Warning Touchy subject: Dambusters dog is now called Digger not Nigga

[kiwi_2005]

A decision had finally been made to change the name of the dog in Sir Peter Jackson‘s remake of The Dam Busters to ‘Digger’. “So what?”, I hear you say. Well, for those unfamiliar with the original story or film, the dog’s actual name is ‘******’. And yes, he’s a black labrador. Hmm, probably a very wise call me thinks. However, it has caused great debate, even in these more politcally correct times.[quote]Produced by Sir Peter Jackson, The Dam Busters will be a remake of the 1955 classic film starring Michael Redgrave and Richard Todd. The film, based on the true story of Squadron 617 of the Royal Air Force, will be directed by Jackson’s protege, first time director Christian Rivers. Stephen Fry is penning the script and will most likely play role, given his role in The Hobbit. A decision had finally been made to change the name of the dog in Sir Peter Jackson‘s remake of The Dam Busters to ‘Digger’. “So what?”, I hear you say. Well, for those unfamiliar with the original story or film, the dog’s actual name is ‘******’. And yes, he’s a black labrador. Hmm, probably a very wise call me thinks. However, it has caused great debate, even in these more politcally correct times.

http://www.admitone.co.nz/2011/06/14...es-the-n-word/

True to the story the dog name should stay as ******.

The word ****** derives from the latin word niger meaning black man. A white person can't be a ******. So is ****** offensive? Well I don't know I wasn't brought up in the deep south of the USA and being colored myself I don't find it offensive. Over here we call white people Pakeha which means Stranger some white people dont like that name where others dont mind one bit. I think its all how you interpret these words.

Gangsta rap artists add the ****** word in their lyrics all the time its common to hear gonna shoot your nigga ass etc., and its ok.

On the other hand for the sensitive types this is a dog where most likely in the movie nigga will be heard plenty of times. eg: Here nigga go fetch nigga good boy nigga! Some might get upset.

They should leave the name as it is changing it kinda kills the movie imo, if its going to be a remake they should not change a thing! No one is forcing those people who might find it offensive to go watch the movie. Only reason I could think off is if the PC groups get hold of this it could ruin a few careers, its not like Peter Jackson is doing an anti semite Mel Gibson rant.


No offensive meant.