Posted on 12/15/2018 7:08:28 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
Gingerbread men have been replaced by gingerbread persons in the Scottish Parliament’s coffee shop in case the traditional name causes offence.
The move comes as a strategy aimed at stamping out sexual harassment and sexism was introduced at Holyrood this week after a survey found 30 per cent of women working there believed they had been sexually harassed.
But the decision to rename the sweet treat has not gone down well with everyone.
Scottish Conservative equalities spokesman Annie Wells said: ‘Surely the Scottish Parliament has got better things to do than worry about what to call gingerbread men? This is an utterly pointless gesture which simply trivialises the real issues of gender equality.’
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If there’s one common cause the world population could agree upon, I’m guessing it would involve knee-capping these PC jackwagons.
Gentleman fingers for equality?
Or 'Mother Earth'; Vinegar mother, mother country...
“Not my gumdrop button!”
“Do you know The Muffin Man?”
I remember a time when Scotland and Ireland were quite conservative. Now they are leftist bastions.
Can we bring back the word retarded?
Because, these people are retards.
This is so stupid it’s painful.
That’s not bad!
These people are prejudiced against gingers I see.
I too was wondering why it was that Scots couldn’t figure out how to ice boobs on to a cookie.
They're doing both.
sad but true...
#21. No more William Wallace kilts for the men. Now they will have to wear pants with zippers. Oh the horror of it all. (One segment of my wife’s old European ancestors; Charlemagne’s brother Pepin was a direct relative in France).
Scotland has a political mix of commies/socialists, Scotland Uber Alles, and stupid people who are drowning out the great Scottish common man (and woman, must be PC).
And they want to be an independent country?
I download a lot of programs from British torrent sites. Been doing it for years. I've recently been watching a 3 part BBC series called Rise of the Clans. It's presented by Neil Oliver. Part of the reason I watch the programs he presents, is because I love his Scottish brogue. The other reason is that the Brits do great historical documentaries...and of course mysteries. Sure beats most of the crap they have on U.S. television. If you're interested, here's the link to info on the program:
And here's a link to Neil Oliver's official website:
Thanks. I’ll give this information to my wife. She liked Scotland when she went there many decades ago, and one of our good friends is from Ireland so we get to learn what is going on there.
What do gingerbread men and Scottish proggies have in common?
NO BALLS.
What about women named “Ginger” who are victims of sexual harassment? Using their name to describe a cookie trivializes their suffering andre-victimizes them.
Instead of the highly inflammatory and insensitive “gingerbread-person,” I suggest we The non-offensive “Simulated Spicebread Entities” as an alternative.
These edib,e treats may become a new “traditional” favorite for the Non-Religious Winter Time of Reflection, where we all gather to sing carols.
Oops, can’t say “carols” - I almost forgot their might be gender-neutral biological beings named “Carol” and don’t wish to offend them by appropriating their name to cavalierly describe the Multicultural Songs of Myrth and Goodwill I sing around the Yule Log. I probably should stop using “Yule” too - for those offended by nonbinary pronouns.
Happy Whatever Season of the Year You Happen to Identify With, from me and mine.
outstanding!
especially THOSE guys!
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