Stu1961 As an example, would he have faced the same level of scrutiny/indignation had he called himself a pickle farmer?

Or a dill hole?

    Rickochet

    is JT homosexual ? I have no idea but that would have to be the comparison and even if he were then, IMO

    1. He would probably not have that word in his lexicon
    2. would never say it if it were ( probably receive even greater backlash)

    As for the Tiger comparison, do blacks not use that term endearingly amongst themselves ....or is that just in Hollywood? Anyways, have heard Tiger utter many things in disgust, but never that....now I don't watch him much so could have missed.

        Weirfan is JT homosexual ? I have no idea but that would have to be the comparison and even if he were then, IMO
        He would probably not have that word in his lexicon
        would never say it if it were ( probably receive even greater backlash)

        I disagree with your statements. My sister is a lesbian and she and I had a conversation about terms that are derogatory to the LGBTQ community and she says they use them to and around others in that community all the time. It's when somebody says it to them and means it in a harsh way.
        So, how do we know when it is o.k. and when it is not o.k. to use? If you are not in the community, don't use it. Simple.

            SVonhof

            That was my opinion and good to get an "inside " opinion/account from the community .

            and I agree with your last statement 100% ....which is why my first question was, is JT gay .

                Weirfan That was my opinion and good to get an "inside " opinion from the community .

                So, now I'm confused. Can I call @Spuzz a dillhole and it's not offensive because I'm a dillhole too? Have I got it right?

                    sdandrea1

                    I don't see pickles being persecuted ( although that hole is not nice) and fighting for their human rights , so you are good

                        johnnydoom Are you in the community? Not sure, but I think maybe Spuzz has the exclusive right to determine if you are or not 🙊

                        Spuzz said I was a dillhole, so........

                          sdandrea1 So, now I'm confused. Can I call @Spuzz a dillhole and it's not offensive because I'm a dillhole too? Have I got it right?

                          You can call me whatever you want because I am not a snowflake pussy
                          😉

                              4 days later

                              Hearing Ralph Lauren has dropped their sponsorship of JT following his derogatory, homophobic slur

                                Taki27

                                Likely due to the lawyers needing to make sure the paperwork is all correct. Everything seems to take longer in a covid environment

                                    Sad that all it took was a single word. Not a good word to say, but still.

                                    Had he not been in this tournament and in one of the leading groups, no cameras or mic's would have even picked it up and nobody would have been the wiser. But maybe that is the problem as well, that he has been doing that for years and it finally got picked up? Who knows.