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IzzaNuDay

(681 posts) Mon Apr 3, 2023, 03:05 PM Apr 2023

The latest in misogynoir: Keith Olberman [View all]

Frankly, I would have thought KO would know better, do better. But his first tweet volley directed at LSU bball player Angel Reese after the NCAA women’s basketball championship game was disrespectful and disgusting. The Twitterverse leveraged no mercy to KO, and he tried to backtrack his words.

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The latest in misogynoir: Keith Olberman [View all] IzzaNuDay Apr 2023 OP

Misogyny? Lunabell Apr 2023 #1

Yes, when the same white player did it and didn't face any backlash. rogue emissary Apr 2023 #3

Misogynoir-- misogyny against Black women IzzaNuDay Apr 2023 #8

Thank you! Lunabell Apr 2023 #9

Definitely sexist, I would expect better of him Walleye Apr 2023 #2

Misogyny....? With all due respect, I don't really see it that way. IowaGuy Apr 2023 #4

So it's OK to call her a F'n idiot? IzzaNuDay Apr 2023 #7

Try reading my post again.... IowaGuy Apr 2023 #11

Just no more talk about how sports builds character. MarcA Apr 2023 #5

Clark is still going to be the #1 pick on draft day MichMan Apr 2023 #6

How does that matter to this thread? rogue emissary Apr 2023 #10