Is Ginger The New Black? - Page 3

jaysay · 21-12-2009, 10:46

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Originally Posted by katex

Well, I do wander on a thread sometimes Jaysay and spend many hours wondering why some people introduce political characters into threads ....

One wonder deserves another kate

Benipete · 21-12-2009, 11:20

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Originally Posted by katex

Well, I do wander on a thread sometimes Jaysay and spend many hours wondering why some people introduce political characters into threads ....

I think It's because Charles Kennedy was/is a carrot top

jaysay · 21-12-2009, 12:12

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Originally Posted by Benipete

I think It's because Charles Kennedy was/is a carrot top

And he hasn't got better with age Beni, he was on Have I got News for You last Friday

katex · 21-12-2009, 12:20

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Originally Posted by jaysay

And he hasn't got better with age Beni, he was on Have I got News for You last Friday

See what you've done Benipete .. fed him fuel ...

Anyway, back to the card. Wouldn't mind so much if it were aimed at an adult, but I don't think was in good taste and glad that it was withdrawn. I mean, would you send this to a red-headed child ? Who would you buy it for ?

BERNADETTE · 21-12-2009, 12:34

Is it not time that we started focussing on building the kids confidence instead of trying to protect them from what is after all just a bit of fun? Kids have and will always be teased about things, the secret is equipping them with enough self-worth so that they can cope with it IMHO.

jaysay · 21-12-2009, 16:18

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Originally Posted by katex

see what you've done benipete .. Fed him fuel ...

:d

anyway, back to the card. Wouldn't mind so much if it were aimed at an adult, but i don't think was in good taste and glad that it was withdrawn. I mean, would you send this to a red-headed child ? Who would you buy it for ?

yes

yerself · 21-12-2009, 17:31

[QUOTERetlaw]Whats wrong wi Ginger.
I were called Ginger, Copper top, Bloodnut, Flame head, Rusty Mop, and I called one of my kids Duracell
[/QUOTE]

I was called all of the above but you've missed one out Retlaw. You've forgotten Belisha.

Less · 22-12-2009, 11:42

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Originally Posted by katex

would you send this to a red-headed child ? Who would you buy it for ?

No I wouldn't send it I'd give it to them and make sure that they understand that it is a joke and that friendly teasing is o.k.

I wouldn't buy it at that price after all who wants a picture of a carrot top staring down from the mantelpiece over the Christmas Season?

Awww, poor little Ginger, been looking in a mirror again?
Well, look on the bright side, most of you are completely bald
by your mid-twenties!
Coo-Chi-Coo.

jaysay · 22-12-2009, 11:51

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Originally Posted by Less

No I wouldn't send it I'd give it to them and make sure that they understand that it is a joke and that friendly teasing is o.k.

I wouldn't buy it at that price after all who wants a picture of a carrot top staring down from the mantelpiece over the Christmas Season?

Aww, poor little Ginger, been looking in a mirror again?
Well, look on the bright side, most of you are completely bald
by your mid-twenties!
Coo-Chi-Coo.

What you talking about Less, kate still has a lovely head of hair

accyman · 22-12-2009, 20:27

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Originally Posted by jaysay

What you talking about Less, kate still has a lovely head of hair

i think less would rather be looking down on that particular head of hair rather it lookng down on him

watching her post a christmas card through his door from teh upstairs window i meant

katex · 22-12-2009, 20:51

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Originally Posted by Less

No I wouldn't send it I'd give it to them and make sure that they understand that it is a joke and that friendly teasing is o.k.

OK .. So if I gave this to your eldest granddaughter who, hypothetically, had red hair in front of your son and his wife.... you reckon they would

I could explain gently was just teasing. Mmmm .. just don't think they would be amused somehow.

This is not about friendly teasing ... is about pointing a difference in bodily make up to all others, which could incite bullying ... see that link that was put up on Facebook where people were encouraged to kick a red-head... and they did !! It is the word 'even' in that card which is offensive ... could put it another way and the caption could read "Despite your red hair, Santa still loves you". Another put down. A child would be completely bemused in the first place. Again, adults can take this, and not into heavy PC myself .. like the dumb blondes, greasy dark hairys ... mature enough to understand all this; a child is not.

Yes, agree with Bernadette that confidence should be built up in our children (we do that anyway if we are good parents ...'cause we all think our kids are the best thing since sliced bread) ... but respect comes first for all human beings in my book.

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Originally Posted by accyman

i think less would rather be looking down on that particular head of hair rather it lookng down on him

watching her post a christmas card through his door from teh upstairs window i meant

Cheeky ...

shillelagh · 22-12-2009, 22:17

that card isnt meant for kids anyway ... its one an adult would give to another adult ...not to a little kid ... by the way yes i would give the card ...