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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by MillieF
(Post 12865426)
We have to just let go of all this angst and ire...shit happened, we have to accept it and move on.
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12865299)
One thing I often notice in Canada is they have no issue calling out other countries, but do little to fix the issues in Canada, or the popular at least we are not as bad as the US. Canada seems to strive only to be slightly better than the US. It's the same with healthcare, at least its better than the US, and it is a bit better, but we are still pretty much as the bottom when compared to peer countries with universal systems.
Weird mindset in Canada at times. I think its why I tend to not get along with most Canadian's, hard to live in a country where so many hate the country your from, probably one reason I never felt any desire to get Canadian citizenship, I don't actually feel like I am part of Canada, its not been a welcoming experience for me, I have had some Canadian's refuse to even talk to me once they found out I am was American. So they will forgive JT and his blackface but want to send a mob out for anyone else or arrest someone for doing it. Imagine the outrage if someone found a photo of Trump in blackface. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Danny B
(Post 12865388)
What are we going to put up in place of all these racist statues that are getting pulled down?
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by MillieF
(Post 12865426)
We have to just let go of all this angst and ire...shit happened, we have to accept it and move on.
The world cannot keep apologizing for past transgressions. We have to all draw an official, legislative and pragmatic line in the sand and advance. In terms of apologizing for past transgressions we have a PM here in Canada who has a PhD in turning on the tears at the slightest provocation for something that he had nothing to do with, nobody his age had anything to do with, nobody alive had anything to do with and his political party had nothing to do with but it makes for great theatre on the TV news. Banning shows like Gone with the Wind, Gavin and Stacey, Fawlty Towers serves no purpose. The attitudes and expressions in that era were representative of the time and some instances represented humour and also in some instances were providing social commentary criticizing racial views held by many. Yes, there were many past transgressions and attitudes that align today but it is/was part of history and some groups only want a filtered view of history that lines up with current attitudes. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Maybe now is a good time if you own a copy of any of those banned movies or TV shows to put them up on eBay, Kijiji or other such sites and perhaps you might turn a profit.
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
I read yesterday Netflix (I’m guessing the UK one because it sure wasn’t on the Canadian version) has taken down The League of Gentlemen series because of the Papa Lazarou scenes.
Thankfully I have the DVDs. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by beckiwoo
(Post 12865664)
I read yesterday Netflix (I’m guessing the UK one because it sure wasn’t on the Canadian version) has taken down The League of Gentlemen series because of the Papa Lazarou scenes.
Thankfully I have the DVDs. League of Gentlemen is quite funny but dark..Filmed about 10 km away from where I grew up. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Partially discharged
(Post 12865665)
At the end of all of this we're going to end up in terms of comedy with 'gems' such as 'Full house' as cutting edge comedy/social commentary. I'm waiting for All in the Family/Till Death Do us part being removed.
League of Gentlemen is quite funny but dark..Filmed about 10 km away from where I grew up. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 12865670)
Where are you on the Black and White Minstrel Show?
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 12865670)
Where are you on the Black and White Minstrel Show?
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 12865670)
Where are you on the Black and White Minstrel Show?
Seriously though that show could never be put on TV now. I do find the Gavin and Stacey and Fawlty Towers bans to be a real stretch. League of Gentlemen is an acquired taste for many. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Shard
(Post 12865623)
I don't like the Canadian habit of America bashing either. Unfortunately, not entirely absent in Britain either. USA is going through a tough time right now, but it will prevail.
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by Partially discharged
(Post 12865761)
Seriously though that show could never be put on TV now. I do find the Gavin and Stacey and Fawlty Towers bans to be a real stretch. League of Gentlemen is an acquired taste for many. |
Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Originally Posted by beckiwoo
(Post 12865955)
I wonder if ‘Alan Partridge’ /‘Knowing me Knowing You’ might be on the chopping board...
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
I'm evidently not Woke..:( what the hell was wrong with Gavin and Stacy? I missed something...I wasn't a disciple but I rather liked it...what did I miss?
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