American readers might think of Don Cherry as a kind of Canadian Howard Kossel but who focuses exclusively on hockey. Don is probably the CBC’s most popular personality, but is far from a socialist so is likely not to popular at the office Christmas party.
Here is his remark that got him fired:
Obviously the tweeter agrees that you should not be allowed to say some true and important things. But judge for yourself.
Reader, Johnny U added these thoughts in the comments:
I heard about his firing this afternoon.
Not an iota of surprise here. Cherry has always called it like he saw it. When the Russian kicked and speared in ’72 he called them dirty, which they were. When the Europeans took dives like in soccer (football) he called them fakers. When the Swedes wouldn’t hit he called them sissies. Hardly anyone escaped his wrath over the years. He was threatened with dismissal numerous times for remarks, but the revenue he generated always made the broadcaster (CBC) more money than anything else they aired. In fact I could be mistaken, but his 5 or so minute segment on Hockey Night in Canada has had the highest ratings of any program in Canada for many years. He switched to another broadcaster in recent years, but I’m sure he made them plenty of money, too.
He’s always been a great patriot and supporter of the armed forces.
Criticism of white European or North American players was never an issue for his employers. Make a likely-true remark about the downtown Toronto demography, however, and it’s off with your head!
I can’t think of a more appropriate way for this old warrior to go out. Good for him. At 85 years old he’s done his part.
But he’s still right.
I hope some other network snaps-up Don Cherry soon.
I heard about his firing this afternoon.
Not an iota of surprise here. Cherry has always called it like he saw it. When the Russian kicked and speared in ’72 he called them dirty, which they were. When the Europeans took dives like in soccer (football) he called them fakers. When the Swedes wouldn’t hit he called them sissies. Hardly anyone escaped his wrath over the years. He was threatened with dismissal numerous times for remarks, but the revenue he generated always made the broadcaster (CBC) more money than anything else they aired. In fact I could be mistaken, but his 5 or so minute segment on Hockey Night in Canada has had the highest ratings of any program in Canada for many years. He switched to another broadcaster in recent years, but I’m sure he made them plenty of money, too.
He’s always been a great patriot and supporter of the armed forces.
Criticism of white European or North American players was never an issue for his employers. Make a likely-true remark about the downtown Toronto demography, however, and it’s off with your head!
I can’t think of a more appropriate way for this old warrior to go out. Good for him. At 85 years old he’s done his part.
https://youtu.be/L_EVcjxOdgA
Don Cherry moments.
Yes, and everyone knows you can no longer speak the truth in Canada. He may be back, Patriots are not happy with this decision. I only regret his sidekick apologized, he seemed to agree with him when he made his statement.
More Cherry:
https://youtu.be/NnG3F-c594s
“The Great Replacement” is underway today….and these people are bringing in their own form of government…..which makes them……’those people.’……not we the people who stand on guard for thee…….Don Cherry is right! The pussies are in power today…..but the pussies are not the people…….