Blurbal Perspective

Blake Shelton released a relatively half-a**ed statement, along with a (sort of) apology for racist and homophobic tweets that he posted from 2009 to 2011. The tweets had resurfaced over the past weekend, causing a huge uproar. Shelton, who took a few days to release his statement, posted the following to the public: "Everyone knows comedy has been a major part of my career and it’s always been out there for anyone to see. That said anyone that knows me also knows I have no tolerance for hate of any kind or form. Can my humor at times be inappropriate? Yes. Hateful? Never. That said I deeply apologize to anyone who may have been offended." Should we forgive him? Personally, I don't. He has a history of saying 'Trump-like' homophobic and racist comments. I don't care if you fancy yourself a comedian, it is NEVER okay to make racist and homophobic jabs. Here are a few of his tweets: Seriously, Gwen!? You left Gavin Rossedale for a racist, sexist, an...

photo credit: hypable It has been quite a week for Jeremy Clarkson and the BBC. After the many attempts that the masses have undertaken to have Jeremy Clarkson reinstated, the efforts have apparently failed. Jeremy Clarkson was suspended when he had gotten into an altercation with Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon. Airings of the show were also suspended pending an investigation. Clarkson is no stranger to controversy. Over the past several years, he has racked up quite a resume of pissing people off. Between homophobic, sexist, anti-environmental, and racist remarks, he has pretty much offended people from all over the world. (you can read about his crimes against humanity here ) News of his suspension, and subsequent firing, has sparked enormous outrage. After Clarkson was suspended, a petition to have him reinstated went viral. Millions of people signed the petition. Even The Stig drove a bad ass tank to the BBC headquarters in protest of the suspension. Piers Morgan, a once m...