[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by DouglasS

I mean it’s not a non existent hypothetical - some people have a dark humour, I bet countless people have made a joke similar - doesn’t mean they’re bad people or should be crucified online. It might be a non existent hypothetical if you are sheltered and haven’t met lots of different people in the real world

I don’t agree with what he said and it is a bit tasteless, but I find it a little embarrassing for people to have such an OTT reaction to something that was a tasteless joke

It is non existent since you're talking about "people in a museum". Not actually referring to anyone real or specific.

[Alf]

Jesus wept! I just got infracted for singing "Dem bones"

You mods really don't like me, do you?

I expect you to infarct me for this post too, that's why I posted it.

See you all in a month or two.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Alf

Jesus wept! I just got infracted for singing "Dem bones"

You mods really don't like me, do you?

I expect you to infarct me for this post too, that's why I posted it.

See you all in a month or two.

It's laughable Alf especially when some get away with much worse,chin up enjoy the break

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Alf

Jesus wept! I just got infracted for singing "Dem bones"

You mods really don't like me, do you?

I expect you to infarct me for this post too, that's why I posted it.

See you all in a month or two.

likely someone reported you then Alf

[smudgie]

If the bones and skulls are so openly on show, I can’t see why a comment or joke about them is so taboo.
If they deserve respect then give them it and bury them in peace.

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by smudgie

If the bones and skulls are so openly on show, I can’t see why a comment or joke about them is so taboo.
If they deserve respect then give them it and bury them in peace.

These people were declared saints and it is a tradition, where possible or appropriate, to display relics of saints.
Sugar should know better, basically.

[Kizzy]

Well.. I'm not religious but it seems to me it's ok to Diss religion and religious history as long as it's not your religion being dissed?

[bots]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

These people were declared saints and it is a tradition, where possible or appropriate, to display relics of saints.
Sugar should know better, basically.

there is no law against making a joke against a religious relic, certainly in the civilised world. Sugar made a joke .... A JOKE ... that's all

[chuff me dizzy]

Originally Posted by smudgie

If the bones and skulls are so openly on show, I can’t see why a comment or joke about them is so taboo.
If they deserve respect then give them it and bury them in peace.

Spot on Smudgie !!

[DouglasS]

Not going to lie I bet a lot of people who visit that Museum have made a pass away joke/comment to a friend, whether it be tasteless or not. I think people are too easily offended now.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by DouglasS

Not going to lie I bet a lot of people who visit that Museum have made a pass away joke/comment to a friend, whether it be tasteless or not. I think people are too easily offended now.

They're not supposed "Lord" broadcasting it to the public.

Nor have you provided an example that can be discussed as it's a non existent hypothetical.

[reece(:]

Turning every thread to about the members is getting more tiring by the day, can you not have debate without making it personal?

[Tom4784]

A lot of people downplaying this would be screeching in outrage if a left winger said this about the right or if it was labour saying this about a Tory/Brexit party member.

Partisanship at it's finest....

As for the tweet itself, it's just typical dumbass baby boomer humour, inane, pointless and just plain dumb.

[Livia]

Do I have to ask why people are suddenly defensive of the Catholic church? I've not seen such hypocrisy on here since... yesterday.

[Kizzy]

I haven't defended anyone...not suggesting you're referring to me of course. I made a reference to offence to Catholics is all.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

Do I have to ask why people are suddenly defensive of the Catholic church? I've not seen such hypocrisy on here since... yesterday.

"People" "Why people are defensive?"

Because they are?

It's not hypocritical unless you're referring to someone specific and have proof they're acting hypocritically.

But, yeah, you won't add substance to the statement.

[joeysteele]

I neither care whether any find what Sugar says offensive, funny, interesting or irrelevant.

I think the man ignorant, pompous and I've never liked him and likely never will.

An overgrown idiot, playing at stupid games even on his programmes.
Where he has to play the almighty and sits under the delusion he can fire people even before he's hired them.

What a waste of space and time.
In my view.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I neither care whether any find what Sugar says offensive, funny, interesting or irrelevant.

I think the man ignorant, pompous and I've never liked him and likely never will.

An overgrown idiot, playing at stupid games even on his programmes.
Where he has to play the almighty and sits under the delusion he can fire people even before he's hired them.

What a waste of space and time.
In my view.

And insists they call him "Lord". Absolute arse Joey, you're spot on.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

And insists they call him "Lord". Absolute arse Joey, you're spot on.

Yes Marsh.
You described him better than I did.

[Twosugars]

I've read some ridiculous reaching in this thread claiming this crass insensitive humour is ok for teens so it's ok for a peer of the realm, that we shouldn't be defending the church or religion bc they're bad, that the bones are on show so free for all to take the piss out of, etc etc.
I dont begrudge Sugar having fun at Corbyn's expense, political caricature has a long and important tradition.
But dont drag human remains into it, especially those important to a different religion. Why do it? Corbyn has nothing to do with the catholic church anyway.
Take a pic of a flock of sheep or a pile of bricks and compare them to the shadow cabinet.
Dont go into a church and show your contempt to a different tradition if you expect your traditions to be respected.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Twosugars

I've read some ridiculous reaching in this thread claiming this crass insensitive humour is ok for teens so it's ok for a peer of the realm, that we shouldn't be defending the church or religion bc they're bad, that the bones are on show so free for all to take the piss out of, etc etc.
I dont begrudge Sugar having fun at Corbyn's expense, political caricature has a long and important tradition.
But dont drag human remains into it, especially those important to a different religion. Why do it? Corbyn has nothing to do with the catholic church anyway.
Take a pic of a flock of sheep or a pile of bricks and compare them to the shadow cabinet.
Dont go into a church and show your contempt to a different tradition if you expect your traditions to be respected.

That last sentence, especially.