jonathanc Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Any decent human being will be of the opinion that racism is wrong. Without sounding like I condone racism of any kind, this kind of (to me) illustrates the Suarez case. You call a black person a monkey and you're likely to be called racist (due to the history of the action) - fair enough, correct. But call a kid a cheeky monkey and it's affectionate. Would you call a black kid a cheeky monkey? Under the opinions of the Suarez case, it's the use of the word that is racist. Therefore, how can you acceptably call a child a cheeky monkey? Yes, I am trying to make the same point but I guess you are more eloquent Kopite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 ....Just curious, and this is just a friendly question aimed at johnny g and CJ - have you guys been a victim of racism yourselves? I get called a sheep shagger. Does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 It's words, the more people make a massive issue out of it the more 'offensive' it becomes. Footie has always had these type of chants, not saying it's right but it ain't the end of the world, move on as there's more to life than worrying about what someone calls you.... ain't that right sheep shagger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I get called a sheep shagger. Does that count? lol Isn't that a compliment from your neck of the woods? [this is a joke btw] I hate and despise racism with all my heart as I've personally been a victim and that wasn't sheep related. I just don't want this world to over PC mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Just curious, and this is just a friendly question aimed at johnny g and CJ - have you guys been a victim of racism yourselves? Nothing that I've not I've not been able to avenge with a "look". Fatty, Porker, Scousser, Thief, Accused. Etc, all the tiresome, usualy stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I get called a sheep shagger. Does that count? Were you just helping it over the fence then Col? Rubbish thread, I'm off to watch Blazing Saddles..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I just read this on my facebook 'pretty good read' TAM airlines is an Brazilian airline btw. This happened on TAM airlines. A 50-something year old white woman arrived at her seat and saw that the passenger next to her was a black man. Visibly furious, she called the air hostess. "What's the problem, ma?" the hostess asked her "Can't you see?" the lady said - "I was given a seat next to a black man. I can't seat here next to him. You have to change my seat" - "Please, calm down, ma" - said the hostess "Unfortunately, all the seats are occupied, but I'm still going to check if we have any." The hostess left and returned some minutes later. "Madam, as I told you, there isn't any empty seat in this class- economy class. But I spoke to the captain and he confirmed that there isn't any empty seats in the economy class. We only have seats in the first class." And before the woman said anything, the hostess continued "Look, it is unusual for our company to allow a passenger from the economy class change to the first class. However, given the circumstances, the commandant thinks that it would be a scandal to make a passenger travel sat next to an unpleasant person." And turning to the black man, the hostess said: "Which means, Sir, if you would be so nice to pack your handbag, we have reserved you a seat in the first class..." And all the passengers nearby, who were shocked to see the scene started applauding, some standing on their feet." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I just read this on my facebook 'pretty good read' TAM airlines is an Brazilian airline btw. This happened on TAM airlines. A 50-something year old white woman arrived at her seat and saw that the passenger next to her was a black man. Visibly furious, she called the air hostess. "What's the problem, ma?" the hostess asked her "Can't you see?" the lady said - "I was given a seat next to a black man. I can't seat here next to him. You have to change my seat" - "Please, calm down, ma" - said the hostess "Unfortunately, all the seats are occupied, but I'm still going to check if we have any." The hostess left and returned some minutes later. "Madam, as I told you, there isn't any empty seat in this class- economy class. But I spoke to the captain and he confirmed that there isn't any empty seats in the economy class. We only have seats in the first class." And before the woman said anything, the hostess continued "Look, it is unusual for our company to allow a passenger from the economy class change to the first class. However, given the circumstances, the commandant thinks that it would be a scandal to make a passenger travel sat next to an unpleasant person." And turning to the black man, the hostess said: "Which means, Sir, if you would be so nice to pack your handbag, we have reserved you a seat in the first class..." And all the passengers nearby, who were shocked to see the scene started applauding, some standing on their feet." Wonderful..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 The Daily Fail have reported on this Pondlife "supporter". http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2093789/Phil-Gannon-Liverpool-fan-monkey-gesture-Facebook-supporter-Luis-Suarez.html A father-of-four accused of making racist 'monkey' gestures during Liverpool's weekend FA Cup tie is a member of a Facebook group 'Luis Suarez is innocent'. Phil Gannon, 58, was caught on camera apparently aiming abuse at Patrice Evra during the match against Manchester United. Race row striker Suarez, 25, was banned for eight matches for abusing Evra during a match at Anfield earlier in the season. Liverpool fans complained that the forward, 25, had been harshly treated after he was given a suspension - and campaigned for his name to be cleared. Gannon, 58, was held after footage from Saturday's match, which was shown on ITV, apparently showed him making a racist gesture at the defender. Police are still reviewing the footage and yesterday released the him on bail after questioning. Liverpool won the game 2-1. The father also wrote on Facebook that his interests include 'inter-continental rioting' and 'global regime change'. A Merseyside Police spokesman last night confirmed a 58-year-old man had been bailed until April in connection with the incident A neighbour of Gannon, from Barmouth, North Wales, confirmed that he was the person who had been held. Yesterday his wife Karen, 50, told The Sun that Phil was 'no racist'. Police stressed the incident during Saturday's game was an isolated one and the the crowd had been generally well behaved. It is the third incident of this kind in a few months at Anfield, which began with United defender Patrice Evra accusing Luis Suarez of racial abuse, for which the Uruguayan was banned for eight matches. Oldham player Tom Adeyemi was also reduced to tears over what he believed was racial abuse during the third-round tie at Anfield earlier this month. A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: 'A 58-year-old man from North Wales who was arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence yesterday following the Liverpool and Manchester United match has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 You couldn't write this stuff!!! http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/mobile/football/16798167.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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