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The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader to millions and is kind of a big deal. Meeting with him is akin to meeting the Pope, the Queen of England or possibly even Bono. It is somewhat surprising to learn, then, that when the mayor of Memphis met him, he offered him a fist bump. (Fist bumping is the most awesome thing to happen to journalism since baggy pants. Each time a public figure participates in the ritual, it's reported as though it's been discovered for the first time ever and is threatening to break down the very walls of civilization.)
As you can see, the Dalai Lama is no stranger to the fist bump. However, that terrible "Hello, Dalai" joke should cost the mayor his next election.
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Friday 25 September
By Fred
As a former Memphian I am embarressed not only by the Dap delivered by former TV reporter now mayor Myron Lowery but also by the fact that A.C. Whorton can not pronounce Dalai Lama.
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Friday 25 September
By M. Steinmann
But are you proud of your inability to spell "embarrassed?"
Sunday 27 September
By DJ
As a current Memphian, I'm embarrassed when somebody who cannot spell
"embarrassed" comments on behalf of Memphis. Too bad they didn't get Prince Mongo for his comments-that would have been REALLY entertaining. If you're a true Memphian, you would readily agree that our city is known for routinely coloring outside the lines.
Get over it.
DJ
Sunday 27 September
By JD
Steinman and DJ nice to know we have two idiot spellcheck NAZI's criticizing others. A-holes love to spellcheck others,your kind will never change.The big problem is that is the least of your evils as your kind HATES everyone that thinks differently then you do. Pretty Sad Guys,STOP THE HATING!!!!!
Monday 28 September
By Anthony
What if one of the Dalai Lamas assistants walked to to this jackass mayor and fistbumped him saying hi waaas up my nigga then we would have al sharpton and jessie jackson and all the other clowns shouting raceeeeeeeeeeeeee
This jerk of a mayor and other people in office should learn about whom they are meeting and the respect they should have .No wonder Memphis is so back ward
Monday 28 September
By Kelly
Dude, it's called DAP, not a "fist bump"
Monday 28 September
By K-bo
ok, wtf is up with the grammar police, let us plz unite in our disdain of Mr. Memphis and his blunders through world religion plz
Sunday 27 September
By Cindy Stauffer
Must be a damned slow news day
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Tuesday 29 September
By Mike
I still got a chuckle out of the "Hello, Dalai!" joke.
Sunday 27 September
By PKA
Another embarrassed former memphian here! (And believe me the current memphians are just as mortified.) Where is the respect due this ambassador of peace - a fist bump???
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Sunday 27 September
By Ric Weide
That seems to be the low class, no class way that street thugs greet each other. There is a certain breed of politicians that are some of the lowest class trailer trash scum around. This is their way of greetings! Trash!!!!!
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Sunday 27 September
By nwwhtddd
stupid is the new cool---from top officals to what they are teaching kids in school---have a feeling its only going to get worst
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Sunday 27 September
By nwwhtddd
stupid is the new cool--from top officals to what they are teaching our kids in school--have a feeling its only going to get worst--you can no longer tell kids that they should act like adults because of the bad way adults act
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Sunday 27 September
By Sheila
Memphis used to be so clean and beautiful (the suburbs are gorgeous) and one was proud of every aspect of being a Memphian. The "fist bump" is now the norm from the morons who run this city. Embarrassing is an understatement.
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Sunday 27 September
By DeDee
In all fairness, it was improper, but still friendly, respectful, amusing. Don't you think that people like the Dali Lama and the Pope get a LITTLE tired of all the pomp and pretentiousnous of being world leaders. The DalaiLama certainly seemed to enjoy the Mayor's expression. I thought the Mayor'w words were sincere and elloquant and if Mr. Wharton mispronounced the DalaiLama's name perhaps we should be big hearted and give him the benefit of the possiblity that it was part of his sourthern dialect. Come on people stop being a bunch of old poops.
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Sunday 27 September
By rseas
well said DeDee!
Monday 28 September
By bill boll
I completely agree with DeDee! The Dalai Lama, unlike the Pope and most world leaders, has proven himself, time and time again, to be an unpretentious global figure who appears remarkably unfazed by his position. I cannot imagine that he took offense at the mayor's greeting; so why should anyone else?
Monday 28 September
By Charles Stewart
Ian Fortey-
If your employer was not so insensitive to a particular race of people , it is you and not the mayor who should be looking for a job. I agree With Haki Madhubuti -"Great minds are not immune to silliness".
How many 'educated people' and TV newsmen have mispronounced name like Arabs? Pronunciations , inappropriate (Silly) jokes and misspelled words do not generally speak to the quality of the person. The Dalai Lama said, "Everybody is the same human being. ... We are all the same..."
The Dalai Lama briefly offered part of his philosophy, pointing to his heart as he said, "If you keep here fear, anger, jealously, everything appears suspicious."
'When he finished, the Dalai Lama turned to Lowery and gave him a fist bump, then, laughing, playfully slapped Lowery on the back.'
Monday 28 September
By Rosemarie
I agree, The Dalai Lama looked to me to be having a joyful encounter. It comes natural to humble people. The Dalai Lama exudes loving kindness naturally and always. Something to emulate. Oh, and Steinman, have you not heard of typos? Give the guy a break. Personally, I think the proclamation was too long, but a testimony to the honor the city felt about having the Dalai Lama in their midst.
Sunday 27 September
By knicole
A.C Wharton is not the mayor of Memphis, he is currently the mayor of shelby county. He is running though for memphis mayor... Thank god the mayor was not there (Herenton)...Things probably would have been much worse!
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