I kinda liken this situation to the ole "nappy-headed Ho's" comment from Don Imus.. or;

The, "look at that lil monkey run" comment from Howard Cosell...

They (Don and Howard) too meant what they said to be taken as a sarcastic witticism.

Damage control is hard once the damage has been done. It's alot easier to just not provide the arena. I kinda liken this situation to launching a nuclear missile. Once that sucker is launched, it's hard to just go... "Ooops!"

QUOTE: "Not to beat a dead horse, I'm sorry for any confusion that my comment may have left to the imagination. Not my intent."

That was a much needed comment, post launch.

Rich