TQR 14,352 Posted December 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Toast said: We weren't meant to like it. It was the truth… <snip> …it was an invitation to examine our consciences. Absolutely true. A bit like when something that could be considered casually xeno/homo/trans/whatever else phobic is pointed out. Except one half shows a willingness to understand & learn, the other half screams something about woke and snowflake and tofu, rather than in the song’s case one half donating to the cause and the other just calling Bono & Midge a pair of wankers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,063 Posted December 21, 2022 However it's becoming increasingly apparent that some individuals are determined to provoke racial discord by spuriously claiming harmless comments are racist. They are setting race relations back by decades, and it seems to be deliberate. It's heartbreaking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,352 Posted December 21, 2022 35 minutes ago, Toast said: However it's becoming increasingly apparent that some individuals are determined to provoke racial discord by spuriously claiming harmless comments are racist. They are setting race relations back by decades, and it seems to be deliberate. It's heartbreaking. It is heartbreaking. But this is largely a culture war started by the vicious ghouls in the press who’ll either blow up something innocuous or simply fabricate a situation to provoke “you can’t say/do that anymore” type reactions which suit their disgusting, divisive rhetoric down to the ground. Christmas is a good example. Either the myth that people of some faiths get offended by the notion of Christmas and seek to destroy it, or even that line in Fairytale of New York and people finding it so “offensive”. It’s all fabricated. Destroy social progression. Divide and rule. That’s their goal. And as for other, not so fake cases, let’s take Ngozi Fulani & Susan Hussey as an example. Fulani pointed out the microaggressive nature of the repeated, borderline-invasive questioning from Hussey, the nature of which I will say (as many others have) is questionable but could only fairly be considered racist if such intent was there, which Hussey proved later on wasn’t. The outrage seen in that fallout was disgusting, and exactly what the right-wing press wanted to happen. What actually happened, which I note wasn’t so heavily reported on, was Hussey, to her credit, did exactly the right thing, which was to sit down with Fulani, discuss the matter and come to an understanding. It’s education. It’s progress. No harm would’ve been done, were it not for this culture war the press seek to ignite. But of course, everyone getting along just fine is so fucking woke. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,731 Posted December 21, 2022 5 hours ago, time said: There's only one possible winner. Could you please tell me what this is? I'm not risking it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,575 Posted December 21, 2022 5 hours ago, En Passant said: Could you please tell me what this is? I'm not risking it 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,683 Posted February 20, 2023 Casual racist/sexist/everythingist Roald Dahl's books are being given a snowflake update. Augustus Gloop is now merely 'enormous', no longer a greedy fat kraut cunt Nazi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,202 Posted February 20, 2023 2 hours ago, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: Casual racist/sexist/everythingist Roald Dahl's books are being given a snowflake update. Augustus Gloop is now merely 'enormous', no longer a greedy fat kraut cunt Nazi. I wonder if they will also remove Martin Bormann from the original Gene Wilder film now too? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,069 Posted August 2, 2023 A vegan influencer from Russia reportedly died of starvation in Malaysia on July 21 after following a strict vegan diet of fruits and juices. Zhanna Samsonova, 39, was an active promoter of raw vegan food, is said to have died after seeking medical treatment during her Southeast Asia tour, international news reported. Known as Zhanna D'Art by her social media followers, the deceased's friends say her diet had become worryingly restrictive and claim that she has only eaten durian for the last seven years. Article goes on to discuss how vegan diets as a whole are now being scrutinised for health purposes. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,093 Posted August 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Sir Creep said: A vegan influencer from Russia reportedly died of starvation in Malaysia on July 21 after following a strict vegan diet of fruits and juices. Zhanna Samsonova, 39, was an active promoter of raw vegan food, is said to have died after seeking medical treatment during her Southeast Asia tour, international news reported. Known as Zhanna D'Art by her social media followers, the deceased's friends say her diet had become worryingly restrictive and claim that she has only eaten durian for the last seven years. Article goes on to discuss how vegan diets as a whole are now being scrutinised for health purposes. SC As mentioned in the Darwin thread 5 hours before you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,352 Posted March 14 Cor, look at this fucking snowflake! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joltin Joe 149 Posted June 10 I guess self deprecation is a virtue now? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jun/03/getting-fit-could-turn-you-into-a-rightwing-jerk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,558 Posted June 14 How it started - James May being sarcastically annoyed by too much bunting. 24 hours later after being accused of praising Nazi's and there being homophobia in replies etc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,683 Posted June 18 Cat Deeley offhandedly mentions a seizure and the epilepsy dignitaries are calling for her head on a platter (not literally). Lucky she didn’t do a flid impression, I suppose. Or let her knockers escape like Holly did all those years ago on kids tv. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn00ndjg238o Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,084 Posted June 21 Shoot on sight. Sir Ian McKellen: Woman says actor fell on her from West End stage - BBC News Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,063 Posted June 21 2 hours ago, Bentrovato said: Shoot on sight. Sir Ian McKellen: Woman says actor fell on her from West End stage - BBC News 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,683 Posted June 21 No wonder he wasn’t badly hurt, landing on that trampoline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
