Political correctness

Crann na Beatha · 15-06-2008 03:19AM #1

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Cool_CM · 15-06-2008 03:21AM

Yes and so is everywhere else, it's f*cking ridiculous. At least Australia is still holding out

Sherifu · 15-06-2008 03:23AM

Racists.

marcsignal · 15-06-2008 03:23AM

yes, but just try to ignore it, it's only for people who were spoilt as children, and don't understand the concept of mutual respect

Crann na Beatha · 15-06-2008 03:28AM

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Crann na Beatha · 15-06-2008 03:29AM

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Dudess · 15-06-2008 03:33AM

Iolar wrote: »

Do you think Ireland is under siege by it?

No. We don't have crap like changing "baa baa black sheep" to "baa baa rainbow sheep" or forbidding Santa Claus impersonators from shouting "ho ho ho".

Ruu_Old · 15-06-2008 03:34AM

They all have lovely bottoms.

KnifeWRENCH · 15-06-2008 03:35AM

Dudess wrote: »

No. We don't have crap like changing "baa baa black sheep" to "baa baa rainbow sheep" or forbidding Santa Claus impersonators from shouting "ho ho ho".

Baa baa rainbow sheep? PMSL, never heard that one!!!

Worst one I heard was that a "Brain storm" should be called a "thought shower" since Brainstorm is offensive to epileptics! :pac:

billy the squid · 15-06-2008 03:39AM

square_igloo wrote: »

Baa baa rainbow sheep? PMSL, never heard that one!!!

Worst one I heard was that a "Brain storm" should be called a "thought shower" since Brainstorm is offensive to epileptics! :pac:

What is your problem with multicoloured ovines

Dudess · 15-06-2008 03:39AM

Yeah, that kinda crap - that to me is irrational political correctness. But we're hardly "besieged" by it.
OP, if you're referring to anti racism, then no, I definitely, definitely don't think Ireland is besieged by it.

Crann na Beatha · 15-06-2008 03:42AM

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KnifeWRENCH · 15-06-2008 03:46AM

billy the squid wrote: »

What is your problem with multicoloured ovines

:eek::eek::eek:
You are accusing me of being a Racist.
EVERYONE LOOK, SLANDER ON BOARDS!!!

Gyalist · 15-06-2008 03:46AM

Dudess wrote: »

No. We don't have crap like changing "baa baa black sheep" to "baa baa rainbow sheep" or forbidding Santa Claus impersonators from shouting "ho ho ho".

The funny thing is that neither of those two stories you cited as examples of political correctness are even remotely true.

marcsignal · 15-06-2008 04:03AM

No joke, but the last time I was home I was watching Fr.Ted with my 7 year old nephew,
and he kept referring to 'Dougal' as the 'Special Needs' Priest

:D

Dudess · 15-06-2008 04:09AM

Gyalist wrote: »

The funny thing is that neither of those two stories you cited as examples of political correctness is even remotely true.

Really? Oh well, true or untrue, it's the likes of those that I'd consider political correctness gone mad, not what's often boringly cited as same by certain posters here. I'm no bleeding heart either though.

Gyalist · 15-06-2008 04:18AM

Ho Ho Ho

Crann na Beatha · 15-06-2008 04:19AM

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DublinWriter · 15-06-2008 04:23AM

Iolar wrote: »

Im actualy on about the kind of **** that people are afraid to speak out against for fear of been targeted as been racist-like in Britain

Damn right. I, for one, am glad that there is at least 150 shopping days to go before 'Winterval'.

marcsignal · 15-06-2008 04:25AM

Gyalist wrote: »

Ho Ho Ho

Holy Sh1t ! did you read the 1-7 on the Santa Faq ? What utter sh1te ! how the fcuk did all our grandparents survive 2 world wars, i ask ye ??

KnifeWRENCH · 15-06-2008 04:26AM

Gyalist wrote: »

Ho Ho Ho

Pfft! Facts schmacts.
It was much more entertaining when I thought it was true.

Dudess · 15-06-2008 04:36AM

Iolar wrote: »

Im actualy on about the kind of **** that people are afraid to speak out against for fear of been targeted as been racist-like in Britain

No, can't think of any examples. And it's certainly not enforced.

marcsignal · 15-06-2008 04:38AM

Ho Ho Ho !

Have a cool Winterval Kids !!

:D

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KnifeWRENCH · 15-06-2008 04:41AM

Bit odd to be talking about Santa and Winterval in the middle of June!

jill_valentine · 15-06-2008 04:43AM

People who use the phrase "Political Correctness gone mad!" are almost invariably after saying something that would make Prince Philip himself think "Jesus, that's a bit off".

Which the OP didn't do, I just heard somebody say something absolutely appalling earlier on today, and then he tried to defend himself with that, so it's been on my mind. I mean, sure, there are some sensitive grey areas - potentially offensive words that have been adopted by the groups they apply to for instance - but what this guy said was not one of those times.

Lots of times Political Correctness has value. Problem is, the odd occasion when the idea is applied stupidly, it makes a better "It's a funny old world!" bit in the News Of The World.

marcsignal · 15-06-2008 04:45AM

square_igloo wrote: »

Bit odd to be talking about Santa and Winterval in the middle of June!

In Neverland it's winterval every day

jill_valentine wrote: »

Lots of times Political Correctness has value. Problem is, the odd occasion when the idea is applied stupidly, it makes a better "It's a funny old world!" bit in the News Of The World.

the original concept of PC'ness was really designed for the school environment to help people who were 'different' in some way (fat/skinny/specky/downright ugly/different ethnic group etc) enjoy the learning experience, without feeling uncomfortable.
In that respect/context it's fine. The downside of PC'ness is that it has, to some degree, stifled intellectual discussion, because when dealing with sensetive or immotive issues, people will nowadays just say the PC thing for fear of getting lashed out of it with a hysterical reaction for speaking their mind.

Finding the right balance is not easy, and I'm not going to try to pretend it is

Mahatma coat · 15-06-2008 05:01AM

Dudess wrote: »

No, can't think of any examples. And it's certainly not enforced.

I can think of a few. has you access to the Dark side?

Rb · 15-06-2008 05:24AM

I do think it has gone a bit OTT alright.

Residents Against Racism are prime examples of PC gone mad and an example of this would be when they went and defended the (illegal?) Afghans who were starving themselves in that church, one or two confessed to horrific crimes back home iirc, yet everyone who wanted them out was branded a racist.

We've went from being anti-immigrants to OTT pro-immigrants to the point where saying anything negative about them will have you branded a racist in a flash. You cannot critisise the immigrants in this country without being branded a racist or a xenophobe whatsoever.

Call Me Jimmy · 15-06-2008 05:31AM

Politically incorrect and proud motha****az! F**k the po-lice!

Dudess · 15-06-2008 03:07PM

jill_valentine wrote: »

People who use the phrase "Political Correctness gone mad!" are almost invariably after saying something that would make Prince Philip himself think "Jesus, that's a bit off".

Which the OP didn't do, I just heard somebody say something absolutely appalling earlier on today, and then he tried to defend himself with that, so it's been on my mind. I mean, sure, there are some sensitive grey areas - potentially offensive words that have been adopted by the groups they apply to for instance - but what this guy said was not one of those times.

Lots of times Political Correctness has value. Problem is, the odd occasion when the idea is applied stupidly, it makes a better "It's a funny old world!" bit in the News Of The World.

Spot on.

gogglebok · 15-06-2008 03:14PM

Iolar wrote: »

Do you think Ireland is under siege by it?

I don't feel remotely besieged by it. Why do you ask?

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