Golly golly gosh - Page 2

Muban · 05-02-2009, 22:37

I had a gollywog when I was little, oh I loved my gollywog. He had blue trousers and he was the aces! Though if I am honest as a child I didn't know he was supposed to be a black person, I just thought he was a 'thing'..... like a dragon or a fairy or something.

Hang on are raggedy ann dolls offensive to ginger haired people too?

Belmit · 05-02-2009, 22:41

I agree, as a kid it was a funny little dude with a funny little name. I didn't associate any racial or offensive connotations.

Haly · 05-02-2009, 22:47

What they said

I've got a cuddly Golly somewhere too

Desmo · 06-02-2009, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Muban

hough if I am honest as a child I didn't know he was supposed to be a black person, I just thought he was a 'thing'

I take offence on behalf of all black people (even those who don't care, because they should) that you have compared them to a 'thing'.

Fayshun · 06-02-2009, 09:11

What about the maid with the fat legs on Tom and Jerry?

As a white person, I find that deeply offensive to black people.

Muban · 06-02-2009, 10:54

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Originally Posted by Desmo

I take offence on behalf of all black people (even those who don't care, because they should) that you have compared them to a 'thing'.

Oi you *sharp poke to ribs* don't you start!

Flibster · 06-02-2009, 10:59

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Originally Posted by Fayshun

What about the maid with the fat legs on Tom and Jerry?

As a white person, I find that deeply offensive to black people.

Which is why on some of the DVD releases she has been digitally altered to a white person.

Fayshun · 06-02-2009, 13:36

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Originally Posted by Flibster

Which is why on some of the DVD releases she has been digitally altered to a white person.

YOU ARE F****** JOKING?

Please tell me you are.

Please?

Belmit · 06-02-2009, 14:11

Brilliant thinking. Is 'whiting up' or replacing a black stereotype more or less racist than the original stereotype? I just don't know any more. Once again, all I saw was a jolly lady outraged at the antics of her pet cat. Now they've completely emphasised what was for me a non-issue. Idiots.

Flibster · 06-02-2009, 14:40

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Originally Posted by Fayshun

YOU ARE F****** JOKING?

Please tell me you are.

Please?

Sadly not...

05-02-2009, 22:37	#11
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	I had a gollywog when I was little, oh I loved my gollywog. He had blue trousers and he was the aces! Though if I am honest as a child I didn't know he was supposed to be a black person, I just thought he was a 'thing'..... like a dragon or a fairy or something. Hang on are raggedy ann dolls offensive to ginger haired people too? __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

05-02-2009, 22:41	#12
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I agree, as a kid it was a funny little dude with a funny little name. I didn't associate any racial or offensive connotations. __________________

05-02-2009, 22:47	#13
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	What they said I've got a cuddly Golly somewhere too __________________ Halycopter

06-02-2009, 09:11	#15
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	What about the maid with the fat legs on Tom and Jerry? As a white person, I find that deeply offensive to black people. __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

06-02-2009, 14:11	#19
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Brilliant thinking. Is 'whiting up' or replacing a black stereotype more or less racist than the original stereotype? I just don't know any more. Once again, all I saw was a jolly lady outraged at the antics of her pet cat. Now they've completely emphasised what was for me a non-issue. Idiots. __________________