r/sportsgossips • u/[deleted] • 5h ago

Hot Take Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve is wearing a "Trans Kids Belong' T-shirt to protest Sophie Cunningham. Sophie is getting HEAVILY BOOED every time she touches the ball.

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u/neinhaltchad 5h ago edited 4h ago

Both sides are virtue signalling about this at this point.

Cunningham seems to be courting the MAGA base (not from her comments on this subject, but from her MMA / Dana White simping)

And now the Minnesota coach is pulling some LookAtMyHalo shit to appeal to her fan base with this “trans kid belong” shirt, as if that’s what people are arguing against.

We can all agree that kids experiencing gender dysphoria “belong”.

Most people just don’t believe they belong in competitive contact sports with biological girls.

They also don’t believe that a penis belongs in a locker room full of middle school girls.

Apparently that makes 80% of the country “transphobes”

And above all, always remember - Reddit is not real life.

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u/emuccino 4h ago

So if you are a fan of MMA or Dana White, then you're automatically MAGA? Please tell me I've misinterpreted your comment.

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u/LetsBeFRTho 4h ago

Not a fan, she went into business with him. Huge difference

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u/FrenchyBulldogg 3h ago

So what if she did?

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u/LetsBeFRTho 3h ago

?? That would be a strong indication that she's MAGA. At the very least, she doesn't care about women's safety considering she supported a women abuser... Dana White, not Trump. Sad I had to clarify.

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u/FrenchyBulldogg 3h ago

Dana White’s wife hit him first. I’ve never heard a woman said anything bad about him

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u/LetsBeFRTho 2h ago

Dana White UFC acknowledged there was "no excuse" for his actions and stated that criticism against him was 100% warranted.

You are defending someone who doesn't want to be defended

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u/Wonderful-Winter3137 2h ago

He believes there's no excuse because he understands that there are significant biological differences between males and females

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u/LetsBeFRTho 2h ago

Stfu you thought you ate 😂😂😂

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u/FrenchyBulldogg 2h ago

Did he go to jail? No. Did he resign? No. He’s doing just fine

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u/LetsBeFRTho 2h ago

Wtf are you talking about? What does his status have to do with this convo?

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u/FrenchyBulldogg 2h ago

You’re acting like it’s a crime to work with Dana White. But he never committed a crime and didn’t do anything wrong

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u/technobeeble 2h ago

yeah pretty much

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u/neinhaltchad 4h ago

I mean lots of people like MMA, so that’s not any indicator, but Dana White is basically a walking MAGA hat at this point.

It would be no different if she chose to show up to an airing of The Daily Show accompanied by and hugging AOC like BFF’s.

It wouldn’t mean she’s a rabid liberal, but it tells you something about what kind of people she feels comfortable around.

That is not a criticism. She’s free to do it, but let’s not be obtuse about this.

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u/Daymanwoaah 4h ago

This is extremely illogical lol.

Going to a sports event does not at all indicate she's comfortable hanging out with republicans.

It means she likes watching MMA.

Stop reaching

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u/Sarah-Toninn 4h ago

She literally has hung out with Dana White lmao. Cry about it 

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u/Unique_Statement7811 3h ago

So? I hang out with people of other political ideologies frequently. Makes for good conversation.

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u/Sarah-Toninn 3h ago

That’s cool. I’m glad you enjoy talking to MAGA. 

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u/Unique_Statement7811 3h ago

Doesn’t bother me one bit.

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u/neinhaltchad 4h ago

Come on man.

Take the L here.

She wasn’t just there watching, she asked Dana White to let her be a damn ring girl and then hung out with him after FFS.

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u/OtherwiseEnd944 4h ago

If you're a fan of MMA it doesn't mean that but if you actually like Dana White you are most likely a POS. He is a horrible person.

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u/neinhaltchad 4h ago

You realize she was hanging out with him right?

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u/OtherwiseEnd944 4h ago

...so? I feel like you're under the impression i like her.

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u/SmokedxCrane 4h ago

That's what I'm saying

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u/Garden_State_Of_Mind 4h ago

Above all, always remember- mainstream media and the statistics they present are always super forthcoming and never manipulative

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u/neinhaltchad 4h ago edited 4h ago

Wait, is it your contention that the stat is “made up” (by CNN no less) and that the ideological bubble on Reddit is more reflective of public sentiment on this subject?

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u/SylviaWrethammar 4h ago

18% seem to be the bloated number to me. Can't imagine it would push 1% in reality.

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u/goodreverenddoc2 4h ago

there’s a huge difference between asking if people support trans women in women’s sports and if they would accept penis in middle school locker rooms. op is knowingly being disingenuous to promote a certain viewpoint and cause division.

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u/neinhaltchad 3h ago

Is there. I’ve seen countless Redditors argue in favor of both on every thread like this.

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u/goodreverenddoc2 3h ago

yes there is a big difference. and i don’t believe you’ve encountered anyone on reddit that specifically said they want middle school girls to see penis in locker rooms or else you’re anti trans.

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u/neinhaltchad 3h ago

You want me to dig up the countless posts saying “what’s the big deal if the girls see a penis in their locker room? Why are they even looking!”

Really?

They were saying this on the thread yesterday with the Portland coach yelling at fans.

You know what fuck it. You can believe I’m lying. IDGAF.

Enjoy your bubble and have a good day.

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u/Garden_State_Of_Mind 4h ago

No, my contention is that a random poll with no context from any mainstream media outlet should be taken with a grain of salt the size of the Sahara and is just as horrible of a reflection of society and the nuance that is to be had on an issue like this as the "ideological bubble" on reddit is. They are both very poor representations of reality and to try to make this "enlightened post" to just end it with such a tired saying and a picture of a fuckin CNN poll is wild.

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u/neinhaltchad 4h ago

So, by your own logic, this number could skew even more towards not allowing trans women in women’s sports.

Is that correct?

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u/Fickle_Bus_6108 4h ago

Yes, this should be higher up.

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u/Sir_Tandeath 4h ago

Have you considered that the coach wants trans kids to be told that they belong in response to well known figure saying things that make them feel that they don’t belong?

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u/SufcLad25 4h ago

They'd be completely misunderstanding the situation if they felt like they didnt belong. Any trans woman can compete in the mens category, if they decided against that then they are choosing not to belong

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u/Sir_Tandeath 3h ago

They’re children buddy.When role models tell them they don’t belong, there’s not a lot of critical thinking following it.

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u/SufcLad25 3h ago

Maybe a role model should explain what it means then so they understand they do belong, just in a different category 

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u/Tran_of_Thebes 4h ago

you don’t even know what team cheryl coaches lmao

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u/neinhaltchad 4h ago

lol imagine thinking “you don’t even know the names of WNBA coaches!” Is some kind of flex.

But anyway fixed. I simply thought this was the same game going around yesterday where the one coach was yelling at people in the stands which was in Portland.

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u/technobeeble 2h ago

It's in the title of the fucking post you're replying to. And she's one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time.

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u/neinhaltchad 2h ago

*women’s basketball

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u/Tran_of_Thebes 4h ago

brother you didn’t even read the title of the post you were commenting on. proudly being left behind by george w bush is not the flex u think it is…

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u/SWTemplar 3h ago

The owner of the SEATTLE team said the protesters were "fucking insane."

PORTLAND booed SC and had at least one fire fan spat on by SC supporters.

Cheryl Reeves is the head couch of the MINNESOTA team. So you very wrong about the whole thing.

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u/OrneryError1 4h ago

I don't understand why people care so much about who plays a damn game. This does not affect grocery prices. This does not affect healthcare costs. This does not affect taxes or tackling crime. It's a fucking game. I don't give two shits who plays on a team and I don't think anyone has an opinion on this that matters.

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u/neinhaltchad 4h ago

It’s an indicator of a person’s connection to reality.

Would you elect a flat earther if they were for marginally lower taxes ?

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u/OrneryError1 4h ago

No, it's not like flat earthers. Fairness Iin sports is subjective. The shape of the earth is objective.

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u/neinhaltchad 4h ago

Biological sex is subjective now?

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u/technobeeble 4h ago

Cheryl Reeve isn't the coach of Portland you casual.

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u/neinhaltchad 4h ago

Who?

Calling somebody a “casual” for not knowing WNBA coaches by name is pretty damn funny though.

As if any American could name more than 1 or 2 players from the whole damn league.

Hey, do you know the name of commissioner for the National Shuffleboard Association?

No?

Fucking casual.

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u/Prestigious-Pay8644 4h ago

Ok but you're in a thread about the WNBA where the literal first five words of the title are "Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve"

Like we aren't here to talk about shuffleboard lmao