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the truth 22-07-2014 03:24 AM

mark's wheelchair comment?
 
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! 22-07-2014 03:26 AM

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. 22-07-2014 03:33 AM

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! 22-07-2014 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marsh. (Post 7082865)
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 :joker:

Marsh. 22-07-2014 03:38 AM

:laugh:

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

rubymoo 22-07-2014 08:38 AM

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 22-07-2014 08:49 AM

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

Daffodil 22-07-2014 08:57 AM

It was a brill metaphor.

Niamh. 22-07-2014 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HBB1508 (Post 7083015)
I didn't think it was at all offensive just a comparision.

This, people are hyper sensitive these days :shrug:

karezza 22-07-2014 09:47 AM

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

Niamh. 22-07-2014 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karezza (Post 7083113)
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 22-07-2014 09:52 AM

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 22-07-2014 09:54 AM

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

CaudleHalbard 22-07-2014 09:55 AM

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

rionablue 22-07-2014 10:07 AM

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 22-07-2014 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the truth (Post 7082858)
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 22-07-2014 11:52 AM

Comparison

Beso 22-07-2014 12:04 PM

not offensive but he's still a dickprick

erinp5 22-07-2014 12:06 PM

I did laugh when he said it...opps

delta 22-07-2014 12:29 PM

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

Livia 22-07-2014 12:35 PM

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 22-07-2014 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fendertele (Post 7083125)
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.

user104658 22-07-2014 12:58 PM

I actually think that's really racist :(

smudgie 22-07-2014 01:23 PM

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

Lwize 22-07-2014 01:25 PM

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


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