I don't care what gender someone is. If you behave like a pig and deface public property like that, I'm going to judge the hell out of you.
Those of you with this "only the wimmin are ever criticised" agenda are seeing what you want to see.
You were not only passing comment on the ones who left litter. You said it's sadly true that the number of 'ladies' at Aintree was approximately zero.
This is patently untrue and simply a bitchy thing to say and itself not at all ladylike.
I don't think it's a reflection of the individuals but merely typical aftermath of a huge number of people consuming food and drink in a confined space and overwhelming the facilities.
You'll see it at all major events such as football matches, Glastonbury and all other festivals, it's expected and managed routinely.
I went two years ago and the wheelie bins were well used and full at the end of the day.
Why not let your hair down and go next year instead of sniping? It's more sociable and way more fun.
You were not only passing comment on the ones who left litter. You said it's sadly true that the number of 'ladies' at Aintree was approximately zero.
This is patently untrue and simply a bitchy thing to say and itself not at all ladylike.
Okay, that's true. I stand by it though and I agree with everyone who says it should no longer be called Ladies Day.
Still, I also stand by this whole we must not criticise wimmin EVER thing that is taking over the forums is incredibly tedious - and also a load of BS.
So now people aren't letting their hair down unless they are being dirty gits? Oh dear.
Wow, you don't half put words into people's mouths and jump to conclusions to try to have an argument. That's not what I said, why would you make that leap?
Stick to the point I raised about you making unladylike comments about other women not being ladies (and the irony of it).
Wow, you don't half put words into people's mouths and jump to conclusions to try to have an argument. That's not what I said, why would you make that leap?
Stick to the point I raised about you making unladylike comments about other women not being ladies (and the irony of it).
When people like you don't let anyone crictise the wimmin EVER out of taking the concept of sisterhood too far or whatever's going on with your ilk of feminist, and want to view any poster who says the slightest negative thing about wimmin in the worst possible light, it's rich to say anything about anyone else putting words in people's mouths.
When people like you don't let anyone crictise the wimmin EVER out of taking the concept of sisterhood too far or whatever's going on with your ilk of feminist, and want to view any poster who says the slightest negative thing about wimmin in the worst possible light, it's rich to say anything about anyone else putting words in people's mouths.
I haven't put words into your mouth, I quoted you about the women at Aintree not being ladies. Conversely, you stretched my dismissal of a bit of normal litter into not being able to have a good time without making a mess.
Not sure where the sisterhood/feminism angle comes from but I'm merely in favour of not joining in with the tabloid media in slagging people off for a having bit of simple fun.
You should give the National a go, you might enjoy it.
I'm sure many will agree, you only have to go to a standing concert where the ground is clear to find three hours later when you're walking out, the whole floor is covered in plastic cups!
Damn, missed this thread and it looks like it was 'fun'.
All I will say is to those who tire of all the women bashing, this thread is mild compared to what's out there. I agree it's a regular thing on DS- pop your head into Showbiz and you see people revelling in denigrating women day in and day out. 'Bitches' '****' 'slags' etc are commonplace words used to describe them.
What may surprise some people is when you realise the gender of some of the worst offenders.
People make far too much of a big deal about stuff like Ladies day and their 'outrage' speaks volumes.
The litter and the level of drunkenness, whilst not a good thing is no way near as bad as people make out. As others say you see it after every concert, festival etc and this applies to both men and women. It's not too be admired but hardly crime of the century as some seem desperate to make out.
Kind of bizarre the way people have made the connection between ladies day at Aintree and huge heaps of garbage and then used that as an excuse to slag off the ladies.
Kinda like posting up pictures of all the debris at, say, a Coldplay concert and a bunch of people criticising Coldplay.
Sure, people leave a lot of mess at any public event. Whoda thunk it?
TBH, the vast majority of the rubbish at race-courses is discarded betting slips so it's not exactly like it will come as any great shock to the owners.
If it was a big problem to clean up the litter they'd probably have come up with better facilities for collecting litter.
As it is, it's just huge areas of concrete and tarmac so it's probably pretty easy for a handful of people with brooms to sweep it all up so, in the grand scheme of things, it's not actually a big deal.
I think it's a security issue as well. Bins are great places for hiding explosive devices therefore they have to be careful where bins are placed. Or at least that's what I read on another forum.
Better to have a lot of litter to clear up than a horrible tragedy.
Kind of bizarre the way people have made the connection between ladies day at Aintree and huge heaps of garbage and then used that as an excuse to slag off the ladies.
Kinda like posting up pictures of all the debris at, say, a Coldplay concert and a bunch of people criticising Coldplay.
Sure, people leave a lot of mess at any public event. Whoda thunk it?
I agree. We should have just gone with the same thread we have every year.
Somebody posts up the inevitable Daily Mail pics of pissed, tattooed, orange munters cavorting about in lurid, unsuitable outfits. This prompts the traditional class-based exchange of entrenched views (neither side listening to the other, of course), enriched with a bit of militant feminism and some slagging-off of the Daily Mail for the truly unimaginative.
We know where we are with that. We're good at it.
I did try to get the thread into this sort of territory with #39 but it was too late by then.
Y'see, this is what happens when we break with tradition.
I think it's a security issue as well. Bins are great places for hiding explosive devices therefore they have to be careful where bins are placed. Or at least that's what I read on another forum.
Better to have a lot of litter to clear up than a horrible tragedy.
They have bomb proof litter bins these days. Well, I assume so, as there wouldn't be so many in my local town centre.
I think it's a security issue as well. Bins are great places for hiding explosive devices therefore they have to be careful where bins are placed. Or at least that's what I read on another forum.
Better to have a lot of litter to clear up than a horrible tragedy.
Indeed.. think of the loss to society if there had been such a tragedy at Ladies day
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I don't care what gender someone is. If you behave like a pig and deface public property like that, I'm going to judge the hell out of you.
Those of you with this "only the wimmin are ever criticised" agenda are seeing what you want to see.
You were not only passing comment on the ones who left litter. You said it's sadly true that the number of 'ladies' at Aintree was approximately zero.
This is patently untrue and simply a bitchy thing to say and itself not at all ladylike.
You'll see it at all major events such as football matches, Glastonbury and all other festivals, it's expected and managed routinely.
I went two years ago and the wheelie bins were well used and full at the end of the day.
Why not let your hair down and go next year instead of sniping? It's more sociable and way more fun.
Nice arses so probably not.:p
Okay, that's true. I stand by it though and I agree with everyone who says it should no longer be called Ladies Day.
Still, I also stand by this whole we must not criticise wimmin EVER thing that is taking over the forums is incredibly tedious - and also a load of BS.
So now people aren't letting their hair down unless they are being dirty gits? Oh dear.
Wow, you don't half put words into people's mouths and jump to conclusions to try to have an argument. That's not what I said, why would you make that leap?
Stick to the point I raised about you making unladylike comments about other women not being ladies (and the irony of it).
When people like you don't let anyone crictise the wimmin EVER out of taking the concept of sisterhood too far or whatever's going on with your ilk of feminist, and want to view any poster who says the slightest negative thing about wimmin in the worst possible light, it's rich to say anything about anyone else putting words in people's mouths.
I haven't put words into your mouth, I quoted you about the women at Aintree not being ladies. Conversely, you stretched my dismissal of a bit of normal litter into not being able to have a good time without making a mess.
Not sure where the sisterhood/feminism angle comes from but I'm merely in favour of not joining in with the tabloid media in slagging people off for a having bit of simple fun.
You should give the National a go, you might enjoy it.
All I will say is to those who tire of all the women bashing, this thread is mild compared to what's out there. I agree it's a regular thing on DS- pop your head into Showbiz and you see people revelling in denigrating women day in and day out. 'Bitches' '****' 'slags' etc are commonplace words used to describe them.
What may surprise some people is when you realise the gender of some of the worst offenders.
People make far too much of a big deal about stuff like Ladies day and their 'outrage' speaks volumes.
The litter and the level of drunkenness, whilst not a good thing is no way near as bad as people make out. As others say you see it after every concert, festival etc and this applies to both men and women. It's not too be admired but hardly crime of the century as some seem desperate to make out.
Kinda like posting up pictures of all the debris at, say, a Coldplay concert and a bunch of people criticising Coldplay.
Sure, people leave a lot of mess at any public event. Whoda thunk it?
TBH, the vast majority of the rubbish at race-courses is discarded betting slips so it's not exactly like it will come as any great shock to the owners.
If it was a big problem to clean up the litter they'd probably have come up with better facilities for collecting litter.
As it is, it's just huge areas of concrete and tarmac so it's probably pretty easy for a handful of people with brooms to sweep it all up so, in the grand scheme of things, it's not actually a big deal.
Better to have a lot of litter to clear up than a horrible tragedy.
I agree. We should have just gone with the same thread we have every year.
Somebody posts up the inevitable Daily Mail pics of pissed, tattooed, orange munters cavorting about in lurid, unsuitable outfits. This prompts the traditional class-based exchange of entrenched views (neither side listening to the other, of course), enriched with a bit of militant feminism and some slagging-off of the Daily Mail for the truly unimaginative.
We know where we are with that. We're good at it.
I did try to get the thread into this sort of territory with #39 but it was too late by then.
Y'see, this is what happens when we break with tradition.
in Jane Elliot's case its in her nature.
In your case, even more so if that 'someone' is of the female persuasion, eh?! ;-)
They have bomb proof litter bins these days. Well, I assume so, as there wouldn't be so many in my local town centre.
Indeed.. think of the loss to society if there had been such a tragedy at Ladies day
Oh just pack it in and stop pretending you're royalty.
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Really!! Is this a habit of mine??