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09/13/2011 2:50:00 AM
THEY ARE UGLY UGLY UGLY AND GHETTO THUGS WHO IN THE HELL WANTS TO LOOK AT THESE TWO APES OTHER THAN BLACK BOYS
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Jjsuls 01/30/2011 4:30:00 AM
venus and serena are not very feminine, nor are they pretty
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teresa 10/18/2010 7:22:00 AM
Luke is on point. I say that every time. What saddens me more though, is the denigrating comments people make about these 2 young ladies. The ugly names they call them. Check the blogs during and after tournaments. I always have the same opinion as Luke about the fact that the White players seem to get so much out of the sport but it's like no one wants to truly acknowledge that Venus and Serena are the best there is for female tennis. A writer acknowledged that after they are done playing, there's no American female to take their place---and that's a fact. Wake up America, stand behind your own regardless of color.
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Truthsayer 10/03/2010 4:04:00 PM
The Williams sisters have dominated tennis, no question. The problem with marketing them is that they are both STONE UGLY. Serena looks like a male transgendered to female and Venus is just painful to look at. Sharapova gets the endorsement deals because she is attractive. You of all people should know about the importance of appearance in media. Would you have either one of the Williams sisters dancing and shaking their ass in a video of yours?
Nigga, puhleeeze!
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Darth 09/24/2010 7:53:00 PM
They don't suffer racism. They suffer from being bufu ugly. They look like majestic wildebeasts out there. Of course the other hot tennis players get more endorsements. And man are they gonna be fat asses when they stop playing. Ugh!
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Sean 09/21/2010 12:19:00 AM
To be perfectly honest, I'd say its more an issue of gender that race. Every famous (and high-earning) African-American male athlete tends to fit the masculine stereotype. They're marketable because they're what the the media and the population want the "Male" to be; strong, powerful, rugged, etc.
The Williams sisters, however, do not fall into the mainstreams image of "Female". They're physically impressive who play aggressively - that isn't what most people want to see. They want "dainty and pretty".
My two cents.
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Rodrigo 09/20/2010 9:53:00 AM
They don't suffer from racism, they suffer from sexism, if they looked like Tyra Banks or Naomi Campbell, they would be making more money.
Blame men (any color) for making the atlethic feminime figure not as desirable for society.
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javier 09/19/2010 6:33:00 PM
So this idiot wants SERENA to have respect, but then she threatens some poor innocent lines person by saying, "I WILL SHOVE THIS FUCK'N BALL DOWN YOUR THROAT" and you expect people to just Ignore this and give her all the millions she "expects" to receive?
Tell her to get some class first before she is in the company of the likes of Chris, Steffi, Martina, and a few others.
What a joke of a Column
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Javier 09/19/2010 6:54:00 AM
BTW guys, i have a friend in the Miami New Times and he told me that Uncle Luke isn't even a paid employee there LOL...He submits a bunch of made up stories and then begs the management for one of them to get thrown at the end of the newspaper LOL. What a low Life. he should just go beg for money in the streets like all the other bums out there...maybe he will make some decent living.
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Javier 09/19/2010 6:12:00 AM
Uncle Luke...please if you are going to call the RACE card yet again, then why do you exclude TIGER WOODS (who is black if you can't notice) and Michael Jordan (who is also black). The William sisters have gotten enough recognition in the tennis world and sporting world, Serena especially having won NUMEROUS awards including ESPY. They also take Steriods which is why they are always injured.
You had nothing better to write, so you decided to write this stupid column.
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CHRIS FOX 09/18/2010 2:17:00 PM
We must all adopt a zero tolerance policy towards woman abuse. Those who give us life should not be referred to as King Kong or Drag Queens. You may not like their attitudes but we must always respect women. That same policy hold true to those who also abuse women in the name of god. THEY MUST NOT BE TOLERATED.
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shazam 09/18/2010 9:04:00 AM
agrees with chris fox. education is the answer, and lots of it. unfortunately with in many black communities; criminality, violence, and promiscuity are held in high regard. many black people are taught from the womb that the white person or any one that is not black is the enemy. then you cannot forget the race pimps like sharpton and jackson that have become millionaires exploiting their own people. jackson doesnt live in the hood, and all his kids went to private schools. and dont forget the fake liberals that are the biggest racists of them all. they fund all the fake black leaders that give a blind eye to the eugenist agenda. think about it. the government subsidizes fatherless families, and over 51 million black children killed in the womb. www.blackgenocide.org
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Paige 09/18/2010 7:46:00 AM
JOHN: I have to agree you on you comment as well....aside from their nasty attitudes they are hard looking females, and I really don't think Cover Girl and Loreal and Mabelline is going to want to endorse women that look like drag queens, its sad anytime Cover Girl would rather use Ellen Degeneres who as a butch lesbian has a more feminine face than the Williams sisters to endorse their make-up line.
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Paige 09/18/2010 7:13:00 AM
I am a black woman and I do not like to bash other females no matter what their race is but I am going to tell you that because of the nature of my job that I have had to come in close contact with them at the airport that I work at and I will tell you that they both have huge chips on their shoulders, they exhibit poor attitudes to the employees and immediately turn around to the other passengers and smile and give autographs. The first time it happened I just figured they were having a bad day but the smiles and friendly greetings from the airport employees are met time and time again with disdain and harsh looks and grimaces from both sisters which made me start to wonder if the rumors about them being nasty people are true. They need to learn that while the media may beat them up in the papers that does not mean that everyone they meet is going to want to hurt them.
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Chris Fox 09/18/2010 6:18:00 AM
I meant to type is not politic or religion....
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Chris Fox 09/18/2010 6:16:00 AM
What vicious racism Banwater. King Kong with Braids? Anyway Usain Bolt is black as tar baby but endorsements flow like honey. Maybe its the abrasive attitude of the sisters that keep the endorsements away. High time us Black folks stop crying racism, invest in black women and stop blaming whitey. Because the salvation of the black community is politics or religion. Its the health, happiness, education and independence of women.
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aaron milton 09/18/2010 5:14:00 AM
Professional bowling yields higher rankings than pro tennis. It is a fact. Whether or not they are black and breaking records is regardless. Endorsements come and go. The tennis world and appropriate sponsors should not cater to a tennis pro for fear of being accused of racism. If the athlete is marketable, then the endorsements will come? right? The tennis world will not openly say it, but truly there is no room for the race card on this dead horse. Play the game with class and respect and it is returned by the community. As for Serena, that whole "I'm going to shove a tennis ball down your 'f-wordin' throat" said to a line judge is still holding strong.
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ed 09/17/2010 11:30:00 PM
They look like trannies on roids, they are not feminine at all and they dress like drag queens, there, I bet if they looked like Beyonce they would get more endorsements but they don't, so move on
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Paula Kay 09/17/2010 8:29:00 PM
Luther, I suspect the Williams have more class than you and me. They are making enough money at their talent to pick and choose what they want to endorse and when and if they feel like it. I am so proud of these 2 young women who are wise beyond their years who have set such a good example for their generation. It is not up to you and me to second guess their decisions, but to give them the hero kudos they so richly deserve.
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mschucktaylor 09/17/2010 7:37:00 PM
From my point of view i must agree with your comments because i do watch tennis and see the double standard that goes on with the William's sisters. From the fans who boo them just because they are so dominate at the sports, to the officials who ref the games that some questionable calls as shown 2009 U.S Open in the case of Serena who had give a away a match and was over 250k, to the commentators from Pam Shiver to John McEnroe who always seem to find something wrong with there outfits or with their of motivation[i.e the grunts] but when a white women or even a male athlete does its okay. Also, the case of Sharipova she nothing but a pretty face thats why get all these deals because her game is not where it use to be or even on the level as William's sisters. I think the William's sisters are victim of male dominated and white person dominated sport but I trust that the William's Sister will be on time for good minute and the hatred will continue
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rosemary 09/17/2010 2:19:00 PM
I am very happy for this article b'cos i think is a disgrace how the sisters have been treated all this while, but with God on thier side failure is not an option so say all u want,they will never fail and there is a good reason why all those commentators never really got any were and should be ashamed for always saying all the nagative things.
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manny 09/17/2010 12:08:00 PM
wow, how did you get your job? what a pathetic excuse for a journalist. always gotta bring in the old race card, taking on the poor me victom mentality, like we live in the 50's still. get over it. they don't get the endorsements because they simply are not marketable, not because they are black. can't you simply accept the fact that if someone is black and they aren't number one that it COULD possible be because of something other than the color of their skin. dah, stupid, being black doesn't make you top dog because you are black, but that is what you would like to believe.
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Steven Shapiro 09/17/2010 8:46:00 AM
Everybody suffers something. Suck it up and move on.
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Dave 09/17/2010 7:08:00 AM
Maybe if they didn't look like classic baluba, stayed in the kitchen where they belonged and din't bitch as much as they do, they would move up a little. Seriously, what are bushcats doind in a white sport anyway?
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Shaq 09/17/2010 6:02:00 AM
Luther, seriously? You and all the other great black journalists of our times are writing articles that should have been written 50 years ago. Racism? Please. How much is Caroline Wozniacki earning in endorsement money? She's ranked #2 in the WTA. She's white and I'm sure she doesn't earn as much as Venus (#3). Now that sounds like racism against white women. Did you hear that the president is black? Good thing you're black or you would never have gotten a column because you've got no talent what so ever.
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Flamengo1265 09/17/2010 5:14:00 AM
What a stupid article! He writes "they should be getting the kind of attention that has been given to Roger Federer, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan". Hey brain surgeon, two of those guys are black, so obviously racism isn't really the issue or Tiger and Michael wouldn't be on your 3 person list. Then you list exactly one female tennis player who earns more endorsement money than the Williams sisters. Please, go stick your head back up Jesse Jackson's ass and stop inventing racist bullshit that doesn't exist.
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Michael 09/16/2010 10:47:00 PM
You hit the target "BULLSEYE" with this article. I just hope someone discovers more talent like the Williams sisters in America to show people we may be few in number but represent BIG. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know the talent is not far from around us.
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BongWater 09/16/2010 8:45:00 PM
if they both didnt look like KingKong with braids and a tacky mini-skirt they probally would recieve more attention and endorsements
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Ladybabs 09/16/2010 10:57:00 AM
I have to get it in my head that no amount of pleading will rescue me from the pain that comes with greatest African Americans in sports, music, gymnatic etc. Maria Scharapova is a beautiful human being but she can't match the Williams' sisters sheer athletic ability. I''m glad that Uncle Luke wrote this piece because it gives me pride to know that smoeone thinks well of them. Have you noticed that when the sisters are not playing, the excitement is drip-drip!! Poor Michael rest in peace
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morton downey jr. 09/16/2010 7:11:00 AM
maybe there just isnt a market for them. and some of the comments i have seen already are not that far off base. listen, id be happy with the money they make with never endorsing anything. i dont think nike, or any other sports equipment manufacturer have any Klan ties, or any links with the AB. if they saw an opportunity to make money with them they would be all over it, but apparently inspite of being tallented they are not that big of a deal. i doubt their skin tone has anything to do with it. get over it luke, besides, havent you heard? its cool now to hate white people so everyone is doing that.
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lola 09/16/2010 6:00:00 AM
With so much money can they get a better hairpiece. Their hair looks awful.
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Alice 09/16/2010 5:19:00 AM
BOO HOO HOO! They canostantly make a spectacle of themselves and do not deserve respect.
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sunheartedlady 09/16/2010 3:45:00 AM
Yes, this is an article that is long overdue. The Williams sisters are dynamic and awesome players. They have achieved what is unthinkable and should be honored for that. I am indeed one of their biggest fans and pray with them and for them each and every day. They should be listed in the hall of fame no doubt. Also that lines judge should be thoroughly investigated.
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RICHARD CARTER 09/16/2010 2:52:00 AM
this man should get his facts straight it isnt a race issue they dont get the attention peyton manning gets true but they are playing womens tennis and just like all womens sports the focus isnt on them as much. most womens sports dont get the attention even the best females golfer in the world doesnt get the attention that tiger gets thats just life live with it
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Charlie 09/16/2010 1:06:00 AM
They do not get the treatment that Rodger, Tiger and Michael get because... #1 they are ugly #2 they are SUPER RUDE!!! and #3 they think they are better than everybody else!!! You will never hear Rodger, Tiger or Michael saying they are the best of the best!!! They just let their game do the talking.
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lukeisanidiot 09/16/2010 12:20:00 AM
Surprise...boring article by Luke whining about racism. Yawn. What a bunch of ridiculous crap. It is not worth any further comment about this article because The New Times doesn't care...it is waste of paper used mainly for ads by escort agencies and strip bars and is best used for lining birdcages. Bet ya that Lukes next article will also be whining about some alleged racisim baloney.
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RICK 09/15/2010 11:48:00 PM
THE WILLIAMS SISTERS ARE MAKING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS WITHOUT OVER-EXPOSURE. THEY WILL BE MONEY-MAKERS LONG AFTER THEIR ACTIVE PLAYING DAYS ARE OVER. THEY ARE SEXY-AND HAVE LONG TERM PLANS TO CAREFULLY CHOOSE THEIR PROMOTIONS.
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Gemma 09/15/2010 10:02:00 PM
Luke, you are 100% right, they are the QUEENS of the sport.
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jeffrey faulkner 09/15/2010 9:54:00 PM
your right luke . i played 9 seasons in the NFL and during that time the only time you made the news was if you got arrested or caught up in a scandal. its a shame .
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solomon liben 09/15/2010 7:42:00 PM
i agree with this comment 10000000000000000000000%.
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frank 09/15/2010 4:43:00 PM
Duh...maybe it's their attitude?
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nevergetcaught! 09/15/2010 11:36:00 AM
What New Times and Miami Herald don't want you to know!
http://thenevergetcaughtshow.blogspot.com/
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Ed 09/15/2010 9:42:00 AM
Maybe if they didn't look like frikkin gorillas they'd make more money and this has nothing with them being black, they're just plain ugly beeches. Heck, if Halle Berry was the top female tennis player, she'd be making 100 million in endorsements... it's about the looks. Halle is gorgeous, the Williams sisters need full facial transplants, you'd need to use a paper bag to bang one of these broads, to cover that fugly face!!!!
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Ed 09/15/2010 9:34:00 AM
You're a dumbass !
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Norman Canter 09/15/2010 9:17:00 AM
Luke, I love you and have been a fan and a follower since you left jump street. You are way off base on this Uncle Luke, having travelled the world I see the respect the Williams sisters, family, and entourage get. Even in America. Name on athlete in history that has made more money than Serena? Nobody, she's the queen, and well deserved. Both of them are already legends, why tarnish it with your article?
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Tennis Fan 09/15/2010 9:01:00 AM
interesting take. There may be an element of truth in there. However, I still think that Sharapova would earn more money because she has the model-like good looks.
I would like to know how Kim Clijster's makes in endorsement deals.
if race was the issue, how come Tiger Woods made so much money? I think he got the endorsement deals because he was good at golf AND was better looking.
I guess Venus Williams would make more money than Serena - because Venus is better looking that Serena.
It boils down to "Who is better looking?" for endorsements.
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ELIO 09/15/2010 7:27:00 AM
Mr. Luke, now you got me very dissapointed!!
In the previous article, about the Moske, I took sides with you and gave my opinion to those who critizised you from a racist point of view instead of arguing about the real fact of the issue.
Now you come with the very old song of racism. Venus and Serena don't represent "black people and female atheletes in a positive way" as you just had said. Venus and Serena Williams do represent descency, hard work and most of all the best of our society. those are cualities who has no color or race. those are the values that makes this country "AS BIG AS IT WANT TO BE" Get it?
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10sMantoo 09/15/2010 7:10:00 AM
Serena is a poor sport. Good champions like Federer praise their opponents upon playing well. Serena always "plays bad"..Both have huge endorsement deals. Both are highly paid, Both are still strong attractions - that's what the TV people think anyway..Stick to music mr campbell..You forgot to mention that they mostly play on hard courts..Grass is once a year and they are usually not on the red clay in Europe too much either.
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paddleman1 09/15/2010 5:26:00 AM
your articles are getting more and more out there...golf is 99.99% white and Tiger, Vijay, and Sergio get a lot of attention. the plain fact is as lovely as the Williams sisters are, they have very little personality, limited sex appeal, and wear weird, self designed, atrocious outfits and sponsors have no value in that package. get over it and stop reaching so hard to find a story.
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paddleman1 09/15/2010 5:17:00 AM
your articles are getting more and more out there...golf is 99.99% white and Tiger, Vijay, and Sergio get a lot of attention. the plain fact is as lovely as the Williams sisters are, they have very little personality, limited sex appeal, and wear weird, self designed, atrocious outfits and sponsors have no value in that package. get over it and stop reaching so hard to find a story.
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john 09/15/2010 4:43:00 AM
The Williams are not suffering from any type of racism here, they are suffering from the age old factor of sex appeal which they both lack. guess what, Fugly unattractive, mannish looking women not get as many ads dollars, that is reality.
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Chris 09/15/2010 4:24:00 AM
This isn't racism. Those women getting more endorsements are simply better looking to the general public. They are more feminine and have more gentle features than the Williams sisters appear. This is simply what generates a better image for the company.
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pumpsiegreen 09/15/2010 12:14:00 AM
WHAA..BOO-HOO what u complain about Willis? that they dont make more millions..U are a Horse's rectum Leroy, a true anal sphincter...
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Farah 09/15/2010 12:05:00 AM
Thank you for speaking the truth Luke... the Williams sisters are sports royalty are should be treated with the same care as their counterparts.
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JoeTheMailman 09/14/2010 10:54:00 PM
The William sisters are Jahovah Witnesses. FACT: They do not cry or accuse others of "RACISM". They let those issues roll-off their sholders.
