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rosemary...itv2...David/monkey
I just had to rewind...did Rosemary say seeing David was like seeing a monkey? I couldn't quite understand what she said...
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Yup, they've glossed over it so far, hopefully it won't become one of those tiresome tabloid controversies.
I think Rosemary is just a bit oblivious, sure she isn't aware of the offensive connotations. |
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I thought she said that too. Horrifying !!! Hope it gets picked up on .
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It was clearly his physique not his colour that made her say that.
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Laura looked a bit uncomfortable.....fanning her face, and quickly 'moving on'
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I'm certain she wouldn't have meant it to be a racist remark.
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My jaw is still hanging open ., I am gobsmacked
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I have to admit to saying 'oooops' when she said it
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Yup, they've glossed over it so far, hopefully it won't become one of those tiresome tabloid controversies.
I think Rosemary is just a bit oblivious, sure she isn't aware of the offensive connotations. |
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So has nobody ever called someone "a little monkey" - either because they're mischievous, funny or just plain irresistible - all of which apply to the adorable Mr. Haye.
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Awkward moment to say the least, clearly she didn't engage her brain when she said that!
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I have just rewound it and yes she did say that. She was referring to his physique.
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My jaw is still hanging open ., I am gogsmacked
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Oooh My Giddy Aunt
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I have just rewound it and yes she did say that. She was referring to his physique.
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She called him an absolute hunk and said she fancied him rotten, did nobody pick up on that!!
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Had she said it about Hugo no-one would bat an eyelid.
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So has nobody ever called someone "a little monkey" - either because they're mischievous, funny or just plain irresistible - all of which apply to the adorable Mr. Haye.
It could be taken as offensive. I suppose it's a delicate point really.
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Had she said it about Hugo no-one would bat an eyelid.
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Is it not the PCers themselves who have issues with race if they are the ones associating black people with monkeys?
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Where I live it is a term of endearment - it has nothing to do with race or colour. The meaning of it is - someone who is cute to look at and is totally mischeivious, and a delight to be around. I am not a fan of Rosemary - but I do understand exactly what she means.
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Is it not the PCers themselves who have issues with race if they are the ones associating black people with monkeys?
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Is it not the PCers themselves who have issues with race if they are the ones associating black people with monkeys?
She clearly didnt mean anything racial when she said it, so why try to make it so? Quote:
Most people are aware of the potential connotations associated with those choice of words. Being socially aware doesn't mean people have issues.
I'm sorry but it does when you try to make something out of it when it was obviously not meant that way. Deliberately taking something out of context or apply a different meaning to what someone clearly meant, and making a deal of it is a little bit wiered I think. |
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Most people are aware of the potential connotations associated with those choice of words. Being socially aware doesn't mean people have issues. For the record I'm not in the brigade.
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Most people are aware of the potential connotations associated with those choice of words. Being socially aware doesn't mean people have issues. For the record I'm not in the brigade.
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