Soured by racism...

[mikem]

Just wanted to get this one of my chest somewhere: hard to concentrate on the finale yesterday, due to some pissed-up idiot in Whitburn Social club giving it large with racism towards Archer. “Get the nig-nog on”, and worse. Am I just sheltered or is this the sort of thing that’s supposed to be normal nowadays?

 

[Silly Point]

Was it that scumbag that was hanging around here yesterday? Something beginning with L. Lot of em about mind.

 

[jackpunch]

Is the North East worse for it than other areas of the UK?

 

[Silly Point]

Is the North East worse for it than other areas of the UK?

Nah it's everywhere mate. Had one murder an MP down here ffs

 

[jackpunch]

Nah it's everywhere mate

That's grim! I'm pleased I don't get exposed to such fuckery very often.

 

[Greavsie]

Is the North East worse for it than other areas of the UK?

I think it is slightly due to the lack of large immigrant populations in the region. That said, Ive nothing to compare it with so Mebees I’m full of shit

 

[mikem]

One bloke did tell him to pack it in - he was loud enough and went on long enough that the bar staff must have heard. Me, I was just there while I was sneaking out of the daughter’s karate club party upstairs, so no idea if he was a regular.

 

[stephen cartwright]

One bloke did tell him to pack it in - he was loud enough and went on long enough that the bar staff must have heard. Me, I was just there while I was sneaking out of the daughter’s karate club party upstairs, so no idea if he was a regular.

I miss your regular tales Mike. Hi Karate, I’ve still got some

 

[Up the BR]

Just wanted to get this one of my chest somewhere: hard to concentrate on the finale yesterday, due to some pissed-up idiot in Whitburn Social club giving it large with racism towards Archer. “Get the nig-nog on”, and worse. Am I just sheltered or is this the sort of thing that’s supposed to be normal nowadays?

You should of given him a slap, its not acceptable in any shape or form

 

[chunkyshanhawk53]

Sad to hear it, but thankfully it’s becoming more and more rare

It’s hard to say something. There are complete lunatics out there

 

[brandon]

Just wanted to get this one of my chest somewhere: hard to concentrate on the finale yesterday, due to some pissed-up idiot in Whitburn Social club giving it large with racism towards Archer. “Get the nig-nog on”, and worse. Am I just sheltered or is this the sort of thing that’s supposed to be normal nowadays?

I wouldn’t say you’re sheltered, in fact I’d say it’s becoming less and less the norm. When I was growing up casual racism was rife, not necessarily even intended to offend, but the shop owned by Southern Asians would be known as something beginning with P and the Cantonese Takeaway would be referred to as a derogatory term for a Chinese person.

Now they’re much more politically correct terms and generally I think society has learnt to be more considerate and inclusive. We as a nation are far more well educated.

Regarding the wanker in your story, well that’s what he is. A f***ing wanker. I don’t condone violence but I probably wouldn’t have been upset had he ended up getting a slap.

 

[vinegar hill]

I wouldn’t say you’re sheltered, in fact I’d say it’s becoming less and less the norm. When I was growing up casual racism was rife, not necessarily even intended to offend, but the shop owned by Southern Asians would be known as something beginning with P and the Cantonese Takeaway would be referred to as a derogatory term for a Chinese person.

Now they’re much more politically correct terms and generally I think society has learnt to be more considerate and inclusive. We as a nation are far more well educated.

Regarding the wanker in your story, well that’s what he is. A f***ing wanker. I don’t condone violence but I probably wouldn’t have been upset had he ended up getting a slap.

I agree.
Despite the morons like him who still exist, I think things are much better now.
Maybe because i'm getting on, but some of the casual terms we used to hear all the time when I was a young un growing up, I just don't hear now.
Of course it's still there and needs to be resisted when it rears it's ugly head.

 

[smoker]

Well they were steadily getting better till about three years ago, but this is probably a thread for the politics forum.

 

[brandon]

Well they were steadily getting better till about three years ago, but this is probably a thread for the politics forum.

Aye, it’s worrying how much the right wing has risen throughout the world to be honest, this country is unfortunately no exception, but as you say - probably a debate for another forum.

 

[SuperMarcoRowell]

I would say the staff should have ejected him and if he offered resistance I’m sure some of the patrons would have assisted. If he doesn’t leave a call to the Pollis and he would have had a night in the cells and missed the tremendous finale.

What an embarrassing cretin, if I knew him I wouldn’t speak to him again. Everything about this behaviour is completely wrong.

 

[FatDrummer]

Just wanted to get this one of my chest somewhere: hard to concentrate on the finale yesterday, due to some pissed-up idiot in Whitburn Social club giving it large with racism towards Archer. “Get the nig-nog on”, and worse. Am I just sheltered or is this the sort of thing that’s supposed to be normal nowadays?

Never EVER normal!

 

[Locke's SAFC]

I think it is slightly due to the lack of large immigrant populations in the region. That said, Ive nothing to compare it with so Mebees I’m full of shit

In my experience, London and the Midlands is much worse.

 

[Bri]

Not a topic for the cricket forum.