Yup. Caught up with her again about 2 years ago when she came up to KL. In fact, she was going to make another trip here but as you may have guessed, it ain't happening.

It wasn't just one post. I believe she was having a debate of sorts within that post, replying to comments.

Whatever the case, it's pretty bad la and she isn't a public figure by any stretch of the imagination so Imagine if she was.

Like it or not, some issues are labelled "sensitive" whether you or I like it or not. I can say I think that the way to address these issues aren't to scrutinise it but in fact, to make light of it but what do I know? I grew up in a generation where we would make fun of one another's race and have a laugh. In fact, I don't much get hurt when someone calls me 'cinapek' but that's just me. I mean Russel Peters makes fun of Chinese and other races and we all laugh kan?

The Singapore Government la. She became instant celebrity/hate figure over here. I had wanted to propose to her to be full time blogger and write a book. haha.

Just apologise and join some Muslim community for charity and then the table will turn.

So, by your logic, had Suso called Enrique a "girl" instead, would he be a feminist because he's implying that men are superior?

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong condemned the post, that's how big it was.

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/...cebook-20121008

This post has been edited by Duke Red: Dec 19 2012, 12:17 PM

erm, I wouldn't know how would the feminist activists react.

But a girl differs from a guy, that would hardly be considered as an insult no? In this case that is.

Don't understand the fine. A warning would have sufficed. Why does the FA have to bother about footballers' twitter accounts these days? If they want to, they should learn how to differentiate what is a banter/joke and an insult.

But having said that, what's done is done. Everyone should carry on and get back to footballing matters.

This is a tricky one and I think it comes down to whether or not it causes an uproar amongst the public.



This leads me to believe that some form of complaint was filed and if he had used the word, "gay" instead and feminist groups unleashed all hell and brimstone, I reckon he would have been fined as well.

Unfortunately, the context and tonality is given little consideration especially when governments are trying to protect the rights of all, preaching equality.

This post has been edited by Duke Red: Dec 19 2012, 12:22 PM

I still feel that it's harsh to end her career just like that. If she was made to issue a public apology and pay a fine for disciplinary issue then probably it is justifiable. But to the extend of ending someone's career, that is pure madness.

Imagine FIFA steps in and ban Suso for 4 years from playing football. WOW.

This post has been edited by dillonyong: Dec 19 2012, 12:27 PM

well FA..what more can we say? I heard about this yesterday nite and I tot this news was a joke...but hell.

poor suso. if i were enrique. i will step up and try to deny FA decision. But knowing it wont bear fruits, maybe I'll just pay half of the 10k on behalf suso.

Twitter reaction

Terry McDermott@TerryMac777
I have just seen that Suso has been fined 10k for an offensive tweet to a team mate, the world has gone mad

Caitlin Baxter@CaitlinGeorgiaa
Suso being fined 10k for calling Enrique gay? 1) that implies gay is an insult 2) its clearly a joke between them 3) the FA don't get Banter

jose enrique sanchez✔
@jose3enrique3
Is amazing how fa can fine my friend @suso30fernandez for a banter thing. Was just a joke!!!

As Terry said, "The World Has Gone Mad".


Soon they will put Jim Carrey to jail.

isnt 'gay' also means.....happy?

kemoun! lets donate to suso to show our support then

Honestly if there was such a thing I'd put in a fiver

You all can donate to my PayPal account

I will collect and then with Suso. Haha

I wonder how much they're gonna fine this lad since he's using the word on the entire team.

See, this is the thing I don't get, why does it matter what the feminist groups think? I mean, I could start a fatties support group and if somebody calls another person 'fat' publicly, we could cause an out-roar too. In fact, we should ban the word 'fat' from all conversations! Am I being ridiculous? Why isn't my cause legit? I don't see us different from gay rights group... After all there are studies that suggest fat people are less likely to be hired in the workplace, that in itself is a form of discrimination. My point is, if we are going to take care of the feelings of everybody in the world, we are probably better off keeping our mouth shut in this growingly sensitive world.

Secondly, when it comes to judging one person's action, shouldn't his/her intention be a far more important factor? Why is it ok for stand-up comedians to poke fun at religion and race but it's not ok for somebody to use the word 'gay' in a banter? Comedians get the artistic license because in their context, their words are meant to entertain and not to offend. Is that no different from a banter? What harm does using 'gay' in a banter cause to the fight against gay discrimination anyway?

Just my 2 cents worth.

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Added on December 19, 2012, 1:09 pmWell, it's not offensive if they are all... gays.

This post has been edited by led_zep_freak: Dec 19 2012, 01:09 PM

sked later FA find out and fine him for unhealthy habits

Tomorrow's headlines:
"Enrique fined 20k for supporting homophobic teammate"

It's gonna take a long time to type this out properly, I shall just put it this way.

"FAT - A choice"

Mentally challenged - NOT a choice

Sexual orientation - NOT a choice

Race - NOT a choice

Not the best way to put it but I haven't had lunch so, yeah

heard sturidge and ince is done deal.. everyone tweeting aboit it