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Re: Badge notes on the UK
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
(Post 6285403)
"Woolly woofter" sounds like something that would emerge from the mouth of a 6 year old child, not a grown adult.
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Re: Badge notes on the UK
Originally Posted by 232Bar
(Post 6285279)
In reference to the deleted post on here and just out of curiosity - how many of the "many people" actually found 'woolly woofter' to be offensive? Is it the words or the fact it refers to someone gay? Are we only to use politically correct terms now. Were there actual complaints about it or are we now no longer allowed to use any terminology which might upset just one person - might as well shut the site down if that's the case. It seems like it may be censorship in the extreme - I know I wasn't offended by it and I have just asked the gay person who works for me and there was no offence there. Is gay actually allowed to be used or do we have to find a quaint euphemism for it now so as not to adversely affect those who "may" find if offensive?
Just wondering I had to smile when I read it, I hadn't heard that term since I was a kid. And no I didn't find it offensive in the slightest |
Re: Badge notes on the UK
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
(Post 6285403)
My question would have to be: why say it at all?
There's no need for childish euphemisms. If you mean "gay", just say "gay". "Woolly woofter" sounds like something that would emerge from the mouth of a 6 year old child, not a grown adult. |
Re: Badge notes on the UK
Originally Posted by jond
(Post 6283136)
But it can be a social-economic thing. Walk down Toorak Rd and people are more svelte than say out (as you say) in US-inspired suburbs.
That is true of most Cities in the world. It could be that they have very rich Husbands, Partners, lovers etc who can indulge their every whim with regards to personal trainers, diets etc. My Sister mixes in the Toorak set and a shallower bunch of People you would not wish to meet. On the other hand there is no excuse whatsoever to let yourself go into some of the messes you see on the Streets round here. I think a lot of the problem is that it is easier to eat crap food i.e 2 large family size pizza's for $10.00 than it is to eat good fresh meat and veg. John There would be preeners of course, but in my experience a lot of Melbourne's social and professional elite are actually very switched on, astute capable people who actually seem to compare well with any London mob I could care to name. My wife knows one gang well from her line of work and they're great. |
Re: Badge notes on the UK
Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK
(Post 6285460)
A great post. Very balanced and un-biased.
I really need to make the trip soon as my often critical perspective of life here in Australia is probably influenced by what I suspect is an inaccurate sense of nostalgia for the UK. I would love to share your experience and stumble upon on the realisation that Australia is home and that is has a lot more to offer than I can currently appreciate. This is the kind of epiphany that I want to have and that I could really benefit from. I'm sure it's there for the taking. There are some moments when I wouldn't choose to be anywhere else other than Australia and then there are some moments when I feel that the moon wouldn't be far enough away. I think a trip back to the UK would really help me regain a practical insight into what is and what isn't. and we actually love it here....which helps.. |
Re: Badge notes on the UK
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
(Post 6327517)
Thanks mate. I am probably biased though (!) I still feel that the UK like Australia has good and bad. The difference is that we are in the good bit here but couldn't afford the good there...or not NOW find the equivalent.
and we actually love it here....which helps.. Says Buzzy concisely. |
Re: Badge notes on the UK
Originally Posted by 232Bar
(Post 6285279)
In reference to the deleted post on here and just out of curiosity - how many of the "many people" actually found 'woolly woofter' to be offensive? Is it the words or the fact it refers to someone gay? Are we only to use politically correct terms now. Were there actual complaints about it or are we now no longer allowed to use any terminology which might upset just one person - might as well shut the site down if that's the case. It seems like it may be censorship in the extreme - I know I wasn't offended by it and I have just asked the gay person who works for me and there was no offence there. Is gay actually allowed to be used or do we have to find a quaint euphemism for it now so as not to adversely affect those who "may" find if offensive?
Just wondering May be wrong though :unsure: |
Re: Badge notes on the UK
Maybe some of you are jumping up and down on Badge for fun, but the reality is that in the UK, Aus and US (and probably most Western Economies) there is a correlation between socio-economic class and healthy weight.
From my experience the weight problem in Aus and the UK are similar. The league tables that are produced from year to year also suggest this. Typically the UK comes out higher than Aus but on some tables or in some years Aus comes out higher than the UK. This is probably because the two countries are jostling for position like Johno Coleman and Rick Waller running for the finish line on Celebrity Fit Club. I don't think Aus or UK has got as bad as the US, but both seemed to be heading down the same road. Knowing the state of the common or garden CFA volunteer I would guess that Badge doesn't have a problem working with people who are overweight ;) :D |
Re: Badge notes on the UK
Hey, a Brummy girl here and I really love the place. Mind you, we went through Saltley on a friend's narrowboat in June and even the ducks there were depressed. We'd had millions of the quacking things following us from Stratford after our bread, but get to Saltley and they just sat there looking sad, scared and dejected!
Originally Posted by Clippy
(Post 6282458)
:rofl: that's so funny, I had to say that outloud for it to sound proper :rofl:
Anyway you! It wasn't depressing where we lived, now stop it! You know how I like to defend the midlands. but please don't make me go back |
Re: Badge notes on the UK
Originally Posted by ezzie
(Post 6331305)
Hey, a Brummy girl here and I really love the place. Mind you, we went through Saltley on a friend's narrowboat in June and even the ducks there were depressed. We'd had millions of the quacking things following us from Stratford after our bread, but get to Saltley and they just sat there looking sad, scared and dejected!
Yep, I do love Brum, prefer where I am now, but will always love Brum. Everywhere is someone's home :) |
Re: Badge notes on the UK
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
(Post 6327517)
Thanks mate. I am probably biased though (!) I still feel that the UK like Australia has good and bad. The difference is that we are in the good bit here but couldn't afford the good there...or not NOW find the equivalent.
and we actually love it here....which helps.. |
Re: Badge notes on the UK
Originally Posted by MartinLuther
(Post 6331068)
Maybe some of you are jumping up and down on Badge for fun, but the reality is that in the UK, Aus and US (and probably most Western Economies) there is a correlation between socio-economic class and healthy weight.
It was this common inquality that we noticed which is why I highlighted the area not the country. (It might be true that in Australia these areas are more polarised).
Originally Posted by MartinLuther
(Post 6331068)
Knowing the state of the common or garden CFA volunteer I would guess that Badge doesn't have a problem working with people who are overweight ;) :D |
Re: Badge notes on the UK
Originally Posted by JoolsB
(Post 6331419)
We were in a great bit in UK (Richmond) but huge mortgage/smaller property and now in a pants bit in Melly with small mortgage/biggerproperty. About to sell up and move to a good bit of Melly with equivalent to our UK mortgage/small property again. All swings & roundabouts eh! The type of areas I like to live (urban) are expensive all over the world.
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Re: Badge notes on the UK
So where are you now?
Last time I went to Brum(June) I couldn't get directions from anyone in the city centre as they were all from other cities come to Brum for the shopping....brill!
Originally Posted by Clippy
(Post 6331417)
Hello fellow Brummy :D
Yep, I do love Brum, prefer where I am now, but will always love Brum. Everywhere is someone's home :) |
Re: Badge notes on the UK
Originally Posted by ezzie
(Post 6331489)
So where are you now?
Last time I went to Brum(June) I couldn't get directions from anyone in the city centre as they were all from other cities come to Brum for the shopping....brill! |
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