here's the nut of my take on Plaxico-GateAnd if Plax isn't actually stupid, then what is he? Is he unlucky? Is he an obnoxiously selfish a-hole? Is he a big proponent of the second amendment, and an armed populace? Is he too invested in male machismo? Does he have daddy issues? Is he aloof, such that he might overlook the immediate and unnecessary danger simply possessing a gun in a crowded club creates?
I have no idea on these questions, and have gotten little help from the coverage on PlaxicoGate; so it seems much like a young athlete who has all the tools but lacks the focus, blogs and the media at large are failing to maximize their potential. This is a story with serious issues a the heart of it -- gun culture, rights/rules for the rich and/or famous etc. -- by covering this from an angle that prioritizes stand-up routines over insight into how such a reckless accident can occur, we are in essence dropping the ball, and/or shooting ourselves in the leg.
it's not all wagging a disappointed finger at the media, some plax jokes in there also. after all, who can resist....
If Plax Isn't Stupid, Who's Really Dropping The Ball? [NBC New York]
No need to ponder -- YES, he's stupid.
ReplyDeleteThe judge said when he granted bail that he had 35 million reasons to show up to court. Actually, he had the same amount of reasons not to carry an unlicensed gun, into a club, stupidly tucking it into his belt, (without the safety?), and then actually going to the hospital for an obviously superficial wound.
Yeah. Stupid. Big Time. They should throw the book at him -- twice.
Put your assimilated self in Plax's size whatevers..would you get the same fair treatment he's seeing, or would you disappear into a nice 4x5 box? He's lucky he has until March to act a d*mn fool. Then, he might have to get the lifejacket to tread water, because trust, he is about to be an example to the other sport-o's!!
ReplyDeletehaha well thanks for the credit although i think i stole it from someone else as well :) nice list!
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