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So we're all just going to ignore the fact that Jeremy Lin used the word "Chink" in his Xanga username in 2004, right? »

producermatthew:

Just wanted to be clear, since, you know, we’re firing ESPN headline writers for being insensitive and criticizing ESPN anchors for using the word during play-by-play.

Not saying it’s alright by any means, but let’s spread the criticism around…

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