ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Pretty sure no one else dropped the c bomb.
Gammon is a clear reference to skin colour, Mr 1950s
got called "kuntaddick". Got called a "fanny" - because apparently people still use that as an insult in the 21st century.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Pretty sure no one else dropped the c bomb.
Gammon is a clear reference to skin colour, Mr 1950s
got called "kuntaddick". Got called a "fanny" - because apparently people still use that as an insult in the 21st century.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Pretty sure no one else dropped the c bomb.
Gammon is a clear reference to skin colour, Mr 1950s
got called "kuntaddick". Got called a "fanny" - because apparently people still use that as an insult in the 21st century.
I don't think you're in any position to criticise insults 'gammon'.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Couldn't agree more.
When the Crystal Palace was built as part of the Great Exhibition in 1851 it was revered by all who saw it.
Now the same phrase induces an overwhelming sense of disgust, so much so that it is truly vomit inducing.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour is wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
psychologically brilliant .. the opposition stand around watching the opposition winding themselves up .. as I mentioned on a previous post about the haka, the oppos should be allowed to bombard the ABs with rotten tomatoes during their 'war dance'
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour in wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
If I was an opponent I would just turn my back on it. It's supposed to intimidatary......cant intimidate if you dont take any notice of it.
It's also a means of determining which of their opponents are brave, respectful warriors and which are trembling cowards. Turning your back on it would help make that decision far easier.
Doesnt make you a trembling coward if you turn your back......just tells them that it's a waste of time & an inconsequence.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour in wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
So why does it offend you?
Do you have a problem with reading? Would it be ok if I called a black man a malteser, or an asian a banana?
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour in wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
So why does it offend you?
Do you have a problem with reading? Would it be ok if I called a black man a malteser, or an asian a banana?
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour in wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
So why does it offend you?
You were using it as a derogatory term - that is what makes it offensive.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour in wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
So why does it offend you?
You were using it as a derogatory term - that is what makes it offensive.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour in wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
So why does it offend you?
Do you have a problem with reading? Would it be ok if I called a black man a malteser, or an asian a banana?
Are you black, a malteser, an asian or a banana?
No, I'm white being called gammon, what's the difference between any of the examples? Nothing, you were being racist.
psychologically brilliant .. the opposition stand around watching the opposition winding themselves up .. as I mentioned on a previous post about the haka, the oppos should be allowed to bombard the ABs with rotten tomatoes during their 'war dance'
Surely the English should neck 10 pints of lager and throw white plastic garden furniture.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour in wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
So why does it offend you?
Do you have a problem with reading? Would it be ok if I called a black man a malteser, or an asian a banana?
Are you black, a malteser, an asian or a banana?
No, I'm white being called gammon, what's the difference between any of the examples? Nothing, you were being racist.
There's a pretty big difference between a white man calling a black man a maltesar and a white man calling another white man gammon. If you can't see that then... whelp.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour in wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
So why does it offend you?
Do you have a problem with reading? Would it be ok if I called a black man a malteser, or an asian a banana?
Are you black, a malteser, an asian or a banana?
No, I'm white being called gammon, what's the difference between any of the examples? Nothing, you were being racist.
There's a pretty big difference between a white man calling a black man a maltesar and a white man calling another white man gammon. If you can't see that then... whelp.
You're getting it all wrong today mate, didn't you read the memo?
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour in wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
So why does it offend you?
Do you have a problem with reading? Would it be ok if I called a black man a malteser, or an asian a banana?
Are you black, a malteser, an asian or a banana?
No, I'm white being called gammon, what's the difference between any of the examples? Nothing, you were being racist.
There's a pretty big difference between a white man calling a black man a maltesar and a white man calling another white man gammon. If you can't see that then... whelp.
You're getting it all wrong today mate, didn't you read the memo?
Is it "lets post casually racist shit online" day again? If so, yeah i think i missed that one mate.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour in wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
So why does it offend you?
Do you have a problem with reading? Would it be ok if I called a black man a malteser, or an asian a banana?
Are you black, a malteser, an asian or a banana?
No, I'm white being called gammon, what's the difference between any of the examples? Nothing, you were being racist.
There's a pretty big difference between a white man calling a black man a maltesar and a white man calling another white man gammon. If you can't see that then... whelp.
But I have no idea of your skin colour, do i? Also, if you recall many deemed it racist when Ashley Cole (I think) called another black-man a choc ice, so whilst it might not be as bad, it's certainly not OK!
As some, like me, who lives as a minority, I would expect a little more sensitivity, sadly you seem lacking in that area, assuming the gender of an entire forum and racially sensitive language.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour in wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
So why does it offend you?
Do you have a problem with reading? Would it be ok if I called a black man a malteser, or an asian a banana?
Are you black, a malteser, an asian or a banana?
No, I'm white being called gammon, what's the difference between any of the examples? Nothing, you were being racist.
There's a pretty big difference between a white man calling a black man a maltesar and a white man calling another white man gammon. If you can't see that then... whelp.
You're getting it all wrong today mate, didn't you read the memo?
Is it "lets post casually racist shit online" day again? If so, yeah i think i missed that one mate.
ITT: White people getting angry and dropping C bombs after being called out.
You must be drunk, I didn't insult the haka at all, in fact I asked if it should be protected from cultural appropriation by the New Zealand national team.
You then started being racist and didn't like it when you were called a bad name.
When did I say my comment was anything to do with you?
Honest question - when was I being racist?
Where does the tag "gammon" come from. Genuine question
Dickens coined it in Nicholas Nickleby
Here's the quote:
The time had been, when this burst of enthusiasm would have been cheered to the very echo; but now, the deputation received it with chilling coldness. The general impression seemed to be, that as an explanation of Mr. Gregsbury’s political conduct, it did not enter quite enough into detail; and one gentleman in the rear did not scruple to remark aloud, that, for his purpose, it savoured rather too much of a 'gammon' tendency.
The meaning of that term—gammon,' said Mr. Gregsbury, 'is unknown to me. If it means that I grow a little too fervid, or perhaps even hyperbolical, in extolling my native land, I admit the full justice of the remark. I am proud of this free and happy country. My form dilates, my eye glistens, my breast heaves, my heart swells, my bosom burns, when I call to mind her greatness and her glory.
Language evolves, just because a word was once not offensive does not mean it stays that way forever.
Okay, well, why does it offend you?
I think any term/insult referring to skin colour in wrong, doesn't matter if the victim is black/white/asian etc, same standards should apply to everyone.
So why does it offend you?
Do you have a problem with reading? Would it be ok if I called a black man a malteser, or an asian a banana?
Are you black, a malteser, an asian or a banana?
No, I'm white being called gammon, what's the difference between any of the examples? Nothing, you were being racist.
There's a pretty big difference between a white man calling a black man a maltesar and a white man calling another white man gammon. If you can't see that then... whelp.
But I have no idea of your skin colour, do i? Also, if you recall many deemed it racist when Ashley Cole (I think) called another black-man a choc ice, so whilst it might not be as bad, it's certainly not OK!
As some, like me, who lives as a minority, I would expect a little more sensitivity, sadly you seem lacking in that area, assuming the gender of an entire forum and racially sensitive language.
Funny your racial sensitivity doesn't extend to people who aren't white. Oh well.
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This classic Haka is brilliant.
This one's really quite something.
Couldn't agree more.
When the Crystal Palace was built as part of the Great Exhibition in 1851 it was revered by all who saw it.
Now the same phrase induces an overwhelming sense of disgust, so much so that it is truly vomit inducing.
As some, like me, who lives as a minority, I would expect a little more sensitivity, sadly you seem lacking in that area, assuming the gender of an entire forum and racially sensitive language.