Rushman Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Who has read this month's edition of what I think is a really well done short cigar magazine. I was finishing it up last night and read the final article in this months edition, about a LAPD officer who fell in love with an Elie Bleu humidor while in London, one that he couldn't afford. Later in the article, it mentions the overtime pay he received as a result of "one of the worst civil disorders in its (Los Angeles) history". Ok, no problem, we all know what they are referring to. So this guy gets to buy his Elie Bleu, nice. Fast forward to the fourth to the last paragraph where the humidor's owner states the humidor was "affectionately known as the box that Rodney bought". WTF, full stop, WTF? I am not one to be overly politically correct, or even a little politically correct for that matter. Its horrible enough for a LAPD officer to make light of the fact that he was able to afford this luxury as a result of the post Rodney King acquittals and resulting riots, but WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD PUBLSH THAT? Anyway, not sure if anyone else read it and had similar feelings. I just think it turned a very nice article into something much less than that. Thoughts? Am I overreacting?
Stogieninja Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 It's crass, and I sure wouldn't put it that way, but street cops are a tough breed and by nature have a pretty rough sense of humor. I wouldn't read too much into it. 1
wabashcr Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Definitely seems to be in poor taste. In their defense, I could see where many outside the US might not appreciate the full context of the Rodney King saga nearly 25 years after the fact. Just like most Americans probably don't appreciate the magnitude of Hillsborough or numerous other incidents outside our borders. 3
riazp Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 I'm with you on that one Rush...no need to have to have added that to the article. I love the UK scene magazine, its very well done...thats in poor taste though. I'll give the magazine the benefit of the doubt on this one.
Dispence Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 I'm with you. ^^^^ Wabash - you're Hillsboro reference is perfect. I don't know if the magazine would have published had they realized what they were saying in regards to LA history... Riazp - BTW, Go Dawgs! I'm a UW grad living in LA. Can we get rid of Romar?
dvickery Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Ya know ... Maybe the rest of the world thinks LA (USA) is inherently violent . It's all a matter of perspective ... Then again it is just downright insensitive . Derrek
StumpyJoe Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 It's crass, and I sure wouldn't put it that way, but street cops are a tough breed and by nature have a pretty rough sense of humor. I wouldn't read too much into it. I very much agree with your assessment. I'd also ask others to look at the events from the officer's view. He didn't see the events unroll on his television. He saw it first hand at street level wearing a vest and carrying a gun. That perspective will change your outlook on a great many things. Cops see the worst part of society and they look to the brighter side of things to help cope. Now for it being published...that was a call the journalist made in putting it in his article and the editor for approving it. Was it right or wrong? I don't have a problem with it but I've had a different perspective that has given me a different outlook. I can also see how others would consider it insensitive. I think the officer was comfortable with the journalist (amazing as most officers don't trust the media) and said what he really felt. As such, I don't think any offence was offered...and none should be taken. Course that's just my two cents.
LGC Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Why does it even matter what the guy does for a living? Sounds like a crap article. Something like that shouldn't have been published.
Pixa Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Well the guy responsible for that publication is a member here so I would have expected him to chime in on this thread.
topdiesel Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 If my memory serves me correctly (I was in high school at the time, so it might not) the humidor should be affectionately known as "the humidor that police brutality and a corrupt legal system bought". Or perhaps the Gates Humidor. 1
oliverdst Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 I don't think it's that serious that needs a recantation. It's not, like we say in Brazil, "of good taste" but in this politically correct world we can't say anything else, can we? And the magazine just reported what the cop said. 1
StumpyJoe Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Well the guy responsible for that publication is a member here so I would have expected him to chime in on this thread. I'm unsure if your post was in relation to mine, but for the sake of clarity, I have no connection to the publication other than a reader.
Pixa Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 I'm unsure if your post was in relation to mine, but for the sake of clarity, I have no connection to the publication other than a reader. No, how could it. If I was directing it at someone in thread I would have quoted the person to avoid confusion.
StumpyJoe Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 No, how could it. If I was directing it at someone in thread I would have quoted the person to avoid confusion. My mistake then.
santela Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 I very much agree with your assessment. I'd also ask others to look at the events from the officer's view. He didn't see the events unroll on his television. He saw it first hand at street level wearing a vest and carrying a gun. That perspective will change your outlook on a great many things. Cops see the worst part of society and they look to the brighter side of things to help cope. Now for it being published...that was a call the journalist made in putting it in his article and the editor for approving it. Was it right or wrong? I don't have a problem with it but I've had a different perspective that has given me a different outlook. I can also see how others would consider it insensitive. I think the officer was comfortable with the journalist (amazing as most officers don't trust the media) and said what he really felt. As such, I don't think any offence was offered...and none should be taken. Course that's just my two cents. I agree with this. I see it as a rough sense of humor, maybe in poor taste, but I wouldn't read too much into it.
riazp Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 I'm with you. ^^^^ Wabash - you're Hillsboro reference is perfect. I don't know if the magazine would have published had they realized what they were saying in regards to LA history... Riazp - BTW, Go Dawgs! I'm a UW grad living in LA. Can we get rid of Romar? i'm with ya man...Romar needs to go...
shlomo Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 No reason to get bent out of shape about this. Not a big deal imo. People are too hypersensitive and so defensive these days. Any insult, personal or to one's sensibilities, gets people riled up. Was it crass? Sure. So what? 2
LordAnubis Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Would someone care to explain to me what this whole thing is about? There was a riot? What was it about? Everyone has their own things that they are sensitive about.
Zigatoh Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 It's what the cop said right? So not including it would show him very differently by the sounds of it. Is that what people expect of the media these days, everything censored and sugar coated? 1
jat Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Pure and simple bad taste. The test is of course your reaction to somebody mentioning any personal gain they've made from somebody else's misfortune or suffering. Why did the cop frame the windfall that way? Was his intent a type of rough humour, pride, or just a foolish attempt to impress? We'll never know and I don't thinks its the presses role to act as censor. Be accountable for what you say.
MrGTO Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 No reason to get bent out of shape about this. Not a big deal imo. People are too hypersensitive and so defensive these days. Any insult, personal or to one's sensibilities, gets people riled up. Was it crass? Sure. So what? This. I don't know what sheltered world most people live in but it's not the one I live in. FYI those riots where nothing more than an excuse to steal **** and destroy stuff. The people that got their lives ruined were the innocent shop owners who had their businesses burnt down and looted. 4
Variant2 Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 After reading this story, I got really offended when I looked up prices for the Elie Bleu humidors. 2
shlomo Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 After reading this story, I got really offended when I looked up prices for the Elie Bleu humidors. LOL
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