Monday Morning MultiCultClassics Monologue…
• The Navy is investigating videos showing the crew of an aircraft carrier engaging in hijinks replete with gay slurs, suggestive shower scenes and more—starring the ship’s second in command. Navy Cmdr. Chris Sims declared that the videos “were not acceptable then and are not acceptable in today’s Navy.” No word yet from Village People.
• ESPN broadcaster Ron Franklin was yanked from the air after referring to ESPN sideline reporter Jeannine Edwards as “sweetcakes” during an off-air confrontation. The tiff began at a pre-production meeting including Franklin, Edwards and ESPN announcer Rod Gilmore. While talking about Gilmore’s wife being elected mayor of Alameda, California, Edwards tried to join the discussion but was clipped by Franklin. “Why don’t you leave this to the boys, sweetcakes,” Franklin told Edwards. “Don’t call me sweetcakes, I don’t like being talked to like that,” replied Edwards. Franklin snapped, “OK then, asshole.” No word yet regarding the full extent of Franklin’s punishment. However, the Navy will likely express interest in hiring him to call games.
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