Barney Frank throws a hissy fit over $1 senior discount on ferry fare to fairy fair

Originally Posted by brianwspencer

Why yes, I can see it now, if we were talking about a cheap African-American and used the phrase "niggardly ______," and people complained, I'm sure that all of DT would be coming to my defense for creating a fun little play on words and accusing those who thought it was tasteless and offensive of being "fun sponges."

I just think you're blowing a joke out of proportion and you're desperate to be part of an oppressed group.

And really it's hilarious how you're comparing your plight to African-Americans.

Give me a f.ucking break.