Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 US media cover up Tiger's Augusta gaffe America's leading newspapers yesterday helped Tiger Woods evade controversy by ignoring his use of the word "spaz" to describe his poor putting in the final round of the Masters at Augusta. Woods finished in a share of third place but had 33 putts in his round. Clearly annoyed, he said later: "As good as I hit it, that's as bad as I putted and it's frustrating, because I felt so in control of my ball from tee to green, and once I got on the green I was a spaz [spastic]." The LA Times, changed the word to "wreck" while The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Boston Globe all expunged the word completely. Only two US sports news services ran his words in an unedited form. It was an extraordinarily insensitive, if impromptu comment, from a player who usually shows nothing but compassion for his fellow men, other than when he is up against them in a golfing context. No joke: Tiger Woods takes an unconventional stance to tap in Few will forget how he took umbrage when, after the 1997 Masters, Fuzzy Zoeller said that Woods would be serving chicken and collard greens, a typical Afro-American dish, at the 1998 champions' dinner. Lesser players can get away with such things. On Sunday, for instance, Miguel Angel Jimenez, after a disappointing moment in his last round, used the word "s***", which could not easily be passed off as something Spanish. When it was overheard on TV it was met with laughter, but not too many will be laughing at Woods' gaffe. Just as other players are apt to knock on the referee's door and ask if the world No 1 might be fined for slamming his club, or letting rip with a volley of abuse, so people will want to see him brought to account for Sunday's gaffe. We can expect an apology over the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hugh Jorgan 0 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 "Spaz" is not a deroguetory term over here in the States. Young US females use it all the time. Probably as often as they use the word "like" at the beginning of a sentence. It is synonymous with "freaked out" or "having a melt down". Its not like they would even know what the word "monger" meant here. But Tiger apologized, so the world is again safe for democracy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 "Spaz" is not a deroguetory term over here in the States. Young US females use it all the time. Probably as often as they use the word "like" at the beginning of a sentence. It is synonymous with "freaked out" or "having a melt down". Its not like they would even know what the word "monger" meant here. But Tiger apologized, so the world is again safe for democracy... 121738[/snapback] But it's roots are offensive, so isn't it still as offensive as mong? It's just a shame people are so fucking sensitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6701 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Is this the one Tanni Grey-Thompson was doing her nut about the other day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 Is this the one Tanni Grey-Thompson was doing her nut about the other day? 121819[/snapback] Yes (the spaz ) Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey Thompson has criticised Tiger Woods for using the word "spaz" to describe his performance at the Masters. Woods, who has since apologised, came under fire for using the word in reference to his putting display. "I think he was a bit stupid saying something off the cuff in that way," she told BBC Radio Five Live. "It was a stupid comment but I won't get upset by it - there are bigger battles to fight. She added: "My worry is people and youngsters seeing that someone like Tiger Woods is using this kind of terminology. If they think it's OK for him to use it, then do they think it's OK for them to use it as well? "You know he's not one of the rough football players who's gambling and getting drunk and being in clubs, you know he's quite a straight guy. "I don't think it is a nice word for anyone to use but I think we get upset by terminology. "For example, in America, handicapped is an acceptable term which it isn't here - it's quite insulting. "I don't think he meant to be offensive but nobody in his position should be saying it. "I bet he won't say it again." Woods's spokesman Mark Steinberg later said: "Tiger meant nothing derogatory to any person or persons and apologises for any offence caused." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Is this the one Tanni Grey-Thompson was doing her nut about the other day? 121819[/snapback] Yes (the spaz ) Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey Thompson has criticised Tiger Woods for using the word "spaz" to describe his performance at the Masters. Woods, who has since apologised, came under fire for using the word in reference to his putting display. "I think he was a bit stupid saying something off the cuff in that way," she told BBC Radio Five Live. "It was a stupid comment but I won't get upset by it - there are bigger battles to fight. She added: "My worry is people and youngsters seeing that someone like Tiger Woods is using this kind of terminology. If they think it's OK for him to use it, then do they think it's OK for them to use it as well? "You know he's not one of the rough football players who's gambling and getting drunk and being in clubs, you know he's quite a straight guy. "I don't think it is a nice word for anyone to use but I think we get upset by terminology. "For example, in America, handicapped is an acceptable term which it isn't here - it's quite insulting. "I don't think he meant to be offensive but nobody in his position should be saying it. "I bet he won't say it again." Woods's spokesman Mark Steinberg later said: "Tiger meant nothing derogatory to any person or persons and apologises for any offence caused." 121828[/snapback] I'm deeply offended by that comparison, some of my best friends are stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Frome the bad taste joke thread for those of you that missed it: How do you crucify a spastic? On a swastika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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