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Originally Posted by Jack_

Because examples of racism and sexism and even xenophobia are very much present on this programme and British people don't like to admit that we can and still do have issues with such things because it goes against our seemingly 'tolerant' nature?

And believe me, there is plenty of foundation and I am in no way trivialising anything, I cannot obviously elaborate any further or else I'd be reprimanded. But someone can feel free to give me the go ahead and I'll happily write you an essay with plenty of examples to back up mine (and many others) very genuine claims.

Right, your exact words were

People don't like this being pointed out because deep down they know it's true, or even worse, they're guilty of it

So tell me, does that apply to everyone who has an issue with these constant claims of racism? Which one am I, in denial or a racist myself? And you've yet to explain how accusing a whole bunch of people you don't know of such things has "plenty of foundation".

Having experienced racism, I can assure you neither of those accusations at all applies to me, but feel free to continue to make wildly offensive claims about people just because they don't like to cry racism at the drop of a hat.

If you don't intend to elaborate then you have no business in making such outrageous and insulting claims in the first place.

Originally Posted by susie q

The thing that makes me so angry about these claims of someone not winning because of their race, is that undermines those who experiencing genuine and far more serious consequences of racism. Those who experience violence, exclusion etc because of their race. The emphasis being on race, I have just watched Coronation street on catch up, it looks as if they maybe developing a storyline relating to the rise of modern day slavery amongst Eastern European women. We all know that this is on the rise, but does anyone care, indeed we are seeing a rise in hate crimes/bigotry against eastern European migrants. In short anyone regardless of their colour can become victims of racism.

I didnt want Tiffany to win because of her behaviour, not because of her colour.
But lets get a perspective on this, Like all the others that didnt win, shes walked out the
house with a nice fat cheque, and yes like the others she has earned it so well done to her. She will be going home to country where she will be free to spend it, unlike many
others who wont.
Posts like these could potentially set back the cause of equality years, fortunately that wont happen because the majority of the population dont take them seriously, and also dont like the race card being brought when it isnt necessary. CBB really is just a game show.