Gypsy Boy? Is That A Racist Comment?

ToraToraTora | 13:27 Fri 18th Mar 2016 | Sport

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Really? It's like me being called Essex Boy surely! It's a fact, taking offence is what makes it offensive.Can't believe all the fuss.

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he never said that retro

retrocop

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So that is what they call sledging. I never knew.

In my old firm that was every day humour and we called it banter.No wonder my mirth is not appreciated on this site. :-)

retrocop

TTT
I know he didn't. Just as well considering the fuss that is made of gypsy boy.

DTCwordfan

The laws of cricket do not allow for direct sledging - it has to be done in the third party - takes some doing....

Baldric

I've had to delete a few posts I've written in the past,
don't think AB would appreciate some Forces humour.

DTCwordfan

//I've had to delete a few posts I've written in the past//

Didn't know that you are a Mod, Balders - I guess thatit one could say that is the art of self-moderbating...?

retrocop

Know what you mean Balders and no one got a black eye for saying it in my old firm.

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Retro:I mean "don't tell him your name Pike" is not the line from Dads army.

retrocop

TTT
Really? Thought that was a classic line. What was actually said?

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It's no where near, for the correct effect it needs 2 people and the correct delivery.

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German: "Your name vill also go on ze list, vot is it?"
Mainwaring: "Don't tell im Pike"

Baldric

DTC, I mean before pushing the Submit button'
but then you knew that already.

retrocop

Good tip Balders. I will have to remember that one. I might stay on site a little longer. :-)

DTCwordfan

maybe, Balders, says he whistling to one side...

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Peter Pedant

I dont see why Lee Samson - here

http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/sport/rugby_union/Internationals/article1513647.ece

didnt say yes I am and proud of it !

but then he is welsh .... and a .....

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db

Sums it up pretty well. I would add. To be found at Epsom on Derby day,,bare knuckle fights with hair pulling and gouging in the eyes. That is just the women. :-)

Peter Pedant

knickers on or knickers off ?

sozza I am getting overheated with the extravagant imagery
I must watch more rugby ....

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