This shouldn't be so damn funny

[Axhinde]

http://www.tampabays10.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=23261



Tampa, Florida - Like most Bucs fans, Bob Corry says he enjoyed Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Everything, except a song played over the stadium's loudspeakers at halftime.

Bob Corry, Offended By Song:
"The first song that I hear is 'Rock You Like a Hurricane' by The Scorpions and I thought to myself, 'Is it me, or is this just totally out of place and inappropriate?'"

The Bucs cheerleaders began their halftime show dancing to the song and Corry says he thought it showed a lack of sensitivity, considering what New Orleans residents went through last year following Hurricane Katrina.

Bob Corry, Offended By Song:
"There's thousands still living in trailer parks up there and 'Rock You Like a Hurricane?' I wouldn't wish that upon anybody."

Corry wrote the Bucs asking for the team to apologize, saying he was offended and doesn't feel the song represents the feelings of everyone at the game.

Bob Corry, Offended By Song:
"There are definitely people out here willing to give up their time, give up their cash, give up their own homes to help those people from that region. And to be insensitive, [it] doesn't represent Tampa Bay or the fans of the Bucs."

On Wednesday afternoon, a Buccaneers' spokesperson apologized for the song, calling it an oversight and saying it was not their "intent to offend anyone."

The team officials noted the song was part of a dance routine the cheerleaders have performed to all season. He says the song, "Rock You Like a Hurricane" will no longer be played at games against the Saints.

Earlier this year, the Buccaneers joined other NFL teams and the Red Cross in raising thousands of dollars for the victims of Katrina.

[Jorddyn]

If it is part of their regular halftime show, who cares? If they specifically did it because of Katrina, they are assholes.

Jorddyn

[Axhinde]

I've been to quite a few home games, and yes they play it all the time.

[Jorddyn]

Originally posted by Axhinde
I've been to quite a few home games, and yes they play it all the time.

In which case, it is just a song. Which is part of a halftime show. People need to not be offended so easily. Did the hurricane destroy a lot of homes/lives/livelihoods? Yes. Does that mean no song, poem or movie mentioning hurricane should be played in their presence? No.

Jorddyn

edited because I only need to sign posts once

[Edited on 1-7-2006 by Jorddyn]

[Axhinde]

Unfortunately, people have permanent sticks up their asses and assume that they have the right to not be offended. Personally, I'm all for offensive speech, smack talk, etc so long as you are able to handle the consequences.

[Jorddyn]

Originally posted by Axhinde
Unfortunately, people have permanent sticks up their asses and assume that they have the right to not be offended.

I think deliberately doing something so as to offend people is stupid. I think moving on with life, which may involve mentioning topics some people find sensitive, is normal. I think people really need to stop TRYING to be offended.

Jorddyn, thinks more people need a lil Captain Morgan

[Toxicvixen]

God, that Bob guy needs to quit paying attention to the song that is playing and start watching them Hot Cheerleaders! People are so easily offended. "Rock You Like a Hurricane" has been played as many times as "Who Let The Dogs Out" and "We Will Rock You". Its a staple among sports stadiums. There is no way they meant to offend anyone.

[Viridian]

Yeah, that guy is a retard. Rock you like a hurricane is a lame song anyway, I wouldn't have even thought about being offensive to Katrina vicitims. It's more offensive the people having to listen to the song.

[Edited on 1-7-2006 by Viridian]

[Axhinde]

He needed something to take his mind off the ass beating his team was taking during the game.