Johnson apologies for Twitter outburst, slur, blames Gossip Girl

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson apologized Tuesday for his use erratic postings on Twitter, one of which used a gay slur and some that appeared to attack Chiefs’ coach Todd Haley.

Johnson, a two-time Pro Bowl back, said in his apology that after the Chiefs’ loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, he tried to unwind by watching his favorite show – Gossip Girl – and was upset about the newest wrinkle in Chuck and Blair’s relationship.

“I apologize to Mr. Hunt, the Chiefs organization and my fans,” Johnson said. “I never should have used the language I did. We were coming off a loss, it’s been a horrible season for me, and I had, literally, just watched Chuck kiss another dude. I mean, seriously, why can’t those two kids just be happy together. Why must it always be something?”

Late Sunday evening, Johnson posted a series of messages on his Twitter account, including: “My father played for the coach from 'rememeber the titans'. Our coach played golf. My father played for redskins briefley. Our coach. Nuthn."

Johnson also used a gay slur, describing someone’s Twitter photo as a “fag pic.” According to the Kansas City Star, when approached by reporters on Monday, Johnson declared that he would not be speaking to the media, and then stated they should “get your faggot ass out of here.”

During his statement Tuesday, Johnson said he was in a bad emotional state and released his frustrations inappropriately and at the wrong people. He had been unable to watch the show when it originally aired because of a busy practice schedule and, after watching it Sunday evening, was overcome with emotion that lasted through Monday.

“They (Gossip Girl couple) had been playing with fire, and it finally caught up with them. I thought Blair was just clowning, but she actually let him kiss a guy. She just watched it happen without stopping it, that’s messed up,” said Johnson. “Then I find out it wasn’t the first time Chuck had kissed a dude. I felt like the wind had been knocked out of me. I mean you watch a show religiously for three years, and then you find out something like this. I just snapped. And I’m sorry. I shouldn’t use gay slurs. I mean, Chuck might be gay and he’s my favorite tv character of all time. Or is he bi? I’m a little confused right now.”

Johnson went on to say he’d accept the Chiefs’ request to stay away from team activities as they look into the incident.

“I’m cool with it. It will give me time to find a new show,” said Johnson. “After this whole episode ordeal, I’m thinking I may need a new favorite show anyway. I just rented Season 1 of Glee, so maybe this free time can be put to good use.”