Edmund Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 PC gone to far again - The Red Arrows ?? The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British". Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain. The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world. The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular. It is to be hoped that common sense prevails If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link below http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012 This is unbelievable??!!
Phube Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 Thats' "too" far... but yeah this is shocking!!! Who employs these idiots!!!??
Vacamion Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 the Arrows are a symbol of Britain. The Arrows might have been a symbol of Britain in the past. Instead of the flypast, in 2012, we will have a limp past of Latvian single mothers on disability, on their way to a health & safety seminar run by gay and lesbian community support officers, who report to the newly formed "Ministry of Uselessness", run by the youngest of the Miliband brothers, Jethro. At least that is what the papers would have you believe...
Zingari Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 unbelievable ; no doubt the claret sipping guardianistas will explain why its offensive to johnny foreigner
hairy Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 I often find Germans offensive. Do you think they will ban them too?
MPH Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 The Arrows might have been a symbol of Britain in the past.Instead of the flypast, in 2012, we will have a limp past of Latvian single mothers on disability, on their way to a health & safety seminar run by gay and lesbian community support officers, who report to the newly formed "Ministry of Uselessness", run by the youngest of the Miliband brothers, Jethro. At least that is what the papers would have you believe...
Zingari Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 I often find Germans offensive. Do you think they will ban them too? yes' they should at least ban the unrepentant looking ones
Kent Fox Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 Oh FFS! Didn't you read the whole thing? I signed the petition anyway but there is a response from Number 10 on the site. It states: The e-petition asking the Prime Minister to "to Allow the Red Arrows to Fly at the 2012 Olympics" is ongoing. This is a response in advance of the closing date from the Government. It is not true to suggest that the Government has banned the Red Arrows from celebrations to mark the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The organising committee of London 2012 will decide what to include in the celebrations - but with five years to go, decisions are yet to be made on what the celebrations will look like, although you can be assured that they will be a spectacular showcase of Britain's best. So, they are not banned. I think we should ban Seb Coe for being too British. Or attach him to the rear of an Arrow during the fly past..
Zingari Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 will the black and white minstrels get a slot at the opening ceremony ? by the way i am a magnificent creature
Alexikokopops Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 ... Thracian was heard to stutter as a riled Frank Bruno strode towards him. HA Anyway, whoever started this thread, you're an idiot. Here's the clip from my local news station Look North http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/3681938.stm It appears to be newspaper guff.
purpleronnie Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 Surely because its in britain you should show off proud british traditions...every other country does. Maybe we shouldn't win any medals so we won't raise the offensive british flag.........oh hold on britain = medals = no chance .
Zingari Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 Surely because its in britain you should show off proud british traditions...every other country does.Maybe we shouldn't win any medals so we won't raise the offensive british flag.........oh hold on britain = medals = no chance . i heard we've got a good chance of a medal in the dwarf throwing
hairy Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 i heard we've got a good chance of a medal in the dwarf throwing Dont forget the Morris Dancing, cheese rolling, keg chasing and funny walks.
Kent Fox Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 Dont forget the Morris Dancing, cheese rolling, keg chasing and funny walks. And in Moaning, Conkers and Binge Drinking.
Rincewind Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 I am sure that the whole thing could have been taken out of context. There would be other reasons for not using the REd Arrows other than 'too British' or 'offensive' I've not read the article though, just using a bit of common sense and not jumping on 'the foreigners are taking over' bandwagon. The opening ceromy normally takes place on the ground not in the air. The Red Arrows can be thought of as representing 'Old Britain' and not Britain in the 21st century. There needs to be something unique to represent GB at the ceromy but still represent what GB is. My initial thoughts were similar to the govenment response. There is still five years to go and there will be plenty of ideas thrown in and taken out of the hat. The Red Arrows is just one idea of many that may not make it. The time to protest if they are selected then taken out with a month to go.
Rincewind Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 HAAnyway, whoever started this thread, you're an idiot. Here's the clip from my local news station Look North http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/3681938.stm It appears to be newspaper guff. Link doesnt work. Error 404 Page not found.
Zingari Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 We could dominate the world at....Queueing. and cueing and the red arrows display could be darts
Floating Fox Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 That is bollocks. They probably read it in the sun Yes this country is PC mad...but Sometimes people just want something to moan at & they believe and bollocks they read in the sun. We love it.
Guest Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 Too right, they should ban the Red Arrows, too bloody noisy for a start......
Ultra Posted 3 October 2007 Posted 3 October 2007 I am sure that the whole thing could have been taken out of context. There would be other reasons for not using the Red Arrows other than 'too British' or 'offensive' I've not read the article though, just using a bit of common sense and not jumping on 'the foreigners are taking over' bandwagon. The opening ceremony normally takes place on the ground not in the air. The Red Arrows can be thought of as representing 'Old Britain' and not Britain in the 21st century. There needs to be something unique to represent GB at the ceremony but still represent what GB is.My initial thoughts were similar to the govenment response. There is still five years to go and there will be plenty of ideas thrown in and taken out of the hat. The Red Arrows is just one idea of many that may not make it. The time to protest if they are selected then taken out with a month to go. Indeed. This tale just seems like the usual tabloid dross...
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