12/12/2006
Pittsburgh Steeler Joey Porter Calls Opponent a Fag
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter is expected to apologize for referring to Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. a "fag" following a game last Thursday night.
In a post-game interview, Porter commented on opponent Winslow: "He's a fag. He tried to dap me up before the game. He's soft though. I don't pay attention to him."
Porter was apparently miffed about a hit he had taken from Winslow during the game: "It was late. That's what fags do. He's soft. He wanna be tough but he's really soft. He tried to give me a handshake before the game. He's not my friend, he don't know me. What you trying to shake my hand for? He talk too much and he hadn't done nothing. He threw a cheap shot. He's weak. He's for real weak. He's soft. He might want to play receiver because he don't want to play tight end. He's not gonna block nobody."
During a news conference yesterday coach Bill Cowher called Porter's comments "inappropriate" but no apology has been forthcoming from Porter and the NFL has not yet laid down a fine.
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Posted 1:30 PM EST by Andy Towle in Football (American), Joey Porter, Kellen Winslow Jr., News, Sports | Permalink
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Could only listen to about 2 seconds worth. Stupidity is often mistaken for homophobia. This is simply an idiot talking, nothing more.
Posted by: whatever | Dec 12, 2006 1:39:54 PM
Thanks for the transcript much appreciated...
Posted by: M | Dec 12, 2006 1:43:32 PM
I never would have thought that, one day, we would be watching a man calling another man a fag while putting on his diamond earrings.
Posted by: Dave J | Dec 12, 2006 1:43:39 PM
I am waiting for the "let's pick our battles wisely" brigade to defend this guy.
"But he isn't homophobic! He meant that Winslow is weak, not gay!!!"
"The black community uses this word differently!"
Posted by: jmg | Dec 12, 2006 1:46:48 PM
A jock called somebody a fag? I am truly shocked!
Posted by: John T | Dec 12, 2006 1:48:05 PM
Ha Ha! That's funny! The earrings are a riot. These guys trash talk each other all the time, this was a mild example.
Posted by: Anon | Dec 12, 2006 1:48:48 PM
In before the racist horde.
Posted by: Je | Dec 12, 2006 1:49:01 PM
Id fuck him.
Posted by: 'fo real though | Dec 12, 2006 1:54:19 PM
"dap me up"? can someone translate?
Posted by: peterparker | Dec 12, 2006 1:57:59 PM
Oh, okay...'dap' according to urbandictionary.com is when you knock fists as a greeting.
Posted by: peterparker | Dec 12, 2006 1:59:50 PM
Fo' Real Though
You obviously have absolutely no self-esteem.
Or taste.
This brick of a guy is repulsive.
Posted by: CF | Dec 12, 2006 2:12:02 PM
We white liberals must be not so quick to judge and be more tolerant of slurs against gay people because of the historical oppression faced by well-compensated African-American football players.
Posted by: LightningLad | Dec 12, 2006 2:13:38 PM
Wow! Now THAT is articulate. Seriously, what's worse, being called a fag or being a moron calling someone a fag while you sound like you've got a dick in your mouth? On top of not knowing how to speak properly. I'll take being called a fag any day.
Posted by: JR | Dec 12, 2006 2:16:25 PM
Mo bing dan brains, dats fo sure.
Posted by: Jeff | Dec 12, 2006 2:16:33 PM
Mo "bling" (dat is).
Posted by: Jeff | Dec 12, 2006 2:24:19 PM
Exactly, WHATEVER. This guy is from the 'hood and it shows. No big threat. He should be happy he's got this job cause that's about all he can do.
Posted by: Nikko | Dec 12, 2006 2:29:06 PM
So, Winslow was a "fag" because he greeted his opponent, Porter, kindly before the game.
If that's the case, then I want to be a fag for sure.
Posted by: KJ | Dec 12, 2006 2:36:37 PM
Sounds like the stereotypical under-educated, overpaid professional footballer to me.
Posted by: Mark | Dec 12, 2006 2:38:55 PM
I'm not surprised. He's ugly too. I was so disgusted that I couldn't watch, I just listened.
Posted by: Jack | Dec 12, 2006 2:46:07 PM
Ladies and Gents, the role models of our younger generation.
Posted by: Cory | Dec 12, 2006 2:47:49 PM
>> So many comments...where to start?
1. The irony of a man calling another a "fag" while he's putting in his giant diamond earrings.
2. The fact that this man's IQ is clearly somewhere around 85, which will hopefully alert intelligent people to tune him out.
3. Can't wait to hear his defense of using the word "fag"... let me guess: among African-Americans, that word doesn't mean "homosexual"...it means "weak" or "soft." Well, imagine his surprise if he learned that for many people, the word "n*gger" doesn't mean "African-American"...it means "stupid" or "lazy".
Posted by: Charlie | Dec 12, 2006 2:55:11 PM
It's also interesting to note the lack of uproar--especially so recently after the Michael Richards debacle. This is so widespread it's hard to even know where to start.
Posted by: Daniel | Dec 12, 2006 3:07:18 PM
Daniel,
SO TRUE! Hadn't thought about the whole Michael Richards thing/connection. I mean, Richards tirade was clearly disturbing with how over the top it was, but this is no less "offensive" in regards to the use of a word in order to single someone out in a negative way. It's one thing if a fag calls another gay guy a fag, just like when a black guy calls one of his homies "n", but this is not one of those cases. Still, it probably won't make the same kind of headlines because no one cares if fags get their feelings hurt.
Posted by: JR | Dec 12, 2006 3:31:11 PM
Daniel...I'm not surprised by the lack of an uproar. Didn't ya get the memo?
Queers are the new niggers.
Posted by: PTK | Dec 12, 2006 3:38:24 PM
A nigger will always a nigger be. No matter how many bucks do they make, the nigger in them will always come out. An apology should be forthcoming and a fine should be levied.
Posted by: Oscar | Dec 12, 2006 3:40:36 PM