US Edition‘Unintentional’ Use of an Offensive Word Leads to Lengthy Pause on Cardinals Broadcast
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, JUN 21 – Chip Caray quickly corrected an unintentional homophobic slur during a live promo, causing a 30-second broadcast silence; no disciplinary action was taken, the network said.
- During a Saturday Cardinals game, broadcaster Chip Caray unintentionally said a homophobic slur while reading a promo for Disability Pride Night on July 10.
- Caray mispronounced the final promo word but immediately corrected himself and finished the read without addressing the mistake on air.
- The promo highlighted a special Cardinals hat fans will receive with a themed ticket for the July 10 game against the Washington Nationals, which incorporates the Disability Pride Flag into the STL logo and includes the team name embossed in braille on the brim.
- A Cardinals spokesperson called the slip-up unintentional and apologized for any offense, while FanDuel Sports Network declined further comment on Caray's behalf.
- The incident paused the broadcast for thirty-one seconds before resuming, and Front Office Sports reported Caray will not face suspension as it was an honest mistake.
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'Unintentional' use of an offensive word leads to lengthy pause on Cardinals broadcast
While reading from a promo, FanDuel Sports Network broadcaster Chip Caray misspoke and "immediately corrected himself,” says team. “Knowing Chip, I am sure he is as upset as anyone.”
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