We lost Muhammad Ali, a pioneer, an icon, an activist, a poet, an agitator, a man bigger than any one label or one tribute. May he rest in peace. [LaineyGossip]
Taylor Swift crashed a wedding & it was adorable. [The Blemish]
Adele paid tribute to the Spice Girls. [Dlisted]
I feel like I don’t know enough about the Brotherhood without Banners. [Pajiba]
What in the world is Nicole Kidman wearing? [Go Fug Yourself]
This is rape culture. [Jezebel]
Kylie Jenner, this is not your look. [Moe Jackson]
Jill & Jessa Duggar’s show might be canceled? [Starcasm]
Olivia Munn tried those “boxer braids” at the Spike TV event. [Popoholic]
Sarah Hyland has cleavage, shocking. [Celebslam]
The daughter of one of the Sister Wives got married. [Reality Tea]
No words. None can compare to his own.
–TheRealPinky
Maybe his words? I love this Ali quote:
“I would like to be remembered as a man who won the heavyweight title three times, who was humorous, and who treated everyone right. As a man who never looked down on those who looked up to him, and who helped as many people as he could. As a man who stood up for his beliefs no matter what. As a man who tried to unite all humankind through faith and love. And if all that’s too much, then I guess I’d settle for being remembered only as a great boxer who became a leader and a champion of his people. And I wouldn’t even mind if folks forgot how pretty I was.”
Rest in Peace, Muhammad Ali. He truly was The Greatest.
May he rest in peace. He was truly an icon – a very human one, and no less great for it.
I’ve been very affected by this my late father had the poster in his study of him standing triumphant over Joe Frazier on the wall. I was too young to understand the significance because I hated and still hate boxing but the story of this man Muhammed Ali has so much more to do with Civil Rights, standing by principles, perservence over seemingly insurmountable obstacles and the power of charm. RIP.
Won’t someone think of the ribeye?!?!?
But seriously, that story on Jezebel makes me want to start screaming “BURN THEM ALL” Game of Thrones style. I cannot believe he actually used the phrase “20 minutes of action”. I hate that man. Clearly the apple did not fall far from the tree.
That almost made me vomit, especially since I just read the survivor’s profoundly moving statement on Buzzfeed. It’s no wonder the rapist turned out the way he did.
It makes me even angrier that the judge thought six months (three of which he’ll serve) in county jail instead of prison was appropriate because anything else would adversely affect his life. What about the victim’s life?? Ugh!
Yes, disgusting comment “only 20 minutes” only INDEED. That is FOREVER. Seriously, What a sick-o.
ANd the comments, waaaahhhhh poor little rapist! He’s SOOOO sad. That harlot should just leave him alone!!!!!!! I mean it was only 20 minutes…surely he should only be in jail 20 minutes. Oh and waaaahhh he’s considered a sex offender.
Look, I get that the Dad is going to defend his son but COM’ON! Everything he said just made me think “Well, now we know where he got his entitled, sexist world-view from.”
Ugh, repeated-vomit.
The fact that a man can think like this, write it down, and actually expect it to persuade someone to have sympathy for his criminal son is sickening. He can’t eat his favorite foods???? What what what????
And yet, it persuaded the judge. The whole thing is appalling. That stupid boy is the definition of entitled–he felt entitled to a woman’s body because he was on the swim team and that’s what they do and he felt like an outcast and wanted to fit in. F him. Actually, no. Don’t.
–TheRealPinky
I know! Poor little rapist can’t enjoy his favorite foods anymore?! WTF. “Only 20 minutes”…..a lot of life ruining even can and have taken place in SECONDS!!! Your 20 minute flub cost a young lady her every sense of self and she will spend her entire LIFE dealing with “that 20 minutes”. How dare you?!?! This is why men keep raping. They get away with it. Campus rape = no big deal I guess?!?! Rape is rape no matter where it happened. That whole thing made me sick.
Reading that article and her heartbreaking statement was infuriating. I don’t know how the American justice system works, so maybe someone here can answer my question: I read somewhere he is going to appeal. Is there a possibility that will result in a heavier sentence?
The victim’s letter is so powerful, so touching. Brock and his exemplary father can go die in a hole.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/katiejmbaker/heres-the-powerful-letter-the-stanford-victim-read-to-her-ra?fb_comment_id=fbc_1031245560285917_1031301460280327_1031301460280327&utm_term=.fswJlLm7j1#.mjRpMxXy8W
I read her letter during lunch last Friday…and it really affected me the rest of the day. It was so incredibly powerful. I am glad it is getting the recognition it deserves.
I read that letter from beginning to end. It almost felt like you were in her shoes. Horrifying, haunting, moving, hurtful, and powerful. I hope she becomes an ambassador for rape victims. She’s incredibly strong and intelligent.
That letter. Oh my gosh. Rarely have I read anything that had such a profound impact on me. I’m speechless, beyond tears, beyond admiration for her courage and resilience.
This has to be one of the most disgusting stories that I’ve read in a long time. I cannot believe the things that this “father” said in his letter. This tells you exactly how this guy was raised which explain why he felt it was ok to help himself to someone’s body who did not give consent. This type of stuff makes me hate humanity. Please, won’t somebody bring that boy his steak? And don’t forget the HP sauce, OK?
Another case of Affluenza! Not taking responsibility for ones action. Couldn’t believe the father would put out there, poor, poor son, his life is forever effected. Boo Hoo! Maybe you should have taught your son better.
I can’t believe it either. And then the San Jose Mercury News ran a piece saying the sentence was too long because don’t you know he’s remorseful? (he’s not), and did you remember that she’s been blackout drunk before? I will never buy that paper again.
Really what hope is there when two people catch someone raping someone who is unconscious, he’s convicted, and STILL the victim is blamed?
An amazing person.Rest in peace.
Muhammad Ali was a pacifist and a radical who fought for and served prison time for his beliefs. An elite athlete. Physically and mentally strong, outspoken and well-spoken, creative, humorous, charismatic. The world has lost a great and beautiful man. After a long, devastating illness, may he rest in peace.
Also a great humanitarian.
Ali did not serve prison time for draft evasion. He remained free while appealing his sentence.
Correct.
He was jailed, but for a brief time. He went to his formal induction and refused to be processed, which resulted in his being arrested and taken to a local jail. He obviously bailed out, but he was technically jailed for a short period of time.
I don’t believe he was ever put in a jail cell. He was photographed, fingerprinted and released after posting bond.
Lovely words in honor of a great man Lilac. May he rest in peace.
In the back of my mind I dread the day it happens to Michael J Fox.
This year they’re dropping like flies (no insult intended)….. so many greats gone 🙁
On Miss USA last night, Miss Alabama was asked “what can we all learn from MA’s legacy?” Ugh, cringe inducing response. She had no clue.
There are no possible words. He was truly the greatest. RIP. :'(
And such a gorgeous man.
I love his “I’m so pretty” quips, juxtaposed with the brutality of his sport.
A sport he transcended in every spectrum.
He really was so pretty and eloquent and lightening quick, especially when doing the Ali Shuffle.
He was iconic and funny, float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. From conscientious objector Cassius Clay, man of peace to Muhammad Ali, the Heavyweight Champion of the world. He fought demons of the world, his body and he was an inspiration to all. Thrilla in Manila…..there will never be another like him…..lighting the torch with his now frail body and shaking hands at the Olympics and we still saw him as the Greatest……RIP King
RIP Muhammad Ali. So many white people were taken aback by his braggadocio but I just LOVE it. I loved his pride, especially given the era he came to fame. Even more than that I love that the man lived up to his convictions, regardless of the personal cost to him. Amazing man. And he really embraced being a role model. He wanted to have a positive influence on people. I don’t think alot of celebrities are like that now.
He stood for ethics. He refused the draft but didn’t run. He accepted that his refusal could result in jail, in losing his career, etc. That’s admirable, even if you disagree with his stance. He was willing to accept consequences. Too many people forget that part of standing up for your beliefs means taking the possible consequences in stride and with grace.
Sam, I agree. He had so much integrity to follow through on his convictions and accept the consequences. He was suspended from boxing during three of his prime fighting years and lost a lot of income, a sacrifice hardly anyone would make.
He reminds of Gandhi.
So very true.
I remember that, my father, was drafted and went. He was also a black man, but It was okay Ali refused to go?
The GOAT, RIP sir.
I met him a couple of times at events and he was always so gracious and funny – very down-to-earth and friendly. There are many stories about him through the years about how approachable he was. RIP to a true legend.
This John Oliver show was very educational. Made me wonder about debt collectors in UK.
All I know is that all these icons have passed on this year and we are left with the turds [Kartrashians et al]
There was a great piece on “the News Hour (PBS)” last night (6-6-16) re: Ali. I thought the commentary by Gerald Early, a professor at St Louis University, was especially interesting. He explained that very much of what Ali did was not driven by activism, but by his Muslim faith.