So Frank Bananarama is coming to the RWC and bringing his killer mate with him.
Just as well his future father in law doesnt work for the Army or the games would have to be played in Vanawatu.
uiron2011-01-30 10:00:37
Just as well his future father in law doesnt work for the Army or the games would have to be played in Vanawatu.
uiron2011-01-30 10:00:37
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He used to be a shy boy.
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Coconut shy??
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Coconut shy??
Being a Brit so not knowing the full nuances of life in NZ but isn't the term "Coconut" racist? I remember a Tongan friend/colleague got pretty upset when called this at work?
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It looks like you know the nuances well enough!
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It looks like you know the nuances well enough!
Not 100% really but I thought so. I just asked the wife and she said it was considered a racist term.
When my colleague was called it I literally had been in the country for 5 minutes, new to the job and didn't feel that comfortable with going "so he called you a coconut then? Is that racist?" Guess I've been lucky and not really heard it anymore- we must be doing something right at work
I guess you pick most derogatory stuff at school or as a teenager, so I obviously missed all that here.
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I call English mates of mine poms, without any derogatory meaning.
Given the person I was referring to, maybe I should call him a "toerag shy"
Given the person I was referring to, maybe I should call him a "toerag shy"
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I call English mates of mine poms, without any derogatory meaning.
Given the person I was referring to, maybe I should call him a "toerag shy"
Given the person I was referring to, maybe I should call him a "toerag shy"
That's nice,most of the poms I know f*cking hate the term myself included.
ForteanTimes2011-01-30 12:27:31
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He used to be a shy boy.
Maybe I should have posted a pic of bananarama. Missed moment - apologies.
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I call English mates of mine poms, without any derogatory meaning. Given the person I was referring to, maybe I should call him a "toerag shy"
That's nice,most of the poms I know f*cking hate the term myself included.
Whinging pom.
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I call English mates of mine poms, without any derogatory meaning. Given the person I was referring to, maybe I should call him a "toerag shy"
That's nice,most of the poms I know f*cking hate the term myself included.
Whinging pom.
That's right cuse Kiwi's never whinge...
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I call English mates of mine poms, without any derogatory meaning. Given the person I was referring to, maybe I should call him a "toerag shy"
That's nice,most of the poms I know f*cking hate the term myself included.
Whinging pom.
That's right cuse Kiwi's never whinge...
Of course we do.
Think you poms just need to loosen the belt a bit.
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Oh what the heck. Here is a pic anyway.
After all there's a bit of bananarama in us all isn't there?
(What? I'm just saying what you're all thinking.)
After all there's a bit of bananarama in us all isn't there?
(What? I'm just saying what you're all thinking.)
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Oh what the heck. Here is a pic anyway.
After all there's a bit of bananarama in us all isn't there?
(What? I'm just saying what you're all thinking.)
After all there's a bit of bananarama in us all isn't there?
(What? I'm just saying what you're all thinking.)
To be fair I never got the reference and for some reason can't recall the song. But well done for reminding me that they weren't actually that good looking, apart from maybe the dark haired one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sfjr7Hbq54
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In the 80s most of the guys looked better than the girls (actually it was hard to tell them apart).
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Surely the government will considering NZ's political stance against an illegitamate government more important than the rugby world cup?
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Why is that story under Middle East?
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Cause as soon as there is a repressive regiem the country involved automatically becomes part of the Middle East.
That's why you'll never get peace there.
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Why didn't you just say i don't know, rather than making up that load of shit?
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It was intended as a Joke.
Clearly, I'm not funny.
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I thought it was funny if that's any help.
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Never mind Mr I.
I think you are funny. Hey isn't it about time for your annual library visit (or is that just reserved for public holidays)?
Junior822011-01-31 00:10:44
I think you are funny. Hey isn't it about time for your annual library visit (or is that just reserved for public holidays)?
Junior822011-01-31 00:10:44
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For what it's worth, Daniel, I lol'd.
And I never knew 'pom' was considered derogatory. I've probably offended a fair number of po... Brits then without even knowing it. Figured it was their equivalent of being a 'Kiwi' or 'Aussie'. Apparently not.
And I apologize but it's 'Vanuatu'.
loyalgunner2011-01-31 02:56:11
And I never knew 'pom' was considered derogatory. I've probably offended a fair number of po... Brits then without even knowing it. Figured it was their equivalent of being a 'Kiwi' or 'Aussie'. Apparently not.
And I apologize but it's 'Vanuatu'.
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That's nice,most of the poms I know f*cking hate the term myself included.
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Hi Fortean Times,
(Please take this as a discussion posting rather than further abuse)
Your comments above would be seen by most of us here as a triffle touchy.
Agreeing with Loyalgunner, most of us here refer to the English as poms, from media commentators down, or up, in the case of a couple in the UK..
Even Poms refer to themselves as poms. I have a son in law who is English and he refers to himself and his international teams as poms.
South Africans are referred to as Yarpis and occassionally we are referred to as sheep shaggers, even though only a few on this website have actually indulged.
I dont know how lomg you have been here, but comments like this are second nature, not deroagatory. Southern Hemisphere Humour if you wish.
Yes, calling a Pacific Islander a coconut is more extreme and certainly not used publicly often, but in the case of this guy, politness and diplomacy need not be consdiered. Names like Wogs and Deigos have gradually been consisdered no longer acceptable but I wouldnt envisage Poms, Yanks, Krauts, Islanders, Paddies, Boyo's or even Yids being classed in the same category.
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Depending on context all of those terms can be quite derogatory.
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Struggling through this thread and it's all double dutch to me!
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The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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That's nice,most of the poms I know f*cking hate the term myself included.
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Hi Fortean Times,
(Please take this as a discussion posting rather than further abuse)
Your comments above would be seen by most of us here as a triffle touchy.
Agreeing with Loyalgunner, most of us here refer to the English as poms, from media commentators down, or up, in the case of a couple in the UK..
Even Poms refer to themselves as poms. I have a son in law who is English and he refers to himself and his international teams as poms.
South Africans are referred to as Yarpis and occassionally we are referred to as sheep shaggers, even though only a few on this website have actually indulged.
I dont know how lomg you have been here, but comments like this are second nature, not deroagatory. Southern Hemisphere Humour if you wish.
Yes, calling a Pacific Islander a coconut is more extreme and certainly not used publicly often, but in the case of this guy, politness and diplomacy need not be consdiered. Names like Wogs and Deigos have gradually been consisdered no longer acceptable but I wouldnt envisage Poms, Yanks, Krauts, Islanders, Paddies, Boyo's or even Yids being classed in the same category.
What a list. Ever thought of getting a job with the United Nations?
Anyhow I've known Americans who loathe the term Yank, Irish people who don't like Paddie and when I lived in Wales i.e. Welsh speaking Wales there are pubs I know were I wouldn't have gotten out alive if I'd greeted the lads with "Boyo' - fact.
I can say I don't like' Pom" as I'm English it's about me and I don't like it. I don't "kick off" when I hear the phrase I just don't like it as it has a negative connotation. But that's ok to say it as long as you are having a laugh right?
I'm mightily impressed with your logic also. So it's ok to call "bad" Pacific Islanders "Coconuts" then just not the good ones?
Ok thanks for the education I'll remember that, must try that at work tomorrow...
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Ok thanks for the education I'll remember that, must try that at work tomorrow...
If you arent out of hospital in time, can I have your season ticket for the last game?
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FT you come across as an uptight, unfunny git. Lighten up.
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FT you come across as an uptight, unfunny git. Lighten up.
I would have taken that from anyone else Buffy, but you've pretty much got the whole uptight and humourless thing covered rather well sadly.
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FT you come across as an uptight, unfunny git. Lighten up.
I would have taken that from anyone else Buffy, but you've pretty much got the whole uptight and humourless thing covered rather well sadly.
Well that's your opinion and i'm not sure why you are sad about it, particularly as you don't know me.
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Needs more Bananarama pictures please Junior!!!
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FT you come across as an uptight, unfunny git. Lighten up.
I would have taken that from anyone else Buffy, but you've pretty much got the whole uptight and humourless thing covered rather well sadly.
Well that's your opinion and i'm not sure why you are sad about it, particularly as you don't know me.
I think he's refering to your goalkeeping abilities
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So..............Back to the RWC.
Who's gonna knock the sheep shaggers out this year?
The Garlic Munchers again?
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FT you come across as an uptight, unfunny git. Lighten up.
I would have taken that from anyone else Buffy, but you've pretty much got the whole uptight and humourless thing covered rather well sadly.
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I think he's refering to your goalkeeping abilities
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Well in that case he's spot on
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So..............Back to the RWC.
Who's gonna knock the sheep shaggers out this year?
The Garlic Munchers again?
Rainbow Warrior FTW!!!
"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009
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So..............Back to the RWC.
Who's gonna knock the sheep shaggers out this year?
The Garlic Munchers again?
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Garlic Munchers
Must add that to the list of friendly names I use in my role as The Phoenix United Nations Ambassador.
I'll put it just below Curry Munchers.
Not to forget the Haggis Eaters seeing we have already referred to our friends the Poms, Boyo's and Paddies.
Must add that to the list of friendly names I use in my role as The Phoenix United Nations Ambassador.
I'll put it just below Curry Munchers.
Not to forget the Haggis Eaters seeing we have already referred to our friends the Poms, Boyo's and Paddies.
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