DieHardBrownsFan Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Univision host fired for first lady comment says White House complained By Tom Kludt @tomkludt Unvision fires anchor for racist comments about First Lady A Univision host who compared Michelle Obama to characters in the movie "Planet of the Apes" alleged Thursday that he was fired after the network received a complaint from the White House.Rodner Figueroa, an Emmy Award-winning host and presenter, was fired by the Spanish-language network for remarks he made on-air Wednesday. Figueroa asserted in a statement released Thursday that Univision was contacted by the first lady's office. "I was verbally notified that because of a complaint from your office, I was fired," he said in the statement which was addressed to Mrs. Obama. Figueroa's statement was translated from Spanish by CNN. The first lady's office declined to comment. A Univision executive denied that the White House called to complain. The executive said Univision reached out to the White House this morning to share its public statement. In a broadcast on Wednesday, Figueroa said, "Michelle Obama looks like she's part of the cast of 'Planet of the Apes.'" Figueroa made the comments as a photo of the first lady was shown on screen. But in his statement today, Figueroa said that his comments were intended as a criticism of an unflattering job done by Obama's makeup artist. "The full video clip in context shows that," he said. Figueroa referred to his own background in asserting that he's "no racist." "I come from a biracial Latino family with members like my father who are Afro-Latino," he said. Figueroa showed contrition, too. He apologized to Obama and said there's "no excuse" to make a comment "that could be interpreted as offensive or racist during these volatile times we're living in." Figueroa also used the statement to highlight his voting history. "I openly voted twice for your husband, Barack Obama, because I consider him a great man who respects minorities like me in this country," he said. Earlier on Thursday, Univision confirmed that Figueroa had been terminated. "Yesterday during our entertainment program 'El Gordo y La Flaca' Rodner Figueroa made comments regarding First Lady Michelle Obama that were completely reprehensible and in no way reflect Univision's values or views," Univision said in a statement. "As a result, Mr. Figueroa was immediately terminated." Univision reaches 94 million households in the United States. It is the largest Spanish language broadcaster in the U.S., and the fifth largest television network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 That's complete bullshit. The characters in the movie were very intelligent and highly evolved. WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 No one complained when George w bush was compared to a chimp. Now it's racist. the double standard at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicopee John Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Not the smartest thing to say, given the background and implications. However, for the White House to get involved is phooey. BTW, didn't Cassius Clay / Muhammid Ali call Joe Frazier a 'Gorilla'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/24/newspaper-obama-ape-belgian-satire-putin-barack-president-racism-racist_n_5020987.html From a Belgian newspaper. I thought Obamao was going to make us sooooooooooooooo respected in the world, SHEP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Meanwhile, Obamao has issued an executive order, to allow apes to get drivers licenses and social security. He said it was a matter of fairness. https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0LEV1hRNgNVUfUAoh5XNyoA;_ylc=X1MDMjc2NjY3OQRfcgMyBGZyA3lmcC10LTkwMQRncHJpZANncWlqZ2l5VlN2dXVDS3FUMnBLd2lBBG5fcnNsdAMwBG5fc3VnZwMxBG9yaWdpbgNzZWFyY2gueWFob28uY29tBHBvcwMwBHBxc3RyAwRwcXN0cmwDBHFzdHJsAzUyBHF1ZXJ5A21pY2hlbGxlIG9iYW1hbyBkaXNndXN0ZWQgcGljdHVyZSBwbGFuZXQgb2YgdGhlIGFwZXMEdF9zdG1wAzE0MjYyNzQxMzc-?p=michelle+obamao+disgusted+picture+planet+of+the+apes&fr2=sb-top-search&fr=yfp-t-901&fp=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 No one complained when George w bush was compared to a chimp. Now it's racist. the double standard at work. I forgot about the racial history behind calling white people monkeys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browns149 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 No one complained when George w bush was compared to a chimp. Now it's racist. the double standard at work. AWESOME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browns149 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Not the smartest thing to say, given the background and implications. However, for the White House to get involved is phooey. BTW, didn't Cassius Clay / Muhammid Ali call Joe Frazier a 'Gorilla'? It's OK for black people to make fun of other black people, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I forgot about the racial history behind calling white people monkeys. Oh I'm sorry were you around in 1860? Or even 1960? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Japanese used to think we were subhuman, barbarians how far back in time you wanna go? (according to Darwin before woodpeckers could fly they had scales and crawled out of the primordial ooze) WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 There were "white" monkeys in the movie, too. And saying that Bush was like a monkey showed him "less than human",,,, like the nazis thought of the Jews in WWII. Nah, I saw the Bush thing as pretty funny, especially the first one and a few others. I never heard, all my life, of calling black people monkeys. Never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A0LEVriSdwNVp_kAriYPxQt.;_ylu=X3oDMTB0N25ndmVnBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1lIUzAwNF8x?p=movies+you+big+ape&tnr=21&vid=E6DF1BC36392823E841CE6DF1BC36392823E841C&l=161&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts4.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DUN.608045508507930519%26pid%3D15.1&sigi=11ros5ks2&rurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D--szrOHtR6U&sigr=11bs9h80u&tt=b&tit=VeggieTales%3A+Monkey+Silly+Song&sigt=10u743ssj&back=https%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fyhs%2Fsearch%3Fp%3Dmovies%2Byou%2Bbig%2Bape%26type%3Dyahoo_pc_mail%26fr%3Dush-mailn_02%26hsimp%3Dyhs-att_001%26hspart%3Datt%26ei%3DUTF-8&sigb=141ig0bss&hspart=att&hsimp=yhs-att_001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Tarzan the Ape Man was white. He didn't like guns or to fight... The shows were in black and white. Jane was white. Yeah, Cheeta was all about racist victimization to these kids that don't remember but still want to sashe' up onto the liberal bandwagon... http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/320406/Tarzan-The-Ape-Man-Movie-Clip-I-Wish-You-d-Knock-.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicIsForSquares Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 I never heard, all my life, of calling black people monkeys. Never. Travel to where rednecks are. I had to beat the shit out of a guy at a costume party for getting drunk and calling my wife a "fucking monkey" when she tried to politely ask him to leave the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 I never heard, all my life, of calling black people monkeys. Never. I am pretty amazed by that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalterWhite Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 I am pretty amazed by that This is one of the rare times I've ever agreed with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Tarzan the Ape Man was white. He didn't like guns or to fight... The shows were in black and white. Jane was white. Yeah, Cheeta was all about racist victimization to these kids that don't remember but still want to sashe' up onto the liberal bandwagon... http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/320406/Tarzan-The-Ape-Man-Movie-Clip-I-Wish-You-d-Knock-.html ... i am guessing this is just some attempt at a joke.... but no shit a lead character was white in 1932 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 This is one of the rare times I've ever agreed with you. You'd be better off doing it more often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Japanese used to think we were subhuman, barbarians how far back in time you wanna go? (according to Darwin before woodpeckers could fly they had scales and crawled out of the primordial ooze) WSS Japanese racism towards whites is rooted in our country's history? I played a prominent role in shaping what we are today? I must have missed that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Oh I'm sorry were you around in 1860? Or even 1960? No, but why the fuck does it matter if I was? That doesn't change the history behind the insult and why it obviously is more insulting and racist to blacks than whites... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Japanese racism towards whites is rooted in our country's history? I played a prominent role in shaping what we are today? I must have missed that... Yeah it's easy to miss a lot of things if you believe history began 70 years ago. WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Travel to where rednecks are. I had to beat the shit out of a guy at a costume party for getting drunk and calling my wife a "fucking monkey" when she tried to politely ask him to leave the party. And that, sir, is an ass beating I would enjoy watching. Still wouldn't he have gotten one for calling her bitch, cunt or whore? WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Log, that's sick. And, I honestly never heard that, growing up. Well, sure, in grade school a great friend of mine was the only black kid in our school, and a group of kids were chasing him across the playground one day, and I got our there a bit late, and went out and submarined them to let him get away. Of course, I hadn't bargained on getting sticked and stoned and kicked myself, but ... the fight was on, and then they left to go chase him some more. A few of em hated me for the next whole year, they got into so much trouble. But they never messed with either one of us again. And, there was that kid who HATED white guys, from where he grew up, in the service, that I ran afoul of, just because I was walking down the polished hall while he was running the buffer, but I've told that story before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Cysko Kid Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 No, but why the fuck does it matter if I was? That doesn't change the history behind the insult and why it obviously is more insulting and racist to blacks than whites... That's your white guilt allowing your contemporaries to saddle you with the sins of the father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 By your logic we should be able to claim any acts of violence against Japanese defendable due to our racial hatred of them stemming from world war 2 and their atrocities against us from that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Why do you think, in your opinion, that American Indians have, while still harboring resentments, mainly been able to move on with their lives while blacks are still living in the 1800's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Why do you think, in your opinion, that American Indians have, while still harboring resentments, mainly been able to move on with their lives while blacks are still living in the 1800's? Probably a bad example considering the conditions on the reservations. WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Probably a bad example considering the conditions on the reservations.WSS ****************************************** Interesting point... here's a very good article about that: http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoppisch/2011/12/13/why-are-indian-reservations-so-poor-a-look-at-the-bottom-1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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