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Old 24-10-2009, 17:08
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And so you have!

I stand by my opinion that those using the 'I'm overweight and I don't mind,' argument are using their own reactions to justify his rudeness, as if those who who do object are being oversensitive. Some with weight issues (many medical/clinical) have very low self esteem. The last thing they need is Anton's flippant references to their size and I'm surprised at your lack of understanding.

Furthermore I really cannot believe that not one single Asian of your acquaintance objected to his use of the word p*ki! The word is both racist and derogatory and no Asian of my acquaintance would find it acceptable.

no any of my asian aquaintances either
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Old 24-10-2009, 18:11
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So you would agree that when you insult a whole race with a racist insult you would owe that whole race an apology then ?
No. Absolutely NOT!
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Old 25-10-2009, 14:50
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No. Absolutely NOT!
that's that sorted then
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Old 25-10-2009, 18:16
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Whatever happened to sticks and stones........... Everybody is just tooooo sensitive, and the people who profess to be the most tolerant are usually the least ie BBC and the left wing in general. Dumping Anton fron his show is most intolerant.
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Old 25-10-2009, 18:33
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Whatever happened to sticks and stones........... Everybody is just tooooo sensitive, and the people who profess to be the most tolerant are usually the least ie BBC and the left wing in general. Dumping Anton fron his show is most intolerant.
Dumping Anton from his show suggests he has been replaced. This is not the case, the BBC have chosen not to commission the show.

It seems you are assuming this is because of his foot in mouth tendency - have you any evidence to back up your theory.
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Old 25-10-2009, 20:39
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Dumping Anton from his show suggests he has been replaced. This is not the case, the BBC have chosen not to commission the show.

It seems you are assuming this is because of his foot in mouth tendency - have you any evidence to back up your theory.
I'm sure it's just coincidence
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Old 25-10-2009, 20:50
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I'm sure it's just coincidence
I'm sure you're right.
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Old 25-10-2009, 21:26
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If this was true then you would have to ask why the hell is Du Beke dancing with someone that has set him up for what could be a massive fall on his career ? Even a real racist like Jim Davidson would not stand for that let alone a simple institutionalized one like Du Beke.
Perhaps he doesn't want to lose his job ? The assumption might be that he immediately "took the blame" and then it snowballed from there via the press and "sources". It is claimed that he initially made the "terrorist" remark - which is a bit rude and crass, IMO.
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Old 25-10-2009, 21:30
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Perhaps he doesn't want to lose his job ? The assumption might be that he immediately "took the blame" and then it snowballed from there via the press and "sources". It is claimed that he initially made the "terrorist" remark - which is a bit rude and crass, IMO.
There is no way that Anton would fall on his sword, and watch his career go down the swanee, to protect Laila.
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Old 25-10-2009, 21:47
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There is no way that Anton would fall on his sword, and watch his career go down the swanee, to protect Laila.
No and if he were to be sacked that would cost the BBC a lot with or without an unfair dismissal court case but if he were not to come back for the next series for "other reasons" it would be far better all round.
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Old 26-10-2009, 09:57
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Whatever happened to sticks and stones........... Everybody is just tooooo sensitive, and the people who profess to be the most tolerant are usually the least ie BBC and the left wing in general. Dumping Anton fron his show is most intolerant.
Has it occured to you that you are being over sensitive when you assume the BBC have not commisioned his show because he has a tendency to call ethnic minority parnters names? After all this is the BBC that likes to invite the BNP on to its programs as it increases the audience figures and this week has said their leader will be appearing on other shows in future - obviosuly due to the success of his first screening. And this is the same BBC that said Anton had their complete backing.
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Old 30-10-2009, 08:41
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next series I do not think anton should be allowed back
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Old 02-11-2009, 13:29
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next series I do not think anton should be allowed back
Why not? The public seem to like his antics and think putting down his partner and blaming any mistakes on her makes him a fun personality. Just cos he also can't dance half the dances and is unprofessional does'n't mean that people wouldn't line up to be paired with him - obviously just not Asians of course.
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Old 02-11-2009, 18:24
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What show has Anton been dumped from or not recommissioned?? Is is Hole in the Wall?? looked back through the thread but could not find anything.
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Old 03-11-2009, 11:53
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Why not? The public seem to like his antics and think putting down his partner and blaming any mistakes on her makes him a fun personality. Just cos he also can't dance half the dances and is unprofessional does'n't mean that people wouldn't line up to be paired with him - obviously just not Asians of course.
lOL....


he should be able to got to professional academy before they let him on tv and sorry hole in the wall I just dont get the show and why he is even on it
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Old 03-11-2009, 20:08
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next series I do not think anton should be allowed back
i think he should be...i think the show would lose a lot if anton wasnt on it. he may not be outstanding at latin. but he is the best there at ballroom and is frankly a joy to watch.
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Old 04-11-2009, 13:35
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He was the silly prof who played it for laughs and entertained the older ladies. But since he has taken to racially abusing his partner he has a whole new and energised fan base.
Is this forum really the best place you could find for your crusade? I would have thought you'd find more a receptive audience if you got out from behind your computer and into the real world - assuming of course that you're not just spouting empty rhetoric into the ether.
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Old 12-12-2009, 16:22
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I have just been subject to a "****" comment all be it a slip of the tongue on their part what would people want me to do.... at the mo he sheepishly swept it under tyhe carpet and i just said it ok and didnt matter.... any thoughts anyone?
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