BruiseBrother 2 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 http://puckthemedia.wordpress.com/2009/12/...ul-steigerwald/ Should he be fined? Can't see how this goes under the radar--Gary can't be THAT blind when it comes to the Pens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 For those would couldnt see - Brand new low, s***sburgh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 What's almost worse is that all the Penguin twats on Youtube are saying how hilarious the joke was, considering Baker passed away 90+ years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedFlag85 33 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 It's s***tsburgh, would you expect any less? Tasteless.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordie Howe hat trick 110 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Wow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 You guys shouldn't be surprised. Look who it is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 That's ridiculous. s***ty announcer anyway, but to laugh at a man who died in a plane crash... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted December 23, 2009 who cares Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 I bet Crosby put him up to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 who cares I don't know, a sports broadcast isn't really a time to be "edgy." This reminds me of that Family Guy joke "that's lamer than FDR's legs....What, too soon?" Except that FDR was a world-renowned, controversial politician (in which edgy jokes are sometimes okay), and Hobey Baker was just a hockey player who didn't do anybody any harm (which makes this joke tasteless, stupid and offensive). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted December 23, 2009 bawwwwww Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller Brew 0 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Disgusting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Would be nice to see him fired. Doubt it'll happen though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 He'll probably be forced to make another public apology and that will be that. If not, well, either way it will show managements (ownerships) true colors. What an assinine thing to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 I was watching the repeat of that game today... I couldn't believe it, literally thought I misheard him. What a complete idiot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Even from s***tsburgh, that's pretty shocking. I don't care how long ago it was, that's just humor I will never understand. I could never laugh at the thought of a man dying in a plane crash... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Holy crap, what a moron. If that's acceptable, anybody mind if I start making jokes about baseball players dropping like Roberto Clemente? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Wow. Hate to think the Cup is currently held by a team with people like him working for them. I am trying to even imagine Ken or Mick blurting out something like that. What's next for Pittsburgh's finest color guy? Konstantinov jokes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Meh. It was tastless for sure and an apology is probably warranted. But fire the guy? It was just a bad joke. I doubt there was any ill intent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Wow. Hate to think the Cup is currently held by a team with people like him working for them. I am trying to even imagine Ken or Mick blurting out something like that. What's next for Pittsburgh's finest color guy? Konstantinov jokes? I detect sarcasm in that last line, but I do believe that happened before the Finals this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Don't get all high strung about the joke. It's not the fact that the man died that's funny... it's the inappropriate-ness of the joke and the fact that you shouldn't say it that made them laugh. Having said that, as an announcer, it's totally unacceptable to do on the air. On the other hand, hanging out with a few buddies, I wouldn't see the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statts 4 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 I'm sure it's just a coincidence, but yesterday happened to be the 91st anniversary of his death too. Just adds to the unprofessionalism and tastelessness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Bylsma 27 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 Don't get all high strung about the joke. It's not the fact that the man died that's funny... it's the inappropriate-ness of the joke and the fact that you shouldn't say it that made them laugh. Having said that, as an announcer, it's totally unacceptable to do on the air. On the other hand, hanging out with a few buddies, I wouldn't see the problem. I pretty much agree with this poster,it was in poor taste but I don't get real worked up about these kinds of things. The guy has a right to be an idiot.I've just seen to much Political correctness stifle some things that should be said but never do so my radar goes up when people say he should be fired. I just hope the outrage is the same when the next thread announcing a Pens star injury and the occasional glee that I think we've all seen gets expressed here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 I pretty much agree with this poster,it was in poor taste but I don't get real worked up about these kinds of things. The guy has a right to be an idiot.I've just seen to much Political correctness stifle some things that should be said but never do so my radar goes up when people say he should be fired. I just hope the outrage is the same when the next thread announcing a Pens star injury and the occasional glee that I think we've all seen gets expressed here. You mean it's actually possible for the Pens to have injuries? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 23, 2009 You mean it's actually possible for the Pens to have injuries? Nope. They're all about pretending to be injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
