blackenders.

pokerpete · Post by **pokerpete** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:34 pm

the apology is by up tight, nervous, closet racists.

pokerpete · Post by **pokerpete** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:39 pm

barneybear wrote:http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/749090/

One of the funniest videos ever

that is hilarious

It's also not at all racist

fmp · Post by **fmp** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:53 pm

Back on the original topic, i am certinly in no way racist i believe equality is certainly right but what gets me is the fact it is an all black episode, If there were to be a white exclusive episode it would be seen as racist by lots.[/b]

pokerpete · Post by **pokerpete** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:14 pm

I didn't watch Eastenders, on account of not having ovaries so you might have to help me out here.

All black episode? Are we saying the speaking cast were not the usual 95% white?

I'm not a Londoner, but I've spent enough time in the capital to know that's not a proportionate representation.

'I'm not a racist, but there are too many black extras in Eastenders, a programme set in a working class east London area.'
Seriously?

Matt Vinyl · Post by **Matt Vinyl** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:16 pm

I actually get angry if I hear the Eastenders theme tune kicking in. I will not be in the same room as the program! Thankfully, my missus is of the same ilk, although not quite as intense!

pokerpete · Post by **pokerpete** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:17 pm

ok, looking at ma71lda's post, am I to understand EE have intentionally not used white extras for one episode or something?

pokerpete · Post by **pokerpete** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:18 pm

Matt Vinyl wrote:I actually get angry if I hear the Eastenders theme tune kicking in. I will not be in the same room as the program! Thankfully, my missus is of the same ilk, although not quite as intense!

Programme mate, we're not American.
It'll be color, meter and neighbor next

Matt Vinyl · Post by **Matt Vinyl** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:22 pm

Furry muff...

pokerpete · Post by **pokerpete** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:26 pm

Ah, I see

The penny drops.
I see what they've done.
Well, I suppose I'd have to agree it's an odd decision to make, isolating the black characters intentionally for an all black episode. Not in anyway offensive to me, but certainly odd.

I do think ma71lda has hit the nail on the head saying it's routing out the racists.

I also think it's routing out the blokes who really ought to snap out of watching the soaps will the ladies too.

Come on fellas. Hit the gym early evening instead. paly football. Do some martial arts. anything a bit manly. Your women will love you more

Matt Vinyl · Post by **Matt Vinyl** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:31 pm

Pete, were you the one advocating / not advocating the introduction of those 'punch' machines into pubs? This thread and the fact that I saw one t'other night reminded me...

I just think that watching soaps is a very sad waste of life(time). People argue that it's escapism. Hmm, never have I seen a 'soapland' that I'd want to escape to!!!

harry2 · Post by **harry2** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:32 pm

Eastenders is not realistic. Everyone eats at the cafe, no one watches television or has a washing machine. No-one drives as they work about 50 yards from where they live. They all drink at lunch time, even machine operators like mechanics. People of all ages go to night clubs, even the pensioners. As for the black characters the last time I watched they had a black roadsweeper as a fairly prominent character together with a couple of caribbean shopkeepers. How about a few black lawyers, doctors, businessmen etcetera. The only Asians were post office staff. Stereotyping or sloppy scriptwriting.

gambogaz1 · Post by **gambogaz1** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:34 pm

Not even hollyoaks??

The land of bad acting but hot women?? It's soft porn I tell ya at times :P

Istenem · Post by **Istenem** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:49 pm

in a storyline of neighbours in the 90s there was an oriental family (think they were called the lims) on ramsay street. the dog went missing and the finger of blame went on the new family. when the mum confronted the orientals. mrs lim said "Joo-rie, i did nor ee yow dog".

pokerpete · Post by **pokerpete** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:01 pm

[quote="Matt Vinyl"]Pete, were you the one advocating / not advocating the introduction of those 'punch' machines into pubs? This thread and the fact that I saw one t'other night reminded me... ]

I think I was saying I thought punch machines in pubs was a bad idea.
Something to do with alcohol mixed with testosterone and beating chests being iffy. I was pretty much developing the opinion as I typed if I remember.

Holly Oaks is a soap, so consequently off limits to men.
There are attractive women at the alternative activities I mentioned like gyms and in martial arts classes (a couple of my students are knockouts in more ways than one) so that's not sufficient justification for staying home.

gambogaz1 · Post by **gambogaz1** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:37 pm

You need to devise me a way around these sterdy rules then pete. Is there possibilities for exemptions??
For instance 6.30 - 7.30 Is tea time in my house with 3 kids to share with. The TV options at that time are
Hollyoaks/Zak and Cody- the suite life/In the night garden or power rangers. The kids will go for any of them, the wife prefers hollyoaks and me?? well I'm partial to a bit of the suite life

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