UK Madness strikes again

STEED · 10-18-18, 01:36 PM

OH COME ON!!!

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The UK's most popular tissue brand, Kleenex Mansize, has been forced to clean up its image after consumers complained its name was sexist.

After more than sixty years Kleenex is phasing out the Mansize tissues name, deciding instead to call the disposable handkerchiefs "Extra Large" tissues.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...ty-complaints/

What is the matter with these ding dongs? The world is falling apart and these fools think this is important!

Sean C · 10-18-18, 01:59 PM

I suggest you crimestop your oldthink before thinkpol arrives and takes you to the joycamp.

Personally, this new name gives me a doubleplusgood bellyfeel.

Platapus · 10-18-18, 05:49 PM

First World Problems.

If this decision is what makes you upset about the world, you live a blessed life.

As for me, I don't think this issue would crack the top 10,000 on my give-a-crapometer

vienna · 10-18-18, 05:52 PM

This is an important issue! You might think it trivial, but it snot!...

<O>

Skybird · 10-18-18, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

What is the matter with these ding dongs? The world is falling apart and these fools think this is important!

But do you want to say you favour discrimination of women...? I'm shocked. This I have not thought of you.

Why boasting? I use to just do it without making words and a show about it.

Skybird · 10-18-18, 06:03 PM

Unfortunately stupid stuff like this nowadays gets pushed to really threatening ammounts of power to crack down on society.

My most loved example still is what I already told in the past: that the new German IFV Puma, got delayed by a long time because their might be an emission by the fuel system for the engine into the cabin that might pose a risk to the amniotic fluid of pregnant soldieresses. At the same time the cannon needs a crook to fire straight, the turret had not enough space left for a decent medium machine gun and uses a small one only, and the cabin is limited to passengers with a height below 1,84m, for they messed up the planning of the design on all these three things. -Even Monthy Python could not tell a better joke. Needless to say, the Puma is the most expensve IFV in the world. Which might be the reason why they still have not a single customer buying it beside the German Bundeswehr, although they desperately seek customers.

Girls power! Pussy riot wins the war!

Reece · 10-18-18, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

OH COME ON!!!
What is the matter with these ding dongs? The world is falling apart and these fools think this is important!

You're not wrong STEED, totally stupid, this is the same as banning the term "Man hole" (ceiling access) from being used!!

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Originally Posted by vienna

This is an important issue! You might think it trivial, but it snot!...

<O>

STEED · 10-18-18, 06:33 PM

I dipped into comment sections on news sites and even women find the whole thing stupid and how can this be sexiest. One comment made me think yea that be on the next list, white goods are raciest and so are white tissues.

Buddahaid · 10-18-18, 07:44 PM

If that's the case then I think feminine napkins are sexist and need to be relabeled too.

Onkel Neal · 10-18-18, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vienna

This is an important issue! You might think it trivial, but it snot!...

Buddahaid · 10-18-18, 09:23 PM

But just think, there can no longer be man flu, or man-sized messes, etc.

Jimbuna · 10-19-18, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

I dipped into comment sections on news sites and even women find the whole thing stupid and how can this be sexiest. One comment made me think yea that be on the next list, white goods are raciest and so are white tissues.

Or sexist even.

ExFishermanBob · 10-19-18, 06:57 AM

I was taught that:-

'man(n)' means 'adult human'
wo-man is adult female (somtimes wif-man)
were-man is adult male: not often used, now seen mostly in were-wolf (man-wolf) and in Scots 'fir' or 'fier'* (and Gaidhlg fear / fir) and 'vir' in a number of languages. You can also have wæpenmann (weapon-man) meaning male (and an innuenedo on weapon)

And thus 'man-size' = 'adult-human-sized' and manhole, chairman and so on are perfectly descriptive and not in the least sexist.

However, I am old, and usage changes... I have a horse in this race, though, as due to my surname, I am in danger of becoming Mr Personperson.

* Burns', Auld Lang Syne, 'And there's a hand, my trusty fiere!'

Platapus · 10-19-18, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

If that's the case then I think feminine napkins are sexist and need to be relabeled too.

I thought that feminine napkins were what a woman used after oral sex

(rimshot)

nikimcbee · 10-19-18, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

You're not wrong STEED, totally stupid, this is the same as banning the term "Man hole" (ceiling access) from being used!!

Zoinks, I'm afraid to look that term up in a Cali-fornia dictionary. I live on the West Coast, so you may need to explain what you mean.

10-18-18, 01:59 PM	#2
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 904 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 2	I suggest you crimestop your oldthink before thinkpol arrives and takes you to the joycamp. Personally, this new name gives me a doubleplusgood bellyfeel. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

10-18-18, 05:49 PM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,946 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	First World Problems. If this decision is what makes you upset about the world, you live a blessed life. As for me, I don't think this issue would crack the top 10,000 on my give-a-crapometer __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,506 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	This is an important issue! You might think it trivial, but it snot!... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

10-18-18, 06:03 PM	#6
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,486 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Unfortunately stupid stuff like this nowadays gets pushed to really threatening ammounts of power to crack down on society. My most loved example still is what I already told in the past: that the new German IFV Puma, got delayed by a long time because their might be an emission by the fuel system for the engine into the cabin that might pose a risk to the amniotic fluid of pregnant soldieresses. At the same time the cannon needs a crook to fire straight, the turret had not enough space left for a decent medium machine gun and uses a small one only, and the cabin is limited to passengers with a height below 1,84m, for they messed up the planning of the design on all these three things. -Even Monthy Python could not tell a better joke. Needless to say, the Puma is the most expensve IFV in the world. Which might be the reason why they still have not a single customer buying it beside the German Bundeswehr, although they desperately seek customers. Girls power! Pussy riot wins the war! __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

10-18-18, 06:33 PM	#8
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I dipped into comment sections on news sites and even women find the whole thing stupid and how can this be sexiest. One comment made me think yea that be on the next list, white goods are raciest and so are white tissues. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,555 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	If that's the case then I think feminine napkins are sexist and need to be relabeled too. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

10-18-18, 09:23 PM	#11
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,555 Downloads: 160 Uploads: 0	But just think, there can no longer be man flu, or man-sized messes, etc. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

10-19-18, 06:57 AM	#13
ExFishermanBob Difficulties Numbing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: AN19 Posts: 470 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I was taught that:- 'man(n)' means 'adult human' wo-man is adult female (somtimes wif-man) were-man is adult male: not often used, now seen mostly in were-wolf (man-wolf) and in Scots 'fir' or 'fier'* (and Gaidhlg fear / fir) and 'vir' in a number of languages. You can also have wæpenmann (weapon-man) meaning male (and an innuenedo on weapon) And thus 'man-size' = 'adult-human-sized' and manhole, chairman and so on are perfectly descriptive and not in the least sexist. However, I am old, and usage changes... I have a horse in this race, though, as due to my surname, I am in danger of becoming Mr Personperson. * Burns', Auld Lang Syne, 'And there's a hand, my trusty fiere!'