My Irrational Hatred of Kobe Bryant
The TV is on in my living room and my family is happily eating Thai food and watching the Los Angeles Lakers play the Phoenix Suns in Game 2 of the NBA's Western Conference Finals.
I tried watching the game, but when I found myself muttering evil curses every time Kobe Bryant's grubby fingers touched the ball, I knew it was time to excuse myself and come tell you about my irrational hatred.
Yes, I know hate is a strong word. Yes, I know my hatred is a destructive emotion. But guess what, I dislike Kobe so much, I don't mind if the Lakers lose.
If Kobe left the Lakers, I'd be sitting here decked out in purple and gold. Instead, I'm chillaxing in a Depeche Mode shirt, cringing every time I hear the announcers say, "Kobe Bryant for two!"
This is not just about Kobe's little Colorado adventure, either. I like Magic Johnson. Magic Johnson cheated so much he caught HIV. But he's a good guy in my book.
And no matter how much people hype up the possibility of a Laker vs Celtics matchup, Kobe Bryant will never be at the level of Magic Johnson. And if it does come to that, I'll be cheering on Kevin Garnett (Chi-town represent!)
If you like Kobe - and I can't imagine why you do - but if you do, I'm sure you hate this post. You see? Kobe sucks so much he's responsible for the spread of bad energy throughout the world.
Unattractive, self-centered, ball hog, whiny, snitching, wish they'd traded him instead of Shaq.
I tried watching the game, but when I found myself muttering evil curses every time Kobe Bryant's grubby fingers touched the ball, I knew it was time to excuse myself and come tell you about my irrational hatred.
Yes, I know hate is a strong word. Yes, I know my hatred is a destructive emotion. But guess what, I dislike Kobe so much, I don't mind if the Lakers lose.
If Kobe left the Lakers, I'd be sitting here decked out in purple and gold. Instead, I'm chillaxing in a Depeche Mode shirt, cringing every time I hear the announcers say, "Kobe Bryant for two!"
This is not just about Kobe's little Colorado adventure, either. I like Magic Johnson. Magic Johnson cheated so much he caught HIV. But he's a good guy in my book.
And no matter how much people hype up the possibility of a Laker vs Celtics matchup, Kobe Bryant will never be at the level of Magic Johnson. And if it does come to that, I'll be cheering on Kevin Garnett (Chi-town represent!)
If you like Kobe - and I can't imagine why you do - but if you do, I'm sure you hate this post. You see? Kobe sucks so much he's responsible for the spread of bad energy throughout the world.
Unattractive, self-centered, ball hog, whiny, snitching, wish they'd traded him instead of Shaq.
Comments
Yep, I hate Kobe too.
Did the Utah fans really do that? Haha! I love it. Those photos were ridiculous.
Florinda,
Yep,Shaq's no angel, but I'll take him any day over Kobe.
Mosaic Mama,
I might do all that stuff too (ok, maybe not the flag on the car) IF Kobe wasn't on the team. I can't wait till he's no longer a laker.
Carolyn
Nope, it's not just you! I've met Fisher before and he's genuinely a nice guy, seems to do a lot in the community.
What kills me about Kobe is that rational, reasonable people forget this 18 year old girl's experience. When she filed charges, her life was made a living hell. She received death threats. Her family is still in hiding. She finally dropped charges after someone attempted to murder her and her family.
What woman is going to come forward after all of that?? God knows how many other women he 'cheated' with.
The man is evil.
Cheering the Celtics all the way. I'd probably hate him even if he never talked ever again. He just works my nerves.
Claudia,
I totally hear you but since legally he's acquitted - which is crazy to me and an example of our corrupt justice system - Kobe is like OJ, he didn't do the crime. Folks act like what Tiger Woods did was bad - jeez, what Kobe did was 1000% worse.
He said in his "apology" that he raped the girl. He said it to the police. He felt/feels no shame or embarrassment in raping women.
Ah, so he settled out of court. That's just gross - and it makes me ill to think that kids in the neighborhood wear Kobe jerseys all the time.
Digal 704,
I don't know if I've ever seen a pic of his kids. I'm sure they're sweet girls. Too bad their dad is so awful.
Professor,
I read somewhere that his wife might not have been of age when they first hooked up. Just nasty.