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#1 Posted on 24.1.08 0643.29
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The buildup for the Mike & Mike roast was in full force until the day it happened. Afterwards, not a peep was heard and the roast was never mentioned again. I figured it went badly, but I didn't think it went THIS bad. And Dana Jacobson led the way...

ESPN benches Jacobson for Notre Dame rant


    At the roast, Jacobson made a rambling speech that included vulgar references about Notre Dame. Jacobson is a Michigan graduate, and she and Golic, a former Irish defensive lineman, often have exchanged barbs about the rivalry between the schools.

    One eyewitness labeled it an "embarrassing display," and a newspaper account said the crowd booed Jacobson. Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis also was in attendance.


It gets more interesting. The comments supposedly included "Fuck Notre Dame" and "Fuck Jesus" (!), which has incited the Catholic League and has them crying out for blood.

I think the punishment's fine and can't be too shocked that ESPN's sweeping the roast under the rug. On an aside, I personally think it's a shame, just because it supposedly ranks about an 8 on the unintentional comedy scale, with Baltimore Ravens' Ed Reed leading the way.


    Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed had jokes written for him, but didn't read any. Admitting he was drunk, Reed was pulled off the stage by Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis and former Jets star Joe Klecko. "I didn't realize his middle name was ‘Can't,'" Jeffrey Ross joked.


The moral of the story? If ESPN ever books another roast (fat chance, in light of what's happened), they should book actual comedians.

(edited by It's False on 24.1.08 0447)
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#2 Posted on 24.1.08 0736.47
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I thought roasts were supposed to be edgy and vulgar. Isn't that supposed to be the point?
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#3 Posted on 24.1.08 0804.15
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    Originally posted by It's False
    The comments supposedly included "Fuck Notre Dame" and "Fuck Jesus" (!), which has incited the Catholic League and has them crying out for blood.

That's true, but the "fuck jesus" comments are her misspeaking because of how drunk she was. She was saying "Fuck Touchdown Jesus", which obviously relates to hating Notre Dame. And no way should ESPN worry about what the Catholic League thinks. They'll do anything that will get them publicity, especially when it involves the mighty Disney company.
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#4 Posted on 24.1.08 1053.07
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I've got no problem with the Catholic League on this. There is still the double standard in this country where we are told we shouldn't say things to offend other religions, the Jews or Muslims for example. But the Catholics? Say whatever you want about them and their beliefs. If they say anything about it, well then "They should just get a sense of humor about it." Right?
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#5 Posted on 24.1.08 1203.00
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Aren't Roasts supposed to be "free for alls?'

guess not when they involve the mouse.
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#6 Posted on 24.1.08 1215.31
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It's not really a Catholic issue. Every Christian cares about how Jesus is depicited (though I will agree that some care more than others).

And obviously it's not right to demean any religion. But I just don't know what the Catholic League wants. She already apologized, and has been suspended. Should she be fired over this? ESPN is well within their authority to fire her for saying a stupid thing while drunk, but does that appropriate given the penalties they've given to employees for incidents (sexual harassment, for example)?

And if I felt that the Catholic League actually cared about it rather than them looking for attention, I'd probably care differently as well.

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#7 Posted on 24.1.08 1259.11
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    Originally posted by The Goon
    I thought roasts were supposed to be edgy and vulgar. Isn't that supposed to be the point?
    Originally posted by odessasteps
    Aren't Roasts supposed to be "free for alls?'
Surely you remember when Ted Danson found out that that's totally untrue? (ew.com)
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#8 Posted on 24.1.08 1530.49
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    Originally posted by Mr. Boffo
    That's true, but the "fuck jesus" comments are her misspeaking because of how drunk she was. She was saying "Fuck Touchdown Jesus", which obviously relates to hating Notre Dame.

From what multiple places have said, she said "Fuck Notre Dame", "Fuck Touchdown Jesus", and then "Fuck Jesus". AN UNHOLY TRINITY. So it wasn't misspeaking, she separated the two.
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#9 Posted on 24.1.08 1556.49
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What we really need is the video to surface for clearity's sake.
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#10 Posted on 25.1.08 1244.29
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    Originally posted by thecubsfan
    What we really need is the video to surface for clearity's sake.


No video yet, but Deadspin has a picture:

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#11 Posted on 25.1.08 1315.01
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apparently, some christian group is planning on protesting outside ESPN HQ in Bristol.

(head shaking)
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#12 Posted on 25.1.08 1702.27
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Looks like Trey Wingo is ready to hit that.
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#13 Posted on 25.1.08 2002.43
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Now I'm deeply offended.

No premium vodka should be treated in such a manner.
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#14 Posted on 25.1.08 2108.28
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    Originally posted by JayJayDean
    Looks like Trey Wingo is ready to hit that.


I would too!

I wish they had the audio at least, I hear Jeffry Ross KILLED Greeny!
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