[Denver]

Originally Posted by Lostie!

Last year?

And if you're using the word as an insult, even as part of cringy "banter with the lads!!!", the intention is to offend. The people who are the real butt of the joke aren't in on it.

Still it is no reason to judge him on what he is like on the inside.

Until he uses the word in the house it is irrelevant to BB

[Ant.]

Originally Posted by Adam.

He was having banter with his mates who clearly were not offended so i dont see where the issue is

why do you hate gay people so much

[Beso]

So we cant say ****** now?

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Lilbro

why do you hate gay people so much

I screaming

[Ant.]

Originally Posted by Adam.

I screaming

Idu why you're defending homophobic language? and why you're so pressed about the amount of gays in the house?

[Ross.]

Originally Posted by chuff me dizzy

We used to have them in onion gravy when we were kids !! suddenly its an homophobic name ?

Originally Posted by MB.

I don't know about you lot but I prefer my men to be served in onion gravy so

Originally Posted by Samm

how were the 1930s may I ask

[Denver]

Originally Posted by Lilbro

Idu why you're defending homophobic language? and why you're so pressed about the amount of gays in the house?

You clearly dont know me

[Wizard.]

I love eating ******s they taste nice

[bots]

Maybe he had a different hair style back then, so that would make it ok

My first impressions of him were that he was a bit of an idiot (putting it mildly) so I don't expect any great things from him. Feed him a few beers and he will soon be out with the garbage.

[StephenPullen]

Who cares?

[sampvt]

why are we being inundated by gay issues this early. Pathetic

[Lostie!]

Originally Posted by Adam.

I dont see people judging Kayleigh on wanting to kill a cat

Oh I loathe her too, don't worry.

Originally Posted by sampvt

why are we being inundated by gay issues this early. Pathetic

[MB.]

I've been inundated with more than a few gay issues in my time, let me tell you

[Alf]

Can you still use the word moron? it's hard to keep up these days, with what's right and wrong

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Alf

Can you still use the word moron? it's hard to keep up these days, with what's right and wrong

I'm sure you're fine with moron as it's never been used in a derogatory way towards minority groups.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Lee.

I'm sure you're fine with moron as it's never been used in a derogatory way towards minority groups.

Apparently moron is offensive to those with mental health issues/learning disabilities. I was advised last week on mumsnet (yes, mumsnet, laugh it up the rest of ya )

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Apparently moron is offensive to those with mental health issues/learning disabilities. I was advised last week on mumsnet (yes, mumsnet, laugh it up the rest of ya )

Really? I would never say the R word or the M word when referring to a stupid person, but I've always thought moron just applied to a person who hasn't got much get up and go?

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Lee.

Really? I would never say the R word or the M word when referring to a stupid person, but I've always thought moron just applied to a person who hasn't got much get up and go?

IDK. Apparently moron used to be used to describe those with learning disabilities or something. So they told me. I didn't care enough to actually check as I do think that if we were to avoid every single term that every single person found offensive, chances are the english language would cease to exist...

OK..it seems I was a bit hasty in writing this off as a one person taking offense thing.

https://www.change.org/p/ofcom-chang...on-and-radio-3

Changing the way language is used: Words like ‘idiot’, ‘spastic’ ‘moron’ and ‘imbecile’ were medical terms used years ago to talk about people with learning disabilities. It is not ok for people to use these words.

Mind, 3 years ago and 1.5k supporters who probably didn't even read the actual text Idiot is offensive?!

[Guuki]

Uff so there is a chance he might be ejected.

[Dan.]

I'd say that Tom's use of the word is born out of ignorance rather than out-and-out homophobia.

Calling someone a 'f*ggot' or saying 'that's so gay' is ignorant undoubtedly but it's very rarely meant in an explictly homophobic context, it's just an ignorant expression

His use of the word is not something I'd condone but by bringing up his previous tweets people are looking for a subtext that doesn't exist

[Jian Yang]

I took a instant dislike to Tom. I don't know why i just think he has potential to be a nasty piece of work!

[Vicky.]

Why the **** dont contestants hide their twitters when they go in. They know people trawl back years in some cases looking for stuff

I can't really comment on this too much. If outsiders looked into some of my private convos with friends we would be ripped apart. Having said that I would never say much of the stuff I say on a public platform when I know other people could possibly read in and be offended. For example, 'fag' is seen almost as a term of endearment by one of my gay mates (genuinely, he introduces himself to people as 'the fag**t of the group' too which has caused so much hell on in the past). I am apparently his 'fag hag'. But I know others would take so much offense to even hear those terms so I don't use them outside our group :/

It wouldn't surprise me much if he turned out to be a raging homophobe but tbh thats me stereotyping :S

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Why the **** dont contestants hide their twitters when they go in. They know people trawl back years in some cases looking for stuff

I can't really comment on this too much. If outsiders looked into some of my private convos with friends we would be ripped apart. Having said that I would never say much of the stuff I say on a public platform when I know other people could possibly read in and be offended. For example, 'fag' is seen almost as a term of endearment by one of my gay mates (genuinely, he introduces himself to people as 'the fag**t of the group' too which has caused so much hell on in the past). I am apparently his 'fag hag'. But I know others would take so much offense to even hear those terms so I don't use them outside our group :/

It wouldn't surprise me much if he turned out to be a raging homophobe but tbh thats me stereotyping :S

I was going to say pretty much this Vick, I have a gay friend who I call every offensive name under the sun and he does the same back.. there's literally no line to be crossed.
However, would I do it publicly on Twitter? Probably not. And I also have to say that other than to him, I would NEVER use such language in normal everyday language.

[Novo]

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[Headie]

This is be the first thread of the series to get locked?