Sian Massey

You have to put it in the way it was said and the context it was meant. To MOST folk it’s said in jest. and taken in jest. The situation in mention points to that.

God forbid I tried to help my missus in the kitchen. As she and a lot of women would say. “ Get out of MY DOMAIN. yer useless lump.”
Who am I to argue.

Real typical concerns.

Who’s the B’td in the black.
Harry Roberts is our friend.
I’d rather be a xxxx than a scab.
Yer Dads a xxxx and so are you.

All offensive. But never been fully eradicated.

 

Just because something is said in jest it doesn't necessarily mean it's taken in jest. And I'd argue that most females wouldn't actually take such a comment in jest and would be offended. And if we're taking context into account I would suggest that such a comment would be particularly offensive due to it being aimed at a female whilst trying to do their job in a male dominated industry. I guess the fact it was said by a female could be viewed as some form of self-deprecating humour or irony maybe. But that's perhaps a long shot.

 

Your last sentence is how I took it.

It was said to a female from another female.

I doubt very much the story would have been told if it was his dad or grandad that said it to the lines..... assistant??? the one with the flag.

 

Gi

Your opinion. Fair enough. I Never said no-one would be offended and I’d argue the point most are not. I just think some do it for arguments sake on behalf of others. Who in general in my opinion are not offended and see the funny side when it’s obvious it’s in jest.
Not everything is black and white. Like this discussion. Who’s right who’s wrong. It’s about opinions.
I just don’t get those in the holier than thou society. Who speak up for everyone when it’s not the case.
Recognising the difference between offensiveness and humour. Especially when the person it’s aimed at takes it one way or the other is their issue to deal with. Or we just become a totally dumbed down society.
Wolf whistling is frowned upon. Some ladies don’t like it. Some say they see it as a compliment. Who’s right. Who’s wrong. Neither in their heads.
We don’t agree. But hey, it’s not worth getting int bed over it. Much worse to be concerned about.
I once heard someone say Bob Monkhouse. Was rude using sex as his main humour jokes . Absolute crap. Took the mickey out of not only the fairer sex but mainly himself. Each to his or her own I suppose.

 

Ooh you are a one....

 

...as I know both shed and Jay, they’ll know I’m only joking, both cracking lads I might add.

 

Normally, I’d be all over it. Do goody ******* that I am. But if his Mam said it, then that’s not sexist, nor misogynistic. You should hear what my old lass called Thatcher & Princess Anne.. Not wasting valuable brain power over this one..