Tova foot in mouth

[Brissles]

I remember the gorgeous Timber from smasbox being made apologise 3 times in 20 mins for using the expression " a really savage tan"

Er, what is wrong with that ??? who has been offended here ? and why the apology ??

 

[vampyre]

3 apologies!! Can't imagine who had nothing better to do of a morning than complain about such a thing.

 

[MajorDalby]

Er, what is wrong with that ??? who has been offended here ? and why the apology ??

(anorak mode on)


Maybe Leela from Tom Baker's Doctor Who was watching....:thinking2:


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[petpixie]

Savage tan???????????

 

[SuziQ]

Why shouldn't someone complain if they find something offensive? She would never have known the word was offensive here if noone had bothered to complain. I find it offensive when Alison Keenan uses the word 'crikey' over and over again,sometimes she says it every other word.I have complained and recieved a standard reply from QVC and I haven't heard her say it so much lately.

 

[marleybear]

What's wrong with crikey?

 

[Brissles]

Exactly ! what is wrong with crickey, or blimey, or hecky thump ? I also say - hells bells, crickey moses and a lot more besides !!!!! so its a good job I dont work as a presenter on tele or they would be snowed under with complaints from a segment of the population who are continually "offended" - get a life you lot and live in the REAL WORLD !!!!!

 

[barbedwire]

The other one they always make the American guests say sorry for is 'Khaki', but it's more in the pronunciation than the actual word itself . I've heard a few presenters tick guests off for using it...

 

[persianglitter]

Blimey charley! how can anyone be offended by the word Crikey? Even Penfold in Dangermouse used it, quite an awful lot. I am bally well shocked to the very gore blimey, gosh almighty core on that one! :wink2: :tongue2:

 

[argeybargey]

What's wrong with crikey?

Crikey is a euphemism for Christ, blimey is the shortened verson of the cockney gawd blimey which in turn meant God blind me. Blimey is a word I use myself quite frequently (amongst many others :thinking2 and personally have no problem with most of them as an atheist, when used in a non-aggressive context. However, I can see that a Christian may well be offended by them.

The whole of the English language is a minefield as even its natural users don't completely understand what they are saying all the time, and all we can do really is just apologise if someone is offended, and try not to be deliberately offensive. It is as much their right to be offended as it is ours to take an opposite view.

Sorry, this reads as somewhat pompous, but I can't find a lighter way of saying it given that sensitivities are involved.

Love
Argey xx

 

[BetLynch]

The meanings and interpretation of words change over time, for instance, the words gay and queer. My Nan used to say my Gramps was queer, meaning feeling poorly :cheeky:. It would be a real shame if we get into the situation where people are afraid to say anything without Googling it to make sure its not going to offend someone. My Cockney relatives used to say Cor Blimey quite a lot rather than Gawd Blimey.

Thanks for the background to some of our old phrases Argey, I have reached my half century without knowing Crikey was euphemism for Christ :confused2:. I have used it lots and will no doubt continue to do so.

Bet x

 

[BetLynch]

The other one they always make the American guests say sorry for is 'Khaki', but it's more in the pronunciation than the actual word itself . I've heard a few presenters tick guests off for using it...

I have heard them correct a few of the presenters over quite a few different words Cavegirl. There always seems to be a lot of lighthearted banter over mis-pronunciation, mainly in the beauty hours. I think they take it in good part.

Bet

 

[vampyre]

Hussy is derived from a word that means housewife (hussif)

One that drives me crazy isn't a qvc'ism but it is the use of the word fulsome usually before the word apology. It means fake!!!! Not sincere generous etc but because of the rampant misuse I imagine it will eventually mean what people think it does already. This may get to me as it's a popular word with politicians.

 

[vampyre]

Julia Roberts was often rude to the American guests in the way she used correct them years ago, managed to make them and the viewers out to be dim witted.

 

[argeybargey]

The meanings and interpretation of words change over time, for instance, the words gay and queer. My Nan used to say my Gramps was queer, meaning feeling poorly :cheeky:. It would be a real shame if we get into the situation where people are afraid to say anything without Googling it to make sure its not going to offend someone. My Cockney relatives used to say Cor Blimey quite a lot rather than Gawd Blimey.

Thanks for the background to some of our old phrases Argey, I have reached my half century without knowing Crikey was euphemism for Christ :confused2:. I have used it lots and will no doubt continue to do so.

Bet x

I've managed somewhat more than a half century Bet which is probably why my 'ed is full of so much useless info. I don't think we should be excessively worried, except where we know very well offence will be caused, and if someone is sufficiently offended to bother to say so, then a simple apology is the best we can do. I'm afraid the anti-PC brigade do as much harm as the PC brigade, I'm sure we could all meet somewhere in the middle if we tried. xxx
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PS "Queer" as ill or strange, is one I still stumble over, as it came, went and came back in my time.

 

[BetLynch]

Hussy is derived from a word that means housewife (hussif)

One that drives me crazy isn't a qvc'ism but it is the use of the word fulsome usually before the word apology. It means fake!!!! Not sincere generous etc but because of the rampant misuse I imagine it will eventually mean what people think it does already. This may get to me as it's a popular word with politicians.

Didnt know that about Hussy either.....housewife sounds quite proper and hussy rather improper

I hadnt seen Julia with the guests Vampy, I saw more banter between Ally and Mally and Laura Geller, both ladies well able to look after themselves.

When I was in the States years ago, we went to an 'English Pub' called Bernards. I spent the evening in playful teasing about their pronunciation of Bernard. They say Ber-nards. ( Hard to explain in writing). They said as its meant to be an English Pub, they would allow it for the evening and spent the rest of the night saying 'Welcome to Bernards' Yorkshire styli! It was all taken in very good spirit and no one was offended. Definitely wouldnt have done it otherwise, I hate upsetting people.

Bet

 

[saphire]

There is one word that I think is hilarious to hear on American Tv and films and thats Fanny in America it refers to your bottom over here it has a totally different meaning.

 

[argeybargey]

Fanny is a word that sets me off into childish giggles in any context, along with fart. If anyone talks about fanny farts I need an ambulance! xx

 

[BetLynch]

There is one word that I think is hilarious to hear on American Tv and films and thats Fanny in America it refers to your bottom over here it has a totally different meaning.

Oh Saphire, you have just reminded me of when I was in my early twenties and watching an American film. A father and son were chatting about the mum and the dad said to his son.........Every mom kisses her baby's fanny!!!!. I was really shocked and actually didnt learn what it really meant until I visited my brother there years later.

Another thing when I was there, I was asked to go give a package to my brothers friend who I hadnt met before. I can remember knocking on the door, a chap answering and me asking....."Excuse me, are you Randy????" "I sure am" he said without a hint of lewdness I did manage to keep a very straight, very red face:blush:

Bet

 

[saphire]

I thought you may find this funny I didn't believe it at first but the town does exist on google earth.
The newspaper article below is even funnier than the sign!