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luminoussun 13-08-2010 09:19 AM
if we have to listen to shane warne on our cricket commentary calling us poms whats the problem with calling a aussie skippy?

arista 13-08-2010 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by newspresenter (Post 3652208)
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 13-08-2010 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by arista (Post 3652786)
The Cockney Tree started it.
Damn racist Cockney Tree!!! :nono: kidding ;)

Livia 13-08-2010 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by luminoussun (Post 3652782)
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 13-08-2010 10:24 AM
: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 13-08-2010 10:26 AM
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! 13-08-2010 10:32 AM
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 13-08-2010 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by newspresenter (Post 3652208)
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 13-08-2010 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by kazanne (Post 3652688)
I never call him Skippy,Skippy was cute,however I think Crabby suits him just fine
That's Crustaceanist. Reported! :mad:



:joker:

Patrick 13-08-2010 11:47 AM
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 13-08-2010 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Patrick (Post 3653193)
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! 13-08-2010 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by luminoussun (Post 3652782)
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 13-08-2010 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by luminoussun (Post 3652782)
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 13-08-2010 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy (Post 3652962)
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 13-08-2010 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by WOMBAI (Post 3653160)
How do you work that one out - Australian is a nationality, not a race!
Who mentioned Australia? Ever heard of the English race?

newspresenter 13-08-2010 12:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Patrick (Post 3653193)
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 13-08-2010 12:41 PM
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 13-08-2010 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Zippy (Post 3653427)
The OP needs to take their cringey PC crap and shove it. Ta.
Im anti-pc, except my pc :spin:

Kaaarenn! 13-08-2010 12:48 PM
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 13-08-2010 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Kaaarenn! (Post 3653467)
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! 13-08-2010 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by newspresenter (Post 3653496)
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 13-08-2010 01:03 PM
It's a bit daft. Would the English be offended to be called a Paddington?

Zippy 13-08-2010 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by newspresenter (Post 3653496)
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 13-08-2010 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by flamingGalah! (Post 3653523)
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! 13-08-2010 01:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by newspresenter (Post 3653556)
So Jade Goodey wasn't being racist?
Why are you bringing up Jade Goodey?? What does she have to do with anything?!? :conf:


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