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Consider the source

So many have made such eloquent replies to this 'hysterical' (to some) biggot.
While some argue, "That's what comedians do," the truly funny comics DON'T ridicule others, in spite of opines to the contrary.
THIS JUST IN: Impotence has been linked to puti pendejos who try to be funny at the expense of other races....stay tuned....

Like he said, "Get a life"

Let me start by mentioning the fact that I am a full-blooded Filipino. You all should get a life and don't worry about stupid shit like this. Ok, go ahead and put Adam Corolla on blast for a bit, but then you have to go on with your lives. Save all the energy you've built up to hate on Adam Corolla and go do something useful and more meaninful.

Maybe it's because I grew up in America, but I never understood why Filipinos take credit for things that other Filipinos do. Yes, Manny is the best boxer I've ever seen and I'm one of his biggest fans. But being Filipino doesn't make me any cooler just because the best boxer in the world is also Filipino. People should look at their own accomplishments and make goals so they can be proud of themselves individually.

I'm just saying - get a life. Be proud of YOURSELF instead of being proud to be a Filipino because of Manny Pacquiao.

Public Apology

Well this is what Adam Carolla wants, Publicity! since as this article says, he isn't as popular as before, and now we are giving him the publicity by even making comments... well then i guess if he really wants publicity, he better make a public apology and broadcast it nationwide make it a headline or whatever.

Mr. Carolla, I'm sorry for

Mr. Carolla, I'm sorry for you...you've shown to the whole world how ignorant and cheap you are.

You did not bring shame to the Philippines, you brought shame to your self and to your profession.

You are a mockery to us  Filipino, and I'm sure the whole world also.  

thanks Catherine for this

thanks Catherine for this article.

I agree that Corolla is

I agree that Corolla is totally obnoxious and offensive, as were his comments.  However, rhe whole "you're just mean because you're jealous" argument isn't really a strong rebuttal, nor is simply pointing out that what he said was offensive. Both facts may be true, but that hardly constitutes a real argument.  It also leaves no room for meaningful discussion about race.  I'm all for going after Corolla, but let's do it from the standpoint of dismantling the content of what he said, rather than resorting to 5th grade tactics. 

Seriously

I am a Filipino-American.  I have a good sense of humor and I even like Adam Carolla, but the shit he just said was so ignorant, I can't help but be pissed.  He obviously doesn't know anything about Filipino culture or the Philippines.  He uses the possibility of Manny Pacquiao joining congress as an indication of a bereft country.  WTF?  Who is the governor of California right now?  What did Ronald Reagan do before he joined politics? There's a lot to say about American culture.  Filipino youth are probably way more educated about and engaged in their political system.  Seriously, you have to be a fuckin' idiot to not take representations of people in the media without a grain of salt.  Ever consider the fact that it's just exciting to have an athelete make such waves internationally.  After all, you are talking about him aren't you?   

my 2 cents

First of all... Adam is not a racist, although he does make a lot of racial jokes (there is a huge difference between the two).  AS a regular listener I know that his guests include people of various ethnicities, sexual orientation, etc.  Actually one of the greatest guests he had on his radio show (and podcast later) was an Asian gay man (George Takei)..  you think if he truly hated Asians he would have him on?

Also he regularily praises the Asian community, and uses them as an example of people who are family oriented; believe in education and are successful because of that.

He does not pretend to be a boxer; he was a boxer and a boxing trainer (obviously not nearly as good as Manny).  I don't think he's jealous of his success though; he has made a great living himself..  The brain damage comment was a joke and obviously related to the fact that Manny is a boxer and unfortunately many of them get brain damage over their carreers.

Also, he had Manny's trainer on his show before a year or two ago, to promote an upcoming fight for Manny.  I don't remember the exact details, but the interview seemed to go really well.   That was also the first time I have learned that Manny ran away from home when his dad ate his dog...pretty crazy story...

I'm a big fan of his, but I do agree that he went a little too far with this rant, and it wasn't as funny as his normal stuff.  I do think that if you listened to him on a regular basis you would find that your assessment of his personality is inaccurate. 

Adam Corolla-sshole!

Adam Corolla-sshole!

BOYCOTT CBS! Great JOB Catherine!

I've sent your piece to friends all over the planet! Also I'm encouraging many people to sign a petition calling for a boycott of CBS Radio until an official apology is received.

Full Text below...

To:  Adam Carolla, CBS Radio

Dear Mr. Carolla,

On behalf of the Filipino and Filipino American community, we are writing with disappointment and disdain in your choice to verbally slander Manny Pacquiao, the Philippines, and the Filipino American community. Your words were unnecessary, hurtful, and erroneous. When you insinuate that Filipinos “pray to chicken bones” or that the Philippines only has “Manny Pacquiao and sex stores,” you fail to recognize the millions of Filipinos and Filipino Americans who have contributed significantly to the United States and to the entire world. We do not pray to chicken bones. We are Catholic, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, and other religious and non-religious people who are civilized, educated, and successful. We are not sex workers. We are doctors, nurses, teachers, professors, artists, community organizers, writers, politicians, journalists, engineers, activists, fashion designers, accountants, entrepreneurs, researchers, social workers, public health advocates, athletes, chefs, and post office workers. We have taken care of you in the hospital. We have taken care of your children. We have taken care of your elderly. We have worked hard to achieve our American Dream, and you have no right to denigrate us like this, merely to get attention.

This is not the first time you have gotten into trouble for your racist remarks. You’ve called Native Hawaiians “the world's dumbest people,” “retarded,” and “in-bred.” You’ve later insulted a Korean American actor by mouthing “ching-chong, ching-chong.” And now you apparently are trying to gain attention by insulting Filipinos and the Filipino American community. You apologized to the Asian American community before, but it seems that you have not yet learned your lesson.

It seems that time and time again, “celebrities” and “comedians” feel that it is acceptable to degrade Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in public forums. You would never have said such things about African Americans, as you recognize that your career would plummet, as exemplified by the falls of Michael Richards and Don Imus. What you need to recognize is that racial hate and ignorance about any group is wrong and unjust. And what you also need to recognize is that your hate towards Asian Americans, the fastest growing racial minority group in the United States, can also lead to your career’s demise too.

You say that the Philippines has "nothing better going on for it” because of their support for Manny Pacquiao. What you fail to recognize is that the Filipino American community has strength in our unity and our ability to mobilize, particularly when we are blatantly mistreated or belittled by people in the public eye. There are an estimated 3 million Filipino Americans in the United States, with millions of other Filipinos across the diaspora. We are projected to become the largest Asian American population in the United States, and we have allegiances with many communities of color. We will boycott your show and all of your parent companies unless you offer a public apology to Manny Pacquiao, the people of the Philippines, and the Filipino American community.


Sincerely,

The Undersigned

yowzers

this is the sexiest thing i have read this year.

I think everyone just

I think everyone just needs to chill out and not take everything so goddamn seriously, people are blowing this waaay out of proportion. Sure he could have picked his words a little better, but its not a big deal.

Carolla

Im not offended

but I guess I need a new Aluminum Bat

No - im not violent

BUT- incase he walks by

then I can practice my swing

Nice....great

Nice....great article..

He just hates asians

He pulled another racial bomb a few years back and basically got his hand slapped and apologized to asian people in the entertainment business BUT:

 when Carolla's show was cancelled. In his second-to-last show on Feb. 19, he was in the middle of talking to a caller who was sad to see Carolla go, and suddenly he started talking about how he was so glad that he didn't have to keep an eye on " swearing or a-holes like Guy Aoki. Racist a-holes, by the way, like Guy Aoki, who’re gonna climb up my ass if I say anything about all the Asian people that he, evidentally, represents. That’s every single Asian person on the entire planet. I will no longer have to worry about a-holes like that or guys like Jack Silver that are paranoid about extortionist racist a-holes like Guy Aoki." Jack Silver was Carolla's program director at the station Carolla broadcasted from, 97.1 FM.