the imus effect continues

although the don imus incident was about a month and a half ago, other people are still feeling the reprecussions.

last week, xm satellite/cbs radio dj's opie & anthony had a homeless man on the air that made "inappropriate comments" about secretary of state condoleeza rice. although an apology had been issued by both the dj's and an xm representative, it just wasn't enough. xm has suspended them from their program for 30 days. they will continue to be on their cbs radio as scheduled (for now).

also, as of this monday, cbs radio dj's jv and elvis were fired from their syndicated program. they were previously suspended without pay for performing a prank phone call on a chinese restaurant that apparently contained ethnic and racial slurs.

according to radio online: The call was originally aired by JV and Elvis on April 5, and then replayed it two weeks later. During the call, a female employee of a Chinese restaurant was told by the caller he would like to "come to your restaurant" to see her naked, so he can see her "hot, spicy, Asian ass." The caller also attempted to order "flied lice," before threatening, "I am training in kung fu, bitch." He also repeatedly cursed at several employees.

now i'm all for people being repremanded for their unsuitable actions. and needless to say what each of these dj's did is inexcusable. but at what point does it become a violation of first ammendment rights?

i think that what people say can definitely affect other people's opinions (why do you think i write in this blog?). but with that said, if people don't like what they hear, see, or read, they have the option of turning the other way or turning it off.

with that said, i hate mexicans get it, cause i'm mexican-american, i can say that. right? oh shit. i'm in trouble, aren't i?

"Nappy Headed Ho's" Movie May Fund Imus Retirement

Okay, sometimes I get weird press releases. No idea why, I just do. This one was the weirdest ones ever, from adult video company Kick Ass Pictures, who proclaims that "it is releasing a movie called Nappy Headed Ho’s, and that $1 from each DVD sold will be donated to a retirement fund for radio personality Don Imus." It also informs, "Nappy Headed Ho’s stars girls with closely twisted or curled hair (the dictionary definition of “nappy”), who have sex for money (the dictionary definition of “ho”)."

I shit you not.

Here's the whole press release:

Glendale, CA – Adult video company Kick Ass Pictures today announced that it is releasing a movie called Nappy Headed Ho’s, and that $1 from each DVD sold will be donated to a retirement fund for radio personality Don Imus. Pre-sales and more information about the movie can be found at web site nappydvd.com. “We see this as a free speech issue,” stated Kick Ass president Mark Kulkis. “As an adult media company, we’re especially defensive of free speech. Don Imus is a loudmouth and perhaps a bigot. However, CBS Radio was hypocritical in hiring Imus to be blunt and outspoken, then firing him for the same reason. Fellow broadcast personalities Ann Coulter and Pat Robertson spew anti-gay slurs, yet they are not fired by their networks.” On April 12, syndicated radio personality Don Imus was fired by CBS Radio for calling the Rutgers University women’s basketball team “nappy headed ho’s.” The incident gained worldwide publicity and is still ongoing. Just last week, it was reported that Imus is suing CBS Radio for money owed on his contract. “If Imus doesn’t prevail, then there’s a good chance he’ll need some help with his retirement fund,” said Kulkis. “If he doesn’t choose to accept the money we collect, then we’ll donate it to the United Negro College Fund.” Nappy Headed Ho’s stars girls with closely twisted or curled hair (the dictionary definition of “nappy”), who have sex for money (the dictionary definition of “ho”). Kick Ass Pictures is headquartered in Glendale, California and is the only porn company in the world to guarantee all natural breasts in all of its movies.