Radio Skit Offends Muslims

Minneapolis Station Apologizes For 'Muslim Jeopardy' Comedy Skit

(AP)  A top 40 radio station has apologized for an on-air comedy skit called "Muslim Jeopardy" that Muslim advocacy groups said was offensive and derogatory.

The skit on KDWB-FM included an announcer using a fake South Asian accent introducing contest categories such as "infamous infidels" and "potent portables," according to the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations, which said it had received complaints about the skit.

The skit also included a threat to behead a female host when she got an answer wrong, CAIR said.

On Monday, the station's Web site contained a short apology: "KDWB does not condone making light of Islam and Muslims. We regret that listeners found the 'Muslim Jeopardy' comedy skit of one of our on-air hosts to be insensitive."

CAIR issued a statement on Monday applauding the station's response.

KDWB is owned by San Antonio-based Clear Channel Communications Inc., the nation's largest operator of radio stations.

Gregg Swedberg, operations manager for Clear Channel's Minneapolis office, said it was against company policy to discuss whether any disciplinary action had been taken against morning host Dave Ryan.

Ryan remains on the air, Swedberg said.

[jabusario]

I personally condone this type of humor and consider the Muslims stodgy and dull for holding their beliefs to be beyond criticism. Maybe it's because the West has always tolerated this kind of introspection, and I don't know where we would be if our response to such comedy in reference to our own beliefs had been met with the facial expression of Muhanned Atta in his famous photo. When in America, do as Americans do.

[jehogan111]

Could you please have one of your reporters ask Clear Channel if their "does not condone making light of Islam and Muslims" policy is going to extend out to cover Sihks, Buddhists, Christians and Mormons as well, or if the policy only applies to "faiths" whose adherents might start blowing up stuff and lopping off heads? I'd be curious to know. Sounds like pretty dry morning radio if religion is off the comedy table... and discrimination if it's just Islam that's off the table.

[wny14127]

So the CAIR is offended, so what else is new? Everything that is said about Muslims and Islam offends them and most of it is true. What other religion advocates violence to accomplish its aims? I'm offended by every organization and bowing to the demands of the CAIR and its ilk regarding some offense. If CAIR is so offended by American's usage of free speech, then please, go back to the Mid-East and see how much protesting you can do there. This apologizing to every muslim group based on some offense has to stop. You are in the USA. Deal with the free speech concept or LEAVE!

[twoell76]

Since when has morning radio humor become "sensitive"? Insensitivity is the humor that gives us our morning after coffee jolt as we commute to the land of hum-drum. It is the, "Hey, did you hear...?" at coffee breaks and around the water cooler with co-workers. I wonder which branch of Islaam this council represents? The Sunis who are slaughtering the shiites? Or, the shiites who are slaughtering the Sunis?

[cantshutup]

the last time i listened to morning radio in my town they had a program on called "DRUNK B ITCH FRIDAY"...they had women get drunk on air and then lots of vulgar banter...i thought it was offensive, but in a juvenile sense and i sure didn't call the radio station because these women chose to participate...what i would like to see is for the radio station in Minniapolis RETRACT their apology and then explain why they felt cowardly enough to offer an apology to religious lunatics in the first place...these muslims complaining can take the first plane back to the desert for all i care, please, GO NOW!!!! i am offended and P ISS ED as HELL that these bass tards think they can demand apologies for our AMERICAN RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH!!!!! watch it muslims, you think you can control Americans? think again, not all of us are gonna take your garbage!

[cantshutup]

www.cair-net.org

this is the website for CAIR if you are so inclined to let them know what you think...you know, this has got me thinking...it seems like during WWII when the US was rounding up Japanese Americans it was mostly due to unchecked hysteria and over reaction...but now that that we have this muslim sensitivity issue and the question of trust and our security...if the US decided to round up all the muslims in America, i don't think there'd be much of an outcry, probably a lot of relief!!!
btw, there is also an ANTI-CAIR website you can find if you google it...

[gladetryst]

I found cantshutup using vulgar words offensive. But I'm not telling him to apologize, I think it would be a better strategy for him to not cuss; but it's his choice to write it: and my choice to read it. Why are Muslims listening to anti-muslim rheotoric? You would think they would listen to something else, but no...

[blazercoach1]

jehogan, you hit the nail on the head. When was the last time any media outlet or entertainer apologized for offending Christians?

On the other hand, I am glad to see that maybe someone understand that freedom of speech does not dismiss freedom of responsibility for what is said. Of course.....I doubt that the apology had anything to do with that. Maybe...but I suspect jehogan is right...they're afraid of being blown up...not afraid of having used free speech irresponsibly.

[bunzzee]

if muslims and islamists find our humor offensive, then go the hell back to where ever you came from. We, as Americans, or anyone for that matter, should not have to bow down and worry about the content of anything that is considered humor...IT'S HUMOR, GET IT ? I'm so sick and tired of all this political correctness ***...It's gone too far and we need to be ourselves.. if you're offended then turn the *** channel and listen to the new message from Ali-Ben Babba or whoever you Want to listen to...no one makes you listen if it's offensive..

Please! Welcome to the First Amendment. These guys can say whatever they want and the Council on American-Islamic Relations can just like it. Get a sense of humor for God's sake.

www.politipoll.net

[bdfriedman0]

Last year, Fox's "Mad TV" show had a skit involving a supposed Al-Jazeerah game show called "The Price is Right--or the Streets will Run Red with Your Blood." The Rod Roddy-type announcer would say that the prize can be yours if "The Price is Right--and Death to America!" The sketch was hilarious. I don't understand why KDWB-FM is falling all over itself apologizing for the clever humor by its DJ. If this censorship is allowed, we might as well muzzle all of our comedic DJs. They will have nothing to say if they can't subject people and issues to satirical treatment.

[dennisg40]

Maybe if Muslims had a sense of humor they wouldn't be wanting to make war on the rest of the world. Don't they realize that the western world does have prisons and we do shoot back?

Of course our President has a great sense of humor....he wanted to give them legal control over our sea ports. Hmm...maybe that wasn't humor just stupidity.

[peaceforusa]

What a crock of BS. Are we not allowed the freedom to say anything we want.
I want all Muslims to go back to where they came from because you know they are only here to start their Jihad on our own soil. People need to take a good look around them and see what is going on. Now we have a Muslim running for, I believe, Senator in Minnestoa. That can't happen because he will be the beginning of the end for life as we know it in America. The Muslims will declare their power through him and we will be beheaded if we do not submit to their beliefs. I for one will not relinquish my head without a damned good fight. Honestly America, we all need to wake up. Our government won't allow Christians to pray publicly or in schools, but every other religion is allowed to do so???
One more thought.. Muslims get pissed off at the sight of anyone who doesn't look like them so there is never going to be an end to their taking offense to anything we say or do. So I vote for them to leave our fine country if they can't take a joke...This radio station should never have apologized just as the Pope should have never apologized.!!

[mjv2944]

Enough is enough, if the Muslim community going to dictate what we can see and hear now? This is BS, we do have a thing called FREEDOM OF SPEECH! If we let them continue on the present course we will all have to convert to Islam, or perish by the sword, such a peaceful non-violent religion. If they don't like it, let them go back from where they came.

[ralsand]

I for one, wish all True Muslims well. After all I have a pork roast every week-end and invite all Muslims to share my food and friendship. I may not be politically correct, but, I have one great All-American Barbeuce.

ralsand, Gulf Breeze, Fl.

[Geneius]

Who cares any more what Muslims think. (Muslims please take note, I did capitalize the "M" in Muslims.)

[tpeks40]

These poor Muslims. It's about time they learn how to take a joke. As much as they might be American Muslims, the key word here is 'American' which give them the freedom to practice their religion, but it also give the radio station the freedom of speach. If they do not like it here, there are other muslim nations that would be more than willing to accept them. AMF

[twilbury]

That Muslims are offended yet again should not make the news. They're crying "wolf" once more. Name a group in the United States, or the world for that matter, that hasn't taken their share of verbal beatings in any of the media, but the only ones screaming in pain and threatening violence are those from the Religion of Peace. It's all getting very old.

[flautus]

Loosen up or go back to your third world toilet.

[fckss05]

I think that most Americans do not understand the true motives of the Muslims. Just look at the most of the world where non muslims have to live with them they are not liked. Our PC society is going to pay for this.

[b453486]

who cares if it affended them they are no better then the Catholics or Protestants. We seem to cater to the Muslim for fear of offending them. Tell to get out and go some where else.

[mrpete8-2009]

I am really sick of the Muslim community taking offence to everything. Not all humor that might involve a Muslim is planned to be degeratory. I am Catholic and Polish, and have heard more than enough jokes over the years about that... but I have yet to burn a car or theraten to harm someone over it.

[flautus]

This is just another example of the BIGGEST SINGLE THREAT to any free society- RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM- any place , any era.

[laurieleemoo]

Has CAIR ever heard about a little thing called, Freedom of Speach. Well, they better get used to it. Maybe they should put their energy into protesting against all the radical muslims who gave the radio station ammunition to degrade the religion. I think these comedians are absolutely hysterical. Give us more!!!!!

[downislam]

Well this is what they call Caliphate. America and the West as a whole MUST wake up. Muslims will and have infilitrated our way of life, politics, news and our voice. Americans MUST wake up and see the threat it is REAL.
Time the muslims go back to the *** world and live as they wish, build their own wealth and stop taking what is already built. America must fight NOW.