For al those thinking of going to Ontario!
#31
Re: For al those thinking of going to Ontario!
The difference is that a blonde joke typically contains a punch line that depends on knowing that blondes are stupid, arguably that's demeaning to blondes but the point is the punch line. There's no joke in the link posted, it's just insult, hate speech if you will. There's no word for blondes that's specifically insulting in the same way as "fag", "nigger" or "paki" is insulting to the target and that's why blonde jokes can be used in Canada while homophobic or racist terms cannot.
Mind, I put this more succintly upthread.
Mind, I put this more succintly upthread.
#32
Re: For al those thinking of going to Ontario!
Hear, hear, it was just a bit of Friday afternoon humour to make people chuckle after a long week at work, you know the Friday feeling.......
#34
Re: For al those thinking of going to Ontario!
Is it a good idea to get married to anyone from Ontario whatever sex
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It is only funny, well mildly amusing at best, if you think it is OK to call a homosexual man a fag. Would you call him that to his face?
And, before you all jump on the "PC gawn mad" bandwagon, there is a difference between being PC and treating people with a modicum of decency and respect.
As far as I am concerned, anyone who thinks this sort of "humour" is funny is a bit of a ****.
And, before you all jump on the "PC gawn mad" bandwagon, there is a difference between being PC and treating people with a modicum of decency and respect.
As far as I am concerned, anyone who thinks this sort of "humour" is funny is a bit of a ****.
I think you need a sense of humour transplant as obviously you have none.
The joke is, its a play on words, a fag in the US is a homosexual, a fag in the UK is a cigarette, funny, see, gettit.... ?? obviously not.. (not gay are you?.. probably not as a someone gay would also see the funny side)..
Fag in the US is a term for being gay, a queer, limp wristed.. why would a gay person be offended for being called ... erm... gay ??
I can honestly say mate, you have a problem.
#36
Re: For al those thinking of going to Ontario!
And when was the last time you read the bible redwing ?
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Does Sunday school count?
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And what are we to call a gay sheep i wonder ? wellington !