49ers' "Training" Video

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I am not even sure how to start. The title just about reflects everything. Good for Mr. Ross and Mr. Mattier at The Chronicle for brining this news to our attention.

The full video is available to view (in segments) at SFgate.com. The folks there blurred out nudity but did not "bleep" the numerous expletives. It is posted, after all, with the intent that it will only be viewed by adults.

So, presumably, this is attempt at a training video for 49ers on how to handle the media. It is however, yet another of example of proliferating stereotypes. It also exploits women. I think it was meant to be funny. I can almost hear the reaction of a room full of football players to the "funny" parts and to the parts with topless women.

Almost ironically, one of the lesson being taught in the video is that the guys will be judged on their actions and those actions are not only a reflection on the individual, but the entire organization. The video is case in point.

It is inappropriate. "Mayor" Reynolds said in an interview about the matter that the video does not represent his personal views. I think at this point he is just saving face. If these were not his views then he should have stopped the production before it began.

It terms of teaching the 49ers to embrace diversity, it certainly was not the way to go about it. You don't teach by acting out the stereotypes that diversity training try to dispel. It just does not make sense.

Last Words: I think the video is stupid and ridiculous, BOOOO to the Mr. Reynolds and everyone who allowed the video to be made and played, I recommend real diversity training.