe, who host the 101x "Jason and Deb" show, have been kicked off the air without pay for a week after making "foolish and ugly comments" on Monday. The two were discussing the ongoing Zilker Park mud issue when O'Keefe made a suggestion along the lines of, "Why don't they just go hire some wet vacs at Home Depot?" Only if a person w/a hairlip says it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFWAJG 4 #3 November 9, 2009 Wet vacs are home/shop vacuum cleaners that you can buy from Home Depot. "Wet backs" are a derogatory term for Mexicans. From what you posted, it sounds like they were using a play on words as in California, you will find many people hanging around Home Depot looking for odd jobs, often Mexican (who btw, IMO, are some of the hardest working group of people I have ever encountered). So, yes, I think they were out of line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #4 November 9, 2009 QuoteWet vacs are home/shop vacuum cleaners that you can buy from Home Depot. "Wet backs" are a derogatory term for Mexicans. From what you posted, it sounds like they were using a play on words as in California, you will find many people hanging around Home Depot looking for odd jobs, often Mexican (who btw, IMO, are some of the hardest working group of people I have ever encountered). So, yes, I think they were out of line. Not to mention wet vacs, which are so versitile and hard-working they can also vacuum dry stuff; it's a travesty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #5 November 9, 2009 So I walk into the store and ask the saleslady, "Do you sell Dustbusters?" And she slaps me full in the face. WTF? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #6 November 9, 2009 Oh, I forgot the end of the story. Apparently, if you say the word "dustbusters" when your mouth is filled with Cheetos, it sounds like "buttfuckers." Who'd-a thunk it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #7 November 9, 2009 It's the same in Austin -- day laborers hang out at the Home Depot among other places. And in America we generally hire people and rent stuff. So yeah, I'd say they were reaching for the "misinterpretation." Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #8 November 9, 2009 Quote Oh, I forgot the end of the story. Apparently, if you say the word "dustbusters" when your mouth is filled with Cheetos, it sounds like "buttfuckers." Who'd-a thunk it? hahahahahahaha!!! 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
