Help me understand the Jett hate.

Johnny Ringo wrote:

It doesn’t really have to make sense, that is life in the spotlight.    People still hate Metallica for kicking Mustaine out and that was 40...

It doesn’t really have to make sense, that is life in the spotlight. 
 

People still hate Metallica for kicking Mustaine out and that was 40 years ago. 

OldTech wrote:

I only hate Metallica for the black album and everything after

Johnny Ringo wrote:

New Thread: “Help me understand the Metallica hate”

Johnny Ringo wrote:

It doesn’t really have to make sense, that is life in the spotlight.    People still hate Metallica for kicking Mustaine out and that was 40...

It doesn’t really have to make sense, that is life in the spotlight. 
 

People still hate Metallica for kicking Mustaine out and that was 40 years ago. 

OldTech wrote:

I only hate Metallica for the black album and everything after

Boomslang wrote:

There is fuckall wrong with Jett acting his age. They make mistakes and learn from them. Everyone sticking a endoscope up his arse and passing judgment...

There is fuckall wrong with Jett acting his age. They make mistakes and learn from them.

Everyone sticking a endoscope up his arse and passing judgment might want to think twice. Are you actually better than him?

I have no doubt that he will mature and achieve a good living and retirement from his current profession.

Those of you who are losing sleep over Jetts current trajectory in life, please feel free to state your profession, age and what you have achieved.

Let's compare....

Boomslang wrote:

There is fuckall wrong with Jett acting his age. They make mistakes and learn from them. Everyone sticking a endoscope up his arse and passing judgment...

There is fuckall wrong with Jett acting his age. They make mistakes and learn from them.

Everyone sticking a endoscope up his arse and passing judgment might want to think twice. Are you actually better than him?

I have no doubt that he will mature and achieve a good living and retirement from his current profession.

Those of you who are losing sleep over Jetts current trajectory in life, please feel free to state your profession, age and what you have achieved.

Let's compare....

Boomslang wrote:

To the first guy who downvoted me, let's hear you story? You got no balls you shameless bitch...

Boomslang wrote:

There is fuckall wrong with Jett acting his age. They make mistakes and learn from them. Everyone sticking a endoscope up his arse and passing judgment...

There is fuckall wrong with Jett acting his age. They make mistakes and learn from them.

Everyone sticking a endoscope up his arse and passing judgment might want to think twice. Are you actually better than him?

I have no doubt that he will mature and achieve a good living and retirement from his current profession.

Those of you who are losing sleep over Jetts current trajectory in life, please feel free to state your profession, age and what you have achieved.

Let's compare....

DrinkMoreWater wrote:

Show me where this was said.

Bobby Barracuda wrote:

Why is it that when a foreign rider does something fans don’t like it suddenly becomes “it’s because he’s not from America” I don’t seem to...

Why is it that when a foreign rider does something fans don’t like it suddenly becomes “it’s because he’s not from America” I don’t seem to recall it being “because he IS from America” when alot of people were hating on Craig, Barcia, Friese, Forkner, Deegan or less recently Justin Cooper? I guess it’s only okay to call out a riders shit if you’re from the same country as them? 

ando wrote:

The most disturbing thing about this topic is the number of grown men, most of whom are probably middle aged, who deeply dislike some stranger whom...

The most disturbing thing about this topic is the number of grown men, most of whom are probably middle aged, who deeply dislike some stranger whom they’ve never met (and most likely never will) and whose claim to fame is that he’s fast on a dirtbike.  The guy has zero impact on their lives in any meaningful way yet they dislike him enough to be critical of his personality, his family, his career goals etc.

If that’s not fucked up in some way or another I don’t know what is.

 

Johnny Ringo wrote:

It doesn’t really have to make sense, that is life in the spotlight.    People still hate Metallica for kicking Mustaine out and that was 40...

It doesn’t really have to make sense, that is life in the spotlight. 
 

People still hate Metallica for kicking Mustaine out and that was 40 years ago. 

OldTech wrote:

I only hate Metallica for the black album and everything after

MXMattii wrote:

A foreigner that is a real threat to the Americans on their home turf is very often disliked by them. Ask JMB, Pourcel, Reed, Ferrandis, Lawrence...

A foreigner that is a real threat to the Americans on their home turf is very often disliked by them. Ask JMB, Pourcel, Reed, Ferrandis, Lawrence brothers... Some are also just waiting till the "foreigner" puts one foot wrong to lynch him. Remember when Marvin Musquin did what KTM expected him to do, help Ryan Dungey to claim the SX Championship over Eli Tomac? From than on, even Marvin Musquin had haters.

So to sum it up, he's a foreigner who's a real threat for championships the coming years. Than you've the fact that FELD together with his agent Lucas Mirtl are trying to make him the new RC, Stewart, McGrath... annoys people. But they need to know that someone with the poster boy quality, who also wants to be the poster boy of the sport isn't found easily. We didn't saw Tomac, Sexton, Anderson step up for example. For most people is one of those two reasons enough. But if they aren't enough you can combine them with that stupid farce against Jason Anderson, and how he personally made it worse with unfollowing Jason Anderson, while his crew already handled the situation.

But in dutch we've a saying that goes as followed: If you are willing to beat the dog, you will always find a tool to do it. What I mean is: When you are an American SX & MX fan who has an American favorite, you don't need much to dislike, hate or even bash Jett Lawrence.

Spoonguy wrote:

See what you mean, people hate Roczen too.

Johnny_Utah wrote:

  Here you go, DB explains it well I think.

 

Here you go, DB explains it well I think.

dsc131 wrote:

You nailed it!!!

For the lazy people...go straight to the 2:50 mark.  

ando wrote:

The most disturbing thing about this topic is the number of grown men, most of whom are probably middle aged, who deeply dislike some stranger whom...

The most disturbing thing about this topic is the number of grown men, most of whom are probably middle aged, who deeply dislike some stranger whom they’ve never met (and most likely never will) and whose claim to fame is that he’s fast on a dirtbike.  The guy has zero impact on their lives in any meaningful way yet they dislike him enough to be critical of his personality, his family, his career goals etc.

If that’s not fucked up in some way or another I don’t know what is.

 

McG194 wrote:

Most groups that I see on Facebook that are populated with "Core" guys have seemed to have beef with Jett going back even before his missteps...

Most groups that I see on Facebook that are populated with "Core" guys have seemed to have beef with Jett going back even before his missteps at the beginning of this season. 

To me with the fact that he is a way better outdoor guy would make me think the core fan would be all about Jett because that's kind of a throwback instead of being a Supercross specialist. 

For those that say he still hasn't done enough, the guy has won the last 6 championships that he has entered fairly handily. If he never wins another race he has already cemented his position as an all timer. I think he should come in expecting to knock the veterans off their perch. 

I happened to stay in the same hotel as the Lawrences in Salt Lake City last year and granted it was a limited amount of time, but I saw him at breakfast and had a couple short convos in the elevator. Jett was always very respectful to everyone around him and most the time in the elevator he would always defer to Hunter and definitely treat him like the big brother. 

ando wrote:

The most disturbing thing about this topic is the number of grown men, most of whom are probably middle aged, who deeply dislike some stranger whom...

The most disturbing thing about this topic is the number of grown men, most of whom are probably middle aged, who deeply dislike some stranger whom they’ve never met (and most likely never will) and whose claim to fame is that he’s fast on a dirtbike.  The guy has zero impact on their lives in any meaningful way yet they dislike him enough to be critical of his personality, his family, his career goals etc.

If that’s not fucked up in some way or another I don’t know what is.

 

Magoofan wrote:

So far off the mark....

It ain't about Jett the person.

 

ando wrote:

The most disturbing thing about this topic is the number of grown men, most of whom are probably middle aged, who deeply dislike some stranger whom...

The most disturbing thing about this topic is the number of grown men, most of whom are probably middle aged, who deeply dislike some stranger whom they’ve never met (and most likely never will) and whose claim to fame is that he’s fast on a dirtbike.  The guy has zero impact on their lives in any meaningful way yet they dislike him enough to be critical of his personality, his family, his career goals etc.

If that’s not fucked up in some way or another I don’t know what is.

 

Magoofan wrote:

So far off the mark....

It ain't about Jett the person.

 

KlockreN wrote:

Don't hate the rider just because the media blow him up, it's not the riders fault. I would think a rider like Jett would beg them...

Don't hate the rider just because the media blow him up, it's not the riders fault. I would think a rider like Jett would beg them to not be so hands on all the time.

Magoofan wrote:

So far off the mark....

It ain't about Jett the person.

 

KlockreN wrote:

Don't hate the rider just because the media blow him up, it's not the riders fault. I would think a rider like Jett would beg them...

Don't hate the rider just because the media blow him up, it's not the riders fault. I would think a rider like Jett would beg them to not be so hands on all the time.

Magoofan wrote:

My first post in this thread stated "I don't hate Jett" and that's the truth.   Though he's done some thing to make him less likeable recently...

My first post in this thread stated "I don't hate Jett" and that's the truth.   Though he's done some thing to make him less likeable recently IMO.

The extent of my "Lawrence bashing" is aimed squarely at their unhinged fans and the coverage.

 

KlockreN wrote:

Don't hate the rider just because the media blow him up, it's not the riders fault. I would think a rider like Jett would beg them...

Don't hate the rider just because the media blow him up, it's not the riders fault. I would think a rider like Jett would beg them to not be so hands on all the time.

Magoofan wrote:

My first post in this thread stated "I don't hate Jett" and that's the truth.   Though he's done some thing to make him less likeable recently...

My first post in this thread stated "I don't hate Jett" and that's the truth.   Though he's done some thing to make him less likeable recently IMO.

The extent of my "Lawrence bashing" is aimed squarely at their unhinged fans and the coverage.

 

KlockreN wrote:

Every rider do some stupid shit once in a while, dont make me hate them. Even a rider like Friese who is hated online by everyone...

Every rider do some stupid shit once in a while, dont make me hate them. Even a rider like Friese who is hated online by everyone, I dont have  a problem with his riding.