ESPN Says Chris Berman Videos 'Do Not Reflect His Typical Workplace Demeanor' - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

ESPN VP of PR Josh Krulewitz e-mailed me the following statement regarding the infamous and embarrassing Chris Berman videos that have been cropping up on YouTube over the last week:

The off air videos are now nearly a decade old and do not reflect his typical workplace demeanor, his relationships with co-workers, nor the contributions he has made to ESPN over many years. Chris has a tremendous connection with sports fans and his body of work should not be judged by a few minutes of unguarded language uttered years ago. We aren't excusing the language used and will be emphasizing to our workforce the importance of using appropriate language in the workplace.

First of all, I'm amazed that ESPN actually responded to these things; I just assumed the Worldwide Leader would ignore them and hope they'd go away. And secondly, I actually think it should go without saying that neither Berman nor any other person should be judged by a few minutes of unguarded language.

I think the videos are funny, and I think it's great that YouTube makes it possible for fans to get a good laugh from them, but I also think anyone who was offended by the fact that Berman used some foul language is just looking for a reason to be offended.

Previously on FanHouse:
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Chris Berman Calls Al Michaels a 'F---head'
ESPN's Chris Berman Explains How to Smuggle Codeine From Canada
ESPN's Chris Berman is Sorry to Explode
More Profanity From ESPN's Chris Berman
Yet Another Chris Berman Video: Who at ESPN Has a Vendetta Against Him?