The Rebellion Resurfaces

Much like the Empire, ESPN was brought down by penetration into the hole

So, by now we’ve all seen AJ’s strike at Bristol from yesterday. This won’t be one of my ultra long (thats what’s she said) winded pieces about nonsensical media, but rather a couple of key points that newsmakers should remember.

First off, don’t lie to a reporter. They have a way of remembering these things. If ESPN PR just no commented the story, or came forward themselves this whole crisis could have been minimized. Instead, they use the Watergate “Nope, there’s nothing to see her routine,” forgetting that people have big fucking mouths and get their 15 minutes of fame, even if it’s not for the most complimentary reasons.

Second, when sexual harrassment cases come, take them fucking seriously and don’t try to sweep them under the rug. Despite a very strict arbitration clause, these things come out. As some of you know, I’m a law student. Running a search on Westlaw., a legal database, brings up 15 cases in the 2nd Circuit (which encompasses Connecticut) in which “ESPN” and “sex” come together. Apparently the ESPN Zone has the same problems – it’s fitting.

The question is what can ESPN do about it. Well, what they do is minimize reports of professional athletes fucking around on their others, which makes sense, but it seems to come at the expense of internal regulation. Yeah, this happens, but most companies at least make an effort at human resources, while ESPN tries to reenact the Gold Club at Bristol. If you let people behave like they are in a locker room, this is what will happen.

It is worth it to note that not all of the woman were innocent victims. There are people that go out of their way to sleep up the corporate ladder. Letting this go is just as bad as the men who try to bang interns. Sex isn’t acceptable to use in a corporate situation, period. We’re not condoning these guys cheating on their spouses and ruining office harmony, but some of the ladies involved seemed to know exactly what they were doing.

Finally, when this story comes out, don’t deny it. It makes you look much much worse at the end. Apparently a woman scorned has nothing on a reporter scooped, and ESPN will be forced to take a long, harder look in the mirror right now. Sadly, I don’t think anything will change.

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