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As soon as I read the quote I was shocked that MSNBC would have another instance so soon. Guess Imus wasn’t enough. Too bad Schuster opened his big mouth and said something he didn’t “really” mean.
If I was in charge of HR at MSNBC, I would be wondering about the work environment and when the next harassment lawsuit was gong to be filed by an employee.
Pimping is an ugly word and as hard as you try to change the connotation, it doesn’t change the fact that the first thing most people think of when they hear "pimping" is a guy in a slick suit selling women for sex.
Can anyone seriously think that if that comment had referred to Michelle Obama that this would not have caused a large hue and cry from all. If you thnk it would have just passed by with no outrage, there's a bridge in Brooklyn that's up for sale.
And I don’t see how Chelsea’s career choice makes this comment even remotely OK. She has a JOB and she doesn't seem to be seeking your approval of her career choice.
