[sampvt]

To give Scott and Ash a formal warning for mentioning her culture that suggests they eat with their fingers as being a bad stereo type is just rediculous.

I lived and worked in Dubai for 3 years and it is 80% Asian. When we went out at night to go for an indian to the real downtown Asian quarter, my wife took her own fork, why BECAUSE THEY DIDNT GIVE YOU ONE WITH YOUR MEAL. Their culture is like that and they try to uphold it and are proud of it as well. An asian friend of mine said they only use one hand because its one to eat and one to wipe with.

These idiots in the office are letting this series get away from them and actually are embarrassingly handing Deana this series on a plate by allowing her to be percieved as the victim, it isnt Deana thats doing it anymore, its them. Dozy tw.ts.

[Nedusa]

I agree with Sampvt ,talk about double standards it's OK to mimic people's accents as long as they're the right sort of accents, wouldn't want to stray down the path of political incorrectness. OMG I think it's time to hit the OFF switch, BB is making it up as they go along. They're probably so paranoid about upsetting the wrong demographic groups, the PC groups , the Sponsors, the Advertisers, the rules have become totally dependent on the prevailing mood of the day. They need to allow the housemates room to breathe, be expressive, get angry , be funny whatever..... But the second it's interpreted as potentially offensive then their pulled up for it. Fine ! But how about a bit of consistency , let everyone know where the lines are and keep them there. Not change the rules on an almost daily basis.... Don't know how much more of this current series I can take...!!!!!!!!!

[smeagol]

they edited that clip they used accents as well

[Jords]

It was stereotyping, they just got a slap wrist.

[Beverley]

Jords, they got a formal warning, not just a wrist slap hun!

[sampvt]

I didnt see the edit in full so I can only comment on what I saw. The Chinese dont use metal impliments as it distains the taste of their food they use bone or wooden cutlery to eat with, We use metal because its supposed to be clean and healthy, Asians prefer to use their fingers when possible, are you to say that we are not allowed to say that the Chinese are wrong.

The inferance by another poster on another thread that rascism seems to be influenced by age issues is just plain daft. The youth of today are without doubt more inclined to be a little more over the top about certain things but thats life. Old people have views based on experiences gained in life and the youngsters of today are brought up with different tollerance levels in mind but I agree any rascism is bad but what is rascism and what isnt.

Some on here say that infering that eating with ther hands is in someway rascist is wrong, it is strange if you dont know it but defo not rascism. In my eyes it is one more exampe of PC gone mad.

[Jords]

Originally Posted by Beverley

Jords, they got a formal warning, not just a wrist slap hun!

I meant compared to the extent of Caroline's

[kistar]

If its offensive dont show it , have a word with the housemates but dont air the whole thing. Its ridiculous.

[Beverley]

Originally Posted by sampvt

I didnt see the edit in full so I can only comment on what I saw. The Chinese dont use metal impliments as it distains the taste of their food they use bone or wooden cutlery to eat with, We use metal because its supposed to be clean and healthy, Asians prefer to use their fingers when possible, are you to say that we are not allowed to say that the Chinese are wrong.

The inferance by another poster on another thread that rascism seems to be influenced by age issues is just plain daft. The youth of today are without doubt more inclined to be a little more over the top about certain things but thats life. Old people have views based on experiences gained in life and the youngsters of today are brought up with different tollerance levels in mind but I agree any rascism is bad but what is rascism and what isnt.

Some on here say that infering that eating with ther hands is in someway rascist is wrong, it is strange if you dont know it but defo not rascism. In my eyes it is one more exampe of PC gone mad.

We still eat with our fingers, think bbq ribs, chicken wings etc. But I do agree with what you are saying. BB has had so much flack over the years from the PC Brigade they darn't not let anything go.

[Jords]

They were laughing at Indian people eating with their hands... sort of is offensive/ignorant even though I dont believe they meant it specifically that way.

[Beverley]

Originally Posted by Jords

I meant compared to the extent of Caroline's

Ah I'm with ya

[smeagol]

Originally Posted by sampvt

I didnt see the edit in full so I can only comment on what I saw. The Chinese dont use metal impliments as it distains the taste of their food they use bone or wooden cutlery to eat with, We use metal because its supposed to be clean and healthy, Asians prefer to use their fingers when possible, are you to say that we are not allowed to say that the Chinese are wrong.

The inferance by another poster on another thread that rascism seems to be influenced by age issues is just plain daft. The youth of today are without doubt more inclined to be a little more over the top about certain things but thats life. Old people have views based on experiences gained in life and the youngsters of today are brought up with different tollerance levels in mind but I agree any rascism is bad but what is rascism and what isnt.

Some on here say that infering that eating with ther hands is in someway rascist is wrong, it is strange if you dont know it but defo not rascism. In my eyes it is one more exampe of PC gone mad.

hmm well thats odd cause my ex is chinese and she always uses the same as us and so do all the chinese friends i have lol wow

[Trasadkel1]

Totally agree with the comments in here. Channel 5 and the people using the "bully" word at any opportunity and the ofcom callers are totally ruining BB. It has now got beyond a joke. It is going to get to the stage where we are just going to be watching a roomful of people staring into space scared to say or do anything for fear of being called a racist or bully. I think the producers are digging themselves a big hole by doing this... I really don't see how the show can continue for much longer because all entertainment value is being sucked out of it.
I have been an avid fan of BB from the first series and have not missed one since. I love the show but this series has been ruined for me. I am genuinely struggling to persevere with it. All the fun and entertainment has been sucked out of it week by week after such a promising start.
It's so upsetting to see a show that I loved being reduced to this contrived mess.

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by sampvt

To give Scott and Ash a formal warning for mentioning her culture that suggests they eat with their fingers as being a bad stereo type is just rediculous.

I lived and worked in Dubai for 3 years and it is 80% Asian. When we went out at night to go for an indian to the real downtown Asian quarter, my wife took her own fork, why BECAUSE THEY DIDNT GIVE YOU ONE WITH YOUR MEAL. Their culture is like that and they try to uphold it and are proud of it as well. An asian friend of mine said they only use one hand because its one to eat and one to wipe with.

These idiots in the office are letting this series get away from them and actually are embarrassingly handing Deana this series on a plate by allowing her to be percieved as the victim, it isnt Deana thats doing it anymore, its them. Dozy tw.ts.

I agree in part,but lets never forget the times a day Deana tells us she a victim ,how many times has she said Conor doesnt like her or speak to her, yet SHE nominates him every week and doesnt speak to him either, the fake cow is playing a blinder ,shes got this in the bag on PITY not merit ,makes me sick to think people are so gulible to fall for her weel planned rubbish

[sampvt]

Originally Posted by Jords

They were laughing at Indian people eating with their hands... sort of is offensive/ignorant even though I dont believe they meant it specifically that way.

Jords their actions and inferances where ignorant due to a lack of understanding of that races culture but defo not rascist in any way. If as someone else has said they said it all with Putt Putt accents to mimic Asians then that brings the inferance up to a different level but as far as I can see nobody has proof of this action, it all seems to hinge around conspiracy theories.

i still hold with they where ignorant and needed a good slap but to lable them rascist is a bit strong, infact it borders on stupidity. Did you see the shows producer there tonight on bots, the thick prick didnt even know what colours the teams were blues or green and he agreed that noms were different because of face to face and it was unfair. he f..king authorised it the dumb prick. Man he makes my bum itch.

[cassieparis]

Eating with one's hands is an activity that lot's of cultures indulge in
Some ignorant people think it's filthy and primitive and whisper such behind the backs of these cultures in condescending tones. That's because they wipe with either hand indiscriminately and never wash them before shoving their fried mars bar, fish and chips chicken burger, pasty or pizza's in the gobs.

[cassieparis]

Eating with one's hands is an activity that lot's of cultures indulge in
Some ignorant people think it's filthy and primitive and whisper such behind the backs of these cultures in condescending tones. That's because they wipe with either hand indiscriminately and never wash them before shoving their fried mars bar, fish and chips chicken burger, pasty or pizza's in the gobs.

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by kistar

If its offensive dont show it , have a word with the housemates but dont air the whole thing. Its ridiculous.

EXACTLY by airing it they are giving Deana more pity votes ,and God knows shes got more than enough of them already or she would have gone weeks ago, shes boring ,she rude, she brings sod all to the show ,only pity votes

[Jordan.]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

EXACTLY by airing it they are giving Deana more pity votes ,and God knows shes got more than enough of them already or she would have gone weeks ago, shes boring ,she rude, she brings sod all to the show ,only pity votes

She's my favourite and not because I pity her, so you're wrong

[Beverley]

Originally Posted by Trasadkel1

Totally agree with the comments in here. Channel 5 and the people using the "bully" word at any opportunity and the ofcom callers are totally ruining BB. It has now got beyond a joke. It is going to get to the stage where we are just going to be watching a roomful of people staring into space scared to say or do anything for fear of being called a racist or bully. I think the producers are digging themselves a big hole by doing this... I really don't see how the show can continue for much longer because all entertainment value is being sucked out of it.
I have been an avid fan of BB from the first series and have not missed one since. I love the show but this series has been ruined for me. I am genuinely struggling to persevere with it. All the fun and entertainment has been sucked out of it week by week after such a promising start.
It's so upsetting to see a show that I loved being reduced to this contrived mess.

The bully word is over used. Bascially it's used by people who are not intelligent enough to win a legitimate argument. They lose and suddenly the 'victor' is a bully. Annoys the sh*t out of me.

[canucksgirl]

What about when people eat sushi with a fork? Should we laugh at them for not using chop sticks? Eat how you want people!

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by Jordan.

She's my favourite and not because I pity her, so you're wrong

So you like dull,lifeless two faced,backstabbing fake bitches then ?

[Jordan.]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

So you like dull,lifeless two faced,backstabbing fake bitches then ?

Nope

[sampvt]

Originally Posted by smeagol

hmm well thats odd cause my ex is chinese and she always uses the same as us and so do all the chinese friends i have lol wow

Smeagol mate, shame about the x thing, give me a nod after the series and i will give you a few tips on how to keep a woman, Ive had mine for 40 yrs. By the way you must give me the name of the chop stick manufacturer that uses metal on their product or the soup bowls made of metal or the big table tennis bats they use as spoons or even the bamboo they clean their woks with. Obviously I dont get out now I am using the incontinent pants and the Zimmer frame, but I didnt realise times had change so badly.

The discussion was about culture on the whole not your young student mates of ethnic origins whooping it up in the present. Ask them what their mum makes them use at home. going off topic didnt help us there mate.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

So you like dull,lifeless two faced,backstabbing fake bitches then ?

shut the heck up