Sports reporter faces criticism after making 'creepy' comment to Caitlin Clark
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- Опубліковано 17 кві 2024
- The reporter has since apologized for the encounter, which happened during Clark's first press conference since joining the WNBA.
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People are so crazy they think a joke is creepy lol
I think it wasn’t intended to be creepy, but definitely came off as such.
So that's not his problem, that's whoever thought it was creepy-'s problem
Creepy people don't intend on coming off creepy. They just are.
@@rangers94ism
I think it was a ham/handed attempt to make her feel welcome…like they all see her as family too
I think it was 100% intended to be creepy
@@muscularcheeseburger8100 no it wasn't. Stop being a clown
Remember when the news reporter was in a wedding dress and wanted to marry Tom Brady 😂 at the SB
That was a woman. Women are allowed to be creepy.
he should sue!
Yes it was a little creepy and definitely awkward but let’s be real. If he looked like Ryan Gosling and 10 years younger this would not be newsworthy
You gotta be kidding me.
I was expecting to hear something really bad.
Instead the guy is getting roasted for a Ned Flanders pick up line.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
He is getting roasted for being a creepy older man hitting on a girl young enough to be his daughter.
Exactly.... females are silly. They always wanna make men feel small. He has a berdy crush on her. That it
I was expecting something dumb like exactly what it was. Bc ppl are so sensitive nowadays. Lol@ned Flanders 😄
@@zerocal76Straight Facts!! This is ridiculous!!!
Bruh crazy part about it it’s really more of a compliment then a pick up line and women reporters do it all the time
This is what qualifies as national news nowadays? I expected much worse
Big Fan CRUSH But Awkward !! Man Shouldn't Lose His Job,
People are too soft….it was awkward but people shouldn’t lose their jobs over awkward comments.
24/7 media is annoying, it wasn't a big deal.
Uhhhh, yeah it was. This type of comment made in a workplace environment by a middle aged man to a 22 year old is problematic. And quite frankly a little creepy.
What makes it a big deal, is that they can make a news story about it and people who don’t think it’s a big deal will get up in arms over it and make a big deal over it not being a big deal.
You are weird 😅
Well I can see there are a lot of creeps in this subject of a creep. Creeps will always make an excuse for other creeps and not realize it. You have a problem. He is old enough to be her father. Yet he makes a comment that a predator would make.
@@cag19549yea she’s 22 not 14 get a grip mabey a bit weird but idk your mind needs to be checked
I'm watching every fever game. Thermometer in hand
There was nothing wrong with that. Wow, people, wow. You are all sick in the head if you were offended by that.
I personally think he didn't mean no harm
She even smiled at it. Picking at it too much
Oh please this wasnt even remotely bad. Clark was laughing and so were other people there. Bunch of whimps.
bro fumbled so hard he got labeled as creepy 😭 ngl if you can’t flirt back you should just shut up
He wasn’t being creepy! Jesus Crice people !
Ngl it is a bit creepy but let’s be honest. If Greg was 25 and better looking then this joke would’ve come off as funny and flirtatious without being creepy. Way creepier if he does it cause he’s fairly older but let’s be honest if the reporter was decent looking no one would’ve cared and her age then no one would’ve cared😂
Times have changed for certain, wether u agree or not!! So let humanity change/adjust as well. IN THE PROFESSIONAL REALMS, KEEP THINGS PROFESSIONAL!! simple as that.
Times have to changed, feminist and rainbow people changed it
How is this more dangerous than a man calling himself a woman and using womens changing rooms?
Explain that to me Smartas.
The Indianapolis Star reporter definitely was not professional. I'm from Indiana and I think he should be made an example of and be fired. That comment was just too creepy
if you can't handle a talk about heart gestures, you're not long for the world.
@@marvinhunt8276calm down crybaby
@@marvinhunt8276 You would think this guy made a comment about her being sexy or something.
People are overly sensitive.
I really don't see the big deal, it wasnt THAT creepy... just a little awkward that's about it. Guess the media REALLYYY needed a story 😂
It kinda sounds like she started it "u like that"
Stop making excuses for perverts. Like she has a thing for a creepy POS
If I had a nickel every time an incel said "she started it"' I'd be a millionaire.
No she didn't. He asked her about it. She told him it was a Symbol she made for her family after games. There is now a video with her talking about it. She totally looked bothered by his comment and ignored him after.
Its just an opinion, yall too sensitive.
@@cabexadecuete But if you really paid attention you could tell she wasn't liking the comment
He lost his job?? That's ridiculous.
The world coulda just let this one go… he’s a nerd and responded as such
It wasn't creepy. Awkward sure. Maybe he thinks she's cute or something and doesn't have game, but not creepy.
Things not to say to the city's new superstar in her first press conference in her first day on the job lol
not a big deal, he wasn’t intentionally being weird and kindly apologized after.
CREEPY is the wrong word it wasn’t CREEPY at all. It was just lame asf and unprofessional
Such an insanely awkward and cringey exchange.
Big F-in deal
nothing burger. people getting upset at this are self-reporting weirdos
They’re definitely reporting that they have no social life that's for sure lol
I mean we've seen how women ogle over men and some of the inappropriate comments they make yet nothing is ever said! He did nothing wrong ffs! Move on! That didn't even warrant an apology imo we've gone way too soft! Men and women are equal aren't we so we're constantly told ffs!
Much a do about nothing
And we’ll be just fine?! What does that even mean? Lol
He owes no one an apology.
He already wrote a whole article apologizing calling himself an idiot who acted creepy on national tv, and called his own actions ignorant
@@X_KMD yeah, bc he was shamed into doing that. He shouldn't have.
@@dbone024well he did… cry me a river
Yes he does. To a young 21 year old woman and her parents
Wait....Are there "old" 21 year olds?@@mariannejohnson6529
miss a joke with a girl, lose your house.
SERIOUSLY PEOPLE?
If he doesn’t get cancelled I will give away my first born child
Society is too sensitive nowadays. If this was 15, 20 years ago it would've be a compliment not a weird pass at her!🤦♂️
Thats probably the thing… ppl evolve and change how they want to be treated… whats right in ur eyes isnt in anothers especially the person on the receiving end.. keep things professional , leave out the banter and we can all get thru these times . She didnt feel his joke, at that time… pplus shes got a bf. Guy seemed to light heart hit on her which is why i say again… change up the approach to professional treatment ONLY
True
@reggiecarter9581 He was being professional but nothing wrong with giving someone a compliment rather she has a companion or not. It is what it is
@@1trl2 I bet you’d get mad if random dudes gave your wife some compliments tho lol
and this was the front-page headliner on my new tab in my browser??? smh. (thinking in the clouds) what times we live in.
That reporter is creepy man. No denying that. Sorry if you don't think Clark is news. Fact is she drew more viewers then men's games did.
@@marvinhunt8276 idk this man. Sometimes we say the wrong thing at times and have to take accountability for it. I think about it in 2 ways: 1 as a reporter's job and 2 as an average consumer. As a reporter, his job is to ask questions and get answers. You see how he got her attention right away and quickly moved on to asking a question? I see that as very creative. At his expense of being embarrassed across social media, he did something and asked his questions. If he hadn't done that, there's no telling if he would've been able to ask his question for his employer. Is it moral or ethical in today's society to behave like that? No, but he made a gesture and he has the freedom to do that. We're not to judge and say you can't behave like that or else he should lose his job, which is what a lot of people across social media are suggesting. That sounds very authoritative if you ask me. He wasn't threatening her or committing any crimes.
My whole comment wasn't about the "news" but this was blasted as front-page headliner, important news you need to know. Stuff like this happens all the time caused by both males and females. If it's males, society wants to punish and penalize them and if it's females, society brushes it off and considers it funny or a compliment. That's today's modern society in the USA. This article is something I spent too much of my life on. It's not valuable to me, yet it's pushed as being urgent news. That's my issue with this. Why is this important? It's not. What should be more important taking more precedence are global issues and crises, maybe economy issues upcoming or imminent.
@@jimkurth no he didn't threaten her but the heart symbol was love for her family and he mentioned giving that symbol to him and they wouldn't be having any problems. I find that kind of creepy. And by the way thanks for not answering like some people would. Some people just want to bash others that reply so thanks for being kind.
@@marvinhunt8276 yeah, i don't like it when people just insult and bash others just because they can. Like when you put a small dog barking through the door at a larger dog and then open the door and the smaller one shuts up and behaves. There's no control on the internet so people are free to say anything without prosecution. I do agree with you about the heart gesture. The reporter knew that and did it. To me, that's not the right thing to do to get attention, but I don't agree with the internet media and commenters saying he should have his press pass revoked or he should be fired. Do those people know how hard it is to find work after being let go? Since it's not affecting them, I take it they don't think at all about that, but it's hard. It's one thing to fire a fast food worker teen that is caught spitting in food, but for someone (especially like this reporter) who probably spent years at a university, spent years working his way up to where he's at (because being a reporter for a major event like this is not entry-level work) and then losing it over a poorly-made decision to give a gesture, is just wrong. And the worst part is that most media companies cater to the voices of their listeners.
This Is Crazy People Come ON!!!!
That's it? Just pick the bear ladies and leave us guys alone
That’s the world we live in. Overreact before a verdict. Guilty until proven innocent. The man didn’t mean harm. Just backlash from a bunch of sensitive people.
This was hilarious.
Why was she so seductive tho seemed like she was flirting tbh 😂
Who cares
You do
Not you, creep
I don't think it was the hand heart gesture...it was when he asked the coach later in the presser...and I'm paraphrasing...you were just given the keys to "that" meaning Caitlin...And again, I'm sure he is enamored with Ms. Clark, but the exchange was super weird.
Much ado about nothing.
Reporters have been talking like that to NBA players since day one. Welcome to the WNBA.
Show me one
@@mattmiller786 A female reporter, wearing a wedding dress, asked Tom Brady to marry her.
Why is why is everybody so sensitive. And why did he apologize..
If you don't know you have a problem
@@marvinhunt8276ok crybaby
Caitlin Clark Personal Life under Social Media will be Worse. Which Guy can stand this Pressure dating Caitlin.
Creepy exchange huh.
Well I guess everything is subjective
Geez! The reporter is trying to holla at this strong masculine face guy right here! 😅
What's so creepy about a heart symbol? Or even flirting? This is how people express a crush. Move on. Caitlyn is fine. Someone else will flirt with her in the future. It's life people!
Yep, she's mentally tough enough and dedicated enough to be a top athlete in her sport at 22 and people are making it sound like she's going to be damaged for life lol
I know there are a lot of single guys who refuse to start interactions with girls that they find cute because they believe the times have changed and they could go to jail just by looking at them the wrong way, they're overreacting and are clueless about reality but I can understand how they could get that idea in their head now that I'm reading these comments haha
The heart symbol isn't the creepy part, you don't listen do you???
@carloshambrick2586 I heard him say if you do that to me we're going to get along fine. So showing him the heart symbol would be horrific?
if he were a Republican he would have to find a new job and be relocated to another country!!!
Oh here we go, the Conservatives crying victim as always
(Throws heart up)
You like that….
What kind of response is that?
A fumbeled exchange. Kind of sounds like he was trying to be positive and then stumbled over his response. Move on, learn from the situation, and stop being oversensitive people.
I understand the heart gesture, but the comment is something you should’ve thought of in your head before saying it
He was just being a smartass but in a funny way. Sometimes people dont get it...thats how it sounded to me🤷🏼
Let’s be honest. If you are trying to say something out of pocket the best way to get out of it is to make it sound like a light hearted joke.
That was nothing.
No. Not at all. Just an old man hitting on a young girl.
@@marvinhunt8276 a legal girl. So what?
@@trillmix0652 Still creepy and not professional. She didn't like it. Neither did many other people in the league. If you didn't notice her avoiding him after that comment and others calling him a creep you definitely have a weird mindset.
@@marvinhunt8276 meh. She'll be okay. People just need something to talk about.
@@marvinhunt8276 but I forgot. It's 2024. Everybody's sensitive these days.
Smh so Catlain Clark so important you fired a media reporter smh
Well that's a fast way to throw away your journalistic career😅
Oh come on people. Yes it was a little weird but let’s stop… it wasn’t any bad at all. What a weak culture
"Tryna be funny but it didnt land."
As people laugh in the background.
What's up with the gaslighting.
No tossing chalk Clark indicates size of caulk tube with sign language.
Um….she kind of started it…her “you like that” made me feel so uncomfortable
It was cringeworthy at best 😄😄😄 What a chump.
She's gonna need security
It's not that big of a deal, he was joking. People need to lighten up a bit. Why do we have to be so offended by everything? No one can joke around anymore because EVERYTHING bothers people.
I’m not offended and don’t think it’s a big deal but that was so cringe it’s insane lol
These people are so jealous with Caitlin. Just seems can’t deal seeing successful people.
I guess he's attracted to her. All guys are not suave when comes to talking to a woman to let her know you're interested etc, but it wasn't creepy.
I say keep the reporter. He is getting the WNBA talked about. That's rare 💯😂
This man should be in jail.
Arrest him NOW
These people crazy
😂😂😂 I see nothing wrong with that. I don’t get it. Why apologize for a simple comment like that.
I mean it’s obviously a creepy and ill-advised thing to say, but what makes it a big deal is that it was said by a member of the press to arguably the #1 most talked about athlete on the internet rn. If you can’t see why it’s a big deal, you’re either ignorant or just lacking the required intelligence to understand why exactly people have made this big deal
If a woman said that to a male sport figure it would have been cute, right?
Besides, who watches womens basketball anyway, not many
My life will never be the same
If he said dump em aht! I could see it being creepy but that was just an awkward dumb joke. Ppl to soft now
Or, the ignorance is approaching this with a simple-minded response that seeks to join the crowd's overreaction.
The fact you are requiring others to agree with you, despite varying perceptions of his intent, lacks intelligence and/or exudes insecurity.
@@PistolP33 the fact that you are looking to deep into this shows your projection
Mrs Clark is rude
I hate all media but he was just trying to be funny.
What is wrong with flifting with a pretty young woman. This isnt the military, he isn't her boss, so he's psying her a compliment, not sexually harassing her. Flirting is not a crime
"Flirting" with someone in a professional setting in such a manner that it makes that person (and others) feel uncomfortable is NEVER okay. This happens way too often, especially to women, and it needs to end.
@@KB-lw2byHas she said it made her uncomfortable. We're all well aware of what kind of women hate this, the ones it would never possibly happen to.
@@KB-lw2by I'm sure you were outraged when a female reporter asked Tom Brady to marry her.
They man can’t have a crush and be a fan…Yal go to hard
Ya that’s creepy
Really not a big deal.
Not that bad just a corny joke
Bit of a weird comment, but that's about it.
Jesus get a grip and relax
Its wasnt that bad but still goofy and odd. Wasnt as bad as i thought tho 😂
what a nothing burger... YAWN
Why the long face?
Awkward, but so not newsworthy.
I know he apologized but that was just dumb of him to say that to her, especially after she said she does that to her family.
He didnt say anything wrong, its a compliment
Why was it dumb?
Was it rude, annoying?
What ?
@@danaskovici Nobody wants to hear him give the athlete compliments or ask for attention. He’s a journalist, be a pro ask a sports question and shut up
@@X_KMD so it is forbidden to give compliments as a journalist ?
@@danaskovici Unprofessional. Asking her to make heart signs at him nobody has time for all that and it came off creepy anyway
Look at the creeps getting nervous y'all better sober up and tighten up the Drake era is over!
Yall exaggerating!
That’s a man.
No it isn't, get your mommy to explain the difference too you.
@@renovo56 Britney Griner and Caitlin Clark were born male.
Notice all the people defending him are....no surprised here, men.
Relevance?
I'm guessing you had no problem when a female reporter asked Tom Brady to marry her.
This Gregg doyel person should work for Donald J Trump and his truth social media team for being truthful for his own behavior! 😂
Sounds like he was hitting on Caitlin Clark
Doubt it....she is barely even a "plain Jane".....and that is being kind.
@@cornpopsrazor5375 understood
She is way to old for Biden
That was whack… while is everything taken out of context now.
what "context" is being deliberately omitted to change the feeling of this interaction?
nothing.
@@sellingacoerwa8318 he didn't say anything bad you fruit.
nothing is taken out of context, you dense?
The world is so sensitive now days… Why is this news ?
Youre right,if it was other way around it would have been cute😂
It’s not news.
Oh please grow up
Quite tame lol
Weird 🍘strike again
Creepy ignorant and creepy. Would he have said that to a male basketball player? Imagine saying something like that in public to be heard by the parents of a young woman who has worked hard to achieve her goals? Sounds to me like the announcers are excusing his blatant disrespect for Clark and her success. Would that guy want some sports announcer talking to one of his daughters?????? Doubt it.
I mean, her starting the exchange with "You like that?" Was the start of the oddity of it. I'd say they were both doing a bit much.
@@J-Hueher comment was clearly positive. Nothing to do with where he took it with his next comment. Using her hand thing in isolation is not creepy. If he had said “we” instead of him it would have been different. If he didn’t say “me” “I” or a synonym 54 times in a 300 word apology we would think he actually meant it. But the heart and the next comment were beyond cringe.
😂😂😂 he was just trying to be cheeky. Everyone calm down for the love of sanity it was an awkward joke at worst 😂😂😂
Sorry, but do you want reporters treating female athletes like male athletes? Why on earth would you make that comparison?
@@dtkp33355🏆💯