Monthly Archives: February 2011

PCC responds to Mac swastika cartoon

February 28, 2011 – 10:03 pm

Tweet You might remember the recent court case in which a gay couple won their discrimination case against the hotel owners who turned them away because they were gay. Daily Mail cartoonist ‘Mac’ covered the story by drawing the two men as burly thugs covered in tattoos, one of which really did appear to be [...]

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An unhealthy obsession

February 28, 2011 – 6:09 pm

Tweet The Daily Mail seems obsessed with Suri Cruise. A quick search of MailOnline returns 420 matches for ‘Suri Cruise’, here are the top ten results: Weary Suri Cruise snuggles up in her favourite pink ‘blankie’ Suri Cruise holds on tight to mum Katie Holmes – and her make-up bag Suri Cruise looks even cuddlier [...]

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In memory of Bill Hicks

February 26, 2011 – 12:09 pm

Tweet The world is like a ride in an amusement park. And when you choose to go on it you think it’s real because that’s how powerful our minds are. And the ride goes up and down and round and round. It has thrills and chills and it’s very brightly coloured and it’s very loud [...]

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Littlejohn confused by Faggots

February 25, 2011 – 10:25 am

Tweet Today Richard Littlejohn had this little snippet on his favourite topic – gays: Faggots and peas, sir – no offence! The former Mayor of Dudley has been accused of offensive behaviour after referring to ‘faggots’ in an email. Councillor Pat Martin was simply discussing his favourite childhood food with a friend. For the uninitiated, [...]

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More ‘elf ‘n’ safety’ balls from the Mail

February 25, 2011 – 10:03 am

Tweet ‘Elf and safety brigade slaps ban on footballs in the PLAYGROUND… because they’re too dangerous’ Screams the Daily Mail as it heard about one primary school’s decision to stop kids using leather footballs in a cramped playground and use sponge balls instead. The reasoning behind the decision is sound: Malvern Primary School yesterday insisted [...]

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