Political correctness gone too (biscuits) far?

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Political correctness gone too (biscuits) far? Dec 4, 2014 22:10:56 GMT 2 via mobile

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Post by The Curmudgeon on Dec 4, 2014 22:10:56 GMT 2

You know, I'm as forward thinking and progressive as the next guy. Equality for all and all that, so just as religion, race and sex shouldn't make a difference, neither should disability. Why can't a guy in a wheelchair be a football pundit? Why can't a partially sighted Muslim woman present a children's TV show?

But this may be a bit...I dunno.. weird?

Watch the start of this video for a better explanation.

Jess Thom Tourettes Hero Interview This Morning 2…: youtu.be/Wyav2KHZP_g

Seems like a nice girl and everything and its great to see she's made a positive out of her situation..but would you make her a voice over continuity announcer for your TV channel? Because Channel Four did.

Channel 4 tourettes presenter: youtu.be/_3p48BSX2ZU

This isn't a one off thing. She's doing this full time now. Imagine you just tuned into that channel and had no idea who this woman is. What the fuck is going on??

So, positive empowerment or just a little bit exploitative?

Last Edit: Dec 4, 2014 22:11:47 GMT 2 by The Curmudgeon

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Political correctness gone too (biscuits) far? Dec 7, 2014 4:27:24 GMT 2 via mobile

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Post by trashcanman on Dec 7, 2014 4:27:24 GMT 2

Can't watch the vids because no Internet at home and I'm on my phone at work but I'm voting the latter. They want to draw in curious viewers hoping to hear the lady say "shitfucker" or something on the air while pretending to magnanimously appeal to the online "ableism" fetishists, who have already lost interest and are off to make another rocket scientist cry over a kitschy fashion choice or something.

The Curmudgeon Moderator Irresponsible Hate Monger Everyone Will Suffer Now. Posts: 6,336	Political correctness gone too (biscuits) far? Dec 11, 2014 14:21:31 GMT 2 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Curmudgeon on Dec 11, 2014 14:21:31 GMT 2 No..no internet? Shit, dude. Tough luck. When's that getting sorted?
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trashcanman King of the Monsters "Fire is the devil's only friend" Posts: 6,022	Political correctness gone too (biscuits) far? Dec 12, 2014 12:28:56 GMT 2 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trashcanman on Dec 12, 2014 12:28:56 GMT 2 About now.

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