"You started it.... You invaded Poland!" - BBC censors Fawlty Towers

Discussion in 'Books, Films, TV, Radio' started by Jakob Kjaersgaard, Jan 24, 2013.

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  1. Paul Corrigan

    Paul Corrigan Junior Member

    We don't differentiate Kiwi's, we just call you all sheep sh***ers! :D

    All in jest...

    Best,

    Steve.
    Steve: no worries, although you might be confusing us with the neighbours...
     
    Paul Corrigan, Jan 25, 2013
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  2. DavidW

    DavidW Well-Known Member

    Political correctness is an American concept, isn't it ? I find Americans (white or otherwise) to be one of the hardest nationalities to make fun of, because 99% of them just don't get it.

    And the 1% that do, will sue you!

    PC gone mad it is I tell you.
    We "take" offence implies that nothing is offensive in its own right, unless we chose to make it so by deciding to be offended by it.
    Personally I tend to look at the motivation behind the words. So if they are meant to insult and degrade I would deem them offensive. But if they were meant to make someone else laugh at my expense I would deem them harmless.
    Just my tuppence...
     
    DavidW, Jan 25, 2013
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  3. Za Rodinu

    Za Rodinu Hot air manufacturer

    PS wtid45 has contributed an awful lot of good stuff to this forum, so I won't be signing any petitions or letters of censure!

    Most of us would :D

    And the 1% that do, will sue you!


    Tell me about Finns, the 1% will laugh only if the joke is on Russians :p
     
    Za Rodinu, Jan 25, 2013
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  4. martin14

    martin14 Senior Member

    martin14, Jan 25, 2013
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  5. Hebridean Chindit

    Hebridean Chindit Lost in review... Patron

    Perhaps Shepherd Neame will have to completely rethink it's marketing strategy...?

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    Hebridean Chindit, Jan 27, 2013
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  6. Staffsyeoman

    Staffsyeoman Member

    What about the others?

    'No other Fokker comes close...'

    'Downed all over Kent. Just like the Luftwaffe.'
     
    Staffsyeoman, Jan 27, 2013
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  7. Hebridean Chindit

    Hebridean Chindit Lost in review... Patron

    Let's not forget No Nazi aftertaste..., nor...

    http://www.spitfireale.co.uk/uploads/spitfire-ads/main/133-spot-the-ball.jpg

    They used to have the "Fokker" slogan emblazoned on the side of a bright red "fuel" tanker that could be seen frequenting the M2 as it plyed its way too and from the Faversham brewery but I have never been able to find a picture of it - worked within the brewery on occasion...

    There is, of course, the tastefully inscribed tee available directly from their web-site... :D

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    Hebridean Chindit, Jan 27, 2013
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