WILL.I.AM's comment on Einstein

[Pretzel]

Originally Posted by TAlholm

People are exposed to this language on a daily basis. (Then again, I do go to school in a city)

This is what confuses me most about the argument against it. He didn't expose anyone to anything they don't already hear on a daily/near-daily basis anyways. He wasn't attacking or demeaning anyone. He just was passionate and communicated that passion through language that - like it or not - is part of the daily lexicon of many people already.

[CalTran]

Originally Posted by TAlholm

People are exposed to this language on a daily basis. (Then again, I do go to school in a city)

Originally Posted by Pretzel

This is what confuses me most about the argument against it. He didn't expose anyone to anything they don't already hear on a daily/near-daily basis anyways. He wasn't attacking or demeaning anyone. He just was passionate and communicated that passion through language that - like it or not - is part of the daily lexicon of many people already.

While I agree with this for the most part, the problem that arises is both the FLL kids as well as it's not language you would expect in a more "formal" environment of an awards ceremony that you would expect.

I do agree with the message though. Delivery, however, probably could have used some work.

[Ozuru]

Page 15. Never change, CD.

[techhelpbb]

Originally Posted by Ozuru

Page 15. Never change, CD.

Wonders if CD topics scale with usage of offending terms or merely as a resource leak?

Kidding....

[Ringo5tarr]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

Anyone remember when a former US president was at Champs? Maybe we should get back to that type of VIP instead of these "music" clowns.

Does anyone remember when we had competitions in high schools? Maybe we should go back to that type of competition instead of having these "political" pigs.

[Akash Rastogi]

Originally Posted by Ringo5tarr

Does anyone remember when we had competitions in high schools? Maybe we should go back to that type of competition instead of having these "political" pigs.

It's over...go home.

[suriously]

Originally Posted by hectorcastillo

I'm waiting for the t-shirt/button.

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[gblake]

Originally Posted by Pretzel

This is what confuses me most about the argument against it. He didn't expose anyone to anything they don't already hear on a daily/near-daily basis anyways.

I'll bet a paycheck that you are mistaken.

You need to get out more i if you think everyone (or everyone who was there) hears that those particular words on a daily/near-daily basis.

It's a simple fact that they don't. Not even close. I don't know what the percentage would be, and I'm not saying that the percentage is low, but it's plenty far away from 100%

Originally Posted by frasnow

Many people clearly find his language offensive. I doubt most parents or teachers would agree 'The "f-bomb" label is not applicable to every use of the "f-word".'

I am astounded by your opinion about that. I know my life/experiences have not exposed me to everything the world has to offer, but an overwhelming number of the parents and teachers I have gotten to know so far, would most definitely not approve. I would love to have some real data to replace our two opinions. Do you have any?

Blake

[dirtbikerxz]

[techhelpbb]

Hey FIRST was right:
It is not about the robot!
It is about Will's fleeting case of foul language.

Plenty of people said it mattered here.
Plenty of people said it was inconsequential.

If it is inconsequential let's drop this and focus on the kids' futures.

If it matters and you really can not undo this: what more for the kids can you do by continuing?

I get part of success is maintaining an image suitable: but part of success is being realistic about what you can do.

[Gregor]