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Greg! 26-08-2016 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lostie! (Post 8944147)
Why is this ridiculously overused cliché still a thing? People have very valid reasons for being annoyed by flinging the term "cancer" around so casually.

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on the subject of your last point, I doubt this would have been defended half as much had he said it so I'd say people on both sides would be guilty of having a different response depending on who said it).

So first you drag me for using the term "faux outrage" and say it's not true. And then you drag people for the faux outrage I was talking about. Ok

Binbin 26-08-2016 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rionablue (Post 8943883)
Renee and Aubrey calling Bear cancer tonight was UNFORGIVEABLE. ...They can high tail it home and hopefully we will never hear from them again

What do we expect from Renee the crazy monkey mobster and Aubrey, who looks like a Nazi at the opening of the Ark of the Covenant (re - Raiders of...nm)

I hope Renee's remark about somebody teaching Bear a good lesson isn't a....threat! :shocked: We might need witnesses.

Ian Coke 26-08-2016 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy (Post 8943950)
Didn't you know ,some people think its hilarious ?

Your sig is a photo of a toddler smoking a cig. So presumably on some level, you find the threat of cancer amusing?

Clootie Dumpling 26-08-2016 03:14 AM

Oh, no! Is this yet another word that it's no longer PC to use in case it offends someone?

I realise it's an emotive word for people who have been touched by the disease - (that's probably most of us) - and not to be used lightly, but it's legitimate and, in this context, absolutely appropriate.

Binbin 26-08-2016 03:24 AM

Talking of disease, Aubrey's voice sounds like the nasal whine of a zika mosquito. The Pentagon should develop it into a sonic weapon.

Clootie Dumpling 26-08-2016 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Binbin (Post 8945056)
Talking of disease, Aubrey's voice sounds like the nasal whine of a zika mosquito. The Pentagon should develop it into a sonic weapon.

Not as much as Bear's does, Binbin!

letmein 26-08-2016 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rionablue (Post 8943883)
Renee and Aubrey calling Bear cancer tonight was UNFORGIVEABLE. I know it was used as a term to cut a cancer out of society but those two horrible bitches how bloody dare they say that about a human being.

The term cancer is a very tough term for anyone to hear when they are diagnosed as having it.

Oh, boo hoo hoo. Get over it. Context is everything. So sick of the crybabies that inhabit the UK that need to be nannied. Bear is a turd.

Clootie Dumpling 26-08-2016 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by letmein (Post 8945111)
Oh, boo hoo hoo. Get over it. Context is everything. So sick of the crybabies that inhabit the UK that need to be nannied. Bear is a turd.

Yes. When she described him as "a pebble in a piece of gum" on her shoe, she probably meant to say "turd"! :)

Jamie89 26-08-2016 07:30 AM

It doesn't bother me personally. I get why it could be offensive, but I wonder if that's because of less familiarity with hearing it being used in that context rather than because of different levels of experience of dealing with the disease? (a genuine wondering, I'm not assuming other peoples experience)... I just know in my own experience that I've dealt with the disease with 2 close family members and a close friend (who was only 25 when she was diagnosed and it was one of the most horrific experiences I've been through) and thinking of it is really upsetting, but when I hear the term used in this context it doesn't remind me of that. Hopefully that doesn't make me a sociopath or something :worry: but I think it's just because the metaphor use of it is totally separate in my mind.

joeysteele 26-08-2016 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by rionablue (Post 8943883)
Renee and Aubrey calling Bear cancer tonight was UNFORGIVEABLE. I know it was used as a term to cut a cancer out of society but those two horrible bitches how bloody dare they say that about a human being.

The term cancer is a very tough term for anyone to hear when they are diagnosed as having it. Only with regard to the star sign should it be ever used otherwise. Sorry girls the man you want to cut out of society will beat BOTH of you in the final. I dont even like Bear but these high and mighty bitches think they are so perfect and above everyone well they ARENT. They can high tail it home and hopefully we will never hear from them again.

We have all lost dearly loved people because of cancer and some of us are facing it in our lives.

I agree, it was really low as was the false statements of Renee as to it too.

She strongly pointed out she did not mean Bear personally,then to Aubrey she said she did mean him directly.

However again, she then when making up with Bear statement she never meant it directed at him.
So much for her word being her bond then.

It was sick in my view, really sick.
Had he said that to her or Aubrey, he would be being near hung drawn and quartered on here.

Clootie Dumpling 26-08-2016 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by joeysteele (Post 8945248)
I agree, it was really low as was the false statements of Renee as to it too.

She strongly pointed out she did not mean Bear personally,then to Aubrey she said she did mean him directly.

However again, she then when making up with Bear statement she never meant it directed at him.
So much for her word being her bond then.

It was sick in my view, really sick.
Had he said that to her or Aubrey, he would be being near hung drawn and quartered on here.

I think she feels such contempt for Bear that she feels he's not worthy of the truth.

Vicky. 26-08-2016 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy (Post 8943897)
Ive opened a thread saying the same thing and do you know they some people agree with her and think its hilarious ? yes honestly I tell no lies they think cancer is a joke THATS how low this place has sunk

This is mainly as it is directed at a housemate they dislike though, IF it had been the other way around there would be calls for his head on a platter for being so offensive and disrespectful. Equally if Bear had said it a few who are appalled would be laughing. On season is ****ing weird and distorts all normal views to a lot of people

Having said this, my mother had (no longer has :) ) cancer a few years back and I didn't find it offensive. Slightly tasteless, but not offensive. I think she knew she had gone too far though after she denied it TO him at the end of the show, despite expanding on it to Aubrey in the bedroom hours earlier.

rionablue 26-08-2016 12:35 PM

[QUOTE=letmein;8945111]Oh, boo hoo hoo. Get over it. Context is everything. So sick of the crybabies that inhabit the UK that need to be nannied. Bear is a turd.[/QUOTE

If you are referring to me as a crybaby that inhabits the uk that is a lousy insult. Im a grown woman that the word 'cancer' brings back bad memories of lost loved ones. I didnt think the term cancer was right to be used against another human being . I think calling someone a cancer isnt right. I am entitled to post what I want and everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

I absolutely cannot ABIDE Bear so its not as if Im a fan. And I DONT live in the UK

rionablue 26-08-2016 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie89 (Post 8945226)
It doesn't bother me personally. I get why it could be offensive, but I wonder if that's because of less familiarity with hearing it being used in that context rather than because of different levels of experience of dealing with the disease? (a genuine wondering, I'm not assuming other peoples experience)... I just know in my own experience that I've dealt with the disease with 2 close family members and a close friend (who was only 25 when she was diagnosed and it was one of the most horrific experiences I've been through) and thinking of it is really upsetting, but when I hear the term used in this context it doesn't remind me of that. Hopefully that doesn't make me a sociopath or something :worry: but I think it's just because the metaphor use of it is totally separate in my mind.

That is a nicely put post Jamie and I thank you for posting it on my thread

jaxie 26-08-2016 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rionablue (Post 8943883)
Renee and Aubrey calling Bear cancer tonight was UNFORGIVEABLE. I know it was used as a term to cut a cancer out of society but those two horrible bitches how bloody dare they say that about a human being.

The term cancer is a very tough term for anyone to hear when they are diagnosed as having it. Only with regard to the star sign should it be ever used otherwise. Sorry girls the man you want to cut out of society will beat BOTH of you in the final. I dont even like Bear but these high and mighty bitches think they are so perfect and above everyone well they ARENT. They can high tail it home and hopefully we will never hear from them again.

We have all lost dearly loved people because of cancer and some of us are facing it in our lives.

I am with you 100% on this Riona. It's a dreadful disease and causes a great deal of suffering. It's a terrible thing to say to or about anyone. Lowest of the low.

Daffodil 26-08-2016 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian Coke (Post 8945050)
Your sig is a photo of a toddler smoking a cig. So presumably on some level, you find the threat of cancer amusing?

Seconded. The pic of a baby smoking a cigarette really is in the worst possible taste. It is truly nasty.

power2thepeople 26-08-2016 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Daffodil (Post 8945921)
Seconded. The pic of a baby smoking a cigarette really is in the worst possible taste. It is truly nasty.

Oh my days! Double standards are rife on this forum and I'm probably guilty of some myself but that's hilarious.:shrug::shrug:

ScottyT 26-08-2016 03:46 PM

Oh get a grip.

Ant. 26-08-2016 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rubymoo (Post 8943943)
When you've watched some one die of cancer, and they've died in your arms, you'll understand that its not an acceptable metaphor.

I've lost family and friends to cancer and I find that it's completely acceptable

I'm not overly sensitive so maybe that's something to do with it, or maybe because the word 'cancer' doesn't just mean the disease. I don't know, though. Regardless, worse things have been said, and people are grasping at straws - which is understandable, it's hard to justify anything Bear does, so instead they twist things to make him the victim.

Ross. 26-08-2016 03:58 PM

It's not a phrase I personally find offensive, but I understand why it could be for others

rionablue 26-08-2016 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lilbro (Post 8946177)
I've lost family and friends to cancer and I find that it's completely acceptable

I'm not overly sensitive so maybe that's something to do with it, or maybe because the word 'cancer' doesn't just mean the disease. I don't know, though. Regardless, worse things have been said, and people are grasping at straws - which is understandable, it's hard to justify anything Bear does, so instead they twist things to make him the victim.

I really dont like Bear

Daffodil 26-08-2016 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by power2thepeople (Post 8946157)
Oh my days! Double standards are rife on this forum and I'm probably guilty of some myself but that's hilarious.:shrug::shrug:

Why is it hilarious Powertothepeople ???

Robodog 26-08-2016 07:18 PM

What if Bear had called Renee 'the worst type of cancer'?

What would her reaction be?

For all his antagonising idiot behaviour, he has never taken it to that level

Daffodil 26-08-2016 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Robodog (Post 8946776)
What if Bear had called Renee 'the worst type of cancer'?

What would her reaction be?

For all his antagonising idiot behaviour, he has never taken it to that level


The situation would never arise as Renée is a thoroughly decent human being.

power2thepeople 26-08-2016 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Daffodil (Post 8946701)
Why is it hilarious Powertothepeople ???

I'm agreeing with you? :wavey:


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