Apologies for my oft-misunderstood humor

[Grandpa Troll]

It's not exactly an apology if you call the people you're apologizing to "morons."

Seriously, though, let it go. It's fine.

Thats for those who used the term racist in a sentence about me, even when saying Im not a racist

[Grandpa Troll]

I'll accept the apology for 'Creepy Canadians'.

That was to drive home a point, im part canadian and how people insult folks and just supposed to accept it because it was "fair game"

Same for constantly bashing you ben, one thing to disagree with you but when people bash you then I reckon some think its all right but certainly it isnt

Bruce

[duke o' york]

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Sorry, trying to draw a line under this issue for once and all.
Here's my synopsis of the situation:
1) Gramps posted a picture in questionable taste that he thought was funny and fitting for the thread.
2) Someone pointed out it was offensive.
3) He removed it and apologised.

So why is there any need to keep flogging this particular dead horse?

[Zoid]

Because some people need to assert their moral superiority...

[MOBIUS]

Yes, some people are too sensitive, but GT has a habit of occasionally crossing the line. I find it incredible that in today's America, there are still people unaware of the hundreds of years of "humor" of demeaning Black humanity by comparing them to apes, chimpanzees, and monkeys. The fact that I don't think GT is a racist doesn't mean that he shouldn't be confronted when he makes highly inappropriate posts.

I agree with Elok that this isn't a real apology, but I neither did I think an apology was necessary.

Well, our racists include Thatcher's daughter (the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it?), Prince Harry - basically my suspicion is that our entire 'upper class' is institutionally prejudiced...

I use 'prejudiced' because their disdain encompasses anyone they deem of a lesser standing.

As for GT, now you know how it feels for people to accuse you of something terrible that you yourself don't believe you are (even if you do cross the mark on occasion... )

Right, I'm off to masturbate over the CNN US armed forces death figures in Iraq - because that's what I do, apparently...

[duke o' york]

Yes, there's seldom accounting for dumb people, but I hope I'm not around when Ming and rah need to assert their immortal superiority. This issue seems to be taking over too many threads, which is why it should be put to death humanely - see my post above.

[MrFun]

I'm glad to hear that you're cluelessness about what is considered racist, and what is not considered racist does not mean that you're a member of the Ku Klux Klan, Gramps.

[Grandpa Troll]

I'm glad to hear that you're cluelessness about what is considered racist, and what is not considered racist does not mean that you're a member of the Ku Klux Klan, Gramps.

your talking to me?

what do you mean cluelessness?

I assure you, I am not clueless, nor am I dumb

Nor am I oblivious to the two faced opinions of some folks here, one day, Gramps posts a picture in humor, was wrong for it, removed it, apologized for being insensitive.

Nope, dogpile on GT and him being over the line.

Dang funny thing, i see a lot of people over the line in other areas, being insensitive but no one takes them to task?

So just how long will people desire to take me to task?

I have stated my desire to move onward, you insult me, others insult me......

Dang funny one moment I am out of line, picking on an oppressed group(which i wasnt, moreso, poor taste in humor) but yet its ok, for many here to take insensitive snipes at me.

One could say "Gramps, you shouldnt have posted that picture, glad you saw it was inappropriate."

but no, people have to say "Gramps, your over the line, while you might not be a racist, your clueless and dumb."

I know, its easy to say things behind a keyboard, because you can be brave and no fear of reprisals.

Its easy to look the other way, to say "Gramps, your horrid for the picture you posted" while being blind to many other insensitivities demonstrated here very often.

Im just responding to you as you referred to me with a smart ass remark.

Of course many here sit high on a perch because they feel they are perfect or dont have to snawer to anyone, some here think they have it all figured out, so they pass judgement when failing themselves on many levels.

Gramps

[DaShi]

Have you seen Clerks II, Gramps? I think there's a scene in it that you will find amusing.

[Felch]

I find it incredible that in today's America, there are still people unaware of the hundreds of years of "humor" of demeaning Black humanity by comparing them to apes, chimpanzees, and monkeys.

I read this, and I thought of all those pictures made over the past few years showing G.W.B. and some ape, with the same expression on both their faces.

We're all related to monkeys.

[MrFun]

Of course many here sit high on a perch because they feel they are perfect or dont have to snawer to anyone, some here think they have it all figured out, so they pass judgement when failing themselves on many levels.

Gramps

Why don't you just appreciate that I'm trying to protest your distasteful depictions of blacks by using the word "clueless" instead of using stronger words? I think you were being clueless because you honestly thought that that picture of Michelle was funny - it was NOT funny, period. And your other part of cluelessness comes as to you wondering why others would see such degrading depictions of blacks as being racist in context.

And no need to put words in my mouth either - I never said or insinuated that I'm perfect myself.

[Theben]

I'll accept the apology for 'Creepy Canadians'.

I'm very, very sorry you're Canadian.

[Q Classic]

I'm very, very sorry you're Canadian.

Yeah, seriously. Canada gets **** on enough by everyone else, why make it worse for them?

[Nugog]

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Sorry, trying to draw a line under this issue for once and all.
Here's my synopsis of the situation:
1) Gramps posted a picture in questionable taste that he thought was funny and fitting for the thread.
2) Someone pointed out it was offensive.
3) He removed it and apologised.

So why is there any need to keep flogging this particular dead horse?

Agreed.

Lets move on shall we?

[DinoDoc]

I assure you, I am not clueless, nor am I dumb

Whiny seems to be the more correct description atm.