Wednesday, January 25, 2012

OK to call someone a mongol in Britain

But only late at night:
TV watchdog Ofcom has rejected complaints that comedian Ricky Gervais's use of the word 'mong' during a stand-up show was offensive.

The Office star and controversial comedian claimed that Britain's Got Talent singer Susan Boyle looked like a 'mong' during his 'Science' live show on Channel 4 last year.

During a tirade about the Scots singer in October, Gervais said: 'She would not be where she is today if it wasn’t for the fact that she looked like such a f*****g mong.'

'When she first came on the telly, I went, "Is that a mong?" You all did.'

The jibes saw charity bosses write to Gervais to demand he stop using the word, which they saw is a cruel nickname for Down's Syndrome sufferers.

Ofcom launched an investigation, but today cleared Channel 4 of breaching guidelines on offensive content. The TV regulator ruled that although Gervais's comments could cause 'considerable offence', they were justified in the context of a late night comedy show.

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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Britain itself is the biggest joke of all.

Bird of Paradise said...

Its a wonder Grevias want ordered to spend a year in prison over this

Anonymous said...

So are you 3:15 AM just for saying that!

As for that poor Bird of hopeless typing ability, there was never any possibility he could spend any time at all in prison!

Bird of Paradise said...

Go away annon 4:44

Anonymous said...

Only when you fly away!

Bird of Paradise said...

Then go live on mars annon 3:27

Bird of Paradise said...

Annon 4:20 and i suppose you beleive in this darwinism poppycock You not as smart after all

Anonymous said...

Darwin wrote a lot about birds. Have you even read a single word that he wrote, before dismissing his entire life's work? If not, I put it to you that you are not as smart "afterall".

Go Away Bird said...

He never saw the WOODPRCKER FINCH using a cactus soine to get its food