On Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:29:18 -0800 (PST), "nowarforisrael.com"
wrote:

Yesterday the BBC made an embarrassing apology after a debate about a
plant known as a "black man's willy" aired on Gardeners' Question
Time.

A caller on the Radio 4 show asked advice on the Rhodochiton
Volubilis, which he said was "commonly known as the BMW, the black
man's willy".

Panellists were heard giggling their way through a discussion about
the plant, after it was broadcast from Chilcompton Gardening Club in
Somerset.

But some listeners failed to see the funny side complaining of racist
stereotyping and vulgarity by the broadcaster, adding it was
unsuitable for children.

Now the corporation has sparked claims it has pandered to the
"politically correct brigade" by apologising.

They say the phrase is a commonly known term for the plant, due to its
appearance, and therefore is acceptable to use.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...n_page_id=1770

good to see them apologising for a program the was being
fussed about several months ago....
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Somerse...y-18th-October

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