NOT FOR the first time has West Indies’ master batsman Christopher Gayle found himself in hot water for making inappropriate on-air comments to a female journalist.
When he did it the first time, the reaction was relatively mild.In a world that is generally sympathetic to the excesses of superstars, Gayle obviously feels very comfortable repeating what he refers to as jokes without fear of intense reprimand. But this time around, something in the popular consciousness snapped, discharging a plethora of responses that ranged from outright condemnation to fierce defence of Gayle against what is seen as an orchestrated attack on his dignity.
Those who have condemned his remarks have, for the most part, confined their condemnation to the sexist nature of the offending remarks. There is no doubt that the world has become much more literate about, and alert to, women’s equal dignity. What is refreshing is that many males were loud in their condemnation.
This is an interesting development, for Gayle represents the height of manhood. His brutal stroke-play on the field, his imposing physical appearance, his rude-boy persona and embrace of the bling culture combine to feed the image of “the man.”

Bump...

Why no responses? Bad messenger?

This is one of Dr. Hinds' better pieces...

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com


Steeeeeeeeups !!! desperately seeking relevance

who could forget the asinine piece he wrote when Sammy was appointed captain!!??

In reply to ponderiver

Everybody want dem five minutes of fame.

So wait Gayle is a case study, for every Tom and Jack to write an article.

This is the problem I have with Caribbean people. The man did something wrong, paid the price, and only because the International media rides the story. Every local journalist has something to say on the issue?

This is yesterday's news! It's a shame that none of these journalists will actually write a story about an actual cricket match.

In reply to Emir

he friends with Pooper.

He cyan be all dat bad if he like Hoops

I am certainly ashamed to say that the public behavior of both men and women in Trinidad during the carnival season leaves a lot to be desired. I am told it is we culture, but I find it unacceptable and certainly demeaning and even threatening towards women.

So it's easy to see why most of us will give Chris Gayle a pass for uncouth behavior....

http://youtu.be/yy6XEsHG3sk

As maestro said we West Indians savage.

In reply to doublecentury

Consenting adults....

In reply to Commie

Yes but make sure you have consent first and don't try to assume it.

In reply to doublecentury

Yes but if you bring PC rules into carnival you can as well stop it.

Carnival is anti pc and anti rules. You could almost say Carnival is outdated.

But it's our culture and ultimately the people will have the final say.

In reply to Commie

You are of course fully correct....but when I see Destra on stage I feel uncomfortable....I prefer David Rudder.

And when my daughters go out to fetes I am always worried.

Perhaps I don't appreciate culture? I mean I like cricket and Mozart.

In reply to don1

Say what you want...David Hinds knows how to behave around white people...

"I'se a coming massa...just as soon as I am able to get up off my knees.."

In reply to don1

I totally agree with your assessment .
The problem is that there are some people who like to ensure that they get their 15 minutes of Fame .

The problem that there aint no law that
can stop them from basking in their 15 minutes of Fame . WE therefore unfortunately have to put up with them.

It is my understanding that on 2 separate occasions , Ian Chappell
dropped his Pants , and mooned people . I seriously doubt that there were this amount of hysteria when he did that ; as WE are currently seeing with Gayle .

In reply to doublecentury



Maestro never said that we savage.

He said they "calling" us Savage. Referring to the same people who call Gayle Savage calling us savage like in the WI day parade in NY.

He probably woulda been on Gayle's side.