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BB9 Ongoing *LF Commentary* #6
michael:
:hides
ThunderStruck:
I personally don't think badly of Adam for using the word retard. Yes, it's outdated. But Adam is "off" and IMO, Adam relates to these kids, he has a big heart. He meant no harm. I actually believe people who are affected, use looser terms because it takes the sting out of the stigma. Fat kids make the fat jokes first type of philosphy. Been there, done that. I think that was Adam's intention. IMHO.
Just a couple postings from the same website that is bashing Adam, but in Adam's defense...
1) I worked with the MRDD population for 15 years. I also watch the live feeds of Big Brother. It was edited out of context. I think it is more important that he cares about Autism. I believe that actions speak louder than words.
Why lose someone who does a good job?
2) This is his brother! I told my self that I would not get involved in this reality stuff. But I feel that people have trouble understanding TV editing. It was meant to sound like that by the editing of the crew! I can assure you that Adam, my brother, meant no harm by his comment. He was merely trying to get his point across to people that didn’t understand what he was saying! Adam talks very fast and sometimes people don’t know what he said. So in frustration he uses words that get the point across. Please know that Adam is a great person, though I do admit he is a little rough!
3) geez its just a word and the definition simply means: To cause to move or proceed slowly; delay or impede.
whats the big deal? he is going to use the money he wins to HELP autistic kids!! Did you not hear that? I dont know Adam and I work with autistic kids and didnt find it insulting at all. Haters!!
4) wow, I can't believe that people get so worked up over maybe what was a one time slip of the tongue when we was visably upset. I don't think he is a con..there are so many things said by people of importance everyday by people we are electing to office and this is where you spend your time?? I just don't get it
kelloggs5TLFan:
--- Quote from: ThunderStruck on April 26, 2008, 01:20:04 PM ---I personally don't think badly of Adam for using the word retard. Yes, it's outdated. But Adam is "off" and IMO, Adam relates to these kids, he has a big heart. He meant no harm. I actually believe people who are affected, use looser terms because it takes the sting out of the stigma. Fat kids make the fat jokes first type of philosphy. Been there, done that. I think that was Adam's intention. IMHO.
Just a couple postings from the same website that is bashing Adam, but in Adam's defense...
1) I worked with the MRDD population for 15 years. I also watch the live feeds of Big Brother. It was edited out of context. I think it is more important that he cares about Autism. I believe that actions speak louder than words.
Why lose someone who does a good job?
2) This is his brother! I told my self that I would not get involved in this reality stuff. But I feel that people have trouble understanding TV editing. It was meant to sound like that by the editing of the crew! I can assure you that Adam, my brother, meant no harm by his comment. He was merely trying to get his point across to people that didn’t understand what he was saying! Adam talks very fast and sometimes people don’t know what he said. So in frustration he uses words that get the point across. Please know that Adam is a great person, though I do admit he is a little rough!
3) geez its just a word and the definition simply means: To cause to move or proceed slowly; delay or impede.
whats the big deal? he is going to use the money he wins to HELP autistic kids!! Did you not hear that? I dont know Adam and I work with autistic kids and didnt find it insulting at all. Haters!!
4) wow, I can't believe that people get so worked up over maybe what was a one time slip of the tongue when we was visably upset. I don't think he is a con..there are so many things said by people of importance everyday by people we are electing to office and this is where you spend your time?? I just don't get it
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The word "retard" is used as slang to make fun of. It's very hurtful to people that have challenges. I have a child that is mentally handicapped, through no fault of hers or mine.. Why should she be made fun of and put down. She deserves the respect everyone else does. I for one, do not appreciate the use of the word as slang. Adam doesn't live in the 70's or 80's. If Adam were serious about the kids he "works" with, I would think he would respect these kids and their parents. I don't want anyone on drugs working with or around my daughter. Adam was in a positon to help these kids and he screwed up, big time. I have no respect for him.
MamaTo4boys:
I could go on BB and make Michael cry. Im only kidding - maybe :inocent:
They told Adam in the DR or something that the retard comment was aired and was only aired because there was a fight between him and Sheila. Thats what the audiences want. So be it. I think that if Adam finds out he is fired he will go to another foundation that will take his money. My sister worked with MRDDs, my other sister was one of those people that go to houses for autistic kids in high school (like a sitter but not - don't attack me for that) and I did equine assisted therapy where there are MRDDs, autistic kids. I think that people just don't think before they speak and unfortuently it does hurt people. I don't think Adam meant harm but as someone pointed out we also do not know how it was sad (simply because it was said before the live feeds) and we know that CBS changes up DR sessions, we know that CBS has edited things in the past.
But you know I would take the one that had a slip up of the tongue over the "racist", sorry didn't mean to open up a new can of works :funny:
RealityFreakWill:
Since the wrap party is set for Wednesday night for the houseguests and the crew and the families, I'm under the impression everybody has to check out the hotel on Thursday morning so that's the day everybody probably will be flying back to their hometowns with the exception for Ryan and Sharon, they have to stay in L.A. to attend the premiere party on Saturday. They probably will check out and fly home on Sunday.
Josh's homecoming party is scheduled for Friday the 2nd at 8pm at Times Ten Cellars winery in Dallas, TX.
Ryan's homecoming party is scheduled for Friday the 9th at MYNT Ultralounge in Columbus, OH.
I'm sure there are parties planned for other houseguests as well.
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