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Howard Eskin Quickly Deleted This Tweet About Caitlyn Jenner
By Kyle Scott
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Though there’s probably a legitimate observation to be made that Caitlyn Jenner’s presence at the ESPYS was, as Bob Costas called it, “a crass exploitation play” for both ESPN-ABC (ratings) and Jenner (also ratings), this SCORCHING take from Howard Eskin, whose longtime shtick has been telling women to get back in the kitchen, took what turned out to be an overwhelmingly positive moment and, yep, pissed all over it.
Eskin deleted the initial Tweet, edited out the word “freak,” and explained his reaction thusly:
Ironically, the safer route for Eskin would’ve just been telling Jenner to get back in the kitchen.
H/T to (@BriMcL17)
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.