And the first nominee for A-hole of the week is......

[Floyd R. Turbo]

One member of the Crooked Oak High School girls’ basketball team raised her hands to her mouth in shock. Others appeared confused.

The visiting players from Oklahoma City had been lined up in two rows on the court waiting for the introduction of their starting lineup ahead of Friday’s playoff game against a rival school. But instead of reading their teammates’ names, the announcer first offered some unexpected commentary.

“Now, their names are pretty disgusting,” said the announcer for the home team, Newkirk High School. “But I’m going to try to call them out.”

Surprise rippled through the gymnasium as players exchanged looks of disbelief.

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[LakeArenal]

1. That IS really unbelievable.

Disgusting is as disgusting does.

[matt819]

2. It appears he didn't even think he did anything wrong

He just said it and went on.

And you gotta read the article. This announcer is described as a sweet old guy who loves his basketball.

And people excused him for it.

I'm sorry, but it was not a simple mistake. It was not a case of misspeaking. He offended these people with a racist remark. This is who he is.

He might have gotten away with the whole thing if he said the names were unusual and he'd do his best. Or the names were unusual and if he got anything wrong to please correct him right away. Or just do your job and read from the list.

This is 2020 and it never really ends, does it?

[patricia92243]

3. Can't understand what he is saying and am not a membr of the Newspaper. Could

someone post what was said.

[Floyd R. Turbo]

4. :

“Now, their names are pretty disgusting,” said the announcer for the home team, Newkirk High School. “But I’m going to try to call them out.”