| Ocho Cinco
So, what do you guys think about #85 on the Bengals, Chad Johnson
Personally, I think he's absolutely hysterical. A lot of people I know dont like him, but I think it's because people have been trained to subliminally detest all outspoken black athletes.
There are a couple of things that differentiate him from some of the more obnoxious loudmouths in my opinion.
1. He's genuinely funny. Unfortunately, the vast majority of athletes are not nearly as funny as they think they are. To me, Ocho Cinco is absolutely hysterical. To me, he comes across as being quick with the tongue, but not obnoxious.
2. He seems to get along great with his coaches and teammates. I think he may have had a blow-up or two with Palmer and/or the coaches, but I've heard him in interviews praising Palmer, Coach Marvin Lewis, TJ Houshmandadeh, etc. He seems to have a real respect for his teammates, and they respect him back.
3. His opponents dont seem to be offended by it. Last year, he sent a bottle of Pepto-Bismol to one of his opponents, because trying to defend him would give them an upset stomach. Not only was that clever and funny, but the other team didnt seem to mind. This week, he leapt into the stands and Cleveland, and although some of the fans were puring beer on him or whatever, they seemed to be enjoying themselves.
All in all, I think Chad Johnson is an incredibly talented player who is rich in humor and personality. He adds a lot to a football player's enjoyment of the game, both on and off the field
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