RIP Don Imus

[_Jersey Girl]

Imus In The Morning - Judge Hangin' (1971) [WNBC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL5ynEUvvVk

[_Jersey Girl]

From 2018: Don Imus Signs Off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhddIihnv88

"I'm not full of crap"~ Don Imus

Exactly.

Take your hands off the radio praise Jesus.
<3

[_Some Schmo]

This post has nothing to do with Don Imus, but something Jersey Girl said:

I know plenty of folks in real life and even on this board who cross lines that I think should never be crossed and yet they are.

It doesn't keep me from valuing them or noting their devotions, accomplishments, strengths and talents.

Enough said.

I watched Dave Chappelle's latest stand-up on Netflix last night, and he does a bit on Louis CK's masturbation thing. While I don't entirely agree with his framing of the issue (in fact, he gets it flat damned wrong, which affects how funny the bit is), I do partly agree with his overall point that there has to be some road to redemption for people.

Here's where I come down on it these days: being famous and well paid is a privilege that very few, very lucky people get. With that privilege comes a responsibility. You “F” with the responsibility, you lose your privileges. It's not like Louis can't perform stand-up (he's doing it now and nobody's stopping him).

But to whine that he "lost everything over this masturbation thing" well... nobody told him to “F” up in such an extreme way. Do you need to be a genius to understand that kind of weird, antisocial behavior might “F” with your ability to earn?

I wish I could still enjoy his comedy, but his real life screwed it up for me. He's not as funny anymore. I don't want to watch him not because he's sinned, but because he lost the juice that was driving his humor. Douche baggery is only funny if you believe it's only a joke.

I don't know much about Imus or whether his reputation is deserved, but I do think if you pursue fame, you can't be surprised to find out you need to watch what you say and do, or whine about it when held responsible.

[_Jersey Girl]

This post has nothing to do with Don Imus, but something Jersey Girl said:

I know plenty of folks in real life and even on this board who cross lines that I think should never be crossed and yet they are.

It doesn't keep me from valuing them or noting their devotions, accomplishments, strengths and talents.

Enough said.

I watched Dave Chappelle's latest stand-up on Netflix last night, and he does a bit on Louis CK's masturbation thing. While I don't entirely agree with his framing of the issue (in fact, he gets it flat damned wrong, which affects how funny the bit is), I do partly agree with his overall point that there has to be some road to redemption for people.

Here's where I come down on it these days: being famous and well paid is a privilege that very few, very lucky people get. With that privilege comes a responsibility. You “F” with the responsibility, you lose your privileges. It's not like Louis can't perform stand-up (he's doing it now and nobody's stopping him).

But to whine that he "lost everything over this masturbation thing" well... nobody told him to “F” up in such an extreme way. Do you need to be a genius to understand that kind of weird, antisocial behavior might “F” with your ability to earn?

I wish I could still enjoy his comedy, but his real life screwed it up for me. He's not as funny anymore. I don't want to watch him not because he's sinned, but because he lost the juice that was driving his humor. Douche baggery is only funny if you believe it's only a joke.

I really don't know anything about the above or Louis CK. I've heard the name, that's all. I'll look around for information on that.

I don't know much about Imus or whether his reputation is deserved, but I do think if you pursue fame, you can't be surprised to find out you need to watch what you say and do, or whine about it when held responsible.

The above linked video I posted above covers his offense. I just checked the link and now the video is set to private. He was being interviewed upon his retirement, he was remorseful about the incident in question and emotional about ending his career.

After he made a racist comment about them, Don Imus met with the Rutgers female basketball team and their parents for 5 hours. He apologized to them and assured them he would never level such an insult ever again.

And he stuck by his promise. That's about all anyone can and should do in a situation like that.

He was kicked off the air, I dunno, 3-4 times over the years. He always came back. Because the audience basically loved what he does.

When he was in NYC (where I first heard him on radio) he was a radio rock star dealing with drug and alcohol abuse. He cleaned up his life and so far as I know, maintained a healthy lifestyle for the remainder of his life.

He was one of a kind. Often vicious in his criticisms (which I happen to respect in a person) and underneath the caustic exterior there basically beat a heart of gold (which I also admire and appreciate in a person).

I wish I could understand why he didn't accept conventional treatment for prostate cancer. I wish he'd been on air this past year to comment on the current administration. He was a Trump supporter. I can't help but wonder if he would have turned against Trump like he did the Clintons.

I tend to believe that he would have and wouldn't have let up on Trump.

I think that when we lose people like a Carlin or an Imus, we lose so much from our society. People who see the BS, call it out for what it is and cut through it with the knife of their tongue.

[_Some Schmo]

After he made a racist comment about them, Don Imus met with the Rutgers female basketball team and their parents for 5 hours. He apologized to them and assured them he would never level such an insult ever again.

Right, I vaguely remember that story. Didn't hear about this outcome, but I didn't know who he was so I didn't really care. It's nice to hear this happened.

You know, when famous people do or say things that mess with their reputations, I think we know the road to redemption when we see it. People have survived scandals. Hugh Grant and Rob Lowe come to mind.

I think you just have to admit the thing and own it... and never ever blame other people for calling you on it.

[_Jersey Girl]

Pssssst Schmo...if you're in the mood, here's almost 10 minutes of a typical morning drive broadcast back in the day. Well, not all the way back in the day. The Right Reverend Billy Sol Hargis, pastor of the Church of the Goey Death and Discount House of Worship, included. ;-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIvcVOakkJA

Where Billy's lovely angelic princesses can rub you down before God rubs you out.


Say hallelujah. Say Amen.

[_Jersey Girl]

Imus behind the scenes 1994 (completely bitches out the staff and talks a bit about his substance abuse)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyS9u3pfD1U

Sorry folks. I'm having an Imus binge over here.

[_Jersey Girl]

Wow. Charles McCord on Imus' passing...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ_mrcJ_cbE