Tintin book racist?
 

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Bid to ban 'racist' Tintin book

these books where written years ago.......why complain now?

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because NOW theres all the PC brigade etc,etc, Panther,long ago there was "gollys"on jamjars, sambo- savos, and enjoyable kids books n stuff, and most folk were happy with it.:rolleyes:

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I can see where they are coming from. However I don't think it should be banned, just viewed from a historical perspective, and understand that it was written when Belgium was an imperial power, and that happily we've moved on.

Most of Shakespeare would be banned too, if we were to be totally politically correct.

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i can see where there coming from as well bud- the NUT HOUSE.:rolleyes:

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He named his white dog Snowy...more proof of his leanings!:D

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I remember the golly wogs, (rag doll),cant seem to see them in the shops anymore:(
also didnt they ban the pic of one on the jams too? dont know why!

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yep they banned the jam jar labels, had a scotch/west indian mate around that time who fell about laughing at the stupidity of it. forgot to add- his daughter who i saw about 3 yrs ago has kept 2 cuddly toys from her childhood, a teddy bear,n a gollywog.

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its a wonder they havent banned black jacks , the sweet:rolleyes:

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Robertsons who produced the jam thought it politically correct to withdraw
the Golly image from their products...They were not banned.
Golly badges are sold by several dealers and are in great demand.

Robertsons Golly Badges

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I'm sure Garinda is composing the e-mail as we speak.;)

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As stated, I don't think it, or any book, should ever be banned. Prohibition sets a dangerous precedent.

I think it is daft.;)

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what about bar bar black sheep?

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I wonder if the quote from one of the inmates from 'Porridge' would fit with the P.C. Brigade?

Tin Tin may be old fashioned now, but then I dare say attitudes have changed since books such as Biggles where written, after all his friend was 'Ginger'.:)

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we can still buy golly dolls
but we cant ask for a golly wog
aint life simple

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Till Death Us Do Part, thats another isnt it, alf garnett was the ultimate racist, but it wasnt a big deal back then!