Thread: Political correctness gone mad

Originally Posted by V8Ian

I'm failing to see the problem with boomerang wings. Which bit is offensive?
In this context, boomerang (not an offensive noun) is used as an adjective to describe the shape of the object.
Wings, well they are just wings!
Perhaps we should refer to these cuts as "the Parson's arms."
I might start a petition,
We the undersigned, take offense at the changing of an inoffensive term to an equally inoffensive term and hereby declare to boycott your outlets until the original terminology is reinstated.
V8Ian.

Wouldn't that upset the Clergy? That is a great name for a Pub btw.


Can I be first cab off the rank with your petition, Pleeeeeze

Originally Posted by 4bee

Wouldn't that upset the Clergy? That is a great name for a Pub btw.


Can I be first cab off the rank with your petition, Pleeeeeze

To date, they haven't objected to the parson's nose.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

To date, they haven't objected to the parson's nose.

It is early days yet. Give 'em time.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

To date, they haven't objected to the parson's nose.

Draws too much attention to its original usage, which was derogatory. ( Yes, Ian, I know which part of the bird you are referring to. In Victorian times Parsons were seen in unenlightened terms ). Objection when it mattered would have counted for nothing, and more recently nobody knows what a Parson is, let alone what's special about his nose.

Now you have brought it up, however, some serial offendee will moan. Plenty around.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

To date, they haven't objected to the parson's nose.

Would they object if you called the Parsons Nose a Chooks Bum?

Originally Posted by cuppabillytea

Would they object if you called the Parsons Nose a Chooks Bum?

Who? The Parson? Or the chook?

Originally Posted by Tins

Who? The Parson? Or the chook?

Either or. Ican't tell the difference myself.

Originally Posted by cuppabillytea

Either or. Ican't tell the difference myself.

The Victorians had the same problem.