It's a bit rude though. Imagine if you arrived with well-behaved children in tow. It seems the sign is accusing all children of being annoying little gits who are going to cause chaos in the establishment before they are even shown to their table.
It's also passive aggressive bullying by children obsessed people.
Why should they be able to force their views on everyone and censor what anyone else wants to say? Especially when it's so blindingly obvious that it's said in humour.
Some people hate other people's kids running around and annoying everyone else as the child obsessed parents think that everyone should be ga-ga about children like they are. Why should they be able to force their view and the other view seen as inappropriate?
It's a bit rude though. Imagine if you arrived with well-behaved children in tow.
As a father of three, I'm imagining it. I can honestly say I would probably have a momentary smile at it, then have my meal with my family and never think about the sign again.
Yeah, it does. I'm one of the bah humbug people who hates kids running around restaurants when I'm eating (I don't go in pubs) and I still don't think that sign is remotely funny.
If I was a new customer and saw that I would assume it was their way of saying, 'Children are not welcome' and go elsewhere. That's what will lose them business, if anything.
It's trying to be funny and make a point about controlling your kids when in a pub. (Here we go then...) Kids shouldn't be in pubs anyway, they should be at home or sat outside in the car with a bottle of (insert **healthy, non-sugary, non-fizzy** drink here).
I think it is the pubs cunning way of discouraging the kind of sad individuals who would be 'offended' by such a sign. The pub clientele will comprise much more sound, balanced punters as a result.
I think it is the pubs cunning way of discouraging the kind of sad individuals who would be 'offended' by such a sign. The pub clientele will comprise much more sound, balanced punters as a result.
It's a bit rude though. Imagine if you arrived with well-behaved children in tow. It seems the sign is accusing all children of being annoying little gits who are going to cause chaos in the establishment before they are even shown to their table.
I disagree. It's more of a case of "if the cap fits".
It's a bit rude though. Imagine if you arrived with well-behaved children in tow. It seems the sign is accusing all children of being annoying little gits who are going to cause chaos in the establishment before they are even shown to their table.
I wouldn't worry about it unless they DO actually nail a little darling to a table.
I disagree. It's more of a case of "if the cap fits".
Indeed. My work colleague found it to be funny. She has two of the most well behaved children I have ever seen. They are a real pleasure to have around.
It's a bit rude though. Imagine if you arrived with well-behaved children in tow. It seems the sign is accusing all children of being annoying little gits who are going to cause chaos in the establishment before they are even shown to their table.
Firstly most sensible people would realise it is humour and secondly those with well behaved children would realise it wasn't aimed at them
These days everyone loves to be professionally outraged at something, and if there is nothing to be outraged about they will probably become outraged at not being outraged. It's sad that this country once known for it's stiff upper lip and sense of humour is falling into this hysterical claptrap of being offended at everything for the sake of it.
Firstly most sensible people would realise it is humour and secondly those with well behaved children would realise it wasn't aimed at them
These days everyone loves to be professionally outraged at something, and if there is nothing to be outraged about they will probably become outraged at not being outraged. It's sad that this country once known for it's stiff upper lip and sense of humour is falling into this hysterical claptrap of being offended at everything for the sake of it.
That's the problem, some people in this country really do seem to have lost their sense of humor and take everything literally.
Blimey, you can't say anything these days without someone not getting the joke. Pub near me once put a sign up saying 'If your child is causing a disturbance, they'll be handed over to the local paedophile'. Obviously a joke, not a brilliantly funny one, admittedly, but not meant seriously, but some people thought it in bad taste and the landlord was forced to remove it.
Comments
It's not really. It's tongue-in-cheek.
Why should they be able to force their views on everyone and censor what anyone else wants to say? Especially when it's so blindingly obvious that it's said in humour.
Some people hate other people's kids running around and annoying everyone else as the child obsessed parents think that everyone should be ga-ga about children like they are. Why should they be able to force their view and the other view seen as inappropriate?
As a father of three, I'm imagining it. I can honestly say I would probably have a momentary smile at it, then have my meal with my family and never think about the sign again.
Yeah, it does. I'm one of the bah humbug people who hates kids running around restaurants when I'm eating (I don't go in pubs) and I still don't think that sign is remotely funny.
If I was a new customer and saw that I would assume it was their way of saying, 'Children are not welcome' and go elsewhere. That's what will lose them business, if anything.
Here, here.
I disagree. It's more of a case of "if the cap fits".
I wouldn't worry about it unless they DO actually nail a little darling to a table.
Indeed. My work colleague found it to be funny. She has two of the most well behaved children I have ever seen. They are a real pleasure to have around.
Firstly most sensible people would realise it is humour and secondly those with well behaved children would realise it wasn't aimed at them
These days everyone loves to be professionally outraged at something, and if there is nothing to be outraged about they will probably become outraged at not being outraged. It's sad that this country once known for it's stiff upper lip and sense of humour is falling into this hysterical claptrap of being offended at everything for the sake of it.
or an actual teacup.
or the other one "unattend children will be given a doube espresso and wild promises of what santa will bring"
That's the problem, some people in this country really do seem to have lost their sense of humor and take everything literally.