Has political correctness actually gone mad?

Pogue Mahone

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Whilst this is ridiculous, she's not imposing this comment on others so highlighting it is just as obnoxious as her original point IMO.
Personally I don’t think either action is “obnoxious”. She is being well-intentioned but silly. Highlighting her silliness is supposed to give people a chuckle. If you don’t want to be laughed at for being silly don’t post silly things on social media. That’s always an option.
 

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Should also apply to things like` it's cold out. Sure you might think it's cold in the winter in Spain, but did you ever stop to think what someone from Siberia would think of that?
 

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Should also apply to things like` it's cold out. Sure you might think it's cold in the winter in Spain, but did you ever stop to think what someone from Siberia would think of that?
I wouldn't do what she's doing, but her point makes a bit more sense than this. It's not just about the weather and what cold and hot actually mean. In the southern hemisphere "summer" literally refers to our winter months. So if you say something happens this summer, then to an Australian that wouldn't mean in a year, but in a few months.
 

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I wouldn't do what she's doing, but her point makes a bit more sense than this. It's not just about the weather and what cold and hot actually mean. In the southern hemisphere "summer" literally refers to our winter months. So if you say something happens this summer, then to an Australian that wouldn't mean in a year, but in a few months.
Sure, but that seems like a practical concern not really an inclusivity thing.
 

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You’re not only a rapist during the actual act of rape though are you?
Well I mean, I know an ex-bank robber personally and well he left that profession behind. In favour of becoming a weed-dealer. At some point it's in the past.
 

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Not a fan of Bill Maher(but wish him a speedy recovery etc), but I think he's right on the money here:

 

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This world has really gone nuts... :lol:
I'm not sure it's something that people are accused of that often or if many people are even making something out of it tbh.
I think this is the 2nd time I've seen it suggested and I can't say I see anything in those pictures to say it's something she's tried to do. I'm definitely not an expert though :lol:
 

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English, 100% caucasian.

Is identifying as other races still offensive then? I find the whole face offensive, yet another frozen generic face that is the current trend, unnatural browns, pumped up lips. I can see why she doesn't want to look natural though early years pic below.

 

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Is identifying as other races still offensive then? I find the whole face offensive, yet another frozen generic face that is the current trend, unnatural browns, pumped up lips. I can see why she doesn't want to look natural though early years pic below.

This is the same person?
 

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Yikes. She looks a bit like Lil Kim.
I love the latest quote from her.

The singer, who has collaborated with Nicki Minaj for Boyz, added that she was just resuming her sense of style from the days before her Little Mix fame and said she wanted to be "authentic and true" to herself, adding "don't be a part of my journey" to those who didn't like it.

So completely changed her face so she could be authentic :lol: Must have a new album coming out and any publicity is good publicity