View Full Version : Karrie Webb 'outed' by The Age
The Ewok
22 Apr 2002, 13:35
A lesbian in women's golf?
Nah never! :eek:
Next we'll be hearing there are lesbians in the Australian women's hockey and cricket teams.
daicos4ever
22 Apr 2002, 13:41
Originally posted by sapaul
Next we'll be hearing there are lesbians in the Australian women's hockey and cricket teams.
Nah, there can't be........
Santos L Helper
22 Apr 2002, 13:55
This has been common knowledge for ages. Just another example of 'gutter journalism'.
Why dig it all up again?
The Ewok
22 Apr 2002, 14:57
I must mix in the wrong circles as was news to me
She was engaged to her caddy not long ago so she must of switched teams
Mr Ripper
22 Apr 2002, 15:01
First I've heard of it. :confused:
Originally posted by sapaul
Next we'll be hearing there are lesbians in the Australian women's hockey and cricket teams.
Brings back memories of a FRONTLINE episode. :D
Mr Ripper
22 Apr 2002, 15:30
"It's not a 'women in sport' story; it's a LESO story!!!"
roobear
22 Apr 2002, 15:35
Originally posted by Rohan_
Lauren Jackson
:( say it ain't so, Krusty...:(
The Ewok
22 Apr 2002, 16:03
Lauren Jackson is as she is getting it on with her teammate Kristen Veal
even I know that :p
bunsen burner
22 Apr 2002, 16:16
Karrie Webb, a carpet eater? Old news. I thought it was pretty obvious without anyone having to say anything.
How long will it be before Ian Thorpe and Daniel Johns come out?
Who cares, she is as boring as golf is. No ounce of personality.
cornuto
22 Apr 2002, 16:24
WEll there are gays in mens golf to, very common knowledge, but how come nobody says nuttin bout them????
Bulldog1954
22 Apr 2002, 17:27
Karrie, a lesbian???
Just when I thought I was in with a chance :mad: :mad: :mad:
i_luv_westcoast
22 Apr 2002, 17:40
Can someone put up a link for the story?
you_idiot
22 Apr 2002, 17:57
Originally posted by i_luv_westcoast
Can someone put up a link for the story?
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/04/21/1019233295344.html
I don't see much of a basis of fact in the story, other than reporting that it's going to be in a published book. Where's the book's author's basis in fact?
But after having said all that, what does it matter?
This is a "women in sport" story, because every time a woman shows extreme aptitude for a particular sport, the question, spoken or otherwise, always comes up... "Must be because she is," or some other mumbled words like that.
Karrie Webb is a tremendous champion at her sport (regardless of the endeavor in question), and we should recognise her for that, and not because she is the latest woman to come out of the closet, or that we had "always suspected" her of being as such. Let's just appreciate her accomplishments as they are.
Last week, it was Rosie O'Donnell. This week, it's Karrie Webb. Who's next? Or why are we even bothering with this? It's not newsworthy, really-- other than to sell copies of books or newspapers.
Just my two cents worth...
Cheers,
William
Goldenblue
22 Apr 2002, 18:01
Rosie O'Donnel came out last week, but that surprised me.....I thought it was common knowledge she was a carpet muncher.....but who cares anyway of her sexual preference??
I figured most women in sport were carpet munchers. Back in 1988, I coached a woman's football team here in the west and 90% of them were dykes too.....but hey, its a give away, most of them looked like blokes anyway, and when we got deep within the subject during a players tea one night, most said they wished they were born men.....
Good luck to Karrie anyway.......
red+black
22 Apr 2002, 18:17
some poorly thought out comments ppl, those [unintentional ?] sexist and homophobic remarks that TRY to imply that you're accepting of people's lifestyles and personal freedoms.
bunsen burner
22 Apr 2002, 18:27
some poorly thought out comments ppl, those [unintentional ?] sexist and homophobic remarks that TRY to imply that you're accepting of people's lifestyles and personal freedoms.
WTF are you on about?
The Power Guy
22 Apr 2002, 18:32
Originally posted by roobear
:( say it ain't so, Krusty...:(
What's the loss there?
red+black
22 Apr 2002, 18:52
Originally posted by bunsen burner
WTF are you on about?
ok, read it slowly. reading derogatory references on a constant basis implies juvenility, insensitivity or homophobia. take your pick.
Originally posted by The Power Guy
What's the loss there?
I agree. I think shes a dog.
Originally posted by red+black
ok, read it slowly. reading derogatory references on a constant basis implies juvenility, insensitivity or homophobia. take your pick.
Or perhaps you're just being over-sensitive yourself . . . :o
Originally posted by JUBJUB
Brings back memories of a FRONTLINE episode. :D
LMAO, yes indeed, oh a fellow Frontline fan.
Bulldog1954
22 Apr 2002, 22:19
Frontline was a terrific show and to this day Martin Di Stasio is still one of the greatest characters ever on TV. As was the Friday Night funny man
Dippers Donuts
22 Apr 2002, 22:39
So Karrie has her licker license then?
Ooh err...
There was also a rumour going around that she once smiled on the golf course...
Find that hard to believe...
bunsen burner
22 Apr 2002, 22:45
ok, read it slowly. reading derogatory references on a constant basis implies juvenility, insensitivity or homophobia. take your pick.
You mean you get offended if someone uses the word 'carpet muncher'?
You mean people are homephobic if they use the word 'fudge packer'?
You mean someone must be a juvenile if they used the word 'dyke'?
You obviously forget that the Australia gay community have a mardi gras every year and take the piss out of everyone else. I don't have a problem with this, but though I'd bring it up for your education.
Just for the record, I am not homophobic, nor a juvenile. I think you should take your politic correctness ideas and stick them where they fit. And get that chip off your shoulder.
Docker_Brat
23 Apr 2002, 00:24
FFS, who cares?
Is the media so desperate in it's need for sensationalism that they have to pass this off as news worthy?
The answer of course is yes.
Hmmm I feel like Eddie interviewing himself :D
Let's keep going with the questions...
I wonder if her and a girlfriend will let me watch
The answer is a probable no. ;)
:D
you_idiot
23 Apr 2002, 01:26
After discussing this "news of the day" (and I use the term loosely here) with my wife, I just have to ask this... Of all of those athletes, men and women, who have either come "out" or who we suspect might be gays or lesbians, is it really a greater percentage than that of the population as a whole?
And there's a double-standard that exists in our society-- men think it's so cool to see two women kissing in a passionate manner (such as the case with some "Big Brother" episodes recently), but as soon as we hear of some female celebrity and her lover coming out of the closet, the attitude is that of feeling grossed out! Something doesn't seem right here...
Maybe that explains some of the knee-jerk reactionary posts on this thread, or what else seems to be passing for intellectual debate on the matter. :rolleyes:
Personally and professionally, I have no problem with it whatsoever. On a personal level, I have known plenty of gays, lesbians and bisexuals as friends in my lifetime, and that hasn't affected how I view these people. And on a professional level, yes, as a sportswriter who covers women's sports as part of my overall beat, I have indeed reported on and/or interviewed many women who were either lesbians, bisexuals, or ambiguent about their sexual preference. Does that make any difference about how I do my job? Of course not! It shouldn't colour nor affect my objectivity whatsoever.
It shouldn't matter whether Karrie Webb, or any other female athlete, for that sake, is gay or bisexual any more than we'd debate if any of the men are. The only thing we should debate whether Ms. Webb makes the cut over is in the next tournament she plays in on the LPGA tour.
Off my soapbox now, just had to get my two cents in on the matter. :)
Cheers,
William
Really does it surprise many people. For some reason we make a whole lot more of it than it really is and dykes in golf is nothing new look back at previous Aussie women in the game and you might find the same preferences without too much trouble.
News to me...but i dont care which way she swings.
Lauren Jackson isnt though!
King Perrie
23 Apr 2002, 04:03
By the way, Golf isnt a sport.
vanders
23 Apr 2002, 09:28
who gives a toss
Bloodstained Angel
23 Apr 2002, 13:20
exactly - who cares what she is about ?
Male or Female - you'd need a blindfold and a paper bag before going anywhere near Webb anyway wouldn't you ?
She's just such a ................. golfer :(
If you know what I mean ?
I thought that the fact that she is a lesbian was common knowledge. At least I have known for at least the last two years.
King Perrie
23 Apr 2002, 16:33
Originally posted by jod23
Lauren Jackson isnt though!
She coudl team up with Michelle Timms
Now that would be an ugly sight!
The_Flying_Egg
23 Apr 2002, 20:18
Originally posted by vanders
who gives a toss
Vanders, You're avatar makes me sick :mad:
Originally posted by bunsen burner
I think you should take your politic correctness ideas and stick them where they fit.
Yes and don't forget to apply a liberal amount of lubricant as well.
Bomber Spirit
23 Apr 2002, 22:46
Doesn't affect her ability to play golf.
I doubt it's likely to happen, it's just a hypothetical, but would it worry you if your favourite footballer suddenly outed themselves and admitted they were gay? Wouldn't worry me in the slightest; they're still the same player and the same person they've always been, and what they do in their own bedroom is no concern of mine.
bunsen burner
23 Apr 2002, 22:50
It would bother me either. In fact, I don't think too many people would care. Maybe a few groupies.
Originally posted by The_Flying_Egg
Vanders, You're avatar makes me sick :mad:
Vanders, dont listen to this misguided individual....Kylie Minogue is HOT!!!!!
you_idiot
24 Apr 2002, 12:48
It's not exactly a retraction of what they originally published on Monday, but it looks like some folks want certain writers at The Age to be accountable for their stories on the Karrie Webb matter...
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/04/23/1019441244921.html
Sounds like a weird justification to me, in something that continues to create more mountains out of molehills.
Cheers,
William
Docker_Brat
24 Apr 2002, 13:04
I guess she wouldn't appreciate a trophy like this! :D
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20020422/capt.1019436652.lpga_longs_drugs_rcp107.jpg
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/020422/168/1fjje.html
Blues_Girl
24 Apr 2002, 13:13
Originally posted by Docker_Brat
I guess she wouldn't appreciate a trophy like this! :D
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA classic :D
Jars458
24 Apr 2002, 14:40
Originally posted by Docker_Brat
I guess she wouldn't appreciate a trophy like this! :D
Absolute pure thucking gold DB - best post you have ever done!
Glycerine
24 Apr 2002, 14:47
Originally posted by Docker_Brat
I guess she wouldn't appreciate a trophy like this! :D
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20020422/capt.1019436652.lpga_longs_drugs_rcp107.jpg
lmfao:p :p :p :p
I get the feeling I'm gonna like this site:D
Originally posted by Docker_Brat
I guess she wouldn't appreciate a trophy like this! :D
http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20020422/capt.1019436652.lpga_longs_drugs_rcp107.jpg
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/020422/168/1fjje.html
LOL Phallic Reference of the year!