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The Chicago Tribune Put an Opposing Hockey Player a Skirt, That Fairy!

THE SHOT — “Looks like Tarzan, skates like Jane” is how the Chicago Tribune yesterday described the Philadelphia Flyers’ Chris Pronger, which the paper — obviously defending the honor of its home team, the Chicago Blackhawks — dubbed “Chrissy.” See how he’s wearing a skirt? That makes him a sissy poofter, the ultimate of insults! The newspaper is headed by managing editor Jane Hirt. A woman. [via]

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