If you’ve been following tennis (ha!) you’ve probably read or read about a disgusting FoxSports column that was written about Serena Williams after Wimbledon. It pains me to even copy and paste this garbage, but I’d rather not make you visit the jerk’s site.
There is so much wrong with this sentence, I could write a dissertation on it.
“With a reduction in glut, a little less butt and a smidgen more guts, Serena Williams would easily be as big as Michael Jackson, dwarf Tiger Woods and take a run at Rosa Parks.”
Huh, wonder why she might complain about not getting respect?
“She’d rather eat, half-ass her way through non-major tournaments and complain she’s not getting the respect her 11-major-championships résumé demands.”
F*CK YOU! (Sorry, I’m still really furious about this.):
“Seriously, how else can Serena fill out her size 16 shorts without grazing at her stall between matches?”
And finally, here’s Serena’s way-too-nice response via the NY Daily News:
“Well, you know, sometimes I look in the mirror and say, ‘Oh, God, what is this? I don’t like myself.’ But it’s important to remember that God didn’t make cookie cutters.”
That’s Serena for you: ONE TOUGH COOKIE!
Down with the haters!
Tags: Serena, tennis, Wimbledon, WTA
RELATED ARTICLES ON GOTOTENNIS |
Stay up to date with us on Twitter.
Loading ...
judy
JFK
lorrie
Jess
Liz
ranjolie
LilyPop
lk28
Feed
Follow Me!
That’s FoxSports for you–holding up their end up the septic tank by publishing inflammatory, ridiculous and hateful spew disguised as news.
Good for Serena.
That is truly sick. Sexism is alive and well at Fox Sports. The irony is that Serena has a beautiful body and I’m sure a lot of men would prefer it to some of the less-built girls on the tour.
And Rosa Parks probably wouldn’t beat this so-called journalist’s fitness test either. Not to mention that comparing a warrior for human rights to an athelete is ridiculous.
Thank you for not providing a link!
I agree totally that the comments made in that column are outrageous and sexist. But, it saddens me that Serena could look in her mirror and see anything other than a beautiful, strong, and vital woman. If she’s not as “big” as Michael Jackson (!) or Tiger Woods, I doubt it has anything to do with her figure. I hope she doesn’t take this garbage seriously.
I don’t even know where to start with this. So I won’t. Except to wonder if whoever wrote this ever had a date. Like ever. Or will ever have one after writing this garbage.
I don’t even know where to start with this. So I won’t. Except to wonder if whoever wrote this ever had a date. Like ever. Or will ever have one after writing this grabage.
I had the misfortune to read the whole article, and like you, I came away both stunned and foaming at the mouth.WTF?
I think that Serena is managing her life and her career just fine, thanks. I trust that the words of a sexist, no-nothing boob won’t put her off her stride.
I suggest Serena take it up with the guy in the locker room.
I saw the full article too, unfortunately. Serena and Fed both getting a fair bit of hate right after they won Wimbledon. Coincidence? Success breeds jealousy. Any writer who suggests Serena Williams needs “a smidgeon more guts” clearly can’t be taken seriously.
Wait, Whitlock? As in Jason Whitlock?
That guy is criticizing someone else’s weight? Lol… He’s almost 4 bills. 375 pounds eaaasssily. Dude can hardily walk. I would post a pic, but it’s not worth the trouble.
Hmmm… I going to assume that foxsports has TWO columnists named Whitlock.
Oh no, that’s the guy! In his article he says it’s okay that he’s way, way out of shape because he’s a sportswriter.
Zzzzz…[img]http://www.jasonwoodmansee.com/.a/6a00d83454570c69e2010536803045970c-pi[/img]
Okay then. Wow.
http://www.jasonwoodmansee.com/.a/6a00d83454570c69e2010536803045970c-pi
Hilarious! Seems like that pathetic man can’t even hold it together to be a sportswriter. Sleeping on the job.
It annoys me that his column got the attention it didn’t deserve, but it was impossible to not say anything about it.
First time I’ve ever agreed with something Fox said- Serena is beyond doubt the rudest, most self centered, arrogant bitch to ever mishit a tennis ball. She’s only ever given a compliment to her sister, to hear her tell it, Venus is the only player who ever beat her- why I soooooo desperately miss Justine- she kept Serena in the quarters!
considering some of the pure evil tennis writers used to spew at Martina Navratilova- Serena’s got nothing to complain about
OK,why don’t you and him become e-mail buddies and have a good gander at someone who has achieved more than either of you can dream of. Idiots.
But I have to say that this sportswriter was not dissing Serena for being self centered and arrogant. He was dissing her fitness and heart. Also, Serena wasn’t complaining – someone asked her about it.
As far as self-centered and arrogant go, I don’t think Justine was exactly a paragon of sportswomanship. I was about as livid as you sound in this comment when I watched her retire in the Australian Open final against Mauresmo. Talk about self centered. But I did love her game and definitely miss the rivalry between her and Serena.
sorry- just can’t stand the bitch- I won’t post anymore, god forbid someone have an opinion. Later
You know, thees kind of vile vitriol about Serena Williams doesn’t even deserve any kind of attention, but it’s hard not to say something in support of Serena because she is a great role model and an excellent baller. You go grrl!!
OMG! That’s not a pic of Contessa ChiChi! How do I geet rid of eet!
Come see what Contessa ChiChi reelly looks like, k? That pic above doesn’t even have any fur. Ees it a bald eagle, no?