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Sen. Walter Sobchak

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102. You said anger and alcohol won't unlock anything that wasn't already there

Fri Apr 17, 2015, 01:35 AM

Apr 2015

I used to work for a major department store, I worked in supply chain but during the prom rush I would camp out in the ladies formals department of a store in Orange County with my laptop. I had access to most of the designer's inventory systems so I could say pretty confidently whether we could get something in a given size by a certain date.

From my little perch I saw a whole lot of angry meltdowns directed at parents who either wouldn't spring for the most expensive gown or go along with the dress with a bellybutton neckline. What is inherently more revealing about this woman's behavior while being extorted by a towing company than the endless litany of young women having temper tantrums over their prom dress and saying horrible hateful things to their parents?

People get mad and say terrible things. Then they calm down and feel guilt and embarrassment.

If this woman behaves this way when she doesn't get enough cream cheese icing at Cinnabon, okay we have an issue. This occurred while she was being extorted. If colleagues and other retail type people come out of the woodwork with tales of her abusive behavior I will concede that she may in fact be a terrible person.

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Britt McHenry Suspended By ESPN After Fat-Shaming Video Surfaces [View all] VScott Apr 2015 OP

Amazing the amount of hate.... daleanime Apr 2015 #1

If you don't want to be hated, don't steal and ransom people's property. Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #68

Wow, was unaware that she owned the company.... daleanime Apr 2015 #75

Oh yeah, I am sure up until this encounter she was under the impression she worked... Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #80

In the conflict between the powerful and the powerless.... daleanime Apr 2015 #125

How is the one holding her vehicle for ransom "powerless"? Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #141

Just a grunt working for a living..... daleanime Apr 2015 #162

So she is wholy unaware that she works for a towing company with a F rating from the BBB? Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #163

My god. You seem to be working really hard pintobean Apr 2015 #165

So you can't think of a single reason that some one would take a job like that? daleanime Apr 2015 #167

So does this poor little worker bee defense extend to those Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #175

What I'm sure of is your lack of empathy.... daleanime Apr 2015 #177

Yes, it does. Canvassers in general do it for the money, not the love. There's typically ND-Dem Apr 2015 #178

It's not the clerk's fault that McHenry was parked illegally. The clerk didn't profit herself. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #173

It wasn't ransom. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #171

In most states, if you don't pay, they can auction off your car Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #179

I have no loyalty to the towing industry. The industry can rot for all I care. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #189

So she owns the company? Or it's OK to personally berate the low-paid employee of any ND-Dem Apr 2015 #176

Nobody stole McHenry's property. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #170

What an ass. NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #2

Some people should not be allowed SamKnause Apr 2015 #3

Eh, I've heard remarks about bad teeth, poor education and trailer trash right here on DU Fumesucker Apr 2015 #4

No kidding, we make fun of appearance here all the time. Disgusting from "liberals". nt Logical Apr 2015 #9

True. I've seen some fat comments too. NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #10

Some? Iris Apr 2015 #105

In fairness, there is debate on it treestar Apr 2015 #123

Indeed. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #29

Upper middle class people love to "kick down." I've never understood it. I've always ND-Dem Apr 2015 #180

Indeed, I've used that phrase on DU before myself... Fumesucker Apr 2015 #181

"if someone's first instinct is to believe that some little person screwed up hugely... ND-Dem Apr 2015 #183

As if a parking lot attendee is responsible for your bill. alphafemale Apr 2015 #5

Checking out her Google images underpants Apr 2015 #6

Her images and how she looks have nothing to do with her words. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #13

because it is her looks that she thinks makes her "entitled". VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #27

Because it's a near certainty... VScott Apr 2015 #37

Dollars to donuts!!! VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #38

Comparing her to a b-grade porn star is sexist. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #39

That doesn't mean she should be compared to a porn performer. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #43

Clinton wouldn't do something like that. woolldog Apr 2015 #130

Because she is a space filler underpants Apr 2015 #42

Her looks should have nothing to do with this. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #44

The only reason she is on the air is because of her looks underpants Apr 2015 #45

As I said to someone else: Raine1967 Apr 2015 #49

Not even to point out that it is HER looks that she thinks proves her superiority? VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #46

2 wrongs do not make a right. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #48

Not using it against her....I am merely pointing out that SHE feels morally superior VanillaRhapsody Apr 2015 #50

? N.Y. to Paris Apr 2015 #7

That word is never appropriate anywhere, Pathwalker Apr 2015 #17

No. It is not. Raine1967 Apr 2015 #40

Sure it's appropriate MissDeeds Apr 2015 #196

Should of fired her. No person who would say that can be fixed. It is who she is. nt Logical Apr 2015 #8

For what exactly? Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #74

"Hillbilly"? You sound like as big a jerk as she is. Bet you are.... Logical Apr 2015 #77

If you aren't stealing my legally parked car from private property we will get along fine. Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #81

Sounds like you have major issues getting towed a lot..... Logical Apr 2015 #133

The attendant didn't steal anything. If you have an issue with the tow, take it up with the ND-Dem Apr 2015 #182

I'm sure the towing company's ombudsmen is a consummate professional Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #187

Yes, I'm sure you'll get better results by insulting the minimum wage employee for ND-Dem Apr 2015 #188

This company has an F rating with the BBB, Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #193

No one got a good result, let alone a better result. The blond didn't get anything but ND-Dem Apr 2015 #198

She publically embarrassed herself Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #202

There is now. You haven't been paying attention. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #205

Whipping up an internet outrage storm isn't very difficult Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #208

Yes, and now they have. But not in a good way. I personally don't think rich media personalities ND-Dem Apr 2015 #209

because this lady would have been completely demure had it been the owner... Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #219

so are you ND-Dem Apr 2015 #220

Go away. 840high Apr 2015 #227

Her car wasn't parked legally, though. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #190

That wasn't about her Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #192

The circumstances matter. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #201

No matter the circumstances that is a situation in which people will get really, really angry Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #204

Yet you're just fine with judging that poor counter clerk. Ken Burch Apr 2015 #206

Whether I am or not is irrelevant to her situation Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #217

so if people lose their shit at you treestar Apr 2015 #241

I'm not risking my job over that Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #257

Well OK that's consistent at least treestar Apr 2015 #259

Wow. Just wow. marmar Apr 2015 #113

no, but it is irrelevant to her performance as a sportscaster Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #143

Someone was robbed by a fucking HILLBILLY? I must have missed that little tidbit. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #146

Except that isn't what happened Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #147

The word you used was "encounters". cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #149

Okay, Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #150

Bless your heart. They deserved the berating they got from you. Take pride in that. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #151

"make an honest living, and then you and I can talk like normal people, all right?" Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #152

Your efficiency with a shovel is impressive. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #154

If you wish to be an unpaid shill for the most loathed of industries that is entirely up to you. Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #155

The mistake I see you making is equating workaday employees with owners of the industry. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #157

If you knew who "Walter Sobchak" is you would think the idea of "Sen. Walter Sobchak" hilarious Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #159

You make me laugh. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #168

Those aren't even similar Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #185

Cool story Bro. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #194

says the guy who replied 7 times. Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #197

+100 ND-Dem Apr 2015 #186

Thank you cwydro Apr 2015 #237

WOW! She continues even after being told she would show off the security video? ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2015 #11

The guy that gave the Chick-Fil-A worker grief found out the hard way. VScott Apr 2015 #14

She deserves it. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2015 #18

I was thinking about that jerk too. Adam Smith was his name, I think. NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #35

She even looks with contempt at the camera...unbelivable. If I was the recipient of that, libdem4life Apr 2015 #19

I haven't heard of her until now. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2015 #25

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"dearly", suspended a week. Should be fired. nt Logical Apr 2015 #15

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You are correct, and I am sure some people in the stands will have some comments. nt Logical Apr 2015 #23

She's getting epically ripped a new asshole, inside and out on her FaceBook and Instagram pages. VScott Apr 2015 #30

I think ESPN should have her work off-air, in the rattiest trailer they can find, MH1 Apr 2015 #240

The old famous "Lincoln park towing" known as the Lincoln Park Pirates is not too far from .... Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2015 #26

While I can never condone the things McHenry said bluestateguy Apr 2015 #20

I had one encounter with a towing company...was beacuse of a work joeybee12 Apr 2015 #22

Angry is telling them they are crooks. Her comments show that she is an arrogant POS. nt Logical Apr 2015 #24

Yes. I could understand a/o forgive if she'd called the company crooked, the boss crooked, ND-Dem Apr 2015 #200

+1000, said it perfectly! nt Logical Apr 2015 #222

I'm sure having your car towed and the fines are a pain in the ass. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2015 #28

She should have waited and called the boss to unload... NaturalHigh Apr 2015 #33

I agree kcr Apr 2015 #73

I agree. I had my car towed when it was not parked illegally. Marr Apr 2015 #101

and did you take the opportunity to righteously expound on the hired help's weight issues, ND-Dem Apr 2015 #203

Of course not. And I'm not excusing this Britt McHenry's choice to do so. Marr Apr 2015 #210

which has zip to do with what happened here. if the blond was concerned about that she ND-Dem Apr 2015 #212

Why are you picking a fight? Marr Apr 2015 #215

I'm not; I commented on your comment, as you commented on someone else's. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #226

I gotcha. Marr Apr 2015 #233

She paid though. While mouthing personal insults at the minimum wage employee. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #184

That's not what I call having a brain BainsBane Apr 2015 #21

In total agreement JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #108

One story mentioned it was now suspension for a month. Should be fired. There will libdem4life Apr 2015 #31

There will likely be a comment from whomever was on the other side of the window VScott Apr 2015 #36

No, she should just sue ESPN...sounds a bit "off" to me. Is it about Class, or income? libdem4life Apr 2015 #41

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Because blondie was likely on the clock, because "common folk" don't have to salute libdem4life Apr 2015 #53

So the clerk should file a frivolous lawsuit and end up paying ESPN's legal costs. onenote Apr 2015 #55

It would be ludicous for anyone to be sued over this SickOfTheOnePct Apr 2015 #158

Mean girls. nt tblue37 Apr 2015 #32

Why the calls for her to be fired? Inkfreak Apr 2015 #34

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I think it also comes from a weird desire to show the strongest possible condemnation. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #57

But yours isn't a condemnation for those doing the condemning? kcr Apr 2015 #59

I think it's more of an observation of a trend I see these days. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #61

But you're condemning those who are. kcr Apr 2015 #62

Take from it what you will. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #63

I already have. kcr Apr 2015 #64

I'm not sure what I posted is very obvious to you. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #66

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Lmao! (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #72

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LOL Skittles Apr 2015 #135

Ok. If you've read my previous post I'm ok with whatever ESPNs actions are. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #140

*Exaggerated Reaction!* MrBig Apr 2015 #258

I don't particularly care if nasty and abusive people lose their livelyhoods. kcr Apr 2015 #56

No need to apologize. It's your opinion. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #58

This is basic human behavior AngryAmish Apr 2015 #118

Persons of low social status are fired every day for the same behavior. Nothing to do ND-Dem Apr 2015 #195

Actions have consequences. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2015 #65

By that logic I can assume you're for the death penalty? Inkfreak Apr 2015 #71

I'm never seen anyone behave like that. So I was not as common as you make it sound. nt Logical Apr 2015 #85

Calling for job termination is common enough, imo. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #110

Low-wage folks get fired relatively often for offending those with more power in some way. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #214

You have a weird sence of logic if you come to that conclusion. ohnoyoudidnt Apr 2015 #93

We're speaking of consequences. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #109

What? Death Penalty? treestar Apr 2015 #122

Being an ass isn't solely a 1% thing in my experience. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #128

It was where this ass was coming from treestar Apr 2015 #131

Being an ass in this manner is, because it's about picking on people with less power ND-Dem Apr 2015 #228

I see it differently. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #243

but can't make an argument for it? ND-Dem Apr 2015 #245

Look elsewhere for an arguement. I'm not interested. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #247

yet you now have a history of posts supporting rich blond sportscasters' labor rights ND-Dem Apr 2015 #248

For you, random internet poster..... Inkfreak Apr 2015 #249

just sayin ND-Dem Apr 2015 #250

Just sayin'... Inkfreak Apr 2015 #251

I don't disagree rpannier Apr 2015 #90

And I'd not fault ESPN. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #112

maybe she can use her awesome brain and looks to find another job bedazzled Apr 2015 #119

Maybe. (nt) Inkfreak Apr 2015 #126

As I said, "I don't disagree." rpannier Apr 2015 #127

It *is* everyday, mostly for people with worse jobs and less income than this ill-mannered ND-Dem Apr 2015 #207

she wasn't on the job but she referred to her job and status Skittles Apr 2015 #99

I don't disagree. I'm just not sure if being fired is necessary. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #111

That kind of job? treestar Apr 2015 #120

Because when a minimum wage worker treats people this way, they get fired. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #191

Her looks have nothing to do with my opinion. Inkfreak Apr 2015 #242

her big media contract does; & her looks & background had a lot to do with that. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #246

^^ Best post I've read on a message board ^^ Calista241 Apr 2015 #244

ESPN's Contact Line (Real Human) is 888-549-3776. Faryn Balyncd Apr 2015 #51

SHAME on her! calimary Apr 2015 #52

I don't care if some professional parasite had her feelings hurt Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #67

Some advice for you, stopped in your fucking car towed LOL, nt Logical Apr 2015 #79

Yeah, what was her problem? Guess she didn't feel like going to the job tree and picking another kcr Apr 2015 #82

Yes, I am sure working the cage in an extortion racket was the only possibility she had in life Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #83

Losing ones shit is not the same thing as being an abusive asshole kcr Apr 2015 #84

Oh yes, I am sure you could be mistaken for Snow White when you're furious Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #88

Again. There's being rude and then there's being abusive. kcr Apr 2015 #89

Context matters Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #92

Nope. Anger is like alcohol. It won't make you racist/classist/sexist etc if you weren't already kcr Apr 2015 #94

Astute: A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2015 #95

So you're projecting the Mel Gibson school of pop psychology on this situation Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #96

I have no clue what "Mel Gibson school of pop psychology" means. kcr Apr 2015 #97

You said anger and alcohol won't unlock anything that wasn't already there Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #102

How do you know she was extorted? Dorian Gray Apr 2015 #116

What do you call holding someone's property with threat for forfeiture? Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #142

Absolutely tangential and only marginally related comment... Adsos Letter Apr 2015 #230

I don't think I can picture Walter Sobchak talking about prom dresses Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #232

You think a rich sportscaster can only make contact with a minimum wage employee? ND-Dem Apr 2015 #213

What do you mean, nobody should ever be towed treestar Apr 2015 #121

So.. when your car breaks down and you need it moved you will call whom exactly? rpannier Apr 2015 #91

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I called the dealership, the service manager showed up with a flatbed. Sen. Walter Sobchak Apr 2015 #104

I've had my car towed twice. It sucks Dorian Gray Apr 2015 #115

And I don't care if the blonde professional parasite gets her feelings hurt or her job yanked. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #211

Sideline Barbie has a sad Tom Ripley Apr 2015 #69

Don't jump to conclusions...that just might be a Fox News audition tape Submariner Apr 2015 #76

She'll plead afflueza WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2015 #78

maybe. I wonder, though, what her background is. Iris Apr 2015 #106

She didn't have any trouble getting through college & the high school she attended was ND-Dem Apr 2015 #216

oh. Stetson. Iris Apr 2015 #229

I know nothing about stetson except that it's private ($$), so you haven't said enough. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #231

I first heard about this story on the radio this afternoon. Jenoch Apr 2015 #86

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I have managed to go my entire life without being rude to a clerk Skittles Apr 2015 #98

WOW. What an idiot. The clerk pointed out that she was being taped at the beginning... Marr Apr 2015 #100

I get that she was pissed that her car was towed, LibDemAlways Apr 2015 #107

Agree Dorian Gray Apr 2015 #114

exactly right Skittles Apr 2015 #134

i put somebody on ignore and half the thread is gone bedazzled Apr 2015 #117

If there is a "Bitch of the Year" award, this is the winner. Vinca Apr 2015 #124

I want to see the whole uncut video. DanTex Apr 2015 #129

At that point she should of told her to fuck off! nt Logical Apr 2015 #132

I agree. Just curious. The attendant says something to her there near the end and DanTex Apr 2015 #138

Hmmm, who do I hate more...stuck-up elitist snobs or towing companies? Tough call. Throd Apr 2015 #136

Of the many offensive things said, the "lose some weight" wasn't even in my top three hughee99 Apr 2015 #137

The funniest part is when she says "you have no skill set" DanTex Apr 2015 #139

Hope she ends up working in a repo yard. Octafish Apr 2015 #144

Talking to someone like that - even crooks - is not okay. Oneironaut Apr 2015 #145

I hope athletes and coaches shun her pintobean Apr 2015 #148

She's an arrogant, entitled, egotistical, vain asshole Novara Apr 2015 #153

I've done it too -- but I've never attacked anyone's weight, looks, intelligence or ND-Dem Apr 2015 #223

A perfect fit for Fox 'news'; they will hire her immediately. AlinPA Apr 2015 #156

Yep - the more hateful, the better. polichick Apr 2015 #239

Future Fox "news" info babe workinclasszero Apr 2015 #160

They are no longer letting policemen verbally harrass and intimidate black people...and I don't mean libdem4life Apr 2015 #161

I never saw olbermann punch down; he typically punched up, and that's why he got into ND-Dem Apr 2015 #224

Yeah, he made more fun of the system that he knew so well...too well. Miss him. libdem4life Apr 2015 #225

You need brains to be on TV? zappaman Apr 2015 #164

She embodies how "classist" and "classy" can be polar opposites. lpbk2713 Apr 2015 #166

aren't classist and classy always opposed? ND-Dem Apr 2015 #234

Weird thing to me is, she looks up, SEES that she's being taped, and DISSES THE CLERK ANYWAY Ken Burch Apr 2015 #169

Walk of Shame... TeeYiYi Apr 2015 #172

For those of you still defending this bimbo: woolldog Apr 2015 #174

Not at all surprising. Kingofalldems Apr 2015 #199

She has a Florida voter registration from 2004. Guess which party? alp227 Apr 2015 #218

She's from a military family. Dad is a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel. ND-Dem Apr 2015 #221

It would also appear that McHenry anonymously used her media connections Tanuki Apr 2015 #235

Quelle Surprise! romanic Apr 2015 #236

No surprise eh? workinclasszero Apr 2015 #266

SHE's not looking that great herself in the video SoCalDem Apr 2015 #238

It seems highly unprofessional to me for a company to release such footage to the outside world N/T Midwestern Democrat Apr 2015 #252

Really? Why is that? pintobean Apr 2015 #253

Every company with a customer service department gets abusive calls on a daily basis. Midwestern Democrat Apr 2015 #254

She wasn't the customer pintobean Apr 2015 #255

I guess mercuryblues Apr 2015 #256

This article makes an excellent point.... Novara Apr 2015 #260

Maybe she "knows" the big boss...OK, sarcasm...maybe libdem4life Apr 2015 #267

This is what she should have done instead bluestateguy Apr 2015 #261

She should have prank called them VScott Apr 2015 #262

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She seems to support Sarah Octafish Apr 2015 #263

Good catch, Octa.... MinM Apr 2015 #264

They're both highly skilled at playing the "Do you know who I am?" card!! bullwinkle428 Apr 2015 #265

She's a big Sarah Palin fan so some people say. ArnoldLayne Apr 2015 #268