Colin Kaepernick Thread

Originally posted by kray28:

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by kray28:
Never heard anyone call Laimbeer a thug. The use of the word thug is mostly by white fans referring to black players.

Disagree, but then my Great Aunt use to call the rowdies in her classroom little thugs. That was in the forties and fifties.

Keep in mind the context under which Kap is referred to as a "thug". It's not because he has a criminal record, or has displayed any violent or "aggressive" tendencies. It's strictly based on appearances. His tattoos, his choice of clothing, accessories or even how he wears his hat. It's an image thing...and that's something is quite transparently racist to me.

I think the context of the word thug is now defined by rap music. In that context anyone trying to be or look hip hop might be called a thug, or call himself a thug. The funny thing is that Kaepernick has never said anything to lead fans to conclude that he is at all intersted in being hip hop. He is a very fashion conscious person who has excellent taste in clothes, from what I've seen, and who wears head phones to tune out the world...which may be a huge part of folks seeing him as standoffish or aloof.

But how many times have I heard him called a thug? Never except on this forum by a few guys getting quite a reaction.

Laimbeer, Mahorn and Rodman were called thugs because they beat the h*ll out of opposing players.

I think everyone should be uncomfortable labeling others...especially based on a word with old and varied meaning and context.

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by kray28:

Never heard anyone call Laimbeer a thug. The use of the word thug is mostly by white fans referring to black players.

Disagree, but then my Great Aunt use to call the rowdies in her classroom little thugs. That was in the forties and fifties.

Lately people have started using the word as a substitute for the n-word. Why apply it to Kaepernick?

Originally posted by jreff22:

Originally posted by kray28:

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by kray28:

Never heard anyone call Laimbeer a thug. The use of the word thug is mostly by white fans referring to black players.

Disagree, but then my Great Aunt use to call the rowdies in her classroom little thugs. That was in the forties and fifties.

Keep in mind the context under which Kap is referred to as a "thug". It's not because he has a criminal record, or has displayed any violent or "aggressive" tendencies. It's strictly based on appearances. His tattoos, his choice of clothing, accessories or even how he wears his hat. It's an image thing...and that's something is quite transparently racist to me.

My little white brother dresses the same way and has more ink. Black people dont have an image patented that's exclusive to them.

His look with the flat brims etc was more Turlock redneck thwn anything imo.

Originally posted by Blindfury:
Type the word "thug" in google images and see what you come up with.

noun

1.
a violent person, especially a criminal.
synonyms:ruffian, hooligan, vandal, hoodlum, gangster, villain, criminal; More

2.
historical a member of a religious organization of robbers and assassins in India. Devotees of the goddess Kali, the Thugs waylaid and strangled their victims, usually travelers, in a ritually prescribed manner. They were suppressed by the British in the 1830s.

Originally posted by TheWooLick:

His look with the flat brims etc was more Turlock redneck thwn anything imo.

I don't know what Turlock redneck are? Lol

Our rednecks wear overalls and tight jeans.

Originally posted by Afrikan:

Originally posted by 49erfaninAZ:

I like Kap and want him to succeed but I think it time for him to mature and quit with the what ever you want to call it attitude. I don't need to see your sang headphones during an interview. This is a business act like it.

but..that is part of his business. I can't get mad at him for getting endorsements, when he took a tean friendly deal.

as far attitude, I think he's been fine all season...in comparison to Harbaugh years.

Originally posted by Blindfury:

Originally posted by 49erfaninAZ:

I like Kap and want him to succeed but I think it time for him to mature and quit with the what ever you want to call it attitude. I don't need to see your sang headphones during an interview. This is a business act like it.

Why does any of this matter? This is my point. People like to pick on irrelevant things. The tats, how he talks, the headphones, how he wears his hats, his hair, just stupid stuff.

He's the QB and should be leading the team. How the heck can you have the respect of the whole team looking like a fool and playing like garbage at the same time. Do you see Bow or Boldin trying to be all swag on interviews? Like I said I like Kap and want him to do well but I swear he's more concerned about his look than the game.

Looking forward to seeing how Kap plays in this one

Another theory - Crabs hurt his feelings, he's been sucking ever since.

"I needed new scenery. It wasn't for me," Crabtree said. "I needed a quarterback that can deliver the ball, and that was hungry like I was."

Originally posted by BarrySandwich:
Looking forward to seeing how Kap plays in this one

Not me. Dude he blows. He cannot read coverage. I gave him the benefit of the doubt for 2 years but i've seen enough to know that he isn't the answer. He is not the answer. Trade for for a pick or something.

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by Blindfury:

Type the word "thug" in google images and see what you come up with.

noun

1.
a violent person, especially a criminal.
synonyms:ruffian, hooligan, vandal, hoodlum, gangster, villain, criminal; More

2.
historical a member of a religious organization of robbers and assassins in India. Devotees of the goddess Kali, the Thugs waylaid and strangled their victims, usually travelers, in a ritually prescribed manner. They were suppressed by the British in the 1830s.

Why would any of that apply to Kaepernick? Do people think he looks like a violent criminal?

Originally posted by stud85:
Another theory - Crabs hurt his feelings, he's been sucking ever since.

"I needed new scenery. It wasn't for me," Crabtree said. "I needed a quarterback that can deliver the ball, and that was hungry like I was."

stud is this your backup account?

you need to be more creative dude.

Originally posted by TheWooLick:

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by Blindfury:
Type the word "thug" in google images and see what you come up with.

noun

1.
a violent person, especially a criminal.
synonyms:ruffian, hooligan, vandal, hoodlum, gangster, villain, criminal; More

2.
historical a member of a religious organization of robbers and assassins in India. Devotees of the goddess Kali, the Thugs waylaid and strangled their victims, usually travelers, in a ritually prescribed manner. They were suppressed by the British in the 1830s.

Why would any of that apply to Kaepernick? Do people think he looks like a violent criminal?

Haven't a clue...except that there are some people desperately seeking attention...

Originally posted by 49erfaninAZ:

Originally posted by Afrikan:

Originally posted by 49erfaninAZ:

I like Kap and want him to succeed but I think it time for him to mature and quit with the what ever you want to call it attitude. I don't need to see your sang headphones during an interview. This is a business act like it.

but..that is part of his business. I can't get mad at him for getting endorsements, when he took a tean friendly deal.

as far attitude, I think he's been fine all season...in comparison to Harbaugh years.

Originally posted by Blindfury:

Originally posted by 49erfaninAZ:

I like Kap and want him to succeed but I think it time for him to mature and quit with the what ever you want to call it attitude. I don't need to see your sang headphones during an interview. This is a business act like it.

Why does any of this matter? This is my point. People like to pick on irrelevant things. The tats, how he talks, the headphones, how he wears his hats, his hair, just stupid stuff.

He's the QB and should be leading the team. How the heck can you have the respect of the whole team looking like a fool and playing like garbage at the same time. Do you see Bow or Boldin trying to be all swag on interviews? Like I said I like Kap and want him to do well but I swear he's more concerned about his look than the game.

Originally posted by Afrikan:
stud is this your backup account?

you need to be more creative dude.

Nope this isn't Stud. I use to be on the forum as 49ersfan back in 2005 but lost the account due to inactivity.

Originally posted by TheWooLick:

Originally posted by 49erfaninAZ:

Originally posted by Afrikan:

Originally posted by 49erfaninAZ:
I like Kap and want him to succeed but I think it time for him to mature and quit with the what ever you want to call it attitude. I don't need to see your sang headphones during an interview. This is a business act like it.

but..that is part of his business. I can't get mad at him for getting endorsements, when he took a tean friendly deal.

as far attitude, I think he's been fine all season...in comparison to Harbaugh years.

Originally posted by Blindfury:

Originally posted by 49erfaninAZ:
I like Kap and want him to succeed but I think it time for him to mature and quit with the what ever you want to call it attitude. I don't need to see your sang headphones during an interview. This is a business act like it.

Why does any of this matter? This is my point. People like to pick on irrelevant things. The tats, how he talks, the headphones, how he wears his hats, his hair, just stupid stuff.

He's the QB and should be leading the team. How the heck can you have the respect of the whole team looking like a fool and playing like garbage at the same time. Do you see Bow or Boldin trying to be all swag on interviews? Like I said I like Kap and want him to do well but I swear he's more concerned about his look than the game.

He should try to look more like a great QB...