You are allowed to choose to call yourselves brown or black or whatever, we cannot do the same. You can have 'Black Entertainment' programmes on TV and proudly proclaim them
Whereas 'Brown Entertainment' sounds vaguely pornographic
― Tom D., Thursday, 6 March 2008 12:44 (sixteen years ago) link
This is proberly the worst time in history and the worst place in the civilised world to be a white heterosexual working class male.
Wow. Where to start?
― Ned Trifle II, Thursday, 6 March 2008 12:45 (sixteen years ago) link
On paper, I have never earnt as much as I do now, in reality I have never been so poor. When I get home from work I am too tired and stressed to go out and enjoy myself, even if I could afford to. My crime? I met and married the wrong woman, who left me with a load of debts for another man taking my kids who I now have to pay for despite her refusal to let me have access. If this happened to a woman the would be an outcry, but it happens to men everyday in this hellhole of a country.
[zen_reality]
― Dingbod Kesterson, Thursday, 6 March 2008 12:45 (sixteen years ago) link
http://www.st-marys.hull.sch.uk/sites/history/images/Victorianchildlabour.gif
― Ned Trifle II, Thursday, 6 March 2008 12:47 (sixteen years ago) link
Democracy is supposed to be rule by the majority, but there are so many pressure groups working towards, and getting, special treatment for minority groups that it sometimes feels as though 'normal' people are at a disadvantage.
David Smith, Scunthorpe
Recommended by 97 people
― onimo, Thursday, 6 March 2008 12:47 (sixteen years ago) link
... faces black as coal, the lot o' them (xp)
― Tom D., Thursday, 6 March 2008 12:48 (sixteen years ago) link
Of course we're being ignored. The sandal-wearing liberals in charge of this country are more interested in Guardian readers and asylum seekers than in the opinion of the ordinary working man.
DISCRACE!
Derek Bells, London, United Kingdom
Recommended by 76 people
Is that Jim Crace's uncle or something?
― Dingbod Kesterson, Thursday, 6 March 2008 12:50 (sixteen years ago) link
For all his faults, I can't imagine Gordon Brown wearing sandals.
― Neil S, Thursday, 6 March 2008 12:51 (sixteen years ago) link
No, he said sandal-wearing liberals
― Tom D., Thursday, 6 March 2008 12:52 (sixteen years ago) link
You're not even allowed to read the Guardian now unless you own at least six pairs of Jimmy Choos.
― Dingbod Kesterson, Thursday, 6 March 2008 12:52 (sixteen years ago) link
Some working class people yesterday... http://www.ourgreatyarmouth.org.uk/images/uploaded/scaled/scan00061.jpg Them were the days...
― Ned Trifle II, Thursday, 6 March 2008 14:18 (sixteen years ago) link
Underage drinking still a problem though.
― Ned Trifle II, Thursday, 6 March 2008 14:19 (sixteen years ago) link
Nice use of belt + braces
― Tom D., Thursday, 6 March 2008 14:21 (sixteen years ago) link
Where is Belt and Braces band?
― Mark G, Thursday, 6 March 2008 14:24 (sixteen years ago) link
Jesus, that's been dredged from somewhere dank and disused in the old memory bank
― Tom D., Thursday, 6 March 2008 14:25 (sixteen years ago) link
lol, normal people
― Bodrick III, Thursday, 6 March 2008 14:54 (sixteen years ago) link
These people are the most dense, humorless morons ever. Tropic Thunder is -on their side-, taking Hollywood blowhards to task for manipulating and using the disabled for their own profit. But once again it's PC GONE CRAaZzY.
-- burt_stanton, Wednesday, August 13, 2008 1:51 PM (2 hours ago) Bookmark Link
― max, Wednesday, 13 August 2008 20:44 (fifteen years ago) link
Today on Radio 4:
PC RIP?
First of two programmes in which Clive Anderson traces the story of political correctness, and considers our attitudes towards it today.
With Jerry Springer! Stewart Lee!! Camille Paglia!!! Jim Davidson!!!!
― allez, allons-y, on y va (ledge), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 07:35 (fifteen years ago) link
not that i'm actually going to listen to it.
― allez, allons-y, on y va (ledge), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 07:43 (fifteen years ago) link
In that blurb there are at least three good reasons why I won't be listening to it.
― A. FIND MISSING LINK B. PUT IT TOGETHER C. BANG! (Marcello Carlin), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 07:55 (fifteen years ago) link
It's the story of political correctness, narrated by people who believe x about porridge and y about vaginal sandiness, featuring sandy vaginal opinions about porridge, and vice versa. Oh, when is this on. So excited.
― sometimes I pretend I am very huge and icy (kenan), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 08:05 (fifteen years ago) link
Southwark NHS has actually banned Christmas trees in case they offend Muslims, that was a doozy of a staff meeting
― Glans Christian Christian christian Christian Andersen (MPx4A), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 08:47 (fifteen years ago) link
"in case they offend Muslims" = "can't afford any Christmas trees this year"
― Eric in the East Neuk of Anglia (Marcello Carlin), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:02 (fifteen years ago) link
"But I bet they can afford Ramadan, errrrr, trees"
― Ich Ber ein Binliner (Tom D.), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:04 (fifteen years ago) link
No, they just close the canteen for a day. Saves on wages.
― Eric in the East Neuk of Anglia (Marcello Carlin), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:06 (fifteen years ago) link
Simon Cowell is in the process of removing readings from the Koran from his initial mix of "Any Song Will Do" featuring the X-Factor winner, and ringing up all news networks about it...
― Mark G, Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:12 (fifteen years ago) link
Simon Cowell? Simon Coward more like!
― Ich Ber ein Binliner (Tom D.), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:14 (fifteen years ago) link
Syd Barrett is in the process of renaming his song "Ramadan" to "Christmas", and then back to "Ramadam", in case it offends Muslims.
― Mark G, Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:15 (fifteen years ago) link
he's dead
― Annoying Display Name (blueski), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:16 (fifteen years ago) link
Syd Barrett? Saeed Barrett more like!
― Ich Ber ein Binliner (Tom D.), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:16 (fifteen years ago) link
Adam Ant ABANDONS plan to re-record Beatle Paul McCartney's RAM album, work it out for yourselves...
― Eric in the East Neuk of Anglia (Marcello Carlin), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:18 (fifteen years ago) link
Adam Ant? Adam Anti-Western Democracy more like!
― Ich Ber ein Binliner (Tom D.), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:19 (fifteen years ago) link
ha ha ha...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/content/images/2007/08/06/frankiehowerd_1_61x33.jpgOh, please yourselves...
― Mark G, Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:19 (fifteen years ago) link
Ex-Adam & the Ants eighties legend Adam Ant, singer, vehemently denies claims of offending other faiths with his projected RAMADAM album.
The family of sixties pop legend Adam Faith were unavailable for comment.
― Eric in the East Neuk of Anglia (Marcello Carlin), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:21 (fifteen years ago) link
So is Tom O'Connor a tory or not?
― Mark G, Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:45 (fifteen years ago) link
He's from Liverpool, so more than likely
― Ich Ber ein Binliner (Tom D.), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 11:47 (fifteen years ago) link
Is this true, or am I missing a joke?
― A country only rich people know (Ned Trifle II), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 12:02 (fifteen years ago) link
They said no Christmas tree this year, because they don't celebrate other faiths' holy days and it would be exclusive. Nobody is allowed to have their own tree in their office unless it is an ornament that will fit on a table. Apparently they were the only PCT in South London that had one last year and they didn't want to etc zzzz
― Glans Christian Christian christian Christian Andersen (MPx4A), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 12:19 (fifteen years ago) link
This is a Christian Nation founded on Christian Principles! Is our Head of State not Defender of the Faith?
― allez, allons-y, on y va (ledge), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 12:21 (fifteen years ago) link
Will we still be the country of choice and still be Great Britain if we continue to make the changes forced on us by the people from other countries that came to live in Britain because it is the country of choice?
Think about it.
All I have to say is, when will they do something about MY RIGHTS? I celebrate Christmas, but because it isn't celebrated by everyone, we can no longer say Merry Christmas. Now it has to be Season's Greetings. It's not Christmas holiday, it's Winter Break. Isn't it amazing how this winter break ALWAYS occurs over the Christmas holiday? We've gone so far the other way, bent over backwards to not offend anyone, that I am now being offended. But it seems that no one has a problem with that.
This says it all!
This is an editorial written by a British citizen, published in a national newspaper He did quite a job, didn't he? Read on, please
IMMIGRANTS, NOT BRITS, MUST ADAPT.
I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on the 07/07 we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Brits. However, the disgust about the attacks had barely settled when the 'politically correct!' crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others.
I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Britain. Our population is almost entirely made up of descendants of immigrants (the Danes, Romans, etc.) However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This idea of the Brits being a multicultural communityhas served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Britain's we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.
We speak ENGLISH, not Indian, Urdu, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!
'Land of Hope & Glory' is our motto. This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan. We adopted this motto because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.
If the 'Union Jack' flag offends you, or you don't like our QUEEN, then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from.
This is OUR COUNTRY, our land, and our lifestyle. Our laws give every citizen the right to express his opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so!
But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about our flag, our lifestyle, our government, or our way of life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great BRITISH freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.
Since the terrorist attacks on the 07/07 we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Brits.
'Land of Hope & Glory' is our motto.
― Ich Ber ein Binliner (Tom D.), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 12:26 (fifteen years ago) link
the original: http://www.snopes.com/rumors/thisisamerica.asp
― allez, allons-y, on y va (ledge), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 12:28 (fifteen years ago) link
Oh right, I see
― Ich Ber ein Binliner (Tom D.), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 12:30 (fifteen years ago) link
Doesn't work in Britain
(n.b. i didn't edit it, the brit version was sent in all seriousness and gullibility by a colleague of a friend of mine)
― allez, allons-y, on y va (ledge), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 12:31 (fifteen years ago) link
I don't think it has been said, but Stuart Lee is OTMFM.
― Neil S, Tuesday, 21 October 2008 12:42 (fifteen years ago) link
There's a link to a longer stand up bit on the Lee video where he has an amusing dig at Littlejohn.
― A country only rich people know (Ned Trifle II), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 12:55 (fifteen years ago) link
<3<3<3<3<3 Stewart Lee.
― Bedframes and Broomsticks (suzy), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 13:03 (fifteen years ago) link
i was front row at that particular steward lee!
― ILX Systern (ken c), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 13:22 (fifteen years ago) link
wait no not that particular stewart lee!
― ILX Systern (ken c), Tuesday, 21 October 2008 13:23 (fifteen years ago) link