8. Holy Roman Emperor HENRY IV, who was excommunicated after calling for Pope Gregory VII's resignation and appointing his own bishops, stood barefoot in the snow for three days in January 1077 to apologize in hope that the Holy Father would lift the excommunication.
Gregory did so, but Henry was back at it a few years later and was excommunicated again.
9. After MADONNA received a bouquet of hydrangeas from a fan in 2011, she sniffed, "I absolutely loathe hydrangeas." The negative reaction from the remark inspired her to produce a short video in which she pretended to apologize to the bouquet but then stomped on it and said she liked roses better.
10. Apologies are generally seen as gracious, but GEORGE STEINBRENNER's was an exception to the rule. The Yankees owner issued a written apology to New York fans after his team lost the 1981 World Series. This not only angered his players, but also seemed to disparage the team they played, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
As the Soup Nazi Would Say, "No Hydrangeas for YOU!! --Cooter
Showing posts with label apologies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label apologies. Show all posts
Monday, January 5, 2015
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Ten Things You Might Not Know About Apologies-- Part 4: No Apology From Johnny
Continued from December 24, 2014, entry.
6. After the Associated Press' Edward Kennedy and other reporters witnessed the Nazis FORMAL SURRENDER on May 7. 1945, Allied censors ordered them to keep it secret for 36 hours so the Soviets could stage another ceremony. But Kennedy heard the news broadcast over German radio and decided to go ahead with the story right away, in one of the biggest scoops in history.
His reward? The AP fired him, but finally apologized 67 years later, but too late for Kennedy, who had died in an auto accident in 1963.
7. After an amphetamine-pumped JOHNNY CASH started a wildfire in Los Padres National Forest in California in 1965, the blaze devastated the endangered condor population: 49 of the region's 53 birds were killed.
At a deposition later, Cash was asked if he started the fire and responded, "No, my truck did, and it's dead, so you can't question it." He was then asked if he felt bad about what he had caused to happen to the birds. he unapologetically said, "I don't give a damn about your yellow buzzards. Why should I care?"
Way to Go Boy named Sue. --Cooter
6. After the Associated Press' Edward Kennedy and other reporters witnessed the Nazis FORMAL SURRENDER on May 7. 1945, Allied censors ordered them to keep it secret for 36 hours so the Soviets could stage another ceremony. But Kennedy heard the news broadcast over German radio and decided to go ahead with the story right away, in one of the biggest scoops in history.
His reward? The AP fired him, but finally apologized 67 years later, but too late for Kennedy, who had died in an auto accident in 1963.
7. After an amphetamine-pumped JOHNNY CASH started a wildfire in Los Padres National Forest in California in 1965, the blaze devastated the endangered condor population: 49 of the region's 53 birds were killed.
At a deposition later, Cash was asked if he started the fire and responded, "No, my truck did, and it's dead, so you can't question it." He was then asked if he felt bad about what he had caused to happen to the birds. he unapologetically said, "I don't give a damn about your yellow buzzards. Why should I care?"
Way to Go Boy named Sue. --Cooter
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Ten Things You Might Not Know About Apologies-- Part 3: "If", "Autopilot" and "Surgical" Apologies
4. In 1934, Japanese EMPEROR HIROHITO was visiting the city of Kiryu when his entourage was directed on the wrong route. The mistake meant people along the route weren't properly dressed, and he arrived at his destination before the reception committee was ready for him.
About a week later, all of Kiryu's 65,000 residents faced the southeast to the palace in Tokyo and observed a minute of silent prayer to express their apologies.
5. The art of PUBLIC APOLOGY includes the "IF" apology (I'm sorry if you were offended") and the autopilot apology ("mistakes were made").
Then there is the "surgical apology" like George W. Bush had in Nashville while campaigning. An open mike caught him telling running mate Dick Cheney that New York Times reporter Adam Clymer was a "major league (expletive.)
he later apologized saying, "I regret that a private comment I made to the vice presidential candidate made it through the public airways." But, he didn't express regret for saying it and he didn't apologize to Clymer.
Or, how to apologize and not really mean it. Or, how to apologize for getting caught.
Mighty Slick One, Prez. --Cooter
About a week later, all of Kiryu's 65,000 residents faced the southeast to the palace in Tokyo and observed a minute of silent prayer to express their apologies.
5. The art of PUBLIC APOLOGY includes the "IF" apology (I'm sorry if you were offended") and the autopilot apology ("mistakes were made").
Then there is the "surgical apology" like George W. Bush had in Nashville while campaigning. An open mike caught him telling running mate Dick Cheney that New York Times reporter Adam Clymer was a "major league (expletive.)
he later apologized saying, "I regret that a private comment I made to the vice presidential candidate made it through the public airways." But, he didn't express regret for saying it and he didn't apologize to Clymer.
Or, how to apologize and not really mean it. Or, how to apologize for getting caught.
Mighty Slick One, Prez. --Cooter
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Ten Things You Might Not Know About Apologies-- Part 2
And now, we're waiting for the North Korean apology. Right!!
2. One of the most famous apologies of recent decades was preacher JIMMY SWAGGERT's tearful, televised "I Have Sinned" sermon in 1988. He apologized to his wife, son and to his God. Three years later he was found with a hooker again, but this time told his congregation: "The Lord told me it's flat none of your business." (Where can I send my donation?)
3. A candidate for the most belated mea culpa came from the ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, which admitted in 1992 that it shouldn't have punished Galileo 360 years earlier for suggesting the planets revolved around the sun. (Better late than never I guess.)
Got That Old Time Religion. --Cooter
2. One of the most famous apologies of recent decades was preacher JIMMY SWAGGERT's tearful, televised "I Have Sinned" sermon in 1988. He apologized to his wife, son and to his God. Three years later he was found with a hooker again, but this time told his congregation: "The Lord told me it's flat none of your business." (Where can I send my donation?)
3. A candidate for the most belated mea culpa came from the ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, which admitted in 1992 that it shouldn't have punished Galileo 360 years earlier for suggesting the planets revolved around the sun. (Better late than never I guess.)
Got That Old Time Religion. --Cooter
Friday, December 19, 2014
Ten Things You Might Not Know About Apologies-- Part 1
From the November 17, 2013, Chicago Tribune by Mark Jacob and Stephan Benzkofer.
Once again our intrepid researchers delve into a subject with interesting findings. This idea grew out of President Obama's apology for the botched roll out of his Affordable Care Act and all that stuff about the Toronto mayor.
1. The U.S. government has officially apologized for SLAVERY, mistreatment of NATIVE AMERICANS, the overthrow of HAWAII's native leaders in 1893, the TUSKEGEE syphilis study, the Japanese INTERNMENT in World War II, the protection of Gestapo officer Klaus Barbie after the war and other mistakes and deeds.
However, the U.S. has stated it will not apologize for dropping the atom bombs on Japan to end World War II.
After downing the Iranian jetliner in 1988, the U.S. said it regretted the loss of innocent life and paid compensation, but never formally apologized.
--Cooter
Once again our intrepid researchers delve into a subject with interesting findings. This idea grew out of President Obama's apology for the botched roll out of his Affordable Care Act and all that stuff about the Toronto mayor.
1. The U.S. government has officially apologized for SLAVERY, mistreatment of NATIVE AMERICANS, the overthrow of HAWAII's native leaders in 1893, the TUSKEGEE syphilis study, the Japanese INTERNMENT in World War II, the protection of Gestapo officer Klaus Barbie after the war and other mistakes and deeds.
However, the U.S. has stated it will not apologize for dropping the atom bombs on Japan to end World War II.
After downing the Iranian jetliner in 1988, the U.S. said it regretted the loss of innocent life and paid compensation, but never formally apologized.
--Cooter
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