Similarly, "nip" is a shortening of the word Nippon (which is Japanese for Japan). Such an act is deemed to be cultural appropriation, even if it done in a manner that doesn’t ridicule or mock Mexicans.Įven the term "Jap" is seen by many as being racist, even though the term is often used simply as an abbreviation. Many of us don’t like it, and we keep using phrases such as "PC gone mad", but that’s how it is, unfortunately.Īs a society we are being forced to tread on eggshells, lest we offend someone.Ĭloser to home, an Australian rugby league commentator got himself in trouble for referring to Pacific Islanders as coconuts and University of Otago students were warned not to dress up as Mexicans for a fancy-dress street party.
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This is the kind of petty thing that is deemed to be offensive these days and this is how seriously the police, authorities, local councils and governments take these complaints. While most of us rolled our eyes or pointed out that women often place their handbags on the seat next to them, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority took these complaints seriously and actually placed posters on New York subways that politely asked men to refrain from acting in such an abhorrent manner. They engaged in a social media campaign and even invented a word to describe the heinous crime ("manspreading" was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2015).
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In 2013, outraged feminists decided that men who sit with their legs spread too far apart whilst using public transport needed to be stamped out. * Ellen DeGeneres accused of racism after awkward Usain Bolt image * Bill Cosby, Caitlyn Jenner costumes not welcome at Hyde St keg party * Stop the nonsense, and leave Mike Hosking alone Shane Warne smiling for the camera: The likes of Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist and Allan Border were signed by Fox Sports Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited The likes of Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist and Allan Border were signed by Fox Sports 'I'm very happy with where things are at.'Ĭlarke's contract with Nine runs out at the end of August this year.* BSA ruling: On Pom bashing and freedom of speech 'And I still have some other business that I am sinking my teeth into that allows me to be home with my girls. 'I'm still on contract with Nine,' he said. However, Clarke, who retired from all forms of cricket in August 2015, seemed somewhat nonplussed about the fact that he was bumped from the roster, the Brisbane Times reports.
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Notable members of the recently announced commentary team include Ricky Ponting, Glenn McGrath and Mel McLaughlin - all of whom were signed by Channel Seven - plus Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist and Allan Border - signed by Fox Sports.Ī man wearing a suit and tie: Notable members of the recently-announced commentary team include Ricky Ponting (pictured), Glenn McGrath and Mel McLaughlin - all of whom were signed by Channel Seven Provided by Associated Newspapers Limited Notable members of the recently-announced commentary team include Ricky Ponting… Nicholas, Taylor and Healy all similarly missed out on a spot in the lineup. The former captain of the Australian cricket team, Michael Clarke, has been snubbed for a spot in the commentary box as new broadcasters Fox Sports and Channel 7 announce a fresh lineup.Ī combined total of 24 recruits have been picked to man the microphone for the upcoming Australian summer of cricket - the first in more than 40 years that won't be broadcast by Channel Nine.Įx-captain and commentator Clarke, however, didn't make the final cut.Ĭlarke became a full-time commentator for Nine's Wide World of Sports cricket coverage in November 2016, covering all international matches alongside fellow former cricketers Mark Nicholas, Mark Taylor and Ian Healy. Cricket's golden boy snubbed as new broadcasters Fox Sports and Channel 7 sign 24 commentators but have no place for the former skipper