Forgot Password?
Home Menu

Site Navigation

FAQ
Members List
Calendar
Search
Today's Posts
FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Week's Posts Search

Notices

Serious Debates & News Debate and discussion about political, moral, philosophical, celebrity and news topics.

ThisisBigBrother.com - UK TV Forums > Non Big Brother Chat > Serious Debates & News > Couple denied a house share because they're gay and 'not regular'...
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 04-10-2014, 06:20 AM #1
Ammi's Avatar
Ammi Ammi is offline
Quand il pleut, il pleut
  
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 76,138


Ammi Ammi is offline
Quand il pleut, il pleut
Ammi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 76,138


Default Couple denied a house share because they're gay and 'not regular'...
A couple trying to find a place to live in London say they were turned away from one property because they're gay.

George Poole, a marketing consultant from Kent, was looking to move to the capital with his boyfriend Matthew Greenaway.

But after enquiring about a house share, they were told they couldn't move in because the tenants were looking for a 'regular couple'. Here's the text George received, together with his response.




http://www.itv.com/news/london/updat...egular-couple/
Ammi is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 07:58 AM #2
lostalex's Avatar
lostalex lostalex is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Posts: 18,029


lostalex lostalex is offline
Senior Member
lostalex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Posts: 18,029


Default
LMAO @ "thanks for understanding". what a bunch of redneck idiots. Sorry, just to clarify, this happened in London, not Alabama, right?
__________________
Don't be afraid to be weak.
Last edited by lostalex; 04-10-2014 at 07:59 AM.
lostalex is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 09:58 AM #3
Fetch The Bolt Cutters's Avatar
Fetch The Bolt Cutters Fetch The Bolt Cutters is offline
-
  
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 34,862


Fetch The Bolt Cutters Fetch The Bolt Cutters is offline
-
Fetch The Bolt Cutters's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 34,862


Default
#kickhomophobiaoutofhousesearching
Fetch The Bolt Cutters is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 10:06 AM #4
Novo's Avatar
Novo Novo is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: England
Posts: 58,822

Favourites (more):
CBB20: Chad Johnson
BB14: Dexter
Novo Novo is offline
Senior Member
Novo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: England
Posts: 58,822

Favourites (more):
CBB20: Chad Johnson
BB14: Dexter
Default
At least we know what El Proximo is doing nowadays
__________________


"She was left for dead on the sands of Tatooine, as was I. But fate sometimes steps in to rescue the wretched."
Novo is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:01 PM #5
kirklancaster's Avatar
kirklancaster kirklancaster is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 13,378


kirklancaster kirklancaster is offline
Senior Member
kirklancaster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 13,378


Default
What Homophobic ignorant Neanderthals.
kirklancaster is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:03 PM #6
LukeB's Avatar
LukeB LukeB is offline
Life imitates art
  
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Humpty Doo
Posts: 82,392

Favourites (more):
RPDR UK 2: Bimini Bon Boulash
Strictly 2020: Maisie Smith
LukeB LukeB is offline
Life imitates art
LukeB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Humpty Doo
Posts: 82,392

Favourites (more):
RPDR UK 2: Bimini Bon Boulash
Strictly 2020: Maisie Smith
Default
wtf.
__________________

Spoiler:


LukeB is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:09 PM #7
Liam-'s Avatar
Liam- Liam- is online now
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Cardiff.
Posts: 23,877

Favourites (more):
BB19: Lewis F
CBB21: Shane Jenek
Liam- Liam- is online now
Senior Member
Liam-'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Cardiff.
Posts: 23,877

Favourites (more):
BB19: Lewis F
CBB21: Shane Jenek
Default
We're all assuming that it's because the couple are gay and that's what the couple are saying.. but for all we know, they could be like, witches or satanists and that's why the person labeled them as not 'regular'

It's probably because they're gay, but people shouldn't jump to conclusions.
__________________
Last edited by Liam-; 04-10-2014 at 12:10 PM.
Liam- is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:11 PM #8
kirklancaster's Avatar
kirklancaster kirklancaster is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 13,378


kirklancaster kirklancaster is offline
Senior Member
kirklancaster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 13,378


Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by LiamPRW View Post
We're all assuming that it's because the couple are gay and that's what the couple are saying.. but for all we know, they could be like, witches or satanists and that's why the person labeled them as not 'regular'

It's probably because they're gay, but people shouldn't jump to conclusions.


Very droll Liam as usual.
kirklancaster is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:25 PM #9
arista's Avatar
arista arista is online now
Senior Member
  
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 184,589
arista arista is online now
Senior Member
arista's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 184,589
Default
Was this a rental
not a buy out?
arista is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:28 PM #10
Jordan. Jordan. is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 64,320

Favourites (more):
CBB2025: Patsy Palmer
BB2024: Hanah
Jordan. Jordan. is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 64,320

Favourites (more):
CBB2025: Patsy Palmer
BB2024: Hanah
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by LiamPRW View Post
for all we know, they could be like, witches or satanists and that's why the person labeled them as not 'regular'
Lol
__________________
Jordan. is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:36 PM #11
Crimson Dynamo's Avatar
Crimson Dynamo Crimson Dynamo is offline
OG(den)
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 103,437


Crimson Dynamo Crimson Dynamo is offline
OG(den)
Crimson Dynamo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 103,437


Default
They wanted a guy and girl for some reason. and?

if it were a gay house and a "regular" couple applied and the guy said sorry we are looking for a gay guy couple = ok fine.

Why is it homophobic?

They are offering a flat share not a job at the UN
Crimson Dynamo is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:38 PM #12
Jake.'s Avatar
Jake. Jake. is offline
-
  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 35,548


Jake. Jake. is offline
-
Jake.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 35,548


Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet View Post
They wanted a guy and girl for some reason. and?

if it were a gay house and a "regular" couple applied and the guy said sorry we are looking for a gay guy couple = ok fine.

Why is it homophobic?

They are offering a flat share not a job at the UN
It's wrong either way. 'Regular' couples shouldn't be a thing, a couple is a couple, whether mixed or same sex.
Last edited by Jake.; 04-10-2014 at 12:38 PM.
Jake. is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:38 PM #13
LukeB's Avatar
LukeB LukeB is offline
Life imitates art
  
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Humpty Doo
Posts: 82,392

Favourites (more):
RPDR UK 2: Bimini Bon Boulash
Strictly 2020: Maisie Smith
LukeB LukeB is offline
Life imitates art
LukeB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Humpty Doo
Posts: 82,392

Favourites (more):
RPDR UK 2: Bimini Bon Boulash
Strictly 2020: Maisie Smith
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake. View Post
It's wrong either way. 'Regular' couples shouldn't be a thing, a couple is a couple, whether mixed or same sex.
this.
__________________

Spoiler:


LukeB is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:39 PM #14
Cherie's Avatar
Cherie Cherie is offline
This Witch doesn't burn
  
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 66,698

Favourites (more):
Strictly 2020: Bill Bailey
BB19: Sian
Cherie Cherie is offline
This Witch doesn't burn
Cherie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 66,698

Favourites (more):
Strictly 2020: Bill Bailey
BB19: Sian
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by LiamPRW View Post
We're all assuming that it's because the couple are gay and that's what the couple are saying.. but for all we know, they could be like, witches or satanists and that's why the person labeled them as not 'regular'

It's probably because they're gay, but people shouldn't jump to conclusions.
That is such a good point
Cherie is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:39 PM #15
Crimson Dynamo's Avatar
Crimson Dynamo Crimson Dynamo is offline
OG(den)
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 103,437


Crimson Dynamo Crimson Dynamo is offline
OG(den)
Crimson Dynamo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 103,437


Default
I think perhaps the gay couple were looking for offense. Probably 95% for couples are hetro so perhaps they just meant that - unless you actually know what was intended it a moot point really.
Crimson Dynamo is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:44 PM #16
Cal.'s Avatar
Cal. Cal. is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 38,043

Favourites (more):
BB2024: Emma
CBB2024: Sharon Osbourne
Cal. Cal. is offline
Senior Member
Cal.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 38,043

Favourites (more):
BB2024: Emma
CBB2024: Sharon Osbourne
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet View Post
I think perhaps the gay couple were looking for offense. Probably 95% for couples are hetro so perhaps they just meant that - unless you actually know what was intended it a moot point really.
No, the people turning them down for being 'irregular' was offensive. Why would the gay couple look for offense when applying for flat shares?
__________________
Last edited by Cal.; 04-10-2014 at 12:45 PM.
Cal. is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:47 PM #17
Crimson Dynamo's Avatar
Crimson Dynamo Crimson Dynamo is offline
OG(den)
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 103,437


Crimson Dynamo Crimson Dynamo is offline
OG(den)
Crimson Dynamo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 103,437


Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Who Is She? View Post
No, the people turning them down for being 'irregular' was offensive. Why would the gay couple look for offense when applying for flat shares?
no you are assuming that based on one word
Crimson Dynamo is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:49 PM #18
arista's Avatar
arista arista is online now
Senior Member
  
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 184,589
arista arista is online now
Senior Member
arista's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 184,589
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet View Post
They wanted a guy and girl for some reason. and?

if it were a gay house and a "regular" couple applied and the guy said sorry we are looking for a gay guy couple = ok fine.

Why is it homophobic?

They are offering a flat share not a job at the UN


Yes not a job at the UN
arista is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:50 PM #19
Cal.'s Avatar
Cal. Cal. is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 38,043

Favourites (more):
BB2024: Emma
CBB2024: Sharon Osbourne
Cal. Cal. is offline
Senior Member
Cal.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 38,043

Favourites (more):
BB2024: Emma
CBB2024: Sharon Osbourne
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet View Post
no you are assuming that based on one word
Yes, I'm assuming it's offensive and you're assuming it's not...so if we apply your logic we're both in the wrong.
__________________
Cal. is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:52 PM #20
Crimson Dynamo's Avatar
Crimson Dynamo Crimson Dynamo is offline
OG(den)
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 103,437


Crimson Dynamo Crimson Dynamo is offline
OG(den)
Crimson Dynamo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 103,437


Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Who Is She? View Post
Yes, I'm assuming it's offensive and you're assuming it's not...so if we apply your logic we're both in the wrong.
No i said unless you know the intent and context its moot
Crimson Dynamo is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 12:52 PM #21
Ramsay's Avatar
Ramsay Ramsay is offline
His blood is bad.
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Papua New Guinea
Posts: 29,891

Favourites (more):
BBUSA21: Kathryn
BBUSA20: Brett
Ramsay Ramsay is offline
His blood is bad.
Ramsay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Papua New Guinea
Posts: 29,891

Favourites (more):
BBUSA21: Kathryn
BBUSA20: Brett
Default
the ''Thanks for understanding'' bit killed me
__________________
Ramsay is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 01:17 PM #22
arista's Avatar
arista arista is online now
Senior Member
  
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 184,589
arista arista is online now
Senior Member
arista's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 184,589
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jake. View Post
It's wrong either way. 'Regular' couples shouldn't be a thing, a couple is a couple, whether mixed or same sex.


Yes they used the wrong words to tell the Gay couple.
Its not such a big story



But on a Flat Share
its for non gay
or gay,
never mixed
in most cases
arista is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 01:20 PM #23
arista's Avatar
arista arista is online now
Senior Member
  
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 184,589
arista arista is online now
Senior Member
arista's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 184,589
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramsay View Post
the ''Thanks for understanding'' bit killed me

Yes they wanted it to end
not go to ITV News about it.
arista is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 01:25 PM #24
armand.kay's Avatar
armand.kay armand.kay is offline
baddie
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: purgatory
Posts: 24,052

Favourites (more):
Survivor 40: Michele
CBB22: Natalie Nunn
armand.kay armand.kay is offline
baddie
armand.kay's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: purgatory
Posts: 24,052

Favourites (more):
Survivor 40: Michele
CBB22: Natalie Nunn
Default
Quote:
thanks for understanding
__________________
☾✩✹

Last edited by armand.kay; 04-10-2014 at 01:26 PM.
armand.kay is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-10-2014, 01:31 PM #25
Glenn.'s Avatar
Glenn. Glenn. is offline
SIGH
  
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 22,474


Glenn. Glenn. is offline
SIGH
Glenn.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 22,474


Default
Don't blame him. The gays need to know their place
__________________




When your opinions include depriving people of rights, freedoms, movement and opportunity they are no longer opinions. They’re threats.

………….
Glenn. is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Bookmark/share this topic

Tags
couple, denied, gay, house, regular, share

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 09:51 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

About Us ThisisBigBrother.com

"Big Brother and UK Television Forum. Est. 2001"

 

Contact Us ThisisBigBrother.com
© 2023
no new posts