And so the Olympics
And what sporting event would be complete without terrible bbc jokes and puns?
So far the worst:
‘a countdown Carol Vorderman would be proud of..’ – particularly terrible because she was recently effectively sacked.
‘Not so much House of Flying Daggers as House of Falling Stars.’ – terrible
Meanwhile the fireworks and drumshow were great.
Edit And sports presenters should probably shy away from broad cultural and historical statements – Zheng He is not Zhang Yi
08 Aug 2008 13:16
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[Skip to the latest comment]I friend of mine swears he heard a BBC commentator say after a Chinese athlete made a slight error in the gymnastics “There’s the first chink in the armour”.
I don’t know if I believe this. The idea of a Chinese gymnast making a mistake is a little far fetched.
11 Aug 2008, 13:20
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That’s naughty. I don’t think the press would have let them get away with saying that.
24 Aug 2008, 10:36
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I don’t know if anyone remembers a radio presenter making a racist remark about a footballers. I won’t go into what was said but it was not good. There was a big issue (rightfully) about that incident.
30 Sep 2008, 10:38
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does anyone know the name of the BBC radio presenter who asked a taxi firm “not to send a Asian driver” and had faced the sack?
03 Dec 2008, 03:00
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does anyone know the name of the BBC radio presenter who asked a taxi firm “not to send a Asian driver” and had faced the sack?
03 Dec 2008, 03:02
Sam Mason
That was Sam Mason made the comments while ordering a taxi for her 14-year-old daughter who she said would be “freaked out” by a turban-wearing driver.
05 Dec 2008, 12:20
Peter Watson
That’s not very nice! That’s the first I’ve heeard of that story!!!!!
Just read that article. Glad to know he was sacked!!!!!
05 Dec 2008, 12:23
Tanya Hiller
She, not he!
Either way, good action from BBC.
05 Dec 2008, 12:36
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That’s quite out of order. I’m sure it was regretted. There’s no room for racism.
05 Dec 2008, 12:40
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Yes, I agree with that too.
05 Dec 2008, 14:31
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Isn’t it quite funny that most of these remarks seem to be coming from BBC. Not a very good example is it? Anyway, whether it’s from BBC or Tom/Dick/Harry – There’s no need for it! It’s just asking for trouble!
James.
06 Dec 2008, 21:53
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totally agree with Limo hire. There’s no need for these types of remarks.
11 Dec 2008, 17:37
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They should be setting good examples..
18 Dec 2008, 13:50
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Going back to the Chinese gymnast topic. That was out of order!
18 Dec 2008, 13:52
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Any means of racism is out of order.
18 Dec 2008, 13:53
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Sports presenters should probably shy away from broad cultural and historical statements.
Good statement!
18 Dec 2008, 13:55
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Totally agree with that too.
18 Dec 2008, 13:59
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i am sure sports presenters have the same guidelines which need to be followed like the other presenters.
22 Dec 2008, 00:50
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Seems like the original post has been edited. Oh well.. At least there was some positive feedback.
13 Feb 2009, 01:51
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