Football broadcaster Bob Griese apologizes for 'taco' quip aimed at NASCAR's Montoya

Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 25, 2009, 11:31:

He should have said "out having a tamale".........that was his mistake. JPM is not Mexican. =)

RVW orderded me to remove my tagline congratulating the PBH Mods New Golden Boys. Lame.

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Simon says on Oct 25, 2009, 11:43:

I have no idea who the fok this Bob Griese is, nor do I care, but I bet if he said that a black NASCAR driver was ''out having a watermelon'', his ass would have been fired!

Here's a good opinion piece I found on this story:

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Bob Griese: Stupidity Reigns in ABC's Broadcast Booth. by al asifyouknow al asifyouknowAnalyst


Analyst Written on October 25, 2009

During a promotional NASCAR spot in the middle of the Ohio State-Minnesota game, ABC’s college football analysis Bob Griese when asked where Juan Montoya was in the chase, Mr. Griese expert analytical answer was “ he is eating a taco”.

As you may already know Al Asifyouknow is a Hispanic, I understands some folks are making a big deal out of this comments, I’ll be honest with you, I don’t find those comments offensive.

Folks do eat tacos.

Was it a stupid, idiotic comment that had no place in a national broadcast?

Absolutely, it was stupid, but as we all know there is no law against “stupid” and there shouldn’t be!

If there was we all be in jail. Agree?

Here is lesson for Mr. Grease (not a spelling error) first you must look at a map of Mexico, Central and South America , things that should be noticed:

1) There are multiple countries with different names, example Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina etc, etc.

2) If your ambitious enough, you can Google the foods of those countries and discover that folks in Venezuela or Peru don’t know what a taco is and probably never seen one, heck they might think is a door stop and use it as such.

3) I know a couple third generation Mexican-Texan’s who prefer a good burger than a taco, so not all Mexican-Americans or Central or south Americans eat tacos.

4) Last! Mr. Griese, Juan Pablo Montoya is a Colombian, he may or may not like tacos, I don’t personally

don’t know the guy, I’m just a fan, I do know most folks in that area like Arepas and Empanadas, that I

know for sure.

I think if Mr. Griese had said “he is out eating an “Arepa con Carne” this would have been a non-story because it would have been a geographically correct statement.

There you go Mr. Griese , you should of paid more attention to your Geography class at Purdue rather than chasing the cheerleaders, it certainly would have been helpful during the Ohio state broadcast.

Look I don’t know what’s in Mr., Griese’s hart, but I’ll have to give him the benefit of the doubt, he probably didn’t mean anything derogative by that statement.

I understand he apologized before the game was over, I’m not big on those corporate induced apologies, they don’t hold much credibility .

He would of done just as well by saying nothing and move on, or just a “it was a dumb comment” statement would have been sufficient.

Of course that’s just my opinion , can’t talk for other folks who may have been offended by his taco comment.

I do hope ABC does not suspend him for that comment , the only thing that will do is fuel, or give the haters an excuse to justify their racism.

I tagged this story as a humorous one , because, well ,lets be honest with each other folks , isn’t kind of silly that grown man and ladies are still dealing with this kind of silliness?

There just got to be more things to worry about than this, isn’t there?

Wooo Nelly! My taco meat is burning ,sorry got to go!

Enjoy the race. Go Juan Go.

Enough said. Adios.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/278328-bob-griese-stupidity-reigns-...

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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goin_south says on Oct 25, 2009, 11:57:

yeah, that was inappropriate;
he should have said:
............................."He's out, having some arepas!"
lol
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Hey, wtf happened last week?
I leave the country, and Montoya finishes a dismal 21st or so!

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Simon says on Oct 25, 2009, 12:00:

Yes, that comment would have been more accurate, or saying that he was out having some empanadas, also. But knowing that would be too much too ask from some meathead jock accouncer.

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 25, 2009, 12:04:

Unless of course, JPM was out eating a taco..jajajjajajja.

RVW orderded me to remove my tagline congratulating the PBH Mods New Golden Boys. Lame.

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romy says on Oct 25, 2009, 12:13:

black people like watermelons?

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Simon says on Oct 25, 2009, 12:18:

''black people like watermelons?''

That's the stereotype in the US.

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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goin_south says on Oct 25, 2009, 12:23:

Cajuns like "rice & gravy"
And, that's the truth!

.... that I'm trying to change.

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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romy says on Oct 25, 2009, 12:31:

If someone said I'm out having a pandebono they'd probably be right jajaja

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JGD (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 25, 2009, 12:52:

BillBigD says on Oct 25, 2009, 13:12:

Simon- living in FLA i am kind of surprised you don't know who Bob Griese is. Anyway it was a stupid comment and don't worry Griese career is dropping pretty fast even before this.

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goin_south says on Oct 25, 2009, 13:19:

"black people only eat fried chiken .."
... and, black girls EAT ALOT OF IT!
Wow!!!

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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theflatline says on Oct 25, 2009, 13:21:

black people do like chicken and watermelons. no harm in that, or saying that.

You think new orleans has 41 Popeyes fried chicken locations for no reason?

Legaleez for Complete Morons - A book for gringos in Colombia for who think they understand the nature of the law in a country where they cannot speak the language.

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romy says on Oct 25, 2009, 13:31:

how many water melon stands?

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goin_south says on Oct 25, 2009, 13:31:

SPEAKING OF MONTOYA....
.........he's currently running third right this moment, in today's nascar race, a few seconds behind the leader, with a little over 100 laps to go.

Go! Juan Pablooooo!

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 25, 2009, 13:32:

They think Olive Oil is a hottie?

RVW orderded me to remove my tagline congratulating the PBH Mods New Golden Boys. Lame.

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Simon says on Oct 25, 2009, 13:32:

Thanks GS, I'm tuning in!

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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theflatline says on Oct 25, 2009, 13:36:

Romy,

South Louisiana has fruit stands every couple of blocks, or guys with the pick up truck full.

Legaleez for Complete Morons - A book for gringos in Colombia for who think they understand the nature of the law in a country where they cannot speak the language.

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goin_south says on Oct 25, 2009, 13:39:

simon, I'd love to see montoya have a 'good reason' to tap jimmy johnson INTO THE WALL... lol

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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BillBigD says on Oct 25, 2009, 13:53:

He is in 6th right now with 64 laps to go. GO Montoya

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el norteño (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 25, 2009, 15:37:

lpdiver says on Oct 25, 2009, 21:58:

Eating a taco...how ignorant...he's in the bathroom doing a few lines!!!


ts

Remember what the monkey says, "Fuck money it's free"

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Simon says on Oct 25, 2009, 22:00:

''Eating a taco...how ignorant...he's in the bathroom doing a few lines!!!''

No, if we were American he'd be doing the lines......remember who are the world's number one drugs users!

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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christobeldawg says on Oct 25, 2009, 22:01:

the sad thing is that I have never seen a taco in Colombia. If he had said empanada, now that would have been something to get upset about.

traveling hopefully is always better than arriving

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goin_south says on Oct 25, 2009, 22:39:

dawg, if you've never seen a taco in Colombia, then you ain't been lookin in the right places

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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lpdiver says on Oct 25, 2009, 22:40:

But...but...but...he has the need...the need for speed!!!

ts

Remember what the monkey says, "Fuck money it's free"

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Simon says on Oct 25, 2009, 22:45:

In Colombian Spanish a 'taco' is a pool stick.

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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johnny2009 says on Oct 26, 2009, 02:15:

Maybe this will be the catalyst to kick-start the long awaited "why don't Colombians eat tacos?" debate

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CharlieTheOwl says on Oct 26, 2009, 05:47:

Nothing wrong with that comment. Colombians love Mexican food. Theres a lot of Mexican food in Colombia. They even listen to the old Mexican tunes out the country.

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Simon says on Oct 26, 2009, 07:34:

Americans love Mexican food even more. Maybe Bob Griese should put a taco in his piehole!

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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MitchAlvarez says on Nov 10, 2009, 02:24:

too much sensitivity nowadays but anyways......... morenos comen pollo, mexicanos tacos, colombianos arepa, y blankitos fundillo thats what i heard jajaj

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CharlieTheOwl says on Nov 10, 2009, 06:36:

At least he was brave enough to make the joke in public. At least you know what you are getting. I bet the guy is'nt even racist. Would you rather deal with a phony gringo that is going to be nice to you and then put you down privately with his gringo friends?

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MitchAlvarez says on Nov 10, 2009, 11:39:

it was a stupid joke......... hes not stupid for saying it .... hes stupid for not saying " btw its a joke oraleeee relax huey" thats would of been bettter jajaj

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