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***MassPats38*** · 12-29-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tuckeverlasting

i hope that's not it. i hope you're being funny, cuz' that's not right. if that's it, then that's the stupidest thing i've read on this board and i've been here for a while. i still don't get the original complaint

As you should well know, patjew is known for glib, highly entertaining, and generally insightful commentary, not stupidity.

As quoted above, Gasper, from the Herald, said the mask was personally offensive. As Moss is himself African-American, patjew was pointing out the only alternative in response to Gasper's ridiculous outrage would be to change the color of the mask, which would likely be even more offensive, to Moss and others given the implications of that redesign.

Gasper was trying to make some Al Jolson-blackface analogy (which, as you recall, had white actors playing the role of African-American characters because African-Americans were prohibited from participating in those events), which is completely out of place in this context as the subject of the mask approved its design, in fact sold it on his site, enjoyed the exchange with the fan wearing it, and the mask was designed to showcase his personality. If he would not be equally offended by a kid wearing a Welker mask (it would then be the wearing of any mask that personally offends him and that would just be bizarre), then Gasper needs to put a cork in it.

***shmessy*** · 12-29-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MassPats38

As you should well know, patjew is known for glib, highly entertaining, and generally insightful commentary, not stupidity.

As quoted above, Gasper, from the Herald, said the mask was personally offensive. As Moss is himself African-American, patjew was pointing out the only alternative in response to Gasper's ridiculous outrage would be to change the color of the mask, which would likely be even more offensive, to Moss and others given the implications of that redesign.

Gasper was trying to make some Al Jolson-blackface analogy (which, as you recall, had white actors playing the role of African-American characters because African-Americans were prohibited from participating in those events), which is completely out of place in this context as the subject of the mask approved its design, in fact sold it on his site, enjoyed the exchange with the fan wearing it, and the mask was designed to showcase his personality. If he would not be equally offended by a kid wearing a Welker mask (it would then be the wearing of any mask that personally offends him and that would just be bizarre), then Gasper needs to put a cork in it.

Gasper is an excellent young reporter. He just was not well-informed about the fact that it was Randy Moss' own company that sold these masks.

It's the unfortunate danger of real-time bloggging - - the real-time is great, but a writer can really put his foot in his mouth very easily.

***MassPats38*** · 12-29-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shmessy

Gasper is an excellent young reporter. He just was not well-informed about the fact that it was Randy Moss' own company that sold these masks.

It's the unfortunate danger of real-time bloggging - - the real-time is great, but a writer can really put his foot in his mouth very easily.

Not a comment on Gasper as a reporter (I really don't read the Herald intentionally anymore (only by links here) so I really have no opinion of him as a writer), just the comment itself.

And I agree - blogs are not subject to the same editing as the traditional printed word and thus snap comments and generally stupid/uninformed opinions are part of the fast delivery.

Christopher_Price · 12-29-2009, 12:07 PM

We found the guy in the mask--he's a 12-year-old kid from New London, Conn.

It Is What It Is Moss Mystery Fan Unmasked

***shmessy*** · 12-29-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MassPats38

Not a comment on Gasper as a reporter (I really don't read the Herald intentionally anymore (only by links here) so I really have no opinion of him as a writer), just the comment itself.

And I agree - blogs are not subject to the same editing as the traditional printed word and thus snap comments and generally stupid/uninformed opinions are part of the fast delivery.

PS, Gasper writes for the Globe

***MassPats38*** · 12-29-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Christopher_Price

We found the guy in the mask--he's a 12-year-old kid from New London, Conn.

It Is What It Is Moss Mystery Fan Unmasked

Good find and a well-written story, Chris.

I feel like our group must have played "Where's Waldo" looking for that kid. If he was in fact in section 137, our group was right near him in 133 and couldn't see him.

***shmessy*** · 12-29-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Christopher_Price

We found the guy in the mask--he's a 12-year-old kid from New London, Conn.

It Is What It Is Moss Mystery Fan Unmasked

Nice get, Chris!

Hardboiled · 12-29-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tuckeverlasting

i hope you're being funny, cuz' that's not right. if that's it, then that's the stupidest thing i've read on this board and i've been here for a while.

***MassPats38*** · 12-29-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shmessy

PS, Gasper writes for the Globe

I blame it on the red banner he runs across the top of his blog.

I see red, I think The Herald. The boston.com address otherwise would have pointed me in another direction.

Hardboiled · 12-29-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shmessy

Gasper is an excellent young reporter.

After his Wallace/Moss article, I wouldn't call him a reporter anymore. He has produced what is required for him to reach the next level - a column/article filled with contrived drivel. He is now a Boston Sports Writer.