Serious question here.
The Richard Sherman incident brought this term to the forefront of the sporting world's consciousness. In fact, Sherman wrote an article about it in the MMQB
Richard Sherman Explains What People Mean When They Call Him A "Thug"
Sherman--and most of the African American community and most of pundents--came to the conclusion that "thug" is the new "n-word."
Now: Is Tyndall a purposeful racist? I don't think so. I don't think most of the people that use "Thug" consider themselves racist. In fact, I know they don't.
Yet, it is mostly considered a racist term by African Americans. So, I'm not sure what to make of that, but it's something I noticed and cringed at when I heard him say it.
Thoughts?
Go Vals!
The Richard Sherman incident brought this term to the forefront of the sporting world's consciousness. In fact, Sherman wrote an article about it in the MMQB
Richard Sherman Explains What People Mean When They Call Him A "Thug"
Sherman--and most of the African American community and most of pundents--came to the conclusion that "thug" is the new "n-word."
Now: Is Tyndall a purposeful racist? I don't think so. I don't think most of the people that use "Thug" consider themselves racist. In fact, I know they don't.
Yet, it is mostly considered a racist term by African Americans. So, I'm not sure what to make of that, but it's something I noticed and cringed at when I heard him say it.
Thoughts?
Go Vals!