MrRant 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2003 DAVIE, Fla. -- Dolphins linebacker Junior Seau insists he meant no harm when he suggested the way to stop former teammate LaDainian Tomlinson is to feed him fried chicken and watermelon. Tomlinson, whose Chargers face the Dolphins on Monday night, could not immediately be reached for comment. Dolphins senior vice president of media relations Harvey Greene said that Seau will not be disciplined or reprimanded for his remarks. Coach Dave Wannstedt emphasized Seau meant no disrespect to his former teammate. "I'm sure Junior wasn't thinking in any type of [racial] overtone and, knowing the type of person he is, I think it would be wrong for anyone to interject that into his comment," Wannstedt said. "Junior is very close to Tomlinson and has a great deal of respect for him, not only as a player but also as an individual. That's why he was wearing [Tomlinson's] jersey around our complex today. "For anyone to read anything into Junior's comments would be doing him, and everything he stands for, as evidenced by his track record in community relations, a grave disservice." Asked Wednesday how to limit Tomlinson, San Diego's running back, Seau told reporters: "You give him watermelon and load him up with fried chicken and tell him to keep eating." Seau, who is of Samoan descent, later said he and Tomlinson, who is black, are friends and the comment was meant in jest. Seau was wearing a Tomlinson jersey when he made the comment. "We ate that all the time. We'd have fried chicken every Friday," Seau said. "I'm sorry you guys took it that way. I should have realized it was an oversight on my part. I'm sorry it came out that way." League vice president of public relations Greg Aiello told ESPN.com on Wednesday afternoon the NFL will not comment on Seau's remarks. Monday's game will mark Seau's return to San Diego as an opponent. He played for the Chargers from 1990-02. Seau has been honored in the past for his foundation's charity work and philanthropy, earning the NFL's Man of the Year award in 1994. He's also scheduled to host a luncheon honoring current San Diego quarterback Drew Brees for his charity work on Tuesday. "Hopefully, everyone can know who I am and who I stand for and that there isn't anything to look into," Seau said. When Tiger Woods won The Masters in 1997, golfer Fuzzy Zoeller created a stir by saying: "Tell him not to serve fried chicken next year ... or collard greens, or whatever the hell they serve." Zoeller was referring to The Masters' champions dinner, when the reigning tournament winner chooses the menu. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Now if Zach Taylor made this comment....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2003 Mod's please delete this double post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaMarka 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2003 Well, it seems obvious that the two are friends, since Tomlinson was wearing Seau's jersey the other day too. I have a very diverse group of friends, and we make pseudo-racist jabs at each other all the time. The big difference here, of course, is that Seau said that to a bunch of reporters. Which is kinda dumb on his part. Nothing like the Sapp or Limbaugh situations, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2003 Source. Can't wait to see what the Sunday countdown boys say about this, especially (Company) Uncle Tom Jackson... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted October 22, 2003 Tom Jackson will share the story of a young child asking him if it's ok to eat watermelon and chicken... Seau actually had the balls to tell a racial joke about a friend to reporters? Gotta love that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2003 Uh... I don't get how this is racist. Seriously, I had this said something similar said to me once (ie: "All we have to do to stop him from catching the football is make sure there's food around. As long as there is food, we don't have to worry about him (me)."). Then again, I'm a toothpick and eat a ton, but geez? That's racist? Whatever, that's weak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted October 22, 2003 If you're black and they are talking about fried chicken and watermelon, then yes it could be considered racist. However, It all depends on how it was said. Since Seau was saying it tongue in cheek about a friend, most sensibe people wouldn't call it racist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy no nose 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2003 It isnt really a racial comment at all. He says in there that they used to eat that stuff together, no one would think anything of it if he said something like pizza and oranges. Looks like the Dolphins and Tomlinson both did the right thing by not thinking anything bad of the comment. I wonder what the no comment from the league means though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted October 23, 2003 As a white male I would like to say I too enjoy fried chicken and watermellon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 Tom Jackson will share the story of a young child asking him if it's ok to eat watermelon and chicken... Since I don't watch ESPN Sunday Countdown anymore, I would be curious if Uncle Tom Jackson would even mention this -- can somebody let me know if he acknowledges this on the next show? Personally, I can't stand the seeds in watermelon. I don't want to spend time spitting them out, although "watermelon" ice cream rules all (lemon/lime sherbet = outer part, raspberry sherbet = inner part and chocolate chips for seeds)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted October 23, 2003 Personally, I can't stand the seeds in watermelon. I don't want to spend time spitting them out, although "watermelon" ice cream rules all (lemon/lime sherbet = outer part, raspberry sherbet = inner part and chocolate chips for seeds)... Watermelon Italian Ice is even better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 Tom Jackson will share the story of a young child asking him if it's ok to eat watermelon and chicken... Since I don't watch ESPN Sunday Countdown anymore, I would be curious if Uncle Tom Jackson would even mention this -- can somebody let me know if he acknowledges this on the next show? Personally, I can't stand the seeds in watermelon. I don't want to spend time spitting them out, although "watermelon" ice cream rules all (lemon/lime sherbet = outer part, raspberry sherbet = inner part and chocolate chips for seeds)... You can buy seedless watermelon yo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 But it's not REALLY seedless -- those little white things are annoying, too. And all that water junk dribbles down your chin, too. No thanks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 Personally, I can't stand the seeds in watermelon. I don't want to spend time spitting them out, although "watermelon" ice cream rules all (lemon/lime sherbet = outer part, raspberry sherbet = inner part and chocolate chips for seeds)... Watermelon Italian Ice is even better If you are talking about real italian ice, I agree. But if it is that shitty grocery store, frozen, comes with a wooden stick kind, that stuff blows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 But it's not REALLY seedless -- those little white things are annoying, too. And all that water junk dribbles down your chin, too. No thanks... Perhaps you forgot the key word in watermelon. I have highlighted it for you to comprehend this key part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted October 23, 2003 frankly I don't see how anyone can not like watermelon, regardless of racial descent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted October 23, 2003 of course watermelon has nothing on Honey Dew, which is the king of the melons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 Tom Jackson will share the story of a young child asking him if it's ok to eat watermelon and chicken... Since I don't watch ESPN Sunday Countdown anymore, I would be curious if Uncle Tom Jackson would even mention this -- can somebody let me know if he acknowledges this on the next show? Personally, I can't stand the seeds in watermelon. I don't want to spend time spitting them out, although "watermelon" ice cream rules all (lemon/lime sherbet = outer part, raspberry sherbet = inner part and chocolate chips for seeds)... You can buy seedless watermelon yo. Seedless Watermelon. What bastard thinks he can play God? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 Perhaps you forgot the key word in watermelon. I have highlighted it for you to comprehend this key part. Well, I don't know about you Rant, but I care more about melons. And Vern, they're really not seedless, since those little white seeds are still there. Hmm, wonder if those watermelons are racist since they don't have any BLACK seeds?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 Perhaps you forgot the key word in watermelon. I have highlighted it for you to comprehend this key part. Well, I don't know about you Rant, but I care more about melons. And Vern, they're really not seedless, since those little white seeds are still there. Hmm, wonder if those watermelons are racist since they don't have any BLACK seeds?... I bet it WAS made by the white man. Motherfuckers were pushing for seed segregation, claiming the ones with the "Black seeds" are of lower class. FUCK seedless watermelon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted October 23, 2003 Perhaps you forgot the key word in watermelon. I have highlighted it for you to comprehend this key part. Well, I don't know about you Rant, but I care more about melons. And Vern, they're really not seedless, since those little white seeds are still there. Hmm, wonder if those watermelons are racist since they don't have any BLACK seeds?... I bet it WAS made by the white man. Motherfuckers were pushing for seed segregation, claiming the ones with the "Black seeds" are of lower class. FUCK seedless watermelon. I pray Johnny Cochrain never reads this thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 Oh Fuck Johnny -- getting $ from me will be like getting blood from a stone, or whatever that saying is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripper 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 This thread sure took a turn... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted October 23, 2003 Watermelon is the shit. Frankly, I don't see how that became strictly a black stereotype, since one can take a stroll through rural indiana, and see about two thousand opie-looking white kids ages 3-10 who are sticky from head to toe with the stuff, warding off bees. The seedless crap is bunk, too. Spitting the seeds is the best part about eating watermelon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 I now anxiously await the next time that a caucasian makes a stereotypical, racist comment "in jest" ... because evidently if you're willing to wear the guys jersey and say that it was just a joke, then you can say anything you want. Let me go find my Anson Carter Bruins sweater and start waving the Confederate flag ... but I'd be just kidding, so it's all good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 This thread sure took a turn... Yeah, you're TOO LATE in arguing with me about the whole double-standard racist thing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripper 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 This thread sure took a turn... Yeah, you're TOO LATE in arguing with me about the whole double-standard racist thing... Well...I could start up using nl5xsk1 post, but instead I will bask in the glory of a thread celebrating the pros and cons of watermelon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 23, 2003 Let's continue this with fried chicken. Love the xtra cripsy skin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted October 23, 2003 fried chicken is shite! Stupid n...hillbilly shit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted October 23, 2003 Exactly, While sometimes it's really all about the texture of the Chicken that will MAKE or BREAK the expirence of eating the chicken... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
