by X factor » Sat Feb 27, 2010 6:46 am
TRAGChick wrote:http://www.examiner.com/x-14380-Celebrity-Fitness-and-Health-Examiner~y2010m2d23-ESPN-suspends-Tony-Kornheiser-for-calling-Hannah-Storms-outfit-slutty
ESPN commentator Tony Kornheiser has been suspended for two weeks for insulting SportsCenter anchor Hannah Storm's racy red outfit.
Last week, Kornheiser, 61, insinuated that Storm, 47, was too old to wear the flashy red go-go boots and short skirt she sported on a recent telecast.
'SHE DRESSES TOO YOUNG'
Tony, who hosts ESPN's Pardon the Interruption program, made the following comments on his Washington-based radio show:
"Hannah Storm in a horrifying, horrifying outfit today. She's got on red go-go boots and a catholic school plaid skirt ... way too short for somebody in her 40s or maybe early 50s.
She's got on her typically very, very tight shirt. She looks like she has sausage casing wrapping around her upper body.
I know she's very good, and I'm not supposed to be critical of ESPN people, so I won't ... but Hannah Storm ... come on now! Stop! What are you doing?
She's what I would call a Holden Caulfield fantasy at this point."

The next day, Kornheiser issued the following apology:
"I was wrong. This is sort of what I do, and I'm sorry for it. I'm a sarcastic, subversive guy...I'm a troll, look at me. I have no right to insult what anybody looks like or what anybody wears."
On Feb. 23, Tony told reporters he's looking forward to returning to his show after his suspension.
"I have been sent to sidelines from PTI for a while," he says. "And when I'm allowed back on PTI, I will happily go back because I love the PTI show and love all the people on the PTI show."
Kornheiser has hosted PTI since 2001.
ESPN CALLS COMMENTS 'ENTIRELY INAPPROPRIATE'
ESPN executive vice president of content John Skipper issued the following statement Tuesday evening:
"Tony Kornheiser's comments about Hannah Storm were entirely inappropriate. Hurtful and personal comments such as these are not acceptable and have significant consequences.
Tony has been suspended from PTI for two weeks. Hannah is a respected colleague who has been an integral part of the success of our morning SportsCenter."
HANNAH LIKES TO FLAUNT HER FIGURE
The athletic 5'10" Hannah is extremely fit and loves to flaunt her lean physique.
In 2008, she blogged about her personal style, saying she likes wearing short skirts, dresses and boots:
"My preference is fitted and feminine clothes and I am really happy with my style now because it's much more reflective of my personality and a lot more fun, rather than being so anchor-ish!
Cowboy boots are my favorite..I like them pretty beat up and distressed and wear them with everything from short dresses to jeans."
Storm added: "I think you can look age-appropriate but still don't have to sacrifice style."
Hannah Storm is hot as fire! If she can pull off that look at her age, I say more power to her! Cornheiser can go fuck himself!