And the strangest newspaper retraction of 2010 is …
It’s year-end wrap-up time here at IHateTheMedia.com, ladies and gentlemen. And the winner of the award for “Strangest Newspaper Retraction of 2010” goes to…
It’s year-end wrap-up time here at IHateTheMedia.com, ladies and gentlemen. And the winner of the award for “Strangest Newspaper Retraction of 2010” goes to the Fresno Bee for this very odd one about a high school wrestling match.
A detailed clarification of the “butt drag”
Don't Ask, Dont Tell: This is what the Butt-Drag looks like in action
A front-page story Sunday about a Buchanan High School wrestler accused of sexual battery said the “butt drag” maneuver involves a wrestler putting fingers in his rival’s anus to get leverage. There’s no formal definition of the move, but coaches say it involves grabbing the butt cheek of a rival. Coaches vary on how often anal penetration occurs, but they say that it should never be intentional. The move does not involve skin-on-skin contact; the wrestler practicing the move is pushing his fingers against his opponent’s uniform.
In addition, stories about the case on Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday incorrectly said the wrestler had been expelled. He has been suspended pending an expulsion hearing.
“The wrestler practicing the move is pushing his fingers against his opponent’s uniform.”
