Dr Venkman Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 15 minutes ago, Newcastle Fan said: Pointless though as its harmless and doesn't really offend Arabs, it was making news here on the GCC and everyone was having a good laugh about it. Did you spend much on your costume? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 minute ago, TRon said: I was reading something in the paper this morning about some pressure group meeting with NUFC to discuss refraining from dressing as arabs. Surprised the club took any notice though, seems an infringement of civil liberties to me. Yeah, I'm very surprised, but they've worded the statement very well, and I think it's a fair enough request by the club so as not to attract any unnecessary attention, even though it shouldn't really, but it's good the leadership at the club are sensitive to the situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 16 minutes ago, Newcastle Fan said: Pointless though as its harmless and doesn't really offend Arabs, it was making news here on the GCC and everyone was having a good laugh about it. I understand why they've done it though, they don't want to clash with kick it out so this statement covers that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 the fact it even had to be said is what annoys me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Just now, jdckelly said: the fact it even had to be said is what annoys me What do you mean? As in it's harmless or fans should know better? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Think that's a really good statement. God it's so nice to just be communicated with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 18 minutes ago, jdckelly said: the fact it even had to be said is what annoys me My thoughts as well. 'Please don't act like knackers. Thanks.' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 43 minutes ago, jdckelly said: the fact it even had to be said is what annoys me In the real world when you get 50k football fans in one stadium, you will get a few divvies dressing up inappropriately so it's not worth getting that annoyed about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Norman Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 1 hour ago, 54 said: It`s a response to Kick it Out, who took it upon themselves to tell Saudi people, what they should feel offended about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Or maybe if you would't go to Riyadh for 24 hours with a f'n tea towel roped to your head...don't do it here either? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Good stuff. Obviously needed to be said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 12 minutes ago, S Norman said: It`s a response to Kick it Out, who took it upon themselves to tell Saudi people, what they should feel offended about Aye, it's the *checks notes* anti-racism campaign that's bang out of order here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Bloody do-gooders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 15 minutes ago, S Norman said: It`s a response to Kick it Out, who took it upon themselves to tell Saudi people, what they should feel offended about Spot on actually. I read some saudis on twitter saying they don't find it offensive at all and that it's great to see people from a different culture wearing them. Snowflake brigade strike again being offended on someone else's part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 The fact that some people don't find it offensive doesn't mean it's the right thing to do. It's just super weird to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomson Mouse Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, Scoot said: Spot on actually. I read some saudis on twitter saying they don't find it offensive at all and that it's great to see people from a different culture wearing them. Snowflake brigade strike again being offended on someone else's part. That’s interesting. I was in Dubai in 2002 and did a dessert safari in one of the Landcruisers. Got back to the Jumeriah Beach hotel in Arab dress and was told to take it off as it was disrespectful and that was from an Arab. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 20 minutes ago, thomas said: Aye, it's the *checks notes* anti-racism campaign that's bang out of order here. Marvellous. Lovely to see "snowflake" getting an airing, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 The amount of people disappointed with that statement on twitter man How hard is it not to turn up in Arab head gear for a football match ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, Thomson Mouse said: That’s interesting. I was in Dubai in 2002 and did a dessert safari in one of the Landcruisers. Got back to the Jumeriah Beach hotel in Arab dress and was told to take it off as it was disrespectful and that was from an Arab. Maybe attitudes have changed in 19 years ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishops Finger Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 It's the guy who's just opened an Arab themed fancy dress shop that I feel sorry for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 28 minutes ago, Scoot said: Spot on actually. I read some saudis on twitter saying they don't find it offensive at all and that it's great to see people from a different culture wearing them. Snowflake brigade strike again being offended on someone else's part. I'm so joyous from the takeover and subsequent removal of Bruce that I can't be bothered to comment on this properly, but anyway, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Norman Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, NE27 said: The amount of people disappointed with that statement on twitter man How hard is it not to turn up in Arab head gear for a football match ffs Dressing up is stupid, but this is a massive overreaction from KIO that just feeds the "all northerners are racists" stereotype. They want to organise education workshops on fancy dress etiquette Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Snowflakes raging at the statement all over. Poor things, so easily upset. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 35 minutes ago, Scoot said: Spot on actually. I read some saudis on twitter saying they don't find it offensive at all and that it's great to see people from a different culture wearing them. Snowflake brigade strike again being offended on someone else's part. Spot on actually. I read some black people on twitter saying they don't find black face offensive at all and that it's great to see people from a different culture portraying them in stereotypical fashion. Snowflake brigade striking again being offended on someone else's part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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