Monday, July 14, 2014
Australia: Football commentator apologises for on-air 'gay slur'
A Channel Seven AFL commentator has apologised for referring to Geelong defender Harry Taylor as a "big poofter" on live television.
Veteran personality Brian Taylor, who played for Collingwood and Richmond, made the remarks during the coverage of the Sydney v Carlton game after file footage was shown of the Geelong defender celebrating his 150th game last week.
“I don’t know whether you guys down there can hear me or not. I am up here getting ready for the game and I’ve just seen that crap from Harry — he’s a big poofter,” Taylor said.
At half-time, Taylor apologised for the remarks, which caused widespread outrage on social media.
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"Poofter" is the Australian version of "faggott" but is not as offensive. It can mean simply someone who is a bit weak or foolish in some way, which was the probable meaning in the episode above.
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It would seem that he's a poofter for apologizing.
"What I said was wrong and I apologize to poofters everywhere."
There is nothing to apologise for. Can't anyone give an honest opinion anymore? It's bad as the crucifying of the UK sports commentator who accused a football player of kicking like a girl after a miserable attempt at goal. So much for macho sports.
If i made a comment some rainbow freak boy consitred offensive and demanded i appoligise i would tell them to SHOVE IT UP THEIR A**
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