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Re: Midget Gems

Post by RammyClaret61 » Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:15 am

Everton mints to be renamed Mersey mints, Liverpool fans found them offensive. :lol:

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by Spike » Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:48 am

Bosscat wrote:
Thu Jan 13, 2022 8:56 pm
Its not PC to suck on a Fishermans Friend any more 🙄
Horrible things! Owners big Rovers fans . Should be banned
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Re: Midget Gems

Post by !aiboforceN » Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:48 am

As with all these things - it's the press making a mountain out of a midget...

M&S did this - alongside many other small, incremental improvements - quietly in the middle of last year as part of a review into every aspect of its business - internally and externally - based on a simple mantra that no form of discrimination would - nor should - be tolerated. The assumption that this would somehow alienate its traditional "older" customer was easily disproved yesterday when it released its best Christmas trading revenue figures, both in food - and especially in clothing - ever... easily outperforming its traditional competition. From a fragile trading position a few years ago - the city now sees M&S - with inclusivity at its heart - as a retail star.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by bobinho » Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:14 am

Ahhh… so it’s an incremental improvement?. Right.

Ahhh…. So to have them named midget gems was discrimination?. Right.

Ahhh…. So doing all this has improved M&S’ fortunes to the point they are again a major player in the high st? Right.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by evensteadiereddie » Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:17 am

So this whole story was bull from the start.....who'd have thought ? Still, the cloud-shouters had a field day. :lol:

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by bfcjg » Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:31 am

Drag racing
Queen of puddings
Bakewell tarts
Offa's Dyke

I'm offended for the above before the offended realise they should be offended.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by AfloatinClaret » Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:48 am

strayclaret wrote:
Thu Jan 13, 2022 11:37 pm
I am sure I read manholes were going to be renamed :roll:
Old News, they've been 'inspection chambers' for years.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by tarkys_ears » Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:10 pm

I've just been to M&S and thrown em all on the floor in disgust.

Then I bought some 3 for £7 lovelies for me dinner tonight and a bucket of flapjacks!

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by basil6345789 » Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:11 pm

bfcjg wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:31 am
Drag racing
Queen of puddings
Bakewell tarts
Offa's Dyke

I'm offended for the above before the offended realise they should be offended.
I get offended at some of the people who pretend to be offended at some things which clearly are not offensive.
I don't see how midget, in the context of Midget Gems, could conceivable be linked to the name Midget as used to describe people of dwarfism.
I used to go to the shop at Saturday tea time for The Pink and a quarter of Midget Gems, never relating anything to Little Albert (a family friend). I'm offended that my happy childhood memories are being spoiled - it's affecting my mental health.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by HunterST_BFC » Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:14 pm

A small world problem

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by AlargeClaret » Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:28 pm

I always remember a midget/dwarf couple who lived around Colne Road ,bit down from Duke of York? nr the old Stanley Street. We had a wallpaper shop and they’d walk past .Next time I saw them they were pushing a pram . I had a look in and was shocked at the also “ midget/dwarf” baby with a seemingly huge head and features . For a 12yr old I was pretty shocked !

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by yTib » Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:50 pm

i almost assaulted my telly watching question time last night.

that lass in the audience who basically said we should pander to stupidity had me spitting feathers.
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Re: Midget Gems

Post by dsr » Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:57 pm

!aiboforceN wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:48 am
As with all these things - it's the press making a mountain out of a midget...

M&S did this - alongside many other small, incremental improvements - quietly in the middle of last year as part of a review into every aspect of its business - internally and externally - based on a simple mantra that no form of discrimination would - nor should - be tolerated. The assumption that this would somehow alienate its traditional "older" customer was easily disproved yesterday when it released its best Christmas trading revenue figures, both in food - and especially in clothing - ever... easily outperforming its traditional competition. From a fragile trading position a few years ago - the city now sees M&S - with inclusivity at its heart - as a retail star.
If they are serious about no form of discrimination should be tolerated, how come they still have separate menswear and womenswear departments?

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by Burnley1989 » Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:04 pm

AlargeClaret wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:28 pm
I always remember a midget/dwarf couple who lived around Colne Road ,bit down from Duke of York? nr the old Stanley Street. We had a wallpaper shop and they’d walk past .Next time I saw them they were pushing a pram . I had a look in and was shocked at the also “ midget/dwarf” baby with a seemingly huge head and features . For a 12yr old I was pretty shocked !
What were you expecting :lol: lurch?

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by Alanstevensonsgloves » Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:27 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:14 pm
A small world problem
Good point! Are Disney renaming 'It's a Small World' at Epcot? As a man of 5 foot 6 stature, I have decided I am now deeply offended.*

* the fact I really enjoyed it during a visit to Epcot has no bearing on the fact I am now deeply offended

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tbm4Au3dZ0

22 years later, I am still humming the tune.....

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by Bosscat » Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:31 pm

I suppose Snow White will be off the film watch list now too ... along with "Darby O'Gill and the little people"

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:43 pm

yTib wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:50 pm
i almost assaulted my telly watching question time last night.

that lass in the audience who basically said we should pander to stupidity had me spitting feathers.
Get a grip.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by pushpinpussy » Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:05 pm

AlargeClaret wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:28 pm
I always remember a midget/dwarf couple who lived around Colne Road ,bit down from Duke of York? nr the old Stanley Street. We had a wallpaper shop and they’d walk past .Next time I saw them they were pushing a pram . I had a look in and was shocked at the also “ midget/dwarf” baby with a seemingly huge head and features . For a 12yr old I was pretty shocked !
Ive seen worse sites around Colne Road to be honest

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by yTib » Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:19 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:43 pm
Get a grip.
you logged in for that?

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by Boss Hogg » Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:36 pm

basil6345789 wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:11 pm
I get offended at some of the people who pretend to be offended at some things which clearly are not offensive.
I don't see how midget, in the context of Midget Gems, could conceivable be linked to the name Midget as used to describe people of dwarfism.
I used to go to the shop at Saturday tea time for The Pink and a quarter of Midget Gems, never relating anything to Little Albert (a family friend). I'm offended that my happy childhood memories are being spoiled - it's affecting my mental health.
When referring to an object it isn’t an offensive term. When referring to a human being it is. M&S have actually got this wrong.
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Re: Midget Gems

Post by AlargeClaret » Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:41 pm

Burnley1989 wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:04 pm
What were you expecting :lol: lurch?
Oddly enough the head was very lurch like

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by Billy Balfour » Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:15 pm

Are you sure there wasn't mirror in the pram?

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by LoveCurryPies » Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:31 pm

AlargeClaret wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:28 pm
I always remember a midget/dwarf couple who lived around Colne Road ,bit down from Duke of York? nr the old Stanley Street. We had a wallpaper shop and they’d walk past .Next time I saw them they were pushing a pram . I had a look in and was shocked at the also “ midget/dwarf” baby with a seemingly huge head and features . For a 12yr old I was pretty shocked !
I’ve read this several times. It’s one of the most repulsive things I’ve ever read. Maybe I’m totally misreading your post....part of me hopes so.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:38 pm

yTib wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:19 pm


you logged in for that?
yTib wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:50 pm
i almost assaulted my telly watching question time last night.

that lass in the audience who basically said we should pander to stupidity had me spitting feathers.
You logged in for that?

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by yTib » Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:43 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:38 pm
You logged in for that?
get a personality.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:45 pm

yTib wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:43 pm
get a personality.
Coming from someone who shouts at their telly....

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by yTib » Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:52 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:45 pm
Coming from someone who shouts at their telly....
yeah my tongue was firmly in my cheek with the telly thing but i'll use emojis next time for the more challenged posters.

grow up lad.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:53 pm

yTib wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:52 pm
yeah my tongue was firmly in my cheek with the telly thing but i'll use emojis next time for the more challenged posters.

grow up lad.
I'm sure it was, I'm sure it was.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by yTib » Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:56 pm

says the lad who logs in and posts with the sole reason to insult another poster seemingly without reason and certainly without context.

you start on the pop early this evening sonny?

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:04 pm

yTib wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:56 pm
says the lad who logs in and posts with the sole reason to insult another poster seemingly without reason and certainly without context.

you start on the pop early this evening sonny?
You're a delicate flower flower aren't you. I'm going to leave it there before you blow a valve.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by yTib » Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:07 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:04 pm
You're a delicate flower flower aren't you. I'm going to leave it there before you blow a valve.
have you actually got an opinion on the o.p. or did you just fancy a random bicker?
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Re: Midget Gems

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:12 pm

yTib wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:07 pm
have you actually got an opinion on the o.p. or did you just fancy a random bicker?
I couldn't care less if M&S change the name of their midget gems.

That's one to ponder for you; is that an opinion on the op or not? That should prevent you from getting all cross.

Can I also just remind you that your contribution to this thread was to rant about question time. No mention of the op...

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by Bin Ont Turf » Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:56 pm

Can shops not just put Midget Gems on the top shelf so the little ones can't see them?
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Re: Midget Gems

Post by yTib » Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:45 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:12 pm
Can I also just remind you that your contribution to this thread was to rant about question time. No mention of the op...
yeah question time is a programme that often deals with such contentious issues as it did with this very one last night.

here are some emojis: :roll: :arrow: :o

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by TheFamilyCat » Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:14 pm

yTib wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:45 pm
yeah question time is a programme that often deals with such contentious issues as it did with this very one last night.

here are some emojis: :roll: :arrow: :o
Contentious issue :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by yTib » Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:23 pm

TheFamilyCat wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:14 pm
Contentious issue :lol: :lol: :lol:
well the whole culture of the offended subject is certainly contentious.

but perhaps i've bitchslapped you in an earlier life. i'm certainly struggling to reason why you are gunning for me.

if i have upset you in the past and you are struggling to get over it can i offer my sincere apologies.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by timshorts » Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:57 am

LoveCurryPies wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:31 pm
I’ve read this several times. It’s one of the most repulsive things I’ve ever read. Maybe I’m totally misreading your post....part of me hopes so.
Yep. The Duke of York clearly will have to be renamed if he gets convicted.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by AlargeClaret » Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:40 pm

LoveCurryPies wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:31 pm
I’ve read this several times. It’s one of the most repulsive things I’ve ever read. Maybe I’m totally misreading your post....part of me hopes so.
I’m suprised the couple weren’t well known in the area at the time ( perhaps 1980-83ish) I didn’t live in the area , though was a boozer on corner of Stanley st ( name escapes me possibly Albion ) and a sex shop further down which was a cause of controversy. I’m not aware of the dwarf couple being patrons of either though

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by PeterWilton » Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:07 pm

Well I for one am outraged that these sweets will have a name change. This will definitely affect how they taste.

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by Dark Cloud » Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:25 pm

AlargeClaret wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:28 pm
I always remember a midget/dwarf couple who lived around Colne Road ,bit down from Duke of York? nr the old Stanley Street. We had a wallpaper shop and they’d walk past .Next time I saw them they were pushing a pram . I had a look in and was shocked at the also “ midget/dwarf” baby with a seemingly huge head and features . For a 12yr old I was pretty shocked !
There have always been a number of related dwarf/midget families living around that area and I know one of the older ones was one of the "umpa lumpas" in the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Gene Wilder. Kevin was also one who tragically and sadly died young in an accident in the town centre a number of years ago

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Re: Midget Gems

Post by Dark Cloud » Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:30 pm

bfcjg wrote:
Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:31 am
Drag racing
Queen of puddings
Bakewell tarts
Offa's Dyke

I'm offended for the above before the offended realise they should be offended.
Poor Offa really didn't know what a ton of **** he was stirring up did he, poor chap!? Why not just back off and call it Offa's pile of soil!? Fascist knob!!!

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