OMG, I'm offended thread

Post by **Jezza** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 5:33 pm

stui magpie wrote:How long before someone complains that King size beds are bigger than Queen sized? Surely that's sexist too?

Yes, it reinforces the patriarchy

Post by **stui magpie** » Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:45 pm

Post by **David** » Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:07 pm

Post by **stui magpie** » Mon Oct 29, 2018 8:41 pm

Actually fair call on the Simpsons, I don't think I've watched it for 15 years or more.

It is though an interesting reflection on how times change. The show hasn't largely changed in the past decade or so, yet it's become less relevant and now people are latching onto characters citing offence

Post by **think positive** » Mon Oct 29, 2018 11:26 pm

i have never watched a single episode, but the simpson ride at universal in LA is one of the best rides ever!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZr_wxWv2vE

went on it 5 times in a row! hubby lasted for 1!!

watt price tully · Post by **watt price tully** » Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:18 pm

Post by **Jezza** » Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:02 pm

The Simpsons was at its peak from season 1 to 8 (1989-1997). Had it's good moments for about the next five to six years (1997-2003), but by about season 18 it should have been axed.

I loved the show as a child and still watch it occasionally, but it's painful seeing what it's degenerated into these days.

Are they going after Groundskeeper Willie next because he may offend Scottish people?

Bucks5 · Post by **Bucks5** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:50 pm

http://www.bandt.com.au/marketing/nutri ... r-old-girl

At least she didn't have a go at them about changing the tagline "Ironman food" too.

Post by **stui magpie** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:59 pm

Bucks5 wrote:http://www.bandt.com.au/marketing/nutri-grain-forced-change-packaging-thanks-8-year-old-girl

At least she didn't have a go at them about changing the tagline "Ironman food" too.

I actually don't have a problem with that. Good on the kid.

thesoretoothsayer · Post by **thesoretoothsayer** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 5:55 pm

Claims an Australian University has banned sarcasm. Well done, geniuses.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... ities-ban-
students-using-words-Mr-Mrs-sportsmanlike.html

Post by **stui magpie** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 6:40 pm

thesoretoothsayer wrote:Claims an Australian University has banned sarcasm. Well done, geniuses.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... ities-ban-
students-using-words-Mr-Mrs-sportsmanlike.html

They also say this.

The guidelines also state that suggesting Aboriginal people have lived in Australia for 40,000 years 'puts a limit on the occupation of Australia'.

Instead, it is more appropriate to refer to it as 'since the beginning of the Dreaming' because it reflects the beliefs of any Indigenous people that they have always been in Australia.

That would work well for someone studying Archaeology or Anthropology or related subjects.

Post by **David** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:08 pm

thesoretoothsayer · Post by **thesoretoothsayer** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:28 pm

I take pretty much anything with a grain of salt these days hence the "claims".
Seems to originate from the IPA. Read into that what you will.

I found the claim Stui refers to the most disturbing.
This country has one unique culture and it should be respected and celebrated.
However, if we're going to start dismissing science because it clashes with belief then your local priest, rabbi, mullah might wish to make a few suggestions.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/ ... 28bbe8482d

Post by **David** » Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:43 pm

This is an unofficial Bulletin Board - owned and run by its users. We welcome all fans of the Mighty Collingwood Football Club.

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