Has Political correctness gone too far?

ronk · Post by **ronk** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:44 pm

I see the Fawlty Towers “Don’t mention the war” episode has been withdrawn along with Little Britain - What’s next ? Dads Army?

exdos · Post by **exdos** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:09 pm

I'm offended on behalf of everyone else by your question.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:10 pm

ronk wrote: ↑Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:44 pm I see the Fawlty Towers “Don’t mention the war” episode has been withdrawn along with Little Britain - What’s next ? Dads Army?

Punkhawallah rights have already been mentioned Ron, they’re demolishing the pyramids next as they were made by slaves

Rob

mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:11 pm

I've got a copy of all episodes if you want them.

...although in this case, it's not the German bit that's got it banned, it's the Major's description of Indian vs West Indian cricketers

mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:14 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:10 pm
ronk wrote: ↑Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:44 pm I see the Fawlty Towers “Don’t mention the war” episode has been withdrawn along with Little Britain - What’s next ? Dads Army?
Punkhawallah rights have already been mentioned Ron, they’re demolishing the pyramids next as they were made by slaves
Rob

I thought that had been thoroughly debunked by Egyptologists? Yes, slaves were used in Egypt, but not for the pyramids...as that was a well paid, well respected job.

https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/4/88 ... -by-slaves’

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:16 pm

I’m sure slaves would have been involved somewhere along the line, they’re probably helping to run this forum behind the scenes right now

Rob

ronk · Post by **ronk** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:18 pm

Can you imagine the grief I got working at an establishment in Glasgow? (Happy days

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exdos · Post by **exdos** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:20 pm

mmm-five wrote: ↑Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:14 pm
Yes, slaves were used in Egypt, but not for the pyramids...as that was a well paid, well respected job.

Yes, Hod-carriers have always been well-paid and members of the Freemasons...

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:23 pm

Benny Hill at the next level. Too many bored people in the world right now me thinks.

A bit of compulsory unpaid national service would sort them out...

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:26 pm

buzyg wrote: ↑Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:23 pm Benny Hill at the next level.

How very dare you, Ernie was a brilliant milkman! https://youtu.be/8e1xvyTdBZI
Rob

Darren Slone · Post by **Darren Slone** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:28 pm

Yes it has, I read today the BBC is looking to withdraw Gavin and Stacey from its streaming service too, due to the references to Chinese Alan and Seth the Black Fella, crazy if you ask me

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:35 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:26 pm
buzyg wrote: ↑Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:23 pm Benny Hill at the next level.
How very dare you, Ernie was a brilliant milkman! https://youtu.be/8e1xvyTdBZI
Rob

Nice link Rob. I'd forgotten just how brilliant that was.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:46 pm

Bring back the 70s

https://youtu.be/xOHSOLxO7jw

Tim.

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 8:56 pm

We hear about the sweat shops in Asia where young children are treated like slaves, making trainers and clothing. How long before Nike trainers are being burnt or thrown in the local harbour

These idiots need to look at themselves

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Fri Jun 12, 2020 9:32 pm

In recent years we have gradually seen free speech eroded. A wrong word or a politically incorrect view and you are in trouble. These latest episodes will, I think, lead to some sort of backlash. The National Front are already planning counter demonstrations. Enoch Powell’s prophecies may yet be fulfilled. I am glad I am not in the police force. Poor devils! They are going to be the meat in the sandwich if things do escalate. Let’s just hope that it all calms down. It seems such a long time ago that we were looking forward optimistically to a new start.

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