Colin Kaepernick Thread

Originally posted by crabman82:

Originally posted by Marvin49:
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seriously? Is this really still a topic.

Jeez...just step back and think of all the things you've ever said and imagine if you were famous and they were blasted all over the internet. What would people say about YOU? Sure...he put it up on instagram. Bad move...can peeps freakin' chill about it though? Get over it. People make mistakes. Its human. I don't care if he's a QB or a mens room attendant. RELAX.

Peeps be living in serious glass houses.

i dont understand these constant comparisons from famous people to everyday people. everyone makes mistakes, but if you were famous and in the spot light chances are you'd be a lot more aware of how things come off if you do it as opposed to that garage door repair man nobody cares about. i dont think this incident is a huge deal at all, but its truly comparing apples to oranges. the mere fact he has had a couple of minor incidents (dolphins hat, fights with "fans" on twitter) shows a slight pattern of immaturity. i'm just wondering where the line is where you finally get it, hes turning 28 after all.

Originally posted by RonMexico:

Originally posted by Jesu80ncleats:

Originally posted by DelCed2486:
He used his lame slogan in a "hey look at me" attention-seeking post...not sure how that's not pimping his brand. But I digress...not for a second did I think he was being malicious...just very unaware and obtuse.

As I said, I've been a staunch supporter of him as a player, and still think he's capable of great things...but he should give strong consideration to putting the whole social media thing to bed for a while.

I don't know how you can say with confidence that hes doing this for attention? I don't even know the guy personally much less know what hes thinking or feeling, this hash tag thing is just the way people talk now on social media, not sure why its being made into a big deal? I would almost always agree with you when it comes to social media (with most sports entertainers) however Kap is mild compared to others so I don't get the hate.

isn't the entire point of twitter and instagram to get attention?

Originally posted by RonMexico:

Originally posted by Jesu80ncleats:

Originally posted by DelCed2486:
He used his lame slogan in a "hey look at me" attention-seeking post...not sure how that's not pimping his brand. But I digress...not for a second did I think he was being malicious...just very unaware and obtuse.

As I said, I've been a staunch supporter of him as a player, and still think he's capable of great things...but he should give strong consideration to putting the whole social media thing to bed for a while.

I don't know how you can say with confidence that hes doing this for attention? I don't even know the guy personally much less know what hes thinking or feeling, this hash tag thing is just the way people talk now on social media, not sure why its being made into a big deal? I would almost always agree with you when it comes to social media (with most sports entertainers) however Kap is mild compared to others so I don't get the hate.

isn't the entire point of twitter and instagram to get attention?

Originally posted by Jesu80ncleats:

Originally posted by RonMexico:
I probably wouldn't say certain things to an audience of millions if I was famous and stuff

See even your unsure of your own actions

Originally posted by crake49:
Perspective:

His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, once looked at the devastation hurricane Katrina caused in New Orleans and attributed it to "karma" as if the people of New Orleans had done something that merited the natural destruction.

I think that's a lot more mean-spirited and absurd that Kaepernick's dumb tweet.

And he's the titular head of one of the world's great religions; a very famous person respected far and wide.

Originally posted by crake49:
Perspective:

His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, once looked at the devastation hurricane Katrina caused in New Orleans and attributed it to "karma" as if the people of New Orleans had done something that merited the natural destruction.

I think that's a lot more mean-spirited and absurd that Kaepernick's dumb tweet.

And he's the titular head of one of the world's great religions; a very famous person respected far and wide.

Originally posted by Jesu80ncleats:

Originally posted by crabman82:

Originally posted by Marvin49:
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seriously? Is this really still a topic.

Jeez...just step back and think of all the things you've ever said and imagine if you were famous and they were blasted all over the internet. What would people say about YOU? Sure...he put it up on instagram. Bad move...can peeps freakin' chill about it though? Get over it. People make mistakes. Its human. I don't care if he's a QB or a mens room attendant. RELAX.

Peeps be living in serious glass houses.

i dont understand these constant comparisons from famous people to everyday people. everyone makes mistakes, but if you were famous and in the spot light chances are you'd be a lot more aware of how things come off if you do it as opposed to that garage door repair man nobody cares about. i dont think this incident is a huge deal at all, but its truly comparing apples to oranges. the mere fact he has had a couple of minor incidents (dolphins hat, fights with "fans" on twitter) shows a slight pattern of immaturity. i'm just wondering where the line is where you finally get it, hes turning 28 after all.

Never understood the if you are "famous" you need to do things different than normal people argument, famous people are just people with money and happen to be on TV for our entertainment. They arent better than me or you and they certainly will make the same mistakes you and I will make on a regular basis. And lets please drop the Dolphins hat and dissing a troll thing, that is NOT being immature.

Originally posted by crabman82:

Originally posted by Jesu80ncleats:

Originally posted by crabman82:

Originally posted by Marvin49:
...................................

seriously? Is this really still a topic.

Jeez...just step back and think of all the things you've ever said and imagine if you were famous and they were blasted all over the internet. What would people say about YOU? Sure...he put it up on instagram. Bad move...can peeps freakin' chill about it though? Get over it. People make mistakes. Its human. I don't care if he's a QB or a mens room attendant. RELAX.

Peeps be living in serious glass houses.

i dont understand these constant comparisons from famous people to everyday people. everyone makes mistakes, but if you were famous and in the spot light chances are you'd be a lot more aware of how things come off if you do it as opposed to that garage door repair man nobody cares about. i dont think this incident is a huge deal at all, but its truly comparing apples to oranges. the mere fact he has had a couple of minor incidents (dolphins hat, fights with "fans" on twitter) shows a slight pattern of immaturity. i'm just wondering where the line is where you finally get it, hes turning 28 after all.

Never understood the if you are "famous" you need to do things different than normal people argument, famous people are just people with money and happen to be on TV for our entertainment. They arent better than me or you and they certainly will make the same mistakes you and I will make on a regular basis. And lets please drop the Dolphins hat and dissing a troll thing, that is NOT being immature.

but if you know going in that more eyes are on you than the average regular dude, chances are you can adjust your behaviour. surely at some point throughout the past few years someone has told him to be on his game so to speak and he continues to have these gaffe's. its puzzling.

Originally posted by Jesu80ncleats:

Originally posted by DelCed2486:
He used his lame slogan in a "hey look at me" attention-seeking post...not sure how that's not pimping his brand. But I digress...not for a second did I think he was being malicious...just very unaware and obtuse.

As I said, I've been a staunch supporter of him as a player, and still think he's capable of great things...but he should give strong consideration to putting the whole social media thing to bed for a while.

I don't know how you can say with confidence that hes doing this for attention? I don't even know the guy personally much less know what hes thinking or feeling, this hash tag thing is just the way people talk now on social media, not sure why its being made into a big deal? I would almost always agree with you when it comes to social media (with most sports entertainers) however Kap is mild compared to others so I don't get the hate.

Originally posted by dtg_9er:
In his defense...everything is attributed to karma if you believe in karma. Wasn't necessarily a personal statement.

Originally posted by 4evrfan:
There's no doubt that what he said was insensitive and stupid, at best. However, I'm 63 and, not only was I known to have pulled foot out of mouth many times in my 20's, but occasionally still do. He apologized and has hopefully learned something.