It will be interesting to see when the first jock sniffer slips up and mentions the blubbery appearance of one of the countless sumos now playing in the NFL. From preschoolers to allegedly mature middle-aged citizens, our society has long held a strong penchant for the derisive "fat" term. This penchant is particularly strong today (just listen to any talk radio show).
That being said, these same obnoxious folks also have developed a powerful aversion to offending black people. So, because almost all the sumos in the NFL are black, it is likely to be one of the handful of white sumos who becomes the target of some jock-sniffer's nasty comments.
It would seem to be inevitable; all public figures have their physical appearance scrutinized down to the smallest detail, by those who are paid to babble about such things. Considering how far from "athletic" these sumos appear, I suspect some jock-sniffer will inadvertently mention the lack of clothes on this jiggling, flabby emperor someday.
It really is incredible that any of them can keep a straight face when they call these giant tubs of lards "athletes." I honestly believe that most middle- aged executives are in better shape.
That being said, these same obnoxious folks also have developed a powerful aversion to offending black people. So, because almost all the sumos in the NFL are black, it is likely to be one of the handful of white sumos who becomes the target of some jock-sniffer's nasty comments.
It would seem to be inevitable; all public figures have their physical appearance scrutinized down to the smallest detail, by those who are paid to babble about such things. Considering how far from "athletic" these sumos appear, I suspect some jock-sniffer will inadvertently mention the lack of clothes on this jiggling, flabby emperor someday.
It really is incredible that any of them can keep a straight face when they call these giant tubs of lards "athletes." I honestly believe that most middle- aged executives are in better shape.