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Sea Slugs' Bruce Irvin makes April Fools’ DUI joke
http://blog.sfgate.com/sportsevents/2015/04/01/seattle-seahawks-bruce-irvin-makes-april-fools-dui-joke/Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin excels at rushing the passer, but his comedy game and subtlety could both apparently use some work after his April Fools’ joke met with criticism for its insensitivity.
Irvin, 27, tweeted early Wednesday morning that he’d been arrested after driving drunk, apologizing preemptively to the team and his fans.
But a half hour later, Irvin let his followers in on the joke. Some congratulated him on the ruse, but many others were outraged at Irvin’s use of a false DUI arrest in his joke....
Irvin did have his defenders, however, including Sports Illustrated’s Robert Klemko:
Irvin, 27, tweeted early Wednesday morning that he’d been arrested after driving drunk, apologizing preemptively to the team and his fans.
But a half hour later, Irvin let his followers in on the joke. Some congratulated him on the ruse, but many others were outraged at Irvin’s use of a false DUI arrest in his joke....
Irvin did have his defenders, however, including Sports Illustrated’s Robert Klemko:
C'mon, Bruce. Stick to what you know best -- boxing.
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