The Gay Thread

[SzczerbiakManiac]

I've never liked Kobe Bryant. I think he's an asshole and if not a rapist, definitely an adulterer. But now I have a new reason to dislike this punk. Last night he was caught on camera calling a ref a "fücking faggot" (at the 35 second mark).

GLAAD issued a response

The NBA fined him $100,000

And then Kobe('s people?) issued this well-scripted apology:

What I said last night should not be taken literally. My actions were out of frustration during the heat of the game, period. The words expressed do NOT reflect my feelings towards the gay and lesbian communities and were NOT meant to offend anyone.

Not meant to be taken literally? Is he trying to quote Jon Kyl?