Does he like They Might Be Giants?
I knew who it was because of the context. The face really bears very little resemblance.
It is not about us, it is about the effect on others. Some call it politically correctness, but reality is that is part of being a decent, sensitive human being.
Well put.
It is not about us, it is about the effect on others. Some call it politically correctness, but reality is that is part of being a decent, sensitive human being.
Yep.
Well JBomber, way back in 1970, a group of us went to the MCG to see one of our good mates play his first game with the Bombers. His name is Gary Parkes, but his nickname at school was Sambo, due to his skin colour and in summer he just turned darker.
Remember this was 1970, and as we very vocally supported our Mate, calling out for Sambo, the crowd around us were very unhappy and one called in the police. We had no realisation that we were racially vilifying anyone, but we had obviously upset many around us, and we did not understand at all.
We do now.
It is not about us, it is about the effect on others. Some call it politically correctness, but reality is that is part of being a decent, sensitive human being.
Are you sure your name isnât Aesop - you love a fable.
I like the point about the stupidity of comparing it to other cartoons. There is no comparison!
There needs to be more Naomi Osaka in this thread. She even made Baz look capable in that interview in the Aussie Open. Wouldnât matter who drew her caricature, sheâd still be delightful, humble, funny and drop dead gorgeous.
Sorry Heffsgirl and Katie Lio for not staying faithful to you, but I have a new crush.
i have no problems with you viewing my true story as a fable, as long as you accept the message.
Times started changing in the 1960âs and while some of us were slow to catch up, labels and depictions of earlier times are not acceptable. I am sure there are even things that even you are sensitive about.
JBomb is extremely sensitive about our midfield.
i have no problems with you viewing my true story as a fable, as long as you accept the message.
Times started changing in the 1960âs and while some of us were slow to catch up, labels and depictions of earlier times are not acceptable. I am sure there are even things that even you are sensitive about.
The message is BS because it doesnât factor in intent or all of the facts & only relies on individual sensitivities. By that measure everything is racist everything is sexist everything is offensive even if only to 1 person.
Let me give you one of my own good old day stories to highlight why I believe your position is inane. I went to school with a kid who had Sri Lankan ancestry. I canât even remember what his full name was but it was long & difficult to pronounce & the 1st 3 letters were Dij. Everyone, teachers included simply called him Dij pronounced âDidgeâ & I have no reason to believe he had any issue with that at all as thats how he introduced himself & labelled his work . Then came the day we played footy against Worawa Aboriginal College. They assumed he was Aboriginal (there were quite a few Aboriginal kids in the school) & took offence to the rest of the kids yelling out Didge (assumed as short for didgeridoo) when he got the ball. Their coach approached our huddle at half time threatening to call off the game & notify the Education dept. It nearly came to blows with the Worawa coach getting extremely aggressive & it was only when Dij started crying that he took a second to actually listen to what was being said.
Now in that case the Worawa players, staff etc were offended. Turned out there was absolutely no intention to offend & there was no real reason to be offended but according to your standards it would still be offensive - I think thats myopic. In hindsight I guess Dij should have been offended that they assumed him Aboriginal & had no cultural awareness of the origins of his name.
Do you reckon that Didge might have preferred if people took the effort to learn and pronounce his actual name?
That story is actually very interesting but I reckon not for the reasons you think
Again he introduced himself & signed his work, books, pens etc with Dij. I do remember once when a sub teacher tried to pronounce it (must have had his full name on the roll) he quickly said âcall me Dijâ I donât really think its that different to say my Dad who introduces himself as Bob rather than Robert & plenty of other people who shorten or go by a completely different name to their licence.
no it doesnât you dolt
You are so predictable.
I had lots of mates with Italian heritage who didnât seem to object at all when we called themselves wogs, they even called themselves wogs. I thought nothing of calling them my wog mates for years.
Recently one was severely ill with lung cancer, and before he died told me that he didnât really like being called a wog, but went along with it to fit in. I have learnt the hard way that it is not about me, time you did the same and considered the other bloke.
Fark, if I can change my ways after a very long time, there is hope for you.
I think all this overshadows how much of a toss bag Serena was in that final.
Serena Williams has been lashed for her US Open final meltdown by world number 25 Barbora Strycova who rubbished the Americanâs ââsexistââ claims against chair umpire Carlos Ramos.
The former world number one was hit with three code violations and was penalised a game after hitting Ramos with a rapid fire volley of verbal blows as Naomiâs Osakaâs maiden grand slam title was overshadowed by controversy.
Williams accused Ramos of being ââsexistââ by suggesting the same penalty wouldnât be handed out to a male player, however Strycova wasnât buying it and thought the outburst warranted Ramosâ intervention.
âThis is a bulls***,â Strycova told Czech website Sport.CZ .
âFor umpires being women or men doesnât matter. In comparison, I never saw Nadal shouting like that with an umpire.
âRamos is tough, one of the best umpires in the world.
âHe did what he had to do in that match, because she overstepped the limit.
âDid she have to behave differently only because she was Serena Williams? I find it interesting that she did it only when she was losing.ââ
Strycova added that she has been penalised previously in her career and Williamsâ punishment had nothing to do with her being a woman.
âMe, as a woman, take a lot of warnings,â she added.
âThe WTA defence surprised me. Will rules change in Serenaâs matches? If itâs like this, let me know.â
Williams has demanded an apology from the chair umpire, however he has remained tight-lipped since the incident.
She was slapped with a $17,000 fine after labelling Ramos a liar and a thief.
The International Tennis Federation stood by Ramosâ stance and praised him for acting with ââprofessionalism and integrityââ.
âCarlos Ramos is one of the most experienced and respected umpires in tennis. Mr. Ramosâ decisions were in accordance with the relevant rules and were re-affirmed by the US Openâs decision to fine Serena Williams for the three offences,â an ITF statement said.
âIt is understandable that this high profile and regrettable incident should provoke debate.
âAt the same time, it is important to remember that Mr. Ramos undertook his duties as an official according to the relevant rule book and acted at all times with professionalism and integrity.â
Stupid racism picture aside, the appalling manor by Serena is being overlooked and is starting to taint her career. Diggers can stand up for his girl all he wants, and Iâd mindlessly stand up for Bjork too as sheâs my girl, but Serena needs to have a really hard look at herself and the way she acts on the court, which seems to flare up when sheâs losing. Itâs pathetic. Demanding an apology for the chair umpire doing his job? Bullying opponents, umpires and linesman when sheâs losing? Talk about ego, she might be the best player ever, but sheâd be low on my respect levels and court behaviours. Acting like a petulant child.
Remember when she threatened a lineswoman on a âbigâ point?
Umpire asks her to make her challenges more obvious and âsheâs been picked onâ
âIâm the most respectful on courtâ
Get a grip, Serena.
I think all this overshadows how much of a toss bag Serena was in that final.
I think Serenaâs behaviour and Mark Knightâs racist charicatures are two seperate issues
Both Serena and Knight are tossbags
âwatch yourself crazy, iâll shove this tennis ball down your throatâ -diggers probably
Recently one was severely ill with lung cancer, and before he died told me that he didnât really like being called a wog, but went along with it to fit in.
I can tell you from personal experience how true that is. I have gone along with the âgo work at 7/Elevenâ and âTaxi Driverâ jokes even when they were delivered with little humor and much contempt. Just wanting to fit in and not stand out as a sore thumb.