Political Correctness.

[Ianto.W.]

I'm very proud to be called Europ'Ian'

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Gayle

Asian is just a general term - in the same way as European.
South Asian is often used to denote Pakistani/Bangladeshi and Indian. Again, that's like calling Polish people Eastern Europeans.

It's just location, not religion! No one is offended by being called Asian, just as we aren't offended by being called European.

Although, they sometimes should be, in my opinion - as it's used to describe ethnic origin, which is defining people by their skin colour and their parents heritage.

dont think its about offence more preferance, i prefer to be known as "English" not European or British, neither offend me but its what i prefer.

[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by Gayle

For example, why should my friend be described as Asian when he's rarely been there and was born in Lancashire?

That's exactly the kind of thing I mean.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Gayle

For example, why should my friend be described as Asian when he's rarely been there and was born in Lancashire?

your friend should be described as either, what he/she prefers- has preferance been eroded by all these "buzz" words? it seems so to me.

[mrjdallen]

i watched some of the show - found it funny

[Ianto.W.]

Originally Posted by mrjdallen

i watched some of the show - found it funny

What show was that mrjdallen

[mrjdallen]

there was a Political Correctness comedy show on the other night think it might have been friday on freeview as i was flicking through

[Ianto.W.]

Originally Posted by mrjdallen

there was a Political Correctness comedy show on the other night think it might have been friday on freeview as i was flicking through

Thank's no doubt it will be on again.

[mrjdallen]

Originally Posted by mrjdallen

i watched some of the show - found it funny

Clive Anderson presents a countdown of the 50 most outrageous moments from the TV archives. He looks back at a series of clips of questionable taste and potentially offensive material from the last five decades, which have seen Britain grow increasingly politically correct. Featuring clips from Benny Hill, Borat and the Carry On films

50 Questions of Political Correctness
Tonight - SKY THREE 10PM to 12AM

i was worth a watch - think i will tape it tonight and watch the bits i missed. Hope thats helped.

[Eric]

Originally Posted by mrjdallen

Clive Anderson presents a countdown of the 50 most outrageous moments from the TV archives. He looks back at a series of clips of questionable taste and potentially offensive material from the last five decades, which have seen Britain grow increasingly politically correct. Featuring clips from Benny Hill, Borat and the Carry On films

50 Questions of Political Correctness
Tonight - SKY THREE 10PM to 12AM

i was worth a watch - think i will tape it tonight and watch the bits i missed. Hope thats helped.

Benny Hill and Carry On offensive? Wow, things must have changed. Whenever I think of British humor, I think of Benny Hill and Sid James ... and Tony Hancock.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Eric

Benny Hill and Carry On offensive? Wow, things must have changed. Whenever I think of British humor, I think of Benny Hill and Sid James ... and Tony Hancock.

you wouldnt realise whats deemed offensive here, nowadays Eric, its got so petty its unreal, crime to have a good sense of humour. if memory serves me well,Benny Hill,was ended because it was to risque.

[Royboy39]

Originally Posted by cashman

you wouldnt realise whats deemed offensive here, nowadays Eric, its got so petty its unreal, crime to have a good sense of humour.

I second that Cashy..........I have had so many Red Cards (Annon) in the past few days I realise now it must be a crime.

[Tealeaf]

The simple solution to all ths politically correct nonsense is to do what I do and insult everyone. No one can then accuse you of being prejudiced or partial to anyone or anything.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

The simple solution to all ths politically correct nonsense is to do what I do and insult everyone. No one can then accuse you of being prejudiced or partial to anyone or anything.

Tealeaf yer a star,great phylosophy.

[WillowTheWhisp]

That was what Bernard Manning used to say. He wasn't prejudiced. He insulted everybody.