World Surf League approved.
The Oi Rio Pro gets underway in fourteen hours, at time of writing, with a thrilling wave forecast that matches promised drama on the sand. We know certain standout surfers will, unfortunately, not be present. John John Florence publicly announced that his knee surgery would render him inactive and Tyler Wright came clean on a certain “transit visa” issue that would keep him away. The World Surf League has published accounts of both withdrawals and, as a rule, reports which surfers shall not be reporting to duty and why.
Except, of course, when it comes to surfing great, and fifty-plus year-old, Kelly Slater.
The 11x world champion was listed as “injured” ahead of El Salvador, though spent a seemingly wonderful time surfing much on Bali. Throwing tail high air reverses etc. like a man less than half his age.
Ahead of Brazil? Slater’s name is nowhere on the heat draw and there has also been lack of official mention detailing if/why he will be absent.
No “injury,” no “illness,” no “lousy travel agent.”
The many-time Pipeline Master has made his disdain for Brazil well-known throughout history, generally opting not to surf the country’s waters, using the event as a “throw away.” His legacy of nose thumbing legendary.
The odd thing, I suppose, is how the World Surf League supports his animosity. It would be thought that Brazil is very important to the WSL’s future of CEO Erik Logan’s promised 300% – 650% year-over-year growth and that he would ensure the country felt respected but apparently the League offices do not care.
Is it because the WSL imagines that Brazil should feel lucky to have an event at all? A classic, though very out of fashion, sort of paternalism?
A white man’s burden?
Troubling.
It triggered you hard, soy boy. It worked.
Kelly não faz falta
Slater started skipping brazil every year about the time he hooked up with his current long term squeeze i noticed.
All that hot slinky bikini strung ass on the beach over there that chased him into or out of the water every time he surfed was probably too much of a temptation to keep making annual appearances.
That or his missus banned him from going there anymore.
i want what you’re smokin marion berry.
Can you please tell me what grevious crime I committed to be banned?
Ok.
I actually am start to admire his commitment to non-commitment
I don’t think it’s a deliberate misgendering. BG prides itself on editing errors.
If its is you should report them
Kelly Bernard?
Imo though good on him. He did 10years of shitty beach break contests before dream tour even started.
Brazil shouldn’t be on schedule. End of story.
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Dog and Pony Show, with a buncha Screaming Donkeys for Fans, F the WSL, Clowns run it.. make some more Reality TV Shows To Qualify Maybe, Duhhhhh
50 anus…seems about right.
Kelly already in J-bay ??
Or i forgot he has had plastic surgery from Griffs mum clinic and is actually Caio
Well, perhaps she is undergoing FTM transition (hence the “transit” visa?), and chooses to be referred to as “him” now. Did you consider that? If so, Chas definitely needs to pen an article, stat.
https://youtu.be/GHXJ8bHsgUY
1st wave 8.2
He looks (butt) hurt.
“Tyler Wright came clean on a certain “transit visa” issue that would keep him away. “
“Tyler Wright came clean on a certain “transit visa” issue that would keep him away”
uhhhh
Hes been there more than any other cunt on tour. So theres that.
Not in recent years.
Some magazine ran a story on his brazil stay, maybe 20 years ago or so, pretty much shadowing the whole time he was in brazil. Going surfing by boat, fans everywhere, wild parties, they even reported him taking two girls to his room one night.
Can imagine him wanting fuck all of that now.
Victoria has banned the swastika. You’ll have to cover up your tramp stamp.
Please explain?
Pronouns are so 2021.
Giving the current behavior and attitude coming out of Brazil, they better consider themselves lucky to have a contest. Nobody wants to go there, the waves typically suck for the contest, and, now, you might get your ass kicked if you are lucky enough to win with the judges scared shitless to not hand a win to every Brazzo in the contest. Abhorrent behavior.
And, BTW, nice dig on Tyler, Chuckles. I’m sure he will appreciate that.
Yep, I enjoyed that as well. Pure BG cattyness. Sorry if I misspelled that.
By your logic the US open should have been permanently cancelled in 1986 as well as last year.
I agree 100%, totally worthless contest anyway.
Do we want to keep messing with Kelly?
Congressman Asks Roger Goodell Why Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Is Banned From NFL Outkick
Quick backstory: Goodell has had a years-long disdain for Portnoy
because of Portnoy’s continuous and often justifiable public bashing of
Goodell. “El Pres” as he’s known to Stoolies, went after Goodell after
he handed Tom Brady a lengthy suspension for “Deflategate.” Prior to a
Patriot’s home game in which Goodell was attending, Portnoy and his
Barstool employees passed out thousand of free towels depicting Goodell
as a clown. “Fire Goodell” shirts have since followed. Portnoy’s disgust
with Goodell is ever present through his Twitter account and various
Barstool podcasts.
In turn, Goodell has banned Portnoy from attending NFL games and even
had him escorted out of a recent Super Bowl. Goodell’s hatred for
Portnoy is so deep, that when Portnoy secured the highest bid ($250,000)
to watch an NFL game with Goodell – with the money going to charity –
the league and Goodell denied the win, citing a “failed background
check.”
When asked Wednesday why Portnoy is banned, Goodell responded: “Congressman, I’m not familiar with that issue.”
Jordan found it hard to believe that Goodell wasn’t aware of
Portnoy’s ban, firing back: “I mean, he interviewed the President of the
United States. Interviewed President Trump in the White House. Seems to
me if you can get into the White House, you should be able to get into a
football game – frankly, as a member of the press and the sports
press.”
He then asked Goodell: “You don’t know anything about that?”
In response Goodell simply stated: “I don’t sir.”
And that kids, is a lie.
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Yeah, but Fark the new Woke NFL. I stopped watching long before jew Spanos took our Chargers to LA. Only occasionally watch Stanford when their on TV (Dads alma mater). Trump was spot on what he said about the players pulling a Tyler.
i read your comment earnestly until i realized your fuckwad anti-semitism. and i’m super amped on your anti-NFL stand. fuck that traditionally backwards organization’s move to more inclusivity. and if saw you on the beach and you said any of that, tough guy, i’d fuck you up. can i send you my address? please come tell me and my buds how fucking hard and tough you are hating the _____s. fuck off cunt. and if you don’t wanna, come visit me?
Damn, I thought the Brazzos were crazy. Tempting as your offer is Michael, I think I will take the high road and say sorry. using the J word (what, now we cant say it?) was not necessary and I am not a hater, just come off like that sometimes.
I love you and apologize for my aggressive tone
Come on, Herby?, have never seen such accuracy. Who cares about woke shit? They are stronger, faster, and hitting harder than ever. Thank God I am not giving Spanos $50 a yr to keep them here. But…..Spanos starved migrant workers to seed his wealth and the myriad of entertaining ways the Chargers find to lose make me think that karma might b real.
Trump: “Son of a gun…”
Wondered what ELO & Company think of us derelicts: “Exterminate the BeachRats.”
No shots across my bow! “Still have arrows in my sling…”
Let’s Blame It On Rio!