Political correctness idiots

Al Wohlstrom · Sep 27, 2011

In England today, a "child expert" said the witches should not be represented to nursery children as wearing black, because it promotes racism. No white paper either. I can just see little witches dressed in white robes with pointy hats on holloween! KKK? WTF is this world coming to? We're surrounded by fucking idiots!
Dress witches in pink and avoid white paper to prevent racism in nuseries, expert says - Telegraph

YerDugliness · Sep 27, 2011

Well meaning f***ing idiots, Al, but idiots nevertheless!!

Cheers, Doug

Al Wohlstrom · Sep 27, 2011

YerDugliness said:
Well meaning f***ing idiots, Al, but idiots nevertheless!!

Cheers, Doug

They also said when a child asked what their favorite color was, a teacher should reply black or brown, to promote better race relations. I grew up during turbulent times in the US. We were instilled with a belief in God, our country, and treating others the way we wanted to be treated. I have friends that are black, and from every other nationality, and yes a muslim that goes to the athletic club. It is possible to grow up and turn out okay without every do gooder in the world giving their slant on what's right. Parents do that, or atleast they are supposed to.

YerDugliness · Sep 27, 2011

I'd almost bet that person, the well-meaning "child expert", was a teacher, Al.

Your parents raised you right, but you'd be surprised how many parents these days feel that they need not be parents to their children, preferring to be friends to them, and expect the schools to serve the function of teaching their children right from wrong....and, of course, they then get mad when the schools attempt to do just that.

I've never been a "spare the rod and spoil the child" believer, but I did tell parents that they are not only their child's first teacher, they are their child's most influential teacher b/c they have their children 18 hours a day, whereas a teacher only has 6 hours with them and must get a curriculum taught, too. Most of them never think of it like that.

IMHO, we desperately need to return to the values of a generation (or, two) ago. We're going to hell in a handbasket, and suddenly the "Leave it to Beaver" generation looks pretty good.

I'm not holding my breath, though...and the deterioration seems to be accellerating at an alarming rate. Perhaps the predictions of America's demise as a world power are true! I can tell you that the Orientals I met while in Japan as a child were incredibly DRIVEN to achieve and that they are that way to this day. We better wake up and smell the coffee, or we'll be a culture of have-beens within a couple of more generations.

Sadly.....

Doug

Gravy · Sep 28, 2011

Fuck me Al, that is ridiculous. Thankfully, it's an extreme view and will be given the oxygen of publicity for a short while before (hopefully) being consigned to the dustbin of stupid ideas...

There was a similar outrage over here a few years ago when some schools banned the game of "Conkers" unless the children wore eye protection for fear of being sued on health and safety grounds.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!!!

It really does make my blood boil. :veryangry:

Freewheel · Sep 28, 2011

Er, Graham, which country came up with "Baa baa rainbow sheep"?

Gravy · Sep 28, 2011

Freewheel said:
Er, Graham, which country came up with "Baa baa rainbow sheep"?

Probably mine :veryangry:

David Morton · Sep 28, 2011

In Scotland they have Black Pudding and White Pudding. No PC problems there, but there are very very few 'incomers' north of Edinburgh to consider their feelings anyway. Probably that the real physical work needs to be done, no matter what and no matter by who, and the winters tend to be a bit harsh. There are quite a few Italians in the Orkneys and Hebrides however. Two or even three generations ago they were imprisoned during ww2 and after, repatriated (returned) to Italy. They took one look at Post Mussolini Italy and decided being in prison in the Orkneys was preferable and go on the first boat back.

Keith1 · Sep 28, 2011

Gravy said:
Probably mine :veryangry:

You think?

Quote from that article:

"The advice is based on an “anti-bias” approach to education which developed in the United States as part of multiculturalism.

It challenges prejudices such as racism, sexism and ageism through the whole curriculum and teaches children about tolerance and respect and to critically analyse what they are taught and think"

Unquote

Keith1 · Sep 28, 2011

David Morton said:
In Scotland they have Black Pudding and White Pudding. No PC problems there, but there are very very few 'incomers' north of Edinburgh to consider their feelings anyway. Probably that the real physical work needs to be done, no matter what and no matter by who, and the winters tend to be a bit harsh. There are quite a few Italians in the Orkneys and Hebrides however. Two or even three generations ago they were imprisoned during ww2 and after, repatriated (returned) to Italy. They took one look at Post Mussolini Italy and decided being in prison in the Orkneys was preferable and go on the first boat back.

Are the Italians black David or do they eat only black or only white pudding? :huh:

JIMMYMAC · Sep 28, 2011

David Morton said:
In Scotland they have Black Pudding and White Pudding. No PC problems there, but there are very very few 'incomers' north of Edinburgh to consider their feelings anyway. Probably that the real physical work needs to be done, no matter what and no matter by who, and the winters tend to be a bit harsh. There are quite a few Italians in the Orkneys and Hebrides however. Two or even three generations ago they were imprisoned during ww2 and after, repatriated (returned) to Italy. They took one look at Post Mussolini Italy and decided being in prison in the Orkneys was preferable and go on the first boat back.

Dave,
You forgot the Fruit Pudding

Keith1 · Sep 28, 2011

This is an epic example of an accidental non PC moment.

You will need the sound. I actually laughed out loud - not usual for me..

My thanks to David Morton for sending me this - he said he was far too PC to post it :laugh:

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YerDugliness · Sep 28, 2011

I, too, LOL, Keith!

Thanks to both David and you!

Cheers, Doug!!

Racing Division Inc · Sep 28, 2011

If you constantly worry about the fringe you will never get the most out of life.
My motto, "Shut up and drive".

Gravy · Sep 28, 2011

Keith1 said:
This is an epic example of an accidental non PC moment.

You will need the sound. I actually laughed out loud - not usual for me..

My thanks to David Morton for sending me this - he said he was far too PC to post it :laugh:

CNN plays the wrong music and apologizes CNN Fail

Now that was funny!!!!! :laugh:

Cliffbeer2 · Sep 28, 2011

Here's the heart of the matter: we lack the logical argument that justifies (reasonable) non-PC behavior. In other words, we can recognize that the witch example is silly and a big waste of time, but what logical argument supports the alternate/non-PC behavior? Is it tradition? What is it?

Mark Pickford · Sep 28, 2011

There is no alternative logical argument Cliff. Witches wear Black, have pointy hats and brooms sticks. Everybody knows that. The Pink dudes are Fairies! Ask a child to paint a cloud and I bet you it's white. Nothing racisit or PC or Non PC. It can't be tradition either, just the way it is until the yoghurt-knitters stick their noses in.

Jim Craik · Sep 28, 2011

Keith1 said:
This is an epic example of an accidental non PC moment.

You will need the sound. I actually laughed out loud - not usual for me..

My thanks to David Morton for sending me this - he said he was far too PC to post it :laugh:

CNN plays the wrong music and apologizes CNN Fail

Now that is very funny

, why would they even have that sound clip available?

Mark Pickford · Sep 28, 2011

Someone working their last day I guess. If not, it probably turned out to be their last day! LOL

Pete · Sep 28, 2011

Made me laugh out loud too Keith. Does that make me racist?

Political correctness idiots

Al Wohlstrom

Doug S.

The protoplasm may be 72, but the spirit is 32!

Al Wohlstrom

Doug S.

The protoplasm may be 72, but the spirit is 32!

Graham

Price Walton

Graham

David Morton

Keith

Keith

JimmyMac

Keith

Doug S.

The protoplasm may be 72, but the spirit is 32!

Michael Holmes

Graham

Cliff Beer

Mark

Jim Craik

Mark

Pete McCluskey.