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

believe nothing the fossil media say

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"abelard" wrote in message
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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.


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

It would appear that (on my computer at least) Usenet has thrown some kind
of fit today, as it's suddenly started to regurgitate long forgotten posts
from months ago in a big way.



believe nothing the fossil media say

Brit-Brat wrote:

On 6 Feb, 14:41, "Ivan" wrote:
"abelard" wrote in message

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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.

good to see them apologising for a program the was being
fussed about several months ago....
http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Somerse...le/What-the-pa...

It would appear that (on my computer at least) Usenet has thrown some kind
of fit today, as it's suddenly started to regurgitate long forgotten posts
from months ago in a big way.

believe nothing the fossil media say

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

Oh yeah i really think all the kids tune into that show on a regular
basis inbetween smashing up the neighbourhood and the old folk.

Also, it is precisely this kind of mindless vulgarity that children
love. I'm reminded of the Flanders and Swann song Pee, Po, Belly, Bum,
Drawers.

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Going forward at this moment in time a raft of measures
have been put in place on the ground to target and
claw back the growth of cliche usage 24/7.
Remove "antispam" and ".invalid" for e-mail address.

On Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:41:17 GMT, "Ivan"
wrote:


"abelard" wrote in message
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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.


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

It would appear that (on my computer at least) Usenet has thrown some kind
of fit today, as it's suddenly started to regurgitate long forgotten posts
from months ago in a big way.

more joys of the modern world....

believe nothing the fossil media say


--
web site at www.abelard.org - news comment service, logic, economics
energy, education, politics, etc 1,552,396 document calls in year past
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
all that is necessary for [] walk quietly and carry
the triumph of evil is that [] a big stick.
good people do nothing [] trust actions not words
only when it's funny -- roger rabbit
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ivan wrote:

"abelard" wrote in message
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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.



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


It would appear that (on my computer at least) Usenet has thrown some
kind of fit today, as it's suddenly started to regurgitate long
forgotten posts from months ago in a big way.

Something is afoot, certainly.

My connection to the news-server is usually non-existent between about
17:30 to about 22:45, but I've still got access at 19:00.

Perhaps it's been fixed?