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Stiller: 'Kiddie Character Is Not Racist'
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Posted on 05/22/2009 11:59:10 AM PDT by LottieDah
Ben Stiller has fallen victim to the subtle language differences between Britain and America - after he was accused of entertaining his kids with derogatory tales about African-Americans.
The funnyman has revealed he created a wacky character, called Diaperhead, to get giggles from his kids, Ella and Quinlin, only to discover his idea had been renamed 'Nappyhead' overseas.
He explains, "An article was written about Diaperhead in England and apparently the diaper is called a nappy in England. I would not do a character called Nappyhead."
TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: entertainment
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posted on
05/22/2009 11:59:11 AM PDT
by
LottieDah
To: LottieDah
Offensive to blacks in one country, Arabs in another.
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posted on
05/22/2009 12:02:29 PM PDT
by
mbarker12474
(If thine enemy offend thee, give his childe a drum.)
To: mbarker12474
Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson would be utterly confused!
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posted on
05/22/2009 12:03:47 PM PDT
by
LottieDah
(If only those who speak so eloquently on the rights of animals would do so on behalf the unborn)
To: LottieDah
Political correctness gone international. lol Poor Brits and their diaper heads.
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posted on
05/22/2009 12:03:54 PM PDT
by
Maelstorm
(Those that have nothing to hide welcome debate.)
To: LottieDah
I think I’ve been offended .... only money will cure my pain .... where does the line start?
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posted on
05/22/2009 12:04:44 PM PDT
by
Hodar
(Who needs laws .... when this "feels" so right?)
To: LottieDah
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posted on
05/22/2009 12:05:26 PM PDT
by
Maelstorm
(Those that have nothing to hide welcome debate.)
To: Hodar
The line probably starts at the door of the diaper (nappy) companies for copyright infringement.
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posted on
05/22/2009 12:05:59 PM PDT
by
LottieDah
(If only those who speak so eloquently on the rights of animals would do so on behalf the unborn)
To: LottieDah
I’m deeply offended by all of these idiots.
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posted on
05/22/2009 12:06:26 PM PDT
by
ReneeLynn
(Socialism, it's the new black.)
To: LottieDah
Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson would be utterly confused!So situation normal, then?
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posted on
05/22/2009 12:11:35 PM PDT
by
Still Thinking
(If ignorance is bliss, liberals must be ecstatic!)
To: LottieDah
Helpful Hint:
During this current administration, it's best to keep your mouth shut. Otherwise, anything you say can be construed a Racist.
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posted on
05/22/2009 12:14:30 PM PDT
by
wolfcreek
("unnamed "right-wing extremist")
To: LottieDah
That means that the funny kids book "Super Diaper Baby," which was on the NYT best seller list (in spite of being written by two fictional characters), would be called "Super Nappy Baby" in England.
Gee, wouldn't THAT be fun! The mind reels.....
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posted on
05/22/2009 12:21:18 PM PDT
by
Othniel
(I don't know karate. I DO know crazy.)
To: LottieDah
“Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson would be utterly confused”
I hope both these race-baiting bastards do the honorable thing and blow their own brains out.
(Crickets)
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posted on
05/22/2009 1:01:29 PM PDT
by
Levante
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