[Crimson Dynamo]

I thought black was a colour?


And who decided specifically (name please) that the term coloured was now not to be used?

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• Benedict Cumberbatch called black people 'coloured' on show Travis Smiley
• He was hitting out at lack of opportunities for black British actors in UK
• His use of 'outmoded' racial terminology sparked outrage among viewers
• 38-year-old Oscar nominee said: 'I'm devastated to have caused offense'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz3Q8TvWSWn

[Niamh.]

Oh my daughter loves him, can't wait to get home and tell her he's a big racist now

[Nedusa]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Oh my daughter loves him, can't wait to get home and tell her he's a big racist now

Love the picture from father Ted..... One of my favourite episodes.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

Love the picture from father Ted..... One of my favourite episodes.

[JoshBB]

?? I've never thought "coloured" or "black" were racist at all, they are surely mere descriptors.. and he also meant no harm therefore why are people so offended? Surely even if he used a word thought to be racist it would be his intentions behind it and not the word (the 'sound') itself which we assign definitions to

[Nedusa]

Any excuse to be offended from the big chip on the shoulder brigade.....





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[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Nedusa

Any excuse to be offended from the big chip on the shoulder brigade.....





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I consider this a be an actual racist comment. The term 'chip on the shoulder' was used during the civil right movement to highlight blacks who were not acting in the way some wanted them to. Are the chip on shoulder brigade uppity too?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

I consider this a be an actual racist comment. The term 'chip on the shoulder' was used during the civil right movement to highlight blacks who were not acting in the way some wanted them to. Are the chip on shoulder brigade uppity too?

could not make it up

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

could not make it up

I remember when I was a lad being told I had a chip on my shoulder. Its an old expression that was often used again if f you;ve not heard of it then you're not as clued up as you think.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

I remember when I was a lad being told I had a chip on my shoulder. Its an old expression that was often used again if f you;ve not heard of it then your not as clued up as you think.

I've obviously heard that expression before but never knew where it came from

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

I remember when I was a lad being told I had a chip on my shoulder. Its an old expression that was often used again if f you;ve not heard of it then you're not as clued up as you think.

dont be bloody ridiculous its common parlance and has nothing to do with race

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

could not make it up

I find it strange that you dont accept language has changed. Ten years ago words like meme were hardly used but now everyone knows what that is./ Languages change and if you;re not up with the changes then you need to try a little harder.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

I find it strange that you dont accept language has changed. Ten years ago words like meme were hardly used but now everyone knows what that is./ Languages change and if you;re not up with the changes then you need to try a little harder.

I am aware language is fluid but I asked who decided it and why

[kirklancaster]

The world's gone stark staring bonkers.

[Shaun]

I thought it was pretty common knowledge that 'coloured' is a dated word...

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Shaun

I thought it was pretty common knowledge that 'coloured' is a dated word...

I read that in Denmark Black is a nono and everyone uses coloured

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Shaun

I thought it was pretty common knowledge that 'coloured' is a dated word...

Yeah me too but tbf I think his intentions were good

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Yeah me too but tbf I think his intentions were good

Oh yeah I know, I saw an article about David Oyelewo (I gather he's the topic of this 'row' after he was snubbed of an Oscar nomination) defending him as well.

[smudgie]

it changes all the tine I suppose.
My nephew was of mixed race when he was born, now he is apparently dual heritage

I think when someone is being interviewed and is obviously the opposite of a racist it should be easy enough to understand.

[arista]

He said sorry fast

[Nedusa]

Wtf do we say then.....

Black, Non white, Coloured, absence of Coloured, dark, very dark, ebony, coal coloured, outer space colour, onyx, charcoal, grey, taupe, slate, noir , phthalo


They all mean pretty much the same........ Black

So why take offence when none is intended.





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[Locke.]

Should be pointed out that he was actually speaking up for black actors not getting enough opportunities in the UK when he used the term.

He said: "I think as far as coloured actors go, it gets really different in the UK, and a lot of my friends have had more opportunities here [in the US] than in the UK, and that's something that needs to change.

"Something's gone wrong, we're not representative enough in our culture of different races and that really does need to step up a pace."

Following the interview, Cumberbatch was praised for the sentiment of his argument, but also criticised for using the outdated phrase.

In a statement, the Oscar nominee said: "I'm devastated to have caused offence by using this outmoded terminology. I offer my sincere apologies.

"I make no excuse for my being an idiot and know the damage is done."

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[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Locke.

Should be pointed out that he was actually speaking up for black actors not getting enough opportunities in the UK when he used the term.

Yeah people need to gain a little perspective, he didn't mean to cause offense and certainly didn't want to be seen as racist, he was being the complete opposite

[Crimson Dynamo]

why is coloured now no good?

Tiger woods called himself a "brown dude" the other day - which is more accurate than black

[arista]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

why is coloured now no good?

Tiger woods called himself a "brown dude" the other day - which is more accurate than black

A load of Activist have Padlocked it.