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Snowflakes and The Fairytale of New York - Kit Kat Chunky - 11-19-2020
WTF.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54999375
RE: Snowflakes and The Fairytale of New York - Pipkins - 11-19-2020
Offended on behalf of being offended now
Same as 'implied' sexism racism & all the other trendy terms
They all stem from women & students
Never just what it is, its always '& what's supposed to mean scenario'
Or 'I know what you meant'
I never said that ' Oh but you meant it though'
RE: Snowflakes and The Fairytale of New York - baggiebloke - 11-19-2020
(11-19-2020, 11:39 AM)Kit Kat Chunky Wrote: WTF.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54999375
The slanging match lyrics are integral to this fantastic track.
They're viewed differently now, yes, quite rightly too, but refusing to play the original version is counterproductive.
Brainsless!
RE: Snowflakes and The Fairytale of New York - sickParrot - 11-19-2020
Its crazy and before anyone says it, I'm not homophobic, just ask my boyfriend.
RE: Snowflakes and The Fairytale of New York - Kit Kat Chunky - 11-19-2020
It reminds me of when Money for Nothing was banned for the line "That little faggot he's a millionaire".
Solution, Knopfler replaced little faggot with Mother fucker. Problem solved. I know which phrase I find more offensive.
RE: Snowflakes and The Fairytale of New York - Duffers - 11-19-2020
It should be banned outright.
Not because it’s offensive or anything. I just think it’s shit.
RE: Snowflakes and The Fairytale of New York - Spandaubaggie - 11-19-2020
I was called lanky last week, which I haven't been called for years. Is this derogatory? I've been a Paddy, a Mick, a Brummie etc, etc.
The propensity to look for offence is bizarre!
I, I'm in corporate communications, had to look after a high profile client who got attacked on Twitter this week for saying people in his profession should look smart, with polished shoes and a haircut. Cue scruffy lesbians etc giving him abuse AOTS!
The world's gone Tom!
(11-19-2020, 12:13 PM)Duffers Wrote: It should be banned outright.It's a brilliant song Duffers, as is much of the Pogues stuff. However, the popularity of it and the masses clinging to it has put many off- the same is also true of Bohemian Rhapsody.
Not because it’s offensive or anything. I just think it’s shit.
RE: Snowflakes and The Fairytale of New York - Pipkins - 11-19-2020
Take Elvis Costello track Oliver's Army
Brilliant tune contains the line 'one less n"gger (or words to that effect)
Absolute & the like cut it out
Whereas stations like Union Jack & All Oldies Radio still keep it in
Cue other stations & their love of Drill music you will consistently hear about bitches guns & n*ggars
Which I find offensive
Freedom of speech seems to go one way in the UK
You either agree with Millie Tant or your labelled as an 'ist & accused of an 'ism
RE: Snowflakes and The Fairytale of New York - Baggie_Nick - 11-19-2020
(11-19-2020, 12:13 PM)Duffers Wrote: It should be banned outright.
Not because it’s offensive or anything. I just think it’s shit.
This!
RE: Snowflakes and The Fairytale of New York - UCEbaggie - 11-19-2020
(11-19-2020, 12:28 PM)Pipkins Wrote: Take Elvis Costello track Oliver's Army
Brilliant tune contains the line 'one less n"gger (or words to that effect)
Absolute & the like cut it out
Whereas stations like Union Jack & All Oldies Radio still keep it in
Cue other stations & their love of Drill music you will consistently hear about bitches guns & n*ggars
Which I find offensive
Freedom of speech seems to go one way in the UK
You either agree with Millie Tant or your labelled as an 'ist & accused of an 'ism
Which other stations? Whenever I hear a track that includes the words you've mentioned above they are edited out. We have quite strict rules on broadcasting in this country