Video: Imus salutes the “nappy-headed hos” of Rutgers women’s basketball
posted at 2:15 pm on April 6, 2007 by Allahpundit
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Right before Bernard McGuirk chimes in by describing the championship game as “jigaboos versus wannabes.” Click the image to watch.
The I-man’s a recovering substance abuser so he can’t even plead the Mel Gibson defense on this one. He can plead guilty to being a comedian, though, which is why he’ll end up getting more slack than, say, Bill Maher, who long ago traded his image as unfunny comic for his new image as unfunny left-wing ersatz Will Rogers. One halfhearted, pro forma apology on Monday’s show and he’ll be back to cracking “jokes” about “ragheads” in no time.
I know this is going to devolve instantly into yet another stupid “why can’t Coulter call Edwards a fag, then?” debate, but it’s Friday so have at it, I guess.
Update: That didn’t take long. Even more pro forma than anticipated!
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Gee, I wish Media Matters criticized Olbermann for calling Paris Hilton a “slut” like they [rightfully] went after Imus. Heck, they posted about Olby attacking Boortz for calling McKinney a “slut.”
Ian on April 6, 2007 at 2:18 PM
Imus became really tedious when he spent four hours every morning attacking Bush on Iraq. I’ve stopped listening.
Attila (Pillage Idiot) on April 6, 2007 at 2:20 PM
I don’t know though. Paris is the very definition of a slut. She made her acting debute in a sex video.
McKinney on the other hand used something other than her sex appeal to become famous.
Esthier on April 6, 2007 at 2:34 PM
Score one for the Rugers spokesperson! Make that two considering the dual interpretations.
taznar on April 6, 2007 at 2:35 PM
YEAH!!! WHY NOT!!!!
Just kidding…
Yeah, that’s pretty bad. Imus’ll get a pass though, ‘comedians’ always do.
Bad Candy on April 6, 2007 at 2:37 PM
When you become irrelevant, you say stupid things for attention. Just ask Olberdunce.
JammieWearingFool on April 6, 2007 at 2:38 PM
Nappy-headed hos, and jiggaboo wannabees? Sounds like a rap song.
Khyber Pass on April 6, 2007 at 2:39 PM
Ann Coulter is gay. Imus is a gob smacker. Rutgers plays some mean hoops.
spmat on April 6, 2007 at 2:41 PM
“Today, during the 6am hour of the show, Imus called his remark “insensitive and ill-conceived… It was completely inappropriate, and we can understand why people were offended. Our characterization was thoughtless and stupid, and we are sorry.” NY writer Philip Nobile says the apology was “was obviously insincere.”
Then it’s off to rehab for you Imus. C’mon, shut up and get packing!
Khyber Pass on April 6, 2007 at 2:43 PM
I’m surprised he didn’t blame his racist outburst on Bush Derangement Syndrome.
Imus is quickly becoming the Keith Olberman of radio.
Dr. Gecko on April 6, 2007 at 2:44 PM
I’m sure that’s his most listened to hour too. NOT!
KelliD on April 6, 2007 at 2:46 PM
Imus is an A-hole but don’t forget how much money he gives to charitable projects.
How could you forget - he reminds us about it almost every morning.
OBX Pete on April 6, 2007 at 2:50 PM
Bet it would sound like…
-Well, look, y’know…what Bush is doing to this country, it makes you frustrated and yeah, I’m very sorry, what he’s done to this country, taking away our freedoms, and uhhh…lying to start a war for oil, oh and uh, his use of torture…it caused me to be frustrated, and lose focus, and I said something dumb, and uhh… I’m very very sorry.
Bad Candy on April 6, 2007 at 2:55 PM
Where’s the hat, pardner? I swear a real cowboy would take that hat and shove it up his you-know-what. The man is a joke long past the punchline. That and he has a face that looks like he’s used it as a belt sander.
jaleach on April 6, 2007 at 2:58 PM
How does one punish an embalmed man?
Entelechy on April 6, 2007 at 3:07 PM
I’m holding my breath—waiting for the wall-to-wall coverage this’ll get in the MSM.
jdpaz on April 6, 2007 at 3:13 PM
At least “Fudge” held his ground.
Kid from Brooklyn on April 6, 2007 at 3:16 PM
I think there may be unsuspected side effects from those green cleaning products.
honora on April 6, 2007 at 3:22 PM
OK kid, I will no doubt regret this, but why do you call Imus “Fudge”?
honora on April 6, 2007 at 3:24 PM
I wonder what the lesbian house nig_ah thinks about this kerfuffle.
dingoatemebaby on April 6, 2007 at 3:24 PM
Rush was forced to resign for ESPN for saying the media wanted a black QB to suceed. Imagine what would happen if Rush, Ann or anyone on the right said what Imus said?
TheBigOldDog on April 6, 2007 at 3:27 PM
We don’t need to imagine, do we? We’ve seen it time and time again. Unfortunately, we’ve also seen it on this very site.
jaleach on April 6, 2007 at 3:33 PM
Imus has buddied up to the MSM elites.
Their appearances amount to about half of the daily four hours so their narcissism makes them huge fans.
He is loyal to them and they to him.
Valiant on April 6, 2007 at 3:40 PM
Why isn’t Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton protesting/picketing this particular incident? Seriously? There must be something else going on for them not to pull a “Chuck Shumer” in front of the camera.
asc85 on April 6, 2007 at 3:57 PM
There, fixed it.
BacaDog on April 6, 2007 at 4:23 PM
The poster
boycadaver for “Don’t Do Drugs”.fogw on April 6, 2007 at 4:32 PM
I suspect he’s been at least a couple of times - so he’ll be able to do a kind of “refresher rehab”. Maybe an ankle-bracelet-with-an-earpiece that plays sensitivity lectures.
eeyore on April 6, 2007 at 4:39 PM
I’d drink Ann’s bath water anyday, but what’s an imus?
Bring that ‘nappy-head’ language to 12th st. & vine and see how long an imus can stay this side of a bloody pulp.
McGuirk up!
locomotivebreath1901 on April 6, 2007 at 5:45 PM
Is it me, or do you think someone in the Democratic Party is thinking of using this as a campaign slogan?
PinkyBigglesworth on April 6, 2007 at 10:52 PM
Who might that be?
baldilocks on April 6, 2007 at 11:47 PM
Great salsa, lousy entertainment.
Hening on April 7, 2007 at 8:48 AM
Don Imus . . . Keeping his head warm by having it up his butt since the late 1960’s . . .
52Ranger on April 7, 2007 at 9:44 AM
Is this how liberals keep ethnic groups hyper sensitized and just plain thin skinned, so the PC crap goes on forever?
Will Imus get fired? Nope, he’s liberal, not expected to be responsible or use logic.
Liberals don’t need intellect or accountability, they have wonderful intentions and moral authority to drive us down the road to hell.
Turn abouts fair play, fire his A$$!
Speakup on April 7, 2007 at 12:35 PM