Jalen Johnson

[Ellenson Guerrero]

I'm not sure what the hell went on in Port tonight, but this is not a good look. https://twitter.com/jalen_j23/status/1095913399186264064?s=21

[Pepe Sylvia]

What is that a picture of? I'm missing something here.

[Skip Intro]

What is that a picture of? I'm missing something here.

I'm assuming it's Jalen Johnson in blackface. 

Having worked in Port Washington for several years, I can assure that this will be tolerated.

[🏀]

I'm not sure what the hell went on in Port tonight, but this is not a good look. https://twitter.com/jalen_j23/status/1095913399186264064?s=21

It looks like Jalen Johnson with a facial cleanse mask on.

[We R Final Four]

Are they ripping him for being a pretty boy cuz he got a facial??
Not sure I completely understand.

[brewcity77]

I'm not sure what the hell went on in Port tonight, but this is not a good look. https://twitter.com/jalen_j23/status/1095913399186264064?s=21

That's absolutely despicable. Every kid in that picture should be banned from attending any future high school sporting events.

[SaveOD238]

Are they ripping him for being a pretty boy cuz he got a facial??
Not sure I completely understand.

Looks like yes, on the surface.

But it also looks a little like someone in blackface.  Given the racial dynamics of Port and Nicolet, I don't think it's too much of a stretch to think that there might be some racial undertones here.

[TallTitan34]

I'm guessing they were mocking him for wearing a mask especially considering the mask is blue.

Even so, probably not the best thought out taunt in this day in age seeing as it can me misinterpreted.

[shoothoops]

Apparently his girlfriend posted his blue facial cleanse mask online. The kids tried to have fun with it. It backfired. Obviously with all of the recent blackface events in the news, his is was terribly thought out. And, in my opinion, it's never ok to make fun of someone's physical appearance. Moving on, back to recruiting in this thread.....

[Galway Eagle]

Apparently his girlfriend posted his blue facial cleanse mask online. The kids tried to have fun with it. It backfired. Obviously with all of the recent blackface events in the news, his is was terribly thought out. And, in my opinion, it's never ok to make fun of someone's physical appearance. Moving on, back to recruiting in this thread.....

To be fair we called Luke Harongody and Jack Cooley Shrek for years. Not saying it's ok but glass houses

[JWags85]

I'm assuming it's Jalen Johnson in blackface. 

Having worked in Port Washington for several years, I can assure that this will be tolerated.

He's wearing a facial mask, clearly. Normally I'd give the benefit of the doubt, but given that it's Port, nahh.  Had enough experiences with them in the North Shore Confefence to know better

[Skip Intro]

Apparently his girlfriend posted his blue facial cleanse mask online. The kids tried to have fun with it. It backfired. Obviously with all of the recent blackface events in the news, his is was terribly thought out. And, in my opinion, it's never ok to make fun of someone's physical appearance. Moving on, back to recruiting in this thread.....

Ah, thanks for the background - I thought it was a Microsoft Paint job, not an actual pic.  Makes a bit more sense now.  Like you said, not cool either way, and ripe for misinterpretation, but we can certainly move on.

On that front, I've been keeping up with any local chatter on 2020 Ethan Morton, but it's been quiet.  Not really surprising, considering playoffs start shortly.  He did recently rise to #44 in the class on Rivals, for what it's worth.  With the Torrence commitment, I would think we'd fall a bit down on his list, honestly.  I don't necessarily see him as a dedicated point guard at the college level, more of a combo guard.  Watching lots of UVA games recently, his game would seem to fit nicely in Bennett's system, and I know academics is a top priority, so that's my worthless guess.

[BrewCity83]

That's absolutely despicable. Every kid in that picture should be banned from attending any future high school sporting events.

Shoot first!  Ask questions later.

[WarriorDad]

Not following.  They printed an actual photo that he put on social media? Or was this a photoshop situation trying to make a racial statement?

[KampusFoods]

Not following.  They printed an actual photo that he put on social media? Or was this a photoshop situation trying to make a racial statement?

Actual photo of him, that he posted, of him in a facial cleanse mask. No bad intentions. People are fabricating or at the very least misinterpreting what happened here, IMO.

[WarriorDad]

Is there significance of the blue mask?  Marquette blue, or Duke blue?   

[We R Final Four]

The PC crowd is reading waaaaaay too much into this calling it horrible and despicable....and kids should be banned, etc.
They were goofing on the opposing star player for getting a facial. That's it.

[kaps77]

There's now breaking news by Fox 6 of an investigation underway:

http://via.fox6now.com/ATJ3H

[Galway Eagle]

Is there significance of the blue mask?  Marquette blue, or Duke blue?   

[Cheeks]

The PC crowd is reading waaaaaay too much into this calling it horrible and despicable....and kids should be banned, etc.
They were goofing on the opposing star player for getting a facial. That's it.

Of course, but not a surprise at all.  If only they had signs of Hollywood celebs in masks then all would be fine like Kimmel, or Fallon, Downey, etc. 

Seems straight forward, not many dudes get facial masks and clearly it is blue....they were poking fun at him....but of course of course of course.   Sigh.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Harmless intent (at least I assume that) harmful impact. Keep the intent in mind but you still have to address the impact.

[Smokin' Jae]

Outrage culture on this one, would of course be despicable if it was a doctored photo but these kids would've done the exact same thing if a 5 star white recruit posted himself in a facial cleansing mask. Nothing to see here but I fear it gains more traction

[muguru]

It's such a different world we live in now

[Skip Intro]

There's now breaking news by Fox 6 of an investigation underway:

http://via.fox6now.com/ATJ3H

Now is the time to remind the Johnson family that former Badger superstar Josh Gasser was a Port Washington product...

In all seriousness, what is important to note here is that Jalen Johnson, his family, his coaches, etc., were all extremely offended by this, as evidenced by the tweets/retweets.  It's not just "the PC police".  This had nothing to do with MU (or UW), but I promise that it hurt either school's chance at landing Jalen or Kobe because it happened in their backyard.  Doesn't really matter if you think they're being overly sensitive - they feel what they feel, and it's bad for MU.

[Cheeks]

 

Now is the time to remind the Johnson family that former Badger superstar Josh Gasser was a Port Washington product...

In all seriousness, what is important to note here is that Jalen Johnson, his family, his coaches, etc., were all extremely offended by this, as evidenced by the tweets/retweets.  It's not just "the PC police".  This had nothing to do with MU (or UW), but I promise that it hurt either school's chance at landing Jalen or Kobe because it happened in their backyard.  Doesn't really matter if you think they're being overly sensitive - they feel what they feel, and it's bad for MU.

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But going to Durham is a solve?  Ok

We have a society so ginned up to take people down in MeToo and Racial stuff that isn't there, it will ultimately destroy society. 

People that made a tweet comment when they were 14 will be denied jobs or ostracized even if they cure cancer.  It is amazing to watch the insanity.