[the truth]

Did I hear that right?

im pretty sure he said something like
putting us up against zoe is like putting a kid in a wheelchair up against usain bolt?

Im not saying its discrimination just Very poor taste imo

your thoughts?

[Rob!]

Much as I'd like to use that as an excuse to attack Mark, I don't think it was that offensive. Just an extreme comparison. Mind you, if Helen had said it...

[Marsh.]

Exaggerated example.

Not offensive really. I wouldn't say in poor taste either tbh. It was a fair statement IMO.

Someone with no ability/skill in something going up against a professional in that area.

[Rob!]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Exaggerated example.

Not offensive really. I wouldn't say in poor taste either tbh. It was a fair statement IMO.

Someone with no ability/skill in something going up against a professional in that area.

Sad thing is I think he was referring to everyone else in his group and not himself

[Marsh.]

"Whitney's been reborn in the living room" was hilarious though.

[rubymoo]

I didn't find it offensive.

I took it as a reasonable comparison to each groups skill set.

Was great that they won too

[HBB1508]

I didn't think it was at all offensive just a comparision.

[Daffodil]

It was a brill metaphor.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by HBB1508

I didn't think it was at all offensive just a comparision.

This, people are hyper sensitive these days

[karezza]

If evil Ashleigh or creepster Chris had said that then most people would have found it funny.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by karezza

If evil Ashleigh or creepster Chris had said that then most people would have found it funny.

You post that as if everyone in this thread were condemning Mark for saying it.....have you read any of the thread besides the OP?

[Fendertele]

I usually find it's able-bodied people that get offended, they also make all the rules, which they think is best, they should spend a day or two in a chair before they make decisions.... it all goes over my head, I've been called all sorts over the years....Marks was just a throw away comment that any-one could have made, people are just too sensitive, always thinking people will get offended etc,...

[Kizzy]

What a great analogy, couldn't have put it better myself

[CaudleHalbard]

Most offence about pretty much anything thing is taken by people "on behalf of" others.

[rionablue]

I don't think its offensive but Mark is GRATING ON ME at the moment. I found him funny for awhile but his accent and actions are now really getting on my nerves

[emptynest]

Originally Posted by the truth

Did I hear that right?

im pretty sure he said something like
putting us up against zoe is like putting a kid in a wheelchair up against usain bolt?

Im not saying its discrimination just Very poor taste imo

your thoughts?

He compared himself to Nelson Mandela cos he had to sit on the naughty step lol that was sooo funny

[Josy]

Comparison

[parmnion]

not offensive but he's still a dickprick

[erinp5]

I did laugh when he said it...opps

[delta]

Lighten up, it's called humour and yes, I laughed out loud.

[Livia]

When he made the comment, I thought Oh-oh.... I bet there are able-bodied people all over the country taking offence on behalf of disabled people... who probably laughed.

[daniel-lewis-1985]

Originally Posted by Fendertele

I usually find it's able-bodied people that get offended, they also make all the rules, which they think is best, they should spend a day or two in a chair before they make decisions.... it all goes over my head, I've been called all sorts over the years....Marks was just a throw away comment that any-one could have made, people are just too sensitive, always thinking people will get offended etc,...

I love this post.

Yes people are uber sensitive, Mark didn't think anything of it so was not discriminating or mean to cause offence. I didn't even notice or even think It could be seen as offensive. It just made me chuckle

It must be tiring for individuals to constantly be on the defence on whats proper or inappropriate to say everyday.

[Toy Soldier]

I actually think that's really racist

[smudgie]

He was just his normal fake memememe self.
Stroppy diva needs to go.

[Lwize]

I find calling Chris a creepster more offensive than commenting on wheeled furniture.