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Mr. Laz 12-03-2012 12:38 PM

Dwayne Bowe Salutes 'Javon' Belcher
 

Dwayne Bowe Salutes Jovan Belcher By Wearing A T-Shirt With His Name Misspelled

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http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17sm.../avt-small.jpg Barry Petchesky

I think it's entirely reasonable for people to disagree on the proper way to commemorate a complex tragedy like that of Jovan Belcher, who killed his girlfriend before killing himself. Of those who argued for the Chiefs game going on as scheduled because football provides a distraction from the awful parts of life, and those who said the game should have been postponed because it was unfair to ask Chiefs players and coaches to take the field so soon after a traumatizing event, neither side was "wrong"—they were just stating their opinions.

You can see both sides of the argument on how Belcher should have been commemorated. It's easy to grasp the argument that Belcher was a murderer before he was a suicide, that taking his own life is the only thing that separates him from Rae Carruth or O.J. Simpson and he shouldn't be celebrated for it, that it's an insult to Kasandra Perkins's death to marginalize her for her more famous killer. On the other hand, Belcher was the famous one, and the only reason fans feel a connection to this horror at all. He was clearly a very troubled person, and if he wasn't strictly a tragic figure, it's impossible to expect those who knew him in life to vilify him now.

It's definitely OK to turn this into a public debate on larger issues. If the wake of nationally relevant firearm deaths isn't the time to bring up gun control, when is? But this runs the risk of polarizing a tragedy for political means, and distracting from the perhaps more germane issue of mental illness.

Everyone deals with sadness in their own way, and there's no single "right" way to mourn, especially when tragedy and crime intermix. Maybe the only "wrong" thing you can do is tell someone else that their grief isn't the right kind of grief, as if that's something that can be dictated. Any way someone chooses to react to Jovan Belcher's murder-suicide—yes, even with dark humor—is fine if it works for them.

That said, spelling "Javon" Belcher's name wrong on the commemorative t-shirt is definitely the wrong way to grieve.


Mr. Laz 12-03-2012 12:40 PM

How is it spelled?

siberian khatru 12-03-2012 12:40 PM

It's the thought that counts.

Speaking of ... So Jovan went "up there," huh?

ILChief 12-03-2012 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz (Post 9176330)
How is it spelled?

It's Jovan instead of Javon

keg in kc 12-03-2012 12:41 PM

I think the team handled it right, with the moment of silence for domestic violence victims and by choosing not to commemorate the player in any way. He doesn't deserve it.

But at the same time I think Bowe's perfectly entitled to personally mourn the loss of a teammate and friend however he chooses.

Buehler445 12-03-2012 12:41 PM

Bowe spelled it Javon

It is spelled Jovan.

Old Dog 12-03-2012 12:41 PM

WAY up there.....that's where Cassel was throwing footballs

The Franchise 12-03-2012 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc (Post 9176338)
I think the team handled it right, with the moment of silence for domestic violence victims and by choosing not to commemorate the player in any way. He doesn't deserve it.

But at the same time I think Bowe's perfectly entitled to personally mourn the loss of a teammate and friend however he chooses.

This.

loochy 12-03-2012 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siberian khatru (Post 9176331)
It's the thought that counts.

Speaking of ... So Jovan went "up there," huh?

I need a t shirt with Hitler, Dahmer, and Belcher playing poker in a room made of flames

memyselfI 12-03-2012 12:41 PM

Stage one grief. It's call denial. If he's doing this in a month or two then I'm a bit more concerned and disgusted.

Dayze 12-03-2012 12:42 PM

Powe must have been in charge of getting the shirts printed.

Buehler445 12-03-2012 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc (Post 9176338)
I think the team handled it right, with the moment of silence for domestic violence victims and by choosing not to commemorate the player in any way. He doesn't deserve it.

But at the same time I think Bowe's perfectly entitled to personally mourn the loss of a teammate and friend however he chooses.

This. A lot.

I can't argue with anything the team has done, and I don't think we should censor Bowe. Even if he can't spell.

siberian khatru 12-03-2012 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Dog (Post 9176340)
WAY up there.....that's where Cassel was throwing footballs

ROFL

Remember Sunday when Quinn threw one like that to Bowe, andhe just dropped his arms and didn't even bother.

loochy 12-03-2012 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILChief (Post 9176336)
It's Jovan instead of Javon

ROFL he doesnt' even know how to spell his "friend"'s name

Mother****erJones 12-03-2012 12:43 PM

:facepalm:

RealSNR 12-03-2012 12:43 PM

If your best friend did this, I'm sure you wouldn't instantly send him to the bottom of your shit list for being a murderer. It'd take awhile to process the situation.

Leave Bowe alone.

And yeah, I know this is about the spelling. Whatever. Nobody said Bowe was a scholar.

memyselfI 12-03-2012 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445 (Post 9176346)
This. A lot.

I can't argue with anything the team has done, and I don't think we should censor Bowe. Even if he can't spell.

Spell check NOT censor. ;)

loochy 12-03-2012 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445 (Post 9176346)
This. A lot.

I can't argue with anything the team has done, and I don't think we should censor Bowe. Even if he can't spell.

Oh, we can't (and shouldn't) censor Bowe. We sure as hell can ridicule him though.

jspchief 12-03-2012 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dayze (Post 9176344)
Powe must have been in charge of getting the shirts printed.

i see what you did

Easy 6 12-03-2012 12:45 PM

What keg said.

wazu 12-03-2012 12:45 PM

Best part of this bizarre pic is the shrine to Bowe on the wall. I want that painting! Gotta love Bowe, our play-making knucklehead.

Sweet Daddy Hate 12-03-2012 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Dog (Post 9176340)
WAY up there.....that's where Cassel was throwing footballs

ROFL

BlackHelicopters 12-03-2012 12:45 PM

Hard to believe Bowe can't spell. Shocking, really.

memyselfI 12-03-2012 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loochy (Post 9176353)
Oh, we can't (and shouldn't) censor Bowe. We sure as hell can ridicule him though.

Mercilessly. ROFL

gblowfish 12-03-2012 12:46 PM

It's the thought that counts. Dwayne isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer, but he is genuine. I like him a lot.

Discuss Thrower 12-03-2012 12:47 PM

FWIW USA Today misspelled the girlfriend's name.

keg in kc 12-03-2012 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wazu (Post 9176365)
Best part of this bizarre pic is the shrine to Bowe on the wall. I want that painting! Gotta love Bowe, our play-making knucklehead.

I was laughing about that, too. I mean, he's got pictures of himself all over his wall. LMAO

Rasputin 12-03-2012 12:50 PM

Got it. It's Jovan Bitchler not Javon Bitchler.

BigMeatballDave 12-03-2012 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc (Post 9176338)
I think the team handled it right, with the moment of silence for domestic violence victims and by choosing not to commemorate the player in any way. He doesn't deserve it.

But at the same time I think Bowe's perfectly entitled to personally mourn the loss of a teammate and friend however he chooses.

This.

While Belcher is a murderer, and I do not personally give a shit that he's dead, I also did not know him.

siberian khatru 12-03-2012 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc (Post 9176395)
I was laughing about that, too. I mean, he's got pictures of himself all over his wall. LMAO

Clay Matthews' Fathead commerical

Chief_For_Life58 12-03-2012 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc (Post 9176338)
I think the team handled it right, with the moment of silence for domestic violence victims and by choosing not to commemorate the player in any way. He doesn't deserve it.

But at the same time I think Bowe's perfectly entitled to personally mourn the loss of a teammate and friend however he chooses.

this

keg in kc 12-03-2012 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNR (Post 9176351)
And yeah, I know this is about the spelling. Whatever. Nobody said Bowe was a scholar.

Hell, we don't even know whether he made the shirt.

BoneKrusher 12-03-2012 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Dog (Post 9176340)
WAY up there.....that's where Cassel was throwing footballs

:clap:

Chief_For_Life58 12-03-2012 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc (Post 9176401)
Hell, we don't even know whether he made the shirt.

ya right like he made that shirt

Rasputin 12-03-2012 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Dog (Post 9176340)
WAY up there.....that's where Cassel was throwing footballs

Above the goal post
http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u...ilding_DWI.gif

Discuss Thrower 12-03-2012 12:57 PM

Also: perhaps misspelling is an inside joke.

J Diddy 12-03-2012 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc (Post 9176401)
Hell, we don't even know whether he made the shirt.

I think some hoes about to get exported.

J Diddy 12-03-2012 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discuss Thrower (Post 9176421)
Also: perhaps misspelling is an inside joke.

That never happens.

Your and idiot

Brock 12-03-2012 12:59 PM

ANOTHER knucklehead move by Bowe! Can't wait till he's playing with Andrew Luck!

memyselfI 12-03-2012 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Diddy (Post 9176425)
That never happens.

Your and idiot

No, he's a geneous.

Molitoth 12-03-2012 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc (Post 9176395)
I was laughing about that, too. I mean, he's got pictures of himself all over his wall. LMAO

I'm in a band, and I have pictures of myself (and band) framed and hanging in my home studio.

Now, am I conceited? no... but those are good memories hanging there to remind me that I set out to achieve a goal and accomplished it.

I don't fault bowe for having cool pictures of his accomplishments up on his wall.


Ps: I'm guessing Bowe had a local print shop do the graphic design and print that t-shirt... so the misspelling is on THEM, most likely not on Bowe. (although it very well could be if he spelled Jovans name out for them)

htismaqe 12-03-2012 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memyselfI (Post 9176428)
No, he's a geneous.

It's "genious".

htismaqe 12-03-2012 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molitoth (Post 9176432)
Now, am I conceded?

It's good to hear you haven't given up. :D

Imon Yourside 12-03-2012 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 9176447)
It's "geenyous".

fyap.... :D

I love Daweyne Bow even if he kant spul.

Ceej 12-03-2012 01:10 PM

Snapbacks and tattoos, bro!

KCUnited 12-03-2012 01:10 PM

Reminds me of a time I was selling cd's out of a tattoo shop and this couple walks in and ol girl is going to get ol boys name tattooed on her arm. Artist was like ok "what's the name?" and ol girl paused for a second and kind of mumbled something and ol boy was like "bitch that ain't my name!" Guy told their dumbasses to get the **** out.

Molitoth 12-03-2012 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 9176452)
It's good to hear you haven't given up. :D

Spelling adjusted. =)

Imon Yourside 12-03-2012 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 9176452)
It's good to hear you haven't given up. :D

I would have conceited long before that.

memyselfI 12-03-2012 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 9176447)
It's "genious".

Ah, that's the one. :D

Chief_For_Life58 12-03-2012 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brock (Post 9176427)
ANOTHER knucklehead move by Bowe! Can't wait till he's playing with Andrew Luck!

thatd be sweet but the jets are gonna give him a massively overpriced contract & hell sign it immediately

J Diddy 12-03-2012 01:13 PM

See it's all laughs and giggles right now, but you're missing the real tragedy. Right now there is a man named Javon Belcher saying "what the ****? I didn't do none of this shit."

Ceej 12-03-2012 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58 (Post 9176474)
thatd be sweet but the jets are gonna give him a massively overpriced contract & hell sign it immediately

If he's upset at the fact he's hardly getting the ball now, going to NYJ would be a significant downgrade.

journeyscarab 12-03-2012 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Diddy (Post 9176475)
See it's all laughs and giggles right now, but you're missing the real tragedy. Right now there is a man named Javon Belcher saying "what the ****? I didn't do none of this shit."

ROFL

Chief_For_Life58 12-03-2012 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJizzles (Post 9176480)
If he's upset at the fact he's hardly getting the ball now, going to NYJ would be a significant downgrade.

if he wanted the ball more here hed try harder. bro gives it 60% every damn game.

Ceej 12-03-2012 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58 (Post 9176490)
if he wanted the ball more here hed try harder. bro gives it 60% every damn game.

RIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT.

Chief_For_Life58 12-03-2012 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJizzles (Post 9176491)
RIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT.

keep jerking it to bowe, not too much time left..he wont be here next season

keg in kc 12-03-2012 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molitoth (Post 9176432)
I'm in a band, and I have pictures of myself (and band) framed and hanging in my home studio.

Now, am I conceited? no... but those are good memories hanging there to remind me that I set out to achieve a goal and accomplished it.

I don't fault bowe for having cool pictures of his accomplishments up on his wall.

I hope you had a picture of your band flying over a cityscape.

Brock 12-03-2012 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58 (Post 9176490)
if he wanted the ball more here hed try harder. bro gives it 60% every damn game.

Yep, it's not like he puts up 1000 yard seasons year after year with a raging dumpster fire at QB.

Ace Gunner 12-03-2012 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58 (Post 9176497)
keep jerking it to bowe, not too much time left..he wont be here next season

I think he will.

J Diddy 12-03-2012 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58 (Post 9176490)
if he wanted the ball more here hed try harder. bro gives it 60% every damn game.

I wouldn't say 60% but I would say that he's responsible for a ton of obscenities on game days. Pretty sure the announcers called him out for his nonchalant route running yesterday too. Between that and the dropped passes at the most inopportune times I would say he's underperformed a lot.

WildTurkey 12-03-2012 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brock (Post 9176516)
Yep, it's not like he puts up 1000 yard seasons year after year with a raging dumpster fire at QB.

He's the best wr the chiefs have had in my lifetime.. Considering the quarterbacks he had throwing him the ball that's saying something

Chief_For_Life58 12-03-2012 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brock (Post 9176516)
Yep, it's not like he puts up 1000 yard seasons year after year with a raging dumpster fire at QB.

do u see how he runs his routes? he gives the same amount of effort when spelling commemoration tee shirts

J Diddy 12-03-2012 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58 (Post 9176497)
keep jerking it to bowe, not too much time left..he wont be here next season

He'll be here next year. Albert and Dorsey won't but he will.

memyselfI 12-03-2012 01:31 PM

Uh, the name is misspelled on our main topic on this board...:doh!:

Ace Gunner 12-03-2012 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58 (Post 9176533)
do u see how he runs his routes? he gives the same amount of effort when spelling commemoration tee shirts

used to, he's running good routes this season.

best season for Bowe this year imo. He has finally become an elite football player to me. His blocking is fantastic, his routes are good and he lost a lil weight/did some training for explosive moves & cuts. He's quicker and faster now than ever. He has dropped a few, but not too bad all things considered. Bowe is finally matured.

Chief_For_Life58 12-03-2012 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou_Zare (Post 9176556)
used to, he's running good routes this season.

best season for Bowe this year imo. He has finally become an elite football player to me. His blocking is fantastic, his routes are good and he lost a lil weight/did some training for explosive moves & cuts. He's quicker and faster now than ever. He has dropped a few, but not too bad all things considered. Bowe is finally matured.

just in time for a big market team to give him the money he deserves!

durtyrute 12-03-2012 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memyselfI (Post 9176545)
Uh, the name is misspelled on our main topic on this board...:doh!:

I noticed that too. People were quick to jump on Bowe, when he probably didn't even make the shirt, but ignore the fact that it is spelled wrong here. Gotta love it

Ace Gunner 12-03-2012 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58 (Post 9176565)
just in time for a big market team to give him the money he deserves!

Sure, it could go like this. I think he'll stay.

Brock 12-03-2012 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58 (Post 9176533)
do u see how he runs his routes? he gives the same amount of effort when spelling commemoration tee shirts

Thanks, Mr. NFL Scout.

loochy 12-03-2012 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memyselfI (Post 9176545)
Uh, the name is misspelled on our main topic on this board...:doh!:

Dwayne Bowe posts on this board?

memyselfI 12-03-2012 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loochy (Post 9176601)
Dwayne Bowe posts on this board?

ROFL Apparently so. :D

Mr. Laz 12-03-2012 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou_Zare (Post 9176556)
used to, he's running good routes this season.

best season for Bowe this year imo. He has finally become an elite football player to me. His blocking is fantastic, his routes are good and he lost a lil weight/did some training for explosive moves & cuts. He's quicker and faster now than ever. He has dropped a few, but not too bad all things considered. Bowe is finally matured.

He lined up wrong and/or ran the wrong route/adjustment 2 or 3 times against Carolina.

Mr. Laz 12-03-2012 02:03 PM

Could you imagine the response if Winston/Cassel/Quinn or any other 'non-approved' player had taken this picture?

Even with the name spelled correctly they would of been blasted for the picture and the ego wall behind it.

Chief_For_Life58 12-03-2012 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brock (Post 9176598)
Thanks, Mr. NFL Scout.

youre welcome Mr. Brock from Larryville. lemme know if u need any other non homer nfl player reviews in the future

memyselfI 12-03-2012 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laz (Post 9176692)
Could you imagine the response if Winston/Cassel/Quinn or any other 'non-approved' player had taken this picture?

Even with the name spelled correctly they would of been blasted for the picture and the ego wall behind it.

Yeah, but I think this has cultural undertones that need not be stepped on lest that open up a whole other can of worms. Doubt that? You named all white guys in your question.

Ghost of Maslowski 12-03-2012 02:07 PM

"In the locker room, some wore T-shirts that included a photo of Belcher and “Rest in Peace.”

Wide receiver Dexter McCluster, whose locker is next to Belcher’s, wore his during interviews."

quote source: After tragedy, emotions surge at Arrowhead Stadium

Brock 12-03-2012 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58 (Post 9176694)
youre welcome Mr. Brock from Larryville. lemme know if u need any other non homer nfl player reviews in the future

Will do. I'll give them the same amount of regard I do this one.

ThaVirus 12-03-2012 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loochy (Post 9176348)
ROFL he doesnt' even know how to spell his "friend"'s name

Black people have pretty unique names at times. There's like 12 different ways you could possibly spell his name.

Plus its misspelled on a thread on this very board.

mikey23545 12-03-2012 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Dog (Post 9176340)
WAY up there.....that's where Cassel was throwing footballs

Quote:

Originally Posted by siberian khatru (Post 9176347)

Remember Sunday when Quinn threw one like that to Bowe, andhe just dropped his arms and didn't even bother.


Maybe they were just trying to throw it somewhere that he couldn't drop it.

scho63 12-03-2012 03:47 PM

How do I love me? Let me count the ways.....


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