Sportscaster Pat McAfee Calls WNBA Star Caitlin Clark 'White Bitch' -- But Says It Was A Compliment! Huh?!
04.06.2024 - 19:41
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Pat McAfee is under fire after complimenting Caitlin Clark… In the most backwards way possible!
During Monday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show, the retired NFL star weighed in on the controversy surrounding the recent WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever. If you haven’t heard, the Sky’s Chennedy Carter hip-checked Caitlin, resulting in a foul. Pat was at the game, and on Monday’s episode of his show he went on a bit of a rant about how much Caitlin has done to boost interest in the WNBA overall.
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He noted how all of Caitlin’s games boast the highest viewership ratings, and that her jersey sales are currently number one in the league. The 37-year-old also argued it’s NOT this season’s “rookie class” that’s popular in general, but specifically Caitlin. He also argued against common discourse that she’s only popular because she’s white. However, his choice of words was… well, kind of another foul against Caitlin:
UHHH, excuse us?! Did he REALLY call her that?! Sadly, yes. And it ain’t sitting right with fans. See some of the reactions on X (Twitter):
In response, he took to the social media app to backtrack… By saying that he intended the remark as a compliment! He wrote:
See (below):
Sorry, but how was “bitch” meant as complimentary in this context? Did he think he was doing a thing here? Or is this just the way he talks about women with his guy friends and none of them think twice about it??
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