Is it racist to call John-James, skippy?

[newspresenter]

Ive noticed alot of ignorance towards him using this term, a word he said earlier in the series he didn't like.

[BBBIGBRO]

What skippy the kangaroo crab eyes do you mean :joker: :joker: :joker:

[GypsyGoth]

It is probably a bit bigoted.

[THE WATCHER]

NO, I call him Roo and no one can stop me

[jaq7uk]

just call him SHIRLEY

[jaq7uk]

j james has no insight at all to his own faults. its always somebody elses fault

[jaq7uk]

not keen on jj2 either

[jaq7uk]

or dave

[Omah]

He looks more like a young Worzel Gummidge (http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/00802/Worzel-Gummidge-460_802674c.jpg) .....

[Jords]

No, skip along now. :p

[supergirthuk]

but he was skipping in that horse suit in the HL show wasnt he?

[luminoussun]

better then wanker or closet boy

[Ammi]

Of all the words you could use to describe him, I would have thought 'Skippy' was the most flattering

[HBB1508]

Of all the words you could use to describe him, I would have thought 'Skippy' was the most flattering

:thumbs:

[luminoussun]

plus..are australians a race?

[Kazanne]

Ive noticed alot of ignorance towards him using this term, a word he said earlier in the series he didn't like.

I never call him Skippy,Skippy was cute,however I think Crabby suits him just fine

[Ammi]

plus..are australians a race?

No they are recycled convicts - we arn't allowed to throw them away these days

[cub]

Call him Kylie.

[cub]

Or Rolf.

[cub]

Mrs Mangle.

[Peter Plunker]

http://www.lostrepublic.us/Graphics/DoubleFacePalm.jpg

[30stone]

Could be considered discrimination.

[Peter Plunker]

Could be considered discrimination.

Only by bed wetting, hand wringing, PC loons.

[Patricia4]

I wish he would skip off.

[psychtracker]

I'm Australian and have never found the term derogatory...

[luminoussun]

if we have to listen to shane warne on our cricket commentary calling us poms whats the problem with calling a aussie skippy?

[arista]

Ive noticed alot of ignorance towards him using this term, a word he said earlier in the series he didn't like.



No Its Fine.


The Cockney Tree started it.

[psychtracker]

The Cockney Tree started it.

Damn racist Cockney Tree!!! :nono: kidding ;)

[Livia]

if we have to listen to shane warne on our cricket commentary calling us poms whats the problem with calling a aussie skippy?


LOL... how true.

[smudgie]

:joker: It is nothing compared to what is in my head, but my fingers won't type it because I am a lady.:hugesmile:

[chuff me dizzy]

A kangaroo is an animal it is not a race,the same as a poppadom is a food stuff and not a race either

[The Truth Is Out There!]

With all the revolting terms he uses - I don't see how he can object to something so benign!! Better than being a 'whinging pom!' -Pot - kettle!

[WOMBAI]

Ive noticed alot of ignorance towards him using this term, a word he said earlier in the series he didn't like.

How do you work that one out - Australian is a nationality, not a race!

[Shiner]

I never call him Skippy,Skippy was cute,however I think Crabby suits him just fine

That's Crustaceanist. Reported! :mad:



:joker:

[Patrick]

I see alot of you guys and the housemates mention the fact he's Australian to insult him.

It happened to Noirin and Caoimhe too with them being Irish and now it's with John, quite pathetic how alot of you act like that for example:

'I hate that Aussie ***** get him out'

It makes it sound like because he's Aussie he should leave.

'I hate that Irish ***** Noirin uggh'

So because she's Irish she's a *****?


And Dave:
'I'm going to teach that Aussie a thing or two about how to be a good boy'

Sounds like he's highlighting the fact he's Australian to put him down.

[psychtracker]

I see alot of you guys and the housemates mention the fact he's Australian to insult him.

It happened to Noirin and Caoimhe too with them being Irish and now it's with John, quite pathetic how alot of you act like that for example:

'I hate that Aussie ***** get him out'

It makes it sound like because he's Aussie he should leave.

'I hate that Irish ***** Noirin uggh'

So because she's Irish she's a *****?


And Dave:
'I'm going to teach that Aussie a thing or two about how to be a good boy'

Sounds like he's highlighting the fact he's Australian to put him down.

You make a somewhat valid point, BUT i think you're being a little precious, a bit overly PC. Because what happens if "differences" are forbidden to be talked of...you end up in a scenario like in BB for example, where everyone would be unable to even mention someone is Australian or Irish, in further fear of the PC police!

[flamingGalah!]

if we have to listen to shane warne on our cricket commentary calling us poms whats the problem with calling a aussie skippy?

Careful, I received an infraction point for using that highlighted word on here!! :joker:

And no I'm Australian too & do not find the term "Skippy" in any way shape or form to be offensive...

[newspresenter]

if we have to listen to shane warne on our cricket commentary calling us poms whats the problem with calling a aussie skippy?

So racism is ok if both sides are doing it?

[newspresenter]

A kangaroo is an animal it is not a race,the same as a poppadom is a food stuff and not a race either

So Jade Goodey wasn't being racist?

[newspresenter]

How do you work that one out - Australian is a nationality, not a race!

Who mentioned Australia? Ever heard of the English race?

[newspresenter]

I see alot of you guys and the housemates mention the fact he's Australian to insult him.

It happened to Noirin and Caoimhe too with them being Irish and now it's with John, quite pathetic how alot of you act like that for example:

'I hate that Aussie ***** get him out'

It makes it sound like because he's Aussie he should leave.

'I hate that Irish ***** Noirin uggh'

So because she's Irish she's a *****?


And Dave:
'I'm going to teach that Aussie a thing or two about how to be a good boy'

Sounds like he's highlighting the fact he's Australian to put him down.

Is there a difference in jest comments? Would Dave think John would feel bad about being Australian?

[Zippy]

Ive called him every vile name I can think of. Skippy is very tame.

The OP needs to take their cringey PC crap and shove it. Ta.

[newspresenter]

The OP needs to take their cringey PC crap and shove it. Ta.

Im anti-pc, except my pc :spin:

[Kaaarenn!]

I don't think it's seen as racist. It's just an Austrailan term that probably most Austrailans use, it's just John isn't one of them :laugh:

[newspresenter]

I don't think it's seen as racist. It's just an Austrailan term that probably most Austrailans use, it's just John isn't one of them :laugh:

John sees it as derogatory. Its a way of describing an Australian. Do you think its fair to racially offend John using that term?

[flamingGalah!]

John sees it as derogatory. Its a way of describing an Australian. Do you think its fair to racially offend John using that term?

LOL! So what?! I could be personally offended by many things, doesn't make the things being said offensive does it?? It's John James problem...

[cub]

It's a bit daft. Would the English be offended to be called a Paddington?

[Zippy]

John sees it as derogatory. Its a way of describing an Australian. Do you think its fair to racially offend John using that term?

Yes!

Since when do people get to pick their own insults? Kinda defeats the point!

Anway, its more of an insult to kangaroos!

[newspresenter]

LOL! So what?! I could be personally offended by many things, doesn't make the things being said offensive does it?? It's John James problem...

So Jade Goodey wasn't being racist?

[flamingGalah!]

So Jade Goodey wasn't being racist?

Why are you bringing up Jade Goodey?? What does she have to do with anything?!? :conf:

[newspresenter]

Yes!

Since when do people get to pick their own insults? Kinda defeats the point!


So you're openly stating you're a racist.

Shilpa Shetty picked her insult. Was Shilpa wrong to claim she'd been racially abused?

[flamingGalah!]

So you're openly stating you're a racist.

Shilpa Shetty picked her insult. Was Shilpa wrong to claim she'd been racially abused?

:nono:

Give it a rest, you are making yourself look foolish... :sleep:

[newspresenter]

Why are you bringing up Jade Goodey?? What does she have to do with anything?!? :conf:

Im using a similar analogy.

[newspresenter]

:nono:

Give it a rest, you are making yourself look foolish... :sleep:

How's that?

[Late for the Party]

Quick question. Do British people find it offensive to be called a pom or pome? Considering where the word originates from (people who were deported to Oz were called "Prisoners of mother England" or pome) I would have thought it would be offensive to Australians, not the other way around.

[newspresenter]

If we lived in a real world, you could not say one word that would offend me, but because we have political correct government rules, i'll get 'offended'.

When will people stop getting offended by words, sticks n stones an all that.

[WOMBAI]

Yes!

Since when do people get to pick their own insults? Kinda defeats the point!

Anway, its more of an insult to kangaroos!

This! :laugh2:

[WOMBAI]

Ive noticed alot of ignorance towards him using this term, a word he said earlier in the series he didn't like.

Did he really! In that case - can't stand the little skippy twat! When can we get that skippy out - out with the skippy!

[Shasown]

Quick question. Do British people find it offensive to be called a pom or pome? Considering where the word originates from (people who were deported to Oz were called "Prisoners of mother England" or pome) I would have thought it would be offensive to Australians, not the other way around.

Not strictly true the word possibly also originates from the fair skin turning red under the Australian sun like a pomegranate. It was deemed to be an inoffensive word by the Australian Racial Commission a few years ago.

It was however found that the word wasnt in use before the end of the 19th century, that doesnt exactly fit with the transportation origin theory of the word.

As to its offense, surely that would be down to the context in which it is being used.

[Late for the Party]

Not strictly true the word possibly also originates from the fair skin turning red under the Australian sun like a pomegranate. It was deemed to be an inoffensive word by the Australian Racial Commission a few years ago.

It was however found that the word wasnt in use before the end of the 19th century, that doesnt exactly fit with the transportation origin theory of the word.

As to its offense, surely that would be down to the context in which it is being used.

Oh right, thank you for the info.

[BB_Eye]

Not really, just lame and childlike. There are so many better names to call Crabeyes.