[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

So we shouldn't highlight racism? We should just try to rationalise it instead?

You are making a mountain out of a molehill and that is just silly, you say complaining about Muslims in the Tesco ad is not comparable to complaining about the mixed race family in the JL ad though I am sure someone somewhere on Twitter has complained about it, why is that..

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Cherie

You are making a mountain out of a molehill and that is just silly, you say complaining about Muslims in the Tesco ad is not comparable to complaining about the mixed race family in the JL ad though I am sure someone somewhere on Twitter has complained about it, why is that..

I didn't say that at all, I haven't watched the JL advert, that much should be apparent by my post asking why JL is relevant to this discussion about a TESCO ADVERT.

All I gather from this is that you are trying to take the thread off topic while downplaying apparent racism in in response to both adverts.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I didn't say that at all, I haven't watched the JL advert, that much should be apparent by my post asking why JL is relevant to this discussion about a TESCO ADVERT.

All I gather from this is that you are trying to take the thread off topic while downplaying apparent racism in in response to both adverts.

The discussion about the TESCO advert should maybe have the percentage of negative v positive tweets, if the positive outweigh the negative of course that doesn't sit well with the U.K. is racist narrative nor does it give TESCO any extra publicity...every little helps

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Cherie

The discussion about the TESCO advert should maybe have the percentage of negative v positive tweets, if the positive outweigh the negative of course that doesn't sit well with the U.K. is racist narrative nor does it give TESCO any extra publicity...every little helps

Ah, you're trying to change the goalposts. Comparing the amount of positive and negative tweets would achieve nothing, it doesn't change the racism aimed at this ad. All it would do is downplay it.

This whole 'UK is Racist narrative' thing you are trying to push is quite nonsensical and isn't reflected in my posts nor the original article.

[Eddie.]

it's not offensive at all...in fact, I have Muslim friends planning to come over for Christmas Eve...

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Ah, you're trying to change the goalposts. Comparing the amount of positive and negative tweets would achieve nothing, it doesn't change the racism aimed at this ad. All it would do is downplay it.

This whole 'UK is Racist narrative' thing you are trying to push is quite nonsensical and isn't reflected in my posts nor the original article.

How is it moving the goal posts to ask for some perspective to this, Twitter is full of trolls yet you only refer to their tweets, maybe it wold be nice for a change and for the Muslim community to hear that their inclusion in a Christian festival was praised, integration cuts both ways

[Cherie]

Christmas Tesco Ad Featuring Muslims Prompts Messages Of Inclusion After Racist Backlash
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Christmas Tesco Ad Featuring Muslims Prompts Messages Of Inclusion After Racist Backlash
'The more festivities we can all enjoy together, the better.'
10/11/2017 15:44 GMT | Updated 16 hours ago
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Christmas lovers have been sharing their messages of sharing and inclusion after a festive Tesco ad featuring a Muslim family sparked a racist backlash.

Some customers threatened to boycott the supermarket after noticing that its Christmas included scenes of a Muslim family exchanging gifts, while others called it “very wrong”.

In response, fans of the “Everyone’s Welcome” ad have taken to social media to explain why its “wonderful to share the day with everyone,” regardless of their faith.

One man explained how his family celebrates Christmas each year with their Muslim friends.


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Tesco's festive ad sparked a backlash after viewers noticed it included scenes of a a Muslim family celebrating Christmas
“We give our Muslim neighbours’ kids Christmas presents, and they give presents to ours. We share food,” he tweeted.

“They don’t come to church, but then again we don’t go to the mosque when they have us over for Eid.

He added: “Christmas is something everyone can get involved in.”

Many Muslims also wrote about why they enjoy the festive season.

One woman wrote: “I am Muslim and I love Christmas.

“It’s so nice and it’s also cultural. I just love the tastes and smells.”



There we go let's focus on some positivity for a change

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Cherie

How is it moving the goal posts to ask for some perspective to this, Twitter is full of trolls yet you only refer to their tweets, maybe it wold be nice for a change and for the Muslim community to hear that their inclusion in a Christian festival was praised, integration cuts both ways

Because none of that changes the fact that the 'controversy' of this advert is fuelled by racism and you want to downplay it because it makes you uncomfortable.

Originally Posted by Cherie

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Again, you're not making much sense here. Withano's post does not contradict mine.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Because none of that changes the fact that the 'controversy' of this advert is fuelled by racism and you want to downplay it because it makes you uncomfortable.



Again, you're not making much sense here. Withano's post does not contradict mine.

I don't know why you find my train of thought so difficult to follow its hardly the most complex of thinking


Withano said
I have no idea. I'd like to think that there wasn't many more than 2 twitter users who assumed someones religion and then got upset because they did so, but I could be wrong.

so I directed him to your response when I said much the same thing,