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Doctor Jerry Punch ... why does a guy with a microphone on
Oct 11, 2015, 3:17 PM
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the sidelines of college football games need to flaunt the fact that he has an MD?
I know, I know ... he "earned" the title.
Just seems a tad bit pretentious.
Almost like he's saying:
"Hey! Look at me! ... Even though I got this sweet gig as a sideline commentator with ESPN and I'm making great money just strolling around running my yap, y'all need to understand, I'm better than all this. In real life, I'm a doctor and don't forget that!
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he worked as a MD for NASCAR races right?***
Oct 11, 2015, 3:21 PM
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Re: Doctor Jerry Punch ... why does a guy with a microphone on
Oct 11, 2015, 3:26 PM
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I believe that's the correct title for a doctor, regardless of occupation. Why you mad, brah?
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I'm not mad, just think it's pretentious.
Oct 11, 2015, 3:28 PM
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If it helps his self esteem, to flaunt the title in a sportscasting environment, then good for him.
According to his bio, he has spent almost no time in his entire career as a practicing physician.
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Re: I'm not mad, just think it's pretentious.
Oct 11, 2015, 3:31 PM
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It's not pretentious. It's a degree he warned and, furthermore, it's his proper title. Do you REALLY give two $hyatts?
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Re: I'm not mad, just think it's pretentious.
Oct 11, 2015, 3:43 PM
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No, actually I don't care all that much.
Just stating an opinion.
My dad was an MD and practiced medicine all his life.
If he'd gone into some other line of work after earning his MD, I really cannot see him insisting on being called "Doctor" even though it was his right.
Because, he wasn't a pretentious person.
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Re: I'm not mad, just think it's pretentious.
Oct 11, 2015, 3:59 PM
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I think your opinion is based on a misplaced understanding of when it is and isn't appropriate to address someone as "Doctor". It has nothing to do with whether you are an active, practicing, medical MD or otherwise. It is a title bestowed to any individual that happens to earn the degree, nothing more or less. To say it's "pretentious", in my opinion, is juvenile and/or rooted in some kind of insecurity.
Anyway, you're entitled to your opinion, but if an individual earned a degree- regardless of whether he is an active practicing professional or not- then their title should reflect it.
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Well, there you go ... we both have opinions. Cheers.***
Oct 11, 2015, 4:12 PM
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"According to his bio, he has spent almost no time in his entire career as a practicing physician."
Oct 11, 2015, 4:19 PM
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This argument always bugs me. If you've received a doctorate, no matter your profession, you've earned the right to put Dr. in front of your name.
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Re: I'm not mad, just think it's pretentious.
Oct 11, 2015, 6:03 PM
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I always like it when doctors tell me to call them by their first name. It makes them much more personable.
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Re: Doctor Jerry Punch ... why does a guy with a microphone on
Oct 11, 2015, 3:28 PM
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If they didn't call him Dr. Jerry Punch they would be calling him, Jerry Punch former NCSU QB under Lou Holtz
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you mean Dr. Lou?***
Oct 11, 2015, 3:33 PM
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Re: Doctor Jerry Punch ... why does a guy with a microphone on
Oct 11, 2015, 3:34 PM
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Dr. Jerry Punch is a GD NASCAR legend.
You shut your mouth questioning him!
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Yea, he's gone by Dr. Jerry Punch for years...
Oct 11, 2015, 3:52 PM
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I remember him calling a lot of the races on the radio when I was a kid.
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Re: Doctor Jerry Punch ... why does a guy with a microphone on
Oct 11, 2015, 3:49 PM
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Kinda like the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Oh no, I shouldn't have went there.
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He earned it. I quit after a masters degree because I was
Oct 11, 2015, 4:07 PM
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not willing to do what it takes to earn a phd. I always address any MD or PhD as Dr.
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Re: Doctor Jerry Punch ... why does a guy with a microphone on
Oct 11, 2015, 4:12 PM
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He has saved lives on two occasions after wreck in NASCAR because he was on the scene before EMT people at the tack.
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Why does an NBA legend have to go by the same moniker?***
Oct 11, 2015, 4:22 PM
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Why does an NBA legend have to go by the same moniker?***
Oct 11, 2015, 4:22 PM
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Re: Doctor Jerry Punch ... why does a guy with a microphone on
Oct 11, 2015, 4:25 PM
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His daughter goes to Clemson...cut him some slack.
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Re: Doctor Jerry Punch ... why does a guy with a microphone on
Oct 11, 2015, 4:53 PM
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I haven't seen any footage, but if they are simply referring to him as Dr. on the broadcast, there is no pretentiousness there...I try to hide that I'm an MD when out and about because I don't want people to ask me medical questions all #### day, but in the office I do expect my patients to call my doctor, because that's what I am. I'm not their pal. you don't want your doc to be a professional, treat him that way. As for this guy, yeah he's earned it. If you want to ##### about someone being a hack, look no further than all those TV docs, including Dr. Oz. can't stand that guy. spreads so much information!
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You assume he's "flaunting it"
Oct 11, 2015, 4:58 PM
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Some employers want their employees titles prominently displayed. He has been called Doc for decades going back to his work as a pit road reporter and he earned it. Why is it flaunting when you earn it.... False humility 'oh don't call me that' is almost as bad as dogging somebody for being called by their earned title.
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It's a title that he has earned***
Oct 11, 2015, 5:53 PM
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