Why Do I Continue to Read Peter King?
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Peter King @SI_PeterKing · Apr 3
I don’t often say you can’t miss this column, but I’d urge you not to on Monday.
I don’t often say you can’t miss this column, but I’d urge you not to on Monday.
Is he finally going to tell all those jerks who have been using the printing press about Johan Gutenberg?E5 Yaz said:
He has a follow-up interview with Roger where he asks the hard-hitting questions we all want to know--Roger's opinions on the Wildcats losing, Rogers World Series picks, and what the commish thinks about all the hullabaloo in Indiana.
oh my god he's wrapping himself in the flag with special forces hero worship bullshit.
This is getting, like, unfunny. I'm beginning to really dislike this guy. And I mean no disrespect to anyone who served, but with his self-importance by association:
The NFL’s Most Improbable Prospect Nate Boyer is a 34-year-old long-snapper with a football dream and a life story made for Hollywood. Meet the Green Beret training voraciously for his NFL opportunity, plus thoughts on the first female ref, hidden draft nuggets and more
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Peter King
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Before I get to one of the most amazing subjects of any Monday Morning Quarterback column in the 18 years I’ve been writing it—so please do not stray—a paean to baseball’s Opening Day, sort of, from one of its brightest stars.
This isn't exactly the journalistic equivalent of clergy pretending to be ex-special forces to gain cred with their congregations... but it's arguably lamer, if more honest. I mean, he led with mentioning his column! He rendered the guy a subject of MMQB.
Yes, it's technically correct. But it's an incredibly obnoxious way to present it--me first as always.
This is getting, like, unfunny. I'm beginning to really dislike this guy. And I mean no disrespect to anyone who served, but with his self-importance by association:
The NFL’s Most Improbable Prospect Nate Boyer is a 34-year-old long-snapper with a football dream and a life story made for Hollywood. Meet the Green Beret training voraciously for his NFL opportunity, plus thoughts on the first female ref, hidden draft nuggets and more
Peter King
· More from Peter·
Before I get to one of the most amazing subjects of any Monday Morning Quarterback column in the 18 years I’ve been writing it—so please do not stray—a paean to baseball’s Opening Day, sort of, from one of its brightest stars.
This isn't exactly the journalistic equivalent of clergy pretending to be ex-special forces to gain cred with their congregations... but it's arguably lamer, if more honest. I mean, he led with mentioning his column! He rendered the guy a subject of MMQB.
Yes, it's technically correct. But it's an incredibly obnoxious way to present it--me first as always.
LMontro said:
Yeah, I was going to post that but I'm still trying to process that. Like, you're not supposed to do that.
And, actually, kinda a lot in that piece is super creepy. As in the spec-ops fanboyism SHOULD be the creepiest part, but it's not...
Remember, King discovered the genius of Louis Armstrong thanks to his good friend, Ken Burns.
Grantland wrote a long-form piece about this guy already.
In 2013.
http://grantland.com/features/nate-boyer-journey-actor-starting-long-snapper-texas/
And yea. You don't do this. Ever.
In 2013.
http://grantland.com/features/nate-boyer-journey-actor-starting-long-snapper-texas/
LMontro said:
And yea. You don't do this. Ever.
TheShynessClinic said:
How would you know if veterans are offended about the question?
Unless you killed people overseas.
Did you have to kill people overseas?
Corsi said:
God he's such a flaming asshole. "If it is, my apologies." Just fucking apologize instead of trying to question whether you really need to do so.
Remember, he's a JOURNALIST. He has to remain skeptical. Just because someone told him that asking a vet about how many people they've killed is "bad form" doesn't mean it's TRUE.
However, if, after his in-depth investigation into the matter, he should decide to validate this cockamamie idea that asking someone how many people they've killed is offensive is TRUE, then he will apologize.
However, if, after his in-depth investigation into the matter, he should decide to validate this cockamamie idea that asking someone how many people they've killed is offensive is TRUE, then he will apologize.
So, first he does this:
Peter KingVerified account @SI_PeterKing
Kudos to @DanWetzel for his tremendous story on @NateBoyer37. He did his long before what I wrote. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/the-unlikely-story-of-a-long-snapping-green-beret-with-an-nfl-dream-022552855-ncaaf.html …?
But, 11 minutes later, he can't help himself
Peter KingVerified account @SI_PeterKing
Lunch reading for today. The most improbable draft prospect I’ve encountered in 31 years, plus @Trouty20 cameo. http://mmqb.si.com/2015/04/06/nate-boyer-long-snapper-green-beret-nfl-draft/ …
Peter KingVerified account @SI_PeterKing
Kudos to @DanWetzel for his tremendous story on @NateBoyer37. He did his long before what I wrote. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/the-unlikely-story-of-a-long-snapping-green-beret-with-an-nfl-dream-022552855-ncaaf.html …?
But, 11 minutes later, he can't help himself
Peter KingVerified account @SI_PeterKing
Lunch reading for today. The most improbable draft prospect I’ve encountered in 31 years, plus @Trouty20 cameo. http://mmqb.si.com/2015/04/06/nate-boyer-long-snapper-green-beret-nfl-draft/ …
DrewDawg said:
Link him to this thread and have him read it start to finish
Edit: or have him link this thread in a tweet
DrewDawg said:
You should told him to donate a paycheck to them.
Or use some of his awesome privilege to take a few wounded vets to some games on his dime, maybe introduce them to some of their favorite football players.
Or suck start a shotgun.
One of those three.
pappymojo said:
This is especially rich after he made sure the world knew how innovative MMQB was for doing player columns long before Jeter's site existed.
probably because they have more manners and decorum in their little fingers than he could ever hope to have
DrewDawg said:
How is it possible that King could give an explanation that is even more fucked up than the original story?
He's going to be crucified for this. Happily, this will make the world a better place.
KSK weighs in:
http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2015/04/peter-king-would-like-to-know-how-many-people-a-long-snapper-has-killed.html
King gives us this (about the female official):
Before he gives us this:
And then this:
The condescension is so thick it leaves a residue.
http://kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com/2015/04/peter-king-would-like-to-know-how-many-people-a-long-snapper-has-killed.html
King gives us this (about the female official):
Before he gives us this:
And then this:
Because those other officials are alwayas flusterated and aren't very good with the rules.
The condescension is so thick it leaves a residue.
It's so Peter King that he breathlessly Tweets out a teaser last night that today's MMQB can't be missed, and by noon he's already faux-apologizing for something that was in the column.
[Posts something dumb and is called on it]
Oh crap Petey you did it again. Let's see... Hey random guy who is criticizing me, give me advise on navigating these turbulent waters.
Maybe post a link to a charity.
Done and done. Go out of another jam. Self... you deserve a reward.
[Pending criticism]
Stupid stupid stupid. You have to say you donated something!
Oh crap Petey you did it again. Let's see... Hey random guy who is criticizing me, give me advise on navigating these turbulent waters.
Maybe post a link to a charity.
Done and done. Go out of another jam. Self... you deserve a reward.
[Pending criticism]
Stupid stupid stupid. You have to say you donated something!