Rock Against Racism '08
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crackerjack
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I'd comppletely blocked it out till i realised Good, Bad & Queen have been drafted into replace the dreaded babybollocks. Got a mate's 40th earlier that day, but Viccy Pk is right next door so it would seem daft not to go for the headliners at least.
crackerjack
Well-known member
oh he hates racism, him. almost as much as he hates immigration.
Jonesy
Wild Horses
Or the odd feminist. So remember to wash your potty-mouth out before you go down there.
Mr. Tea
Let's Talk About Ceps
sorry, I missed the memo on who is or isn't a real feminist - mind posting the approved list? and is that you that made it? cos I missed it. Maybe that's why I wasn't notified of the new rule that feminists don't challenge sexist use of language any more. It must be because we've won! Hoorah! drinks all round! I'll just pop off to pick up my reparations check for lost wages (while walking naked down the street with no fear of harassment or worse) forthwith.
no seriously. re "cunt" - using it as an insult? boringly sexist. reclaiming it as a positive term? at least well-meaning..
let's not get into the apparently mind-bogglingly complicated distinction between rehashing the same old sexist terminology in a way that reinforces sexism (by relying on sexism to support the negative meaning), and using a word in a way that REVERSES the negative connotation. :slanted:
slim jenkins
El Hombre Invisible
Indeed some of them are quite partial...
*scarpers*
I'm going - to prove how saintly and pure my thoughts are regarding all races..like, you know, the United Colours of Benetton...like ebony and ivory...like imagine all the people...raises hands, holds up lighter...etc..
No, what it comes down to is YOU personally find it offensive and don't want to hear it, so you'll brand anyone who uses it* as 'sexist', regardless of the word's origin, subsequent mutation and the intent in the usage.
(*unless they're a musician, artist or someone you respect, in which case it's highly provocative, challenging, etc)
(*unless they're a musician, artist or someone you respect, in which case it's highly provocative, challenging, etc)
IdleRich
IdleRich
Gotta say I've never been able to understand why using "cunt" as an insult is any worse (or any different in any way) from calling someone a "prick", "cock" or "dick" - or "twat" for that matter.
My girlfriend always says she thinks it's actually sexist when people say that "cunt" is somehow worse but that's a different can of worms I guess.
Mr. Tea
Let's Talk About Ceps
I'm going - to prove how saintly and pure my thoughts are regarding all races..like, you know, the United Colours of Benetton...like ebony and ivory...like imagine all the people...raises hands, holds up lighter...etc..
Aargh, fucking Benetton ads piss me off no end. All those utterly contrived-looking interracial couples all but screaming at you, "If you don't buy our stuff, you're ALMOST CERTAINLY an appalling racist!". Gah.
Mr. Tea
Let's Talk About Ceps
Actually, it's a good thing they did point it out. I might not have noticed otherwise.
Mr. Tea
Let's Talk About Ceps
Only a complete twat would object to 'tit'.