[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Ah right. well that..makes sense. In no way.

Fashion anorexic models & gollywogs are the worst comparison I've ever heard . Literally has to be a joke .

[Marches]

I like how this slightly interestin discussion dissolved into people ignoring good posts and responding to random points to make their argument look better

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Marches

I like how this slightly interestin discussion dissolved into people ignoring good posts and responding to random points to make their argument look better

Welcome to Tibb

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Marches

I like how this slightly interestin discussion dissolved into people ignoring good posts and responding to random points to make their argument look better

It really isn’t for any poster to decide which are appropriate posts for others to respond to.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Non-offensive golliwog dolls launched after pub complaint




A toy manufacturer in Essex has launched a non-offensive golliwog by making it white instead of black.

According to toy maker Schwartz PLC who are based in Canewdon, the ‘Jolly White Golly’ will allow collectors and children alike to enjoy ‘all the charm of the original golliwog without upsetting any black people who may see it.’

The company’s chief executive David Frenulum has already offered a set of five to The White Hart, a pub in Grays that has been in the news after the landlord received a complaint for displaying traditional golliwogs behind the counter.

David added, ‘Parents have told us that they want to allow their children to enjoy the traditonal golliwog without promoting any racial stereotypes, and so this is an ideal product for them.’

’Also, by making him white, there is absolutely no scope for religious offence as it is an established fact that white people are not entitled to feel prejudiced against about anything anymore.’

‘The new toys start at £9.99 each.’

It has been a stormy week for companies trying to avoid causing offence, with one cleaning company in York being forced to change their name from ‘Spick and Span’ after local Mexicans said that it made them feel ‘uneasy.’

There is also a court case in progress at the moment with a number of Italians suing the London Borough Of Wapping.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Manchester City Football Club has confirmed that Kun Aguero will not be forced to leave this summer, despite complaints from the Black Football Fans’ Alliance.

http://www.southendnewsnetwork.net/n...hed-after-pub/

[Vicky.]

People have to wear clothes. It would be an interesting Oscars ceremony indeed if they all turned up nekkid

[thesheriff443]

The word *** is a diogatory word

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

The word *** is a derogatory word

fixed

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

fixed

Should just give you my pass word

[Marches]

Tbh the whole race issue aside these dolls are repulsive anyway no matter the colour why would you want them around ur pub lmao

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Marches

Tbh the whole race issue aside these dolls are repulsive anyway no matter the colour why would you want them around ur pub lmao

To make a statement.

No bloody way does someone have 15 of them, some very large, there for any reason other than to be a dick

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

To make a statement.

No bloody way does someone have 15 of them, some very large, there for any reason other than to be a dick

id imagine people bring them in to them, happens a lot in pubs, they collect things from regulars

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

id imagine people bring them in to them, happens a lot in pubs, they collect things from regulars

He does say in the article some were gifts from customers.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Marches

Tbh the whole race issue aside these dolls are repulsive anyway no matter the colour why would you want them around ur pub lmao

I don't see the interest in them either, they're weird caricatures . I understand people have them from their childhood but they don't have a positive image attached to them .

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

I don't see the interest in them either, they're weird caricatures . I understand people have them from their childhood but they don't have a positive image attached to them .

Exactly, clearly this **** is done for a reaction or to attract/appease certain clientele.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Exactly, clearly this **** is done for a reaction or to attract/appease certain clientele.

Exactly , these dolls nowadays are usually just in seaside shops or retro shops along with other old museum items .

http://www.historyofdolls.com/histor...y-of-golliwog/

[Vicky.]

I am surprised there has not been a request for a safe space away from the gollys in his pub, if its frequented by uni students

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

I am surprised there has not been a request for a safe space away from the gollys in his pub, if its frequented by uni students

[Ammi]

..those ‘white’ golliwogs are awful, I don’t see them as ‘non offensive’ at all, I think they add more to the offensiveness...like inferring they have to be white because of ‘PC’ reasons..oh we still want the dolls, we’re going to keep them and keep producing them...we will just have to change the colour to make them ok because of fussy people...that to me is completely missing the point ...as sheriff has said, the last part of the name itself has been used as one of the most derogatory terms that could be used for a black person...and maybe is still used by some..?..changing the colour of the doll, doesn’t make them any more acceptable or make what they’ve come to represent, any more acceptable...it just makes more of a mockery and adds to the insult and thoughtlessness...I still find it odd and hard to believe that a 59yr old person, could ‘innocently’ display these things in any public place...his life must have been very much in a ‘bubble’, is what it would seem...

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..those ‘white’ golliwogs are awful, I don’t see them as ‘non offensive’ at all, I think they add more to the offensiveness...like inferring they have to be white because of ‘PC’ reasons..oh we still want the dolls, we’re going to keep them and keep producing them...we will just have to change the colour to make them ok because of fussy people...that to me is completely missing the point ...as sheriff has said, the last part of the name itself has been used as one of the most derogatory terms that could be used for a black person...and maybe is still used by some..?..changing the colour of the doll, doesn’t make them any more acceptable or make what they’ve come to represent, any more acceptable...it just makes more of a mockery and adds to the insult and thoughtlessness...I still find it odd and hard to believe that a 59yr old person, could ‘innocently’ display these things in any public place...his life must have been very much in a ‘bubble’, is what it would seem...

Albino golly ***

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..those ‘white’ golliwogs are awful, I don’t see them as ‘non offensive’ at all, I think they add more to the offensiveness...like inferring they have to be white because of ‘PC’ reasons..oh we still want the dolls, we’re going to keep them and keep producing them...we will just have to change the colour to make them ok because of fussy people...that to me is completely missing the point ...as sheriff has said, the last part of the name itself has been used as one of the most derogatory terms that could be used for a black person...and maybe is still used by some..?..changing the colour of the doll, doesn’t make them any more acceptable or make what they’ve come to represent, any more acceptable...it just makes more of a mockery and adds to the insult and thoughtlessness...I still find it odd and hard to believe that a 59yr old person, could ‘innocently’ display these things in any public place...his life must have been very much in a ‘bubble’, is what it would seem...

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..those ‘white’ golliwogs are awful, I don’t see them as ‘non offensive’ at all, I think they add more to the offensiveness...like inferring they have to be white because of ‘PC’ reasons..oh we still want the dolls, we’re going to keep them and keep producing them...we will just have to change the colour to make them ok because of fussy people...that to me is completely missing the point ...as sheriff has said, the last part of the name itself has been used as one of the most derogatory terms that could be used for a black person...and maybe is still used by some..?..changing the colour of the doll, doesn’t make them any more acceptable or make what they’ve come to represent, any more acceptable...it just makes more of a mockery and adds to the insult and thoughtlessness...I still find it odd and hard to believe that a 59yr old person, could ‘innocently’ display these things in any public place...his life must have been very much in a ‘bubble’, is what it would seem...

I didn't think the white new gollywogs were real at first, I thought it was a fake photo as that looked weird as well .

The name is derogatory, interesting how they still keep the same name but want to change the​ colour because that makes sense NOT .

Like I said the way this couple have them hung around the pub is strange, and why are they so determined to keep them when they're ancient dolls that look bizarre .

It's like having ventriloquist puppets hung around up in a pub ,gives a weird theme and doesn't fit in .

I know some vintage shops sell them, and seaside shops. Some see them as harmless funny looking dolls from their childhood . Others dislike them .

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

I am surprised there has not been a request for a safe space away from the gollys in his pub, if its frequented by uni students

That's more US universities. UK ones are still all about "bants"... And as such, UK students often find things like controversial jokes and pubs full of gollywogs "hilarious".

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

That's more US universities. UK ones are still all about "bants"... And as such, UK students often find things like controversial jokes and pubs full of gollywogs "hilarious".

Its very much UK unis also. Safe spaces, no platforming and seem to be completely anti-freespeech to boot.

Obviously uni students are not a hive mind or anything, much like any other group of people..but I wish this was just American nonsense. Sadly it is not.

[Withano]

This is the worst thread ever for so many reasons