Grey Crab Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 FFS. It's PC gone mad. http://metro.co.uk/2013/08/23/police-take-aim-at-online-abuse-and-homophobic-chants-within-football-3935084/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 It's a World Cup year, and PC Plod and his gang want to make sure they get themselves on the jolly out there. This, therefore, comes as no surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Timmier Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 FFS. It's PC gone mad. *Yes, first the coloureds and now the gays! Soon they'll be nobody left to be prejudiced against will there? What's society coming to?! They'll be telling us we can't be sexist next, you mark my words. (*and just in case there’s anyone from the Mail on Sunday reading this, that's not what I think, I was using an exaggerated form of the rhetoric and the implied values of the OP to satirise the rhetoric and the implied values of the OP.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 No more does your boyfriend know you're here or we can see you holding hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 first the # thing now this modern football is disgusting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 How is it pc gone mad? There shouldn't have been any homophobic chants in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 My PC is working fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMEONYOUREDS Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 outrageous! Next they'll tell me beating my wife when i get home is unacceptable. Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 (edited) Sarcasm detectors being put through their paces in this thread. I pity anyone who actually sees this as a bad thing. Always do my best to engage people yelling bigoted crap at games. Edited 23 August, 2013 by DuncanRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 FFS. It's PC gone mad. http://metro.co.uk/2013/08/23/police-take-aim-at-online-abuse-and-homophobic-chants-within-football-3935084/ Poor you not being able to make your witty chants at football matches any longer. Never mind those 10% of persons having to put up with 'gay' being banded around terraces as by-word for anything perceived as crap, unmanly, or effeminate. Their concerns are ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Even if they're funny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holepuncture Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 FFS. It's PC gone mad. http://metro.co.uk/2013/08/23/police-take-aim-at-online-abuse-and-homophobic-chants-within-football-3935084/ Its OK, we just have to become a little smarter with our homophobic chanting IMO. We are blessed with a language that lets us express ourselves in a variety of ways. Im sure we can come up with some great songs, that have no homophobic remarks or inferences, just ambiguity and laughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano6 Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 *Yes, first the coloureds and now the gays! Soon they'll be nobody left to be prejudiced against will there? What's society coming to?! They'll be telling us we can't be sexist next, you mark my words. (*and just in case there’s anyone from the Mail on Sunday reading this, that's not what I think, I was using an exaggerated form of the rhetoric and the implied values of the OP to satirise the rhetoric and the implied values of the OP.) The OP's satire was better than yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 FFS. It's PC gone mad. http://metro.co.uk/2013/08/23/police-take-aim-at-online-abuse-and-homophobic-chants-within-football-3935084/ erasing discrimination is pc gone mad? i agree some chants aren't made in the same context but its still wrong to use the words & its impossible to police. Chances are one of our own players is Gay (though some saints fans might not handle that) sure it wont come out while they are still playing or probably at all, there are many gay footballers out there. Irresposible comment imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Patrón Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 I remember when "he's got a Malllllteser on his head" was considered a hilarious chant rather then offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Timmier Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 The OP's satire was better than yours. Mine is quoted pretty much directly from Stewart Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Is "we can see you holding hands" Really a homophobic chant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 i realise the reference btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 How is it pc gone mad? There shouldn't have been any homophobic chants in the first place. I thought you might pipe up on this subject young Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintbletch Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 *Yes, first the coloureds and now the gays! Soon they'll be nobody left to be prejudiced against will there? What's society coming to?! They'll be telling us we can't be sexist next, you mark my words. (*and just in case there’s anyone from the Mail on Sunday reading this, that's not what I think, I was using an exaggerated form of the rhetoric and the implied values of the OP to satirise the rhetoric and the implied values of the OP.) Outstanding use of a comedy vehicle Le Timmier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Timmier Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Outstanding use of a comedy vehicle Le Timmier. Cheers mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 It's a World Cup year, and PC Plod and his gang want to make sure they get themselves on the jolly out there. This, therefore, comes as no surprise. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Is "we can see you holding hands" Really a homophobic chant? It's definitely an unoriginal and copied one. Although that never seems to halt the genius of the Northam's literary minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 It's definitely an unoriginal and copied one. Although that never seems to halt the genius of the Northam's literary minds. Personally i hope they soon outlaw anti ginger chants so we never have to hear that bloody "look like a wotsit" song again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Rick Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 about time too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Does this mean that the Lallana gay wave is now outlawed? What a tragedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey88 Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-fc-bans-unacceptable-words-2105711 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Just out interest, When was the last time anyone heard a homophobic chant at a football match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyb5443 Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Just out interest, When was the last time anyone heard a homophobic chant at a football match? Never been to a Brighton game? That was a great day at St Mary's, shocking penalty decision and then a sending off. What about we can see you holding hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 i still reserve the right to call ginger people 'wotsits' it was the funniest time EVER at an away game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Mine is quoted pretty much directly from Stewart Lee The OP delivered his irony more succinctly than you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 outrageous! Next they'll tell me beating my wife when i get home is unacceptable. Crazy Actually, thanks to those damned "grey" books, it seems most of them like that kind of thing these days don't think you'll have a problem........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Never been to a Brighton game? That was a great day at St Mary's, shocking penalty decision and then a sending off. What about we can see you holding hands? As i said above, is that really homphobic? It's more mocking 99% hetrosexual people in the away end for a sterotype that is attached to their city. How is this any more offensive than calling people from Portmouth Skates? Do we think that everyone from Portsmouth is into beastility because of it? If there was a gay player playing and people were chanting about wanting to stab him to death because he's gay or if people were chanting at Brighton fans "Brighton are holding hands and we dont know why, ecause when they get outside the poofs are gonna die" then that's fair enough. BUt chanting about people holding hands is hardly turning a football ground into a cauldron of homphobic hate is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0108787 Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 No more does your boyfriend know you're here or we can see you holding hands. Or "stand up if you can't sit down!" The Amex is gonna be quiet from now on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyb5443 Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 i still reserve the right to call ginger people 'wotsits' it was the funniest time EVER at an away game MK Dons in JPT. What was that curly wotsits name? Could tell he was getting really ****ed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintandy666 Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 I thought you might pipe up on this subject young Andy. Same for you. I also thought that you might quote and reply me as well. I'm so glad that we both take such a healthy interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Same for you. I also thought that you might quote and reply me as well. I'm so glad that we both take such a healthy interest. yours is more of an obsession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Or "stand up if you can't sit down!" The Amex is gonna be quiet from now on! Thats a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guided Missile Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 I make fun of pretty much anyone, if it get's a laugh. I draw the line at anyone with a disability, but with opposing football fans, pretty much anything is fair game. I thought the Sian Massey chant at St. Mary's was quite funny and I must admit, I joined in. The fact that you make fun of anyone doesn't mean you hate them or any minority they represent, but hey, complaining about chants means no-one has mindless football violence to complain about, any more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guided Missile Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 And how is, "You only sing when you're rimming.." homophobic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc1976 Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 A real priority for the public this. Apparently when questioned about policing policy the overwhelming majority said that preventing Brighton fans from being teased was how they wanted resources to be focused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitalsaint Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 My PC is working fine! i've downloaded mackeeper just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joensuu Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Was with a Brighton fan last time played at St Mary's. Wish I'd thought about the stupidity of our chanting beforehand. Had to apologise to him after the game - "really sorry mate, we have a fair few ******* in our fanbase, but I guess every team has some". And to think, some people are embarrassed by others choosing to wear scarfs or replica kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Its OK, we just have to become a little smarter with our homophobic chanting IMO. We are blessed with a language that lets us express ourselves in a variety of ways. Im sure we can come up with some great songs, that have no homophobic remarks or inferences, just ambiguity and laughter. Like "you're particularly good in the kitchen and know how to make a risotto"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Was with a Brighton fan last time played at St Mary's. Wish I'd thought about the stupidity of our chanting beforehand. Had to apologise to him after the game - "really sorry mate, we have a fair few ******* in our fanbase, but I guess every team has some". And to think, some people are embarrassed by others choosing to wear scarfs or replica kits. Was he offended? Did he comment on how outrageous and disgusting the chanting was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 (edited) As i said above, is that really homphobic? It's more mocking 99% hetrosexual people in the away end for a sterotype that is attached to their city. How is this any more offensive than calling people from Portmouth Skates? Do we think that everyone from Portsmouth is into beastility because of it? If there was a gay player playing and people were chanting about wanting to stab him to death because he's gay or if people were chanting at Brighton fans "Brighton are holding hands and we dont know why, ecause when they get outside the poofs are gonna die" then that's fair enough. BUt chanting about people holding hands is hardly turning a football ground into a cauldron of homphobic hate is it. It's a difficult one really. I have a lot of Brighton fans as friends who kind of enjoy the banter, their favourite riposte to said chant is normally 'You're too ugly to be gay' which is also a lot funnier than the one directed their way. I'm not one to essentialise, but gay people do actually have a sense of humour. One of my friends, a Posh S/T holder who is gay, takes no offense to the 'we can see you holding hands' chant. That said, he would most definitely object to individuals/groups of fans calling out 'poof', 'pansy', 'such and such takes it up the arse', which makes a pejorative connection between a players behaviour on the football pitch and sexual orientation. In those of sort of instances, the persons/groups doing the chanting, probably don't actually think the player is gay, but are just targeting something deemed effeminate (shirking a tackle etc.) and then lazily employing homophobic language to make their point. For gay people watching in the crowd though, when other spectators are invoking their identity as a kind of insult, that must be pretty damn humiliating. Those type of fans need to be educated, sanctioned, or chucked out of football grounds, full-stop. Edited 23 August, 2013 by Toon Saint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Does this rule out singing songs based on the "go west" song, possibly the gayest song there is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Like "you're particularly good in the kitchen and know how to make a risotto"? Youve got good skin, you know how to dress Your stylish grooming, makes Beckham look a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerBadger Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 I find all this a bit gay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holepuncture Posted 23 August, 2013 Share Posted 23 August, 2013 Was with a Brighton fan last time played at St Mary's. Wish I'd thought about the stupidity of our chanting beforehand. Had to apologise to him after the game - "really sorry mate, we have a fair few ******* in our fanbase, but I guess every team has some". And to think, some people are embarrassed by others choosing to wear scarfs or replica kits. Was he a fudge packer or something? Like "you're particularly good in the kitchen and know how to make a risotto"? LOL, something along those lines, just use your imagination, have a sing song at St.Fairies on Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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