[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Oh stop it ,we were but kids,the colour of skin never entered our heads ,plus the punch line to the rhyme was nothing to do with colour ,shape of eyes ,etc, it was fun because it was a tad rude and naughty ,simple as that c'mon marsh your better than this.

I never suggested you were a racist child. A childish rhyme is a childish rhyme.

I was responding to you, now, as a grown woman, saying categorically that it's not offensive.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by sleleen

Y’all need to get a grip if you are trying to make up excuses and saying it’s not bad!

And y'all need to stop making ridiculous and tenuous claims of racism only on the strength that it came from someone you dislike. It minimises real racism people suffer.

Oriental just means "from the East". Like Occidental mean "from the west". Neither is an offensive term. Great job getting all outraged on other people's behalf.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

I never suggested you were a racist child. A childish rhyme is a childish rhyme.

I was responding to you, now, as a grown woman, saying categorically that it's not offensive.

Yes, we all know there are lots of people NOT from the Orient telling us that it's offensive. In reality, it's just because Colleen Nolan said something and you've all jumped on it.

[joeysteele]

For me I admit and hold my hands up.
I cannot stand Coleen Nolan.
Nor her Sister either.

They use their celebrity status to spout their prejudice, bigotry and hate.

I find it sad anything these Nolans say are even reported on.

To me she is someone I'd avoid like the plague.
Her 2 horrible spite filled times in CBB, also her Sister Linda.
Was more than enough to have to come across either of them.

I'm happy to express my total dislike for Coleen every chance I get.
Which would be just about every time she opens her mouth.

So I'm guilty as charged as to jumping at her because I can't stand her.
Know what, I'm proud to be guilty of that too.

Jumped up bigot she has always been, is and I think always will be.

[Liam-]

I don’t understand how she’s a bigot? Like, alright dislike her, that’s fair game, but what’s she actually don’t to be considered a bigot?

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Livia

Yes, we all know there are lots of people NOT from the Orient telling us that it's offensive. In reality, it's just because Colleen Nolan said something and you've all jumped on it.

So true Livia had it been someone like Gemma Collins it would have been let go and she'de have been lauded

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

So true Livia had it been someone like Gemma Collins it would have been let go and she'de have been lauded

Irritating, isn't it.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Livia

Irritating, isn't it.

Irksome,

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Irksome,

LOL... indubitably.

[Vicky.]

OK yeah, I know my opinion doesn't matter if am not asian myself really, but I don't see this as some absolutely horrific bigoted comment or anything. Misjudged, definitely, especially knowing how much people like to pounce on anything she says, but not racist as such.

[Barry.]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

So true Livia had it been someone like Gemma Collins it would have been let go and she'de have been lauded

I would of done the same if Jennifer Lawrence did it.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Livia

LOL... indubitably.

Got it in one

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Barry.

I would of done the same if Jennifer Lawrence did it.

Who ?

[Barry.]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Who ?

You know who she is lol. Katniss?

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Barry.

You know who she is lol. Katniss?

lovely looking girl.

[GoldHeart]

I always get the impression Colleen thinks she's funny , she says things for a reaction . A comedienne she's NOT . She just talks alot of rubbish .

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

Yes, we all know there are lots of people NOT from the Orient telling us that it's offensive. In reality, it's just because Colleen Nolan said something and you've all jumped on it.

I've not jumped on anything sweetheart.

You're not the only one with access to the discussion forum.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

And y'all need to stop making ridiculous and tenuous claims of racism only on the strength that it came from someone you dislike. It minimises real racism people suffer.

Oriental just means "from the East". Like Occidental mean "from the west". Neither is an offensive term. Great job getting all outraged on other people's behalf.

Are people suggesting "oriental" was racist.

I think the issue was her pulling on her eyes.

There's a reason things like blackface and yellowface are seen as outdated and not acceptable.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

So true Livia had it been someone like Gemma Collins it would have been let go and she'de have been lauded

Can't stand Gemma Collins so not sure whose arse you've pulled that conclusion out of.

[Jessica.]

I'm disgusted by that video, it's just crude. Can't believe she did it on TV too! Most of her parents generation were racist as hell so of course it was okay for people of Colleen's age to pull on their eyes and say they looked "oriental" when they were younger but it's 2019 and our countries are way more diverse, we know better. Saying she looked "oriental" is like saying she looked "African" or "Mexican", it might sound harmless if you just hear that word but if you actually think of what it means then it has a darker undertone, it's not okay in this day and age.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Any excuse for some to have a snidey swipe reactions like this make the forum unhealthy and unfriendly but hey ho, nothing racist about it except for those who love to moan about everything and anything, we didn't even know what racist was then as it wasn't on our minds, maybe you should stop being ageist !!!

'Accuses someone of making snide comments, goes on a spree of insults in the process that makes this topic more 'unhealthy and unfriendly'*

[Black Dagger]

Why have we got 3 pages worth of discussion on this gutter trash bitch?

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Can't stand Gemma Collins so not sure whose arse you've pulled that conclusion out of.

I can't stand Gemma Collins either.
Both her and Nolan think they're important but both are awful examples of the worst kind as to celebrities.
Or people come to think that.

It's funny how people can't understand people not liking Nolan and her long list of prejudiced outbursts.

However, quite frankly it astounds me anyone would defend her.
Really mystifying, unless maybe they think as bad as she does.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I can't stand Gemma Collins either.
Both her and Nolan think they're important but both are awful examples of the worst kind as to celebrities.
Or people come to think that.

It's funny how people can't understand people not liking Nolan and her long list of prejudiced outbursts.

However, quite frankly it astounds me anyone would defend her.
Really mystifying, unless maybe they think as bad as she does.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I can't stand Gemma Collins either.
Both her and Nolan think they're important but both are awful examples of the worst kind as to celebrities.
Or people come to think that.

It's funny how people can't understand people not liking Nolan and her long list of prejudiced outbursts.

However, quite frankly it astounds me anyone would defend her.
Really mystifying, unless maybe they think as bad as she does.

I'm not defending her Joey , i'm not keen on the woman myself , but the outrage imo is a tad over the top , we've seen and heard much worse .