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Old Nov 20th 2009, 8:37pm   #1
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Daily Mail readers get their knickers in a bunch. Again

Complaints have been to Ofcom about this ad -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vbqN9bB1MI

Specifically about the last bit with Phil Glenister saying "The bird prancing about in her underwear". Apparently this is sexist.

I mean come on, this is from a guy who plays a character who routinely comes out with things like this little gem -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYeNu...eature=related

I think some people seriousyl need a sense of humour transplant.
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Old Nov 20th 2009, 8:55pm   #2
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Obviously Britain is a land run by fascist socialists (or is that socialist fascists, cypress_z help me out here ) and you should revolt.

Or at the very least stage a protest.


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Old Nov 20th 2009, 9:01pm   #3
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Go get some bombs and blow up parliament
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Old Nov 20th 2009, 9:03pm   #4
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Obviously Britain is a land run by fascist socialists (or is that socialist fascists, cypress_z help me out here ) and you should revolt.

Or at the very least stage a protest.


Hey there are plenty of nice sane people around, we're just busy having tea!
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Old Nov 21st 2009, 5:48am   #5
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i bet the people complaining have no qualms with the muchos tasty woman poncing about in underwear, but the moment a man says something about it, it's suddenly evil and wrong.
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Old Nov 21st 2009, 11:41am   #6
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WOOOOT when I started watching that, I thought the controversy would be about associating an old lesbian couple with Christmas... the Philip Glenister part was an awesome surprise... THAT is what they have a problem with?!?!?!

and lol @ the Life on Mars clip
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Old Nov 21st 2009, 12:17pm   #7
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Having watched the ad I gota say that Edina looks weird as a blonde.
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Old Nov 21st 2009, 1:31pm   #8
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Obviously Britain is a land run by fascist socialists (or is that socialist fascists, cypress_z help me out here ) and you should revolt.

Or at the very least stage a protest.


I should cut off this silly stereotyping and say that I rather like England - or, at least, English and Scottish women.

This is just a silly instance of people getting riled about someone being politically incorrect. As we all know, political correctness is as stupid a concept as ever existed.

I've always thought it a good thing that some people are offended by your statements - it means you're probably telling the truth, and they don't like it. Besides - you can't please everyone, and trying to just leads to bland lies and stagnation.

There's always going to be some idiot who complains whenever you say something true, interesting, or in a direct manner. My view? Say the truth, without maliciousness, but whether or not they like it, whenever it's most opportune and frankly, fun.

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Old Nov 21st 2009, 3:44pm   #9
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The people who are complaining obviously haven't watched "Life on Mars" or "Ashes to Ashes" then.

Even then, what the hell did he say that was so offensive.
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