FlipBoardCBS analyst and radio show host Doug Gottlieb isn’t known for thoughtful examination of social issues. He once went on a weird tangent about Ashley Judd’s age. Gottlieb also chided Kobe Bryant for his “I Can’t Breathe” t-shirt. And he awkwardly claimed to bring a “white man’s perspective” and diversity to CBS Sports.
This week, Gottlieb found himself perplexed by Caitlyn Jenner’s emergence. The CBS analyst awkwardly talked the issue out with himself on the radio this week. Gottlieb (who needs help with proper pronoun usage) draws a weak analogy between his own receding hairline and Caitlyn’s emergence:
“Caitlyn Jenner, which is the former Bruce Jenner. I was thinking about this. Look, I’m not trying to say it’s not brave, what he has done. It is, okay. On the other hand, there is a certain contradiction of sorts, isn’t there? Like, something about yourself, or about your body. Like, are we just okay, cut-cut, snip-snip, changing it? Am I the only one thinking this? Like, do you guys think I like my nose? You think I like where my hairline’s going? The answer is ‘no.’ But it’s like having the self confidence to overcome or to believe in myself. Like, inside of Bruce Jenner was a woman. Well, inside of Doug Gottlieb is a guy with a beautiful, full head of hair. And a much better nose. A deeper voice as well. And a jump shot that never misses. The outside doesn’t look like that. That, to me, is the hardest part of the conversation. How you look is good enough, that’s how God made you.
“It’s a fascinating conversation starter, but I think there’s so many different levels of the conversation that simply going, like, ‘brave,’ is kind of a lame conversation ender. There’s a lot more to it.”
Gottlieb wasn’t done talking about Caitlyn. Here’s another clip where he says bringing attention to a cause is the same as a rating ploy. He believes ESPN will only give the Arthur Ashe Courage Award to Jenner to make money from sponsors.
(Via SportsGrid & SI.com)
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How are his opinions cunfusing?
Again the important thing to remember is Bruce Jenner was a piece of shit and so now by default so is Caitlyn Jenner. If you or I had pushed someone into oncoming traffic resulting in their death we’d be in jail not making millions talking to Diane Sawyer.
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Again the whole problem is this had to happen with BRUCE JENNER of all people. Of course it’s a ratings ploy, but the progressives out there have no choice but to rally around Caitlyn Jenner and fight for her as they insist upon transgender acceptance. It’s complicated, and it’s, yes, unfortunate that we didn’t have a more beloved mainstream celebrity make the transition, and now that opens the can of worms of WHO CARES WHO IT IS, RESPECT THEM but… whole thing is just very exhausting to bother with.
Jesus. Are we almost done with this story yet?
The former Bruce Jenner wants to be a woman now? Fine. But I don’t understand the media circus around it. If we’re as ‘progressive’ as we like to think we are, why should this be an ongoing story?
I kind of agree with Gottlieb that this whole thing has felt like it’s being milked for publicity. I’d be kind of curious to hear if other transsexuals out there, and hear their thoughts on this. Do they see this as a positive by bringing attention to what they’ve been through? Or do they take offense that this is being turned into a media sideshow?
This literally just happened, chill out.
Even without the Kardashian connection, this would still be a big story. Jenner’s decathlon win in 1976 plus the Wheaties campaign following made him the epitome of masculinity to a couple of generations of people. So the “world’s greatest athlete” transitioning to a woman is significant to a lot of people. The Kardashian thing just increases the profile ten-fold.
Because the reality is that it’s not about Jenner’s supposed bravery. This is about forcing people to accept something that is clearly pretty whacko, and if you have a dissenting opinion from the group-thinkers out there — you’re confused, a bigot, an idiot, hateful, etc.
@some guy, Truthfully anything that brings Transgender into the mainstream is sort of good. Look at gay/lesbian, just 20 years ago it was still considered a disease by some. Now it is estimated that one in 3 people know a gay/lesbian person personally. It has become more mainstream and accepted in our society. So to have transgender in the spotlight, into the mainstream is a good thing.
However, for it to be a circus would be bad. Of course it is news now because Caitlyn just changed her look and name. If it is still this way in 5 months that would not be so good. There are quite a few really good ambassador’s for the transgender community already. Laverne Cox is a great example, for someone in Hollywood.
Also, everybody’s “journey” is different. Some are more open about it at a younger age. Some, like Caitlyn, take until they are very late in life until the come to terms with themselves and are ready to be open about it. Plus the ability of someone like Caitlyn to access “richer” healthcare is different than from someone who lives in near or at poverty. So her story isnt gonna be “the” story of being transgender.
Also I dont understand why it has to be like this or dont like this. That seems to be the issue in most of the comments I read. You dont have to like that she is transitioning. You are not a monster if you are uncomfortable with it. All anyone asks is that you let them live their life in the way they feel most comfortable, they are not breaking any laws. There can be alot more give and take between both sides.
@Timm agreed that media and/or opinions on this story are being manipulated to push a narrative…but who are you to say that it’s “clearly pretty whacko?” that’s just as much you spinning your own narrative.
and regardless of where any person stands on the narrative divide, if you straight-up hate an individual for being different…that is straight-up intolerance.
is it acceptable to be intolerant of intolerance, or is that too contrarian?
A man/woman associated with the Kardashian family milk something for publicity?!?!? NAH I DON”T BELIEVE IT!
Caitlyn will soon be on a Whaties box.
Gottlieb is confused because he stole Bruce’s credit cards and is now wondering if they’re still active.
The Tavistock Institute is effectively weaponizing modern society to shift the Overton Window farther and farther in order to create violent cognitive dissociation…the NWO Banksters are strategically wrecking the American psyche by design…Have a Gruber Day!
I had a theory that this was all a part of the deal with the devil that made them famous in the first place…”After 8 years of glitz and glamor you must literally put on a dress Bruce”- Satan
“I can live with that”- Bruce
I just want to make clear that my opinion on this is whatever the President and the Internet says it should be.