Here we go again…
100% Gangster
Kelly Ripa is the latest in a string of celebrities and organizations that feel it’s necessary to continue to perpetuate stereotypes about pit bulls.
Kelly Ripa’s Quote From the Show:
“But the gangster’s dog is uh, I mean if it’s a gangster it would have to be a dangerous, uh, Pit Bull kind of dog, right?”
I’ve read a few reports defending Kelly Ripa saying that she “chose poor wording” or that she had not adequtely prepared for the segment and was just going “on the fly”. Um…isn’t speaking on television her job? Do you mean to tell me that every segment on her show is scripted and that for some reason this one wasn’t and she stumbled? Even if she did stumble on her words, we are still left with the root issue – which is that Kelly Ripa immediately associated gangsters with dangerous dogs, which (in her mind) means a “Pit Bull kind of dog”.
Do you think is being blown out of proportion, or does Kelly Ripa owe Pit Bull owners and advocates an apology?
pat baird says
February 12, 2013 at 3:27 pmKelly Ripa is an idiot at the best of times
The Queen says
February 25, 2013 at 1:51 pmKelly Ripa is Ignorant! Maybe she should be around a Pit Bull and she would see that they are just as lovable as some little mop dog…. Dogs are no different than children you teach them to hate and they will, you teach a dog to hate and fight and they will, because dogs unlike children try to gain the approval of owners.
Debbie Bell says
February 7, 2015 at 6:44 pmI agree. Wish we could spend time with Ted Bundy too. He didn’t abduct or kill thousands of women, only several dozen. He’s so handsome! He’ll lick you to death!
Amy pitbull mommy says
April 29, 2013 at 6:55 pmYES!!!!! Kelly Ripa does owe me an apology! I work with a pit bull rescue and I foster these wonderful dogs until they find an awesome permanent home. What we all do saves lives and none of us are gangsters!!! Kelly has proven that she is an uneducated, ignorant, moron! Stop puting your foot in your mouth, Kelly, get to know a pitbull and then go on national television and apologize to all the pitbull parents in the world!!!!!!!
Kitty says
May 14, 2013 at 4:24 amMs. Ripa deserves to be ridiculed as the ignorant person she is. Pits have long received undeserved publicity. My Nicki saved my life with her absolute loyalty, devotion, and love. How dare Ripa paint an entire breed with this black tar. Shame on you.
Joy Stucke says
July 10, 2013 at 2:46 pmI knew I did not like Kelly Ripa. Don’t ever buy her products especially her zumba shoes. They are terrible!!! I agree with Pat who said she is an idiot! Why anyone watches her on TV is beyond me. Talk about dumb!!
suzette says
October 25, 2014 at 12:09 pmthank you!!! she should go somewhere and count her millions and leave the subject of pitbulls alone!!!!
Dee says
September 30, 2013 at 8:58 amWould anyone have been more or less offended if Ms. Ripa had said only minorities, blacks or hispanics are gangsters and any pit bulls owned by these two nationalities must be dangerous? I mean her line of reasoning, gangsters, pit bulls, dangerous. Adding race at the beginning of that line, well I suspect it was in her mind but thankfully not coming out of her mouth. And what about her partner that day (Michale hope it wasn’t you!), did he or she just go along with this nonsense? Just wondering. Ms. Ripa has reconfirmed my humble opinion that she is indeed an idiot and Regis was always the “brain” behind the show. Never mind what color her hair is!
K says
July 25, 2014 at 2:46 pmThe only thing worse than ignorant people is other people berating them for their ignorance. Kelly said that a pit bull was a gangster’s dog, not that all pit bulls were vicious. She’s not totally incorrect. Pit bull types are common in portrayals of (or actual) gangs. The use of the word “dangerous” perhaps deserves an apology, but it’s not like she was on an anti-pit bull tirade. I’m hurt every time someone walks across the street or holds back a child from my lovable pit mix, but I’m not going to yell at them for it. When they see her calmly pass or give kisses to the little kids who ask to pet her, she proves the point without me needing to say a word. She wasn’t taking a stance against pit bulls, she just uttered a sentence, which judging by the amount of “uh”s in it, was not a fully thought-out or intentional berating of the breed.
suzette says
October 25, 2014 at 12:08 pmshes stupid to open her mouth about something she has no personal knowledge about!!! these poor dogs get enough bad press already!!!!
Jackie Thurn says
January 15, 2015 at 5:01 amWe have three pets and waiting on our fourth to come into our home, all of which were given to us. First pitbull Athena(Thea), second miniature Schnauzer Mia, third pitbull Rocky and fourth standard poodle. Guess which one has bit both myself and my husband… Correct Mia, the littlest and the most aggresive. No the other dogs dont bother her nor do they pay attention to her unless shes biting them. I still have the scars that remind me of that day. It was vicious and hurt for weeks afterwards…I warn people against her before my “vicious” pitbulls.
JC says
June 12, 2015 at 12:01 pmKelly Ripa or any other idiot who makes claims such as hers needs to further educate themselves. To say that a particular breed is dangerous is stupid and irresponsible there are more reported bites of small breed dogs (chihuahua, Yorkie etc) than for pit bulls. The problem is the MEDIA, people like Kelly Ripa over-sensationalize the news to fill their show’s content and keep people glued to the TV.
Rawr_Kitten says
June 25, 2015 at 2:31 ammy fur baby’s demand a apology! they couldn’t be (gangster) if they tryed! they are the biggest baby’s alive!