Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:15 am
Everton mints to be renamed Mersey mints, Liverpool fans found them offensive. 
Horrible things! Owners big Rovers fans . Should be banned
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Midget Gems
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Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:48 am
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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.
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.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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.
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.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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.
Queen of puddings
Bakewell tarts
Offa's Dyke
I'm offended for the above before the offended realise they should be offended.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:48 am
Old News, they've been 'inspection chambers' for years.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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!
Then I bought some 3 for £7 lovelies for me dinner tonight and a bucket of flapjacks!
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:14 pm
A small world problem
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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 !
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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.
that lass in the audience who basically said we should pander to stupidity had me spitting feathers.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 4:57 pm
If they are serious about no form of discrimination should be tolerated, how come they still have separate menswear and womenswear departments?!aiboforceN wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:48 amAs 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.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:04 pm
What were you expectingAlargeClaret wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:28 pmI 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 !
lurch?Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:27 pm
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.....
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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"
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:43 pm
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:05 pm
Ive seen worse sites around Colne Road to be honestAlargeClaret wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:28 pmI 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 !
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:19 pm
you logged in for that?
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:36 pm
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.basil6345789 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:11 pmI 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.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:41 pm
Oddly enough the head was very lurch like
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:15 pm
Are you sure there wasn't mirror in the pram?
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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.AlargeClaret wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:28 pmI 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 !
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:38 pm
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:43 pm
get a personality.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:45 pm
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:53 pm
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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 start on the pop early this evening sonny?
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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?TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:04 pmYou're a delicate flower flower aren't you. I'm going to leave it there before you blow a valve.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:12 pm
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...
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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?
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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.TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:12 pmCan I also just remind you that your contribution to this thread was to rant about question time. No mention of the op...
here are some emojis:
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:14 pm
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:23 pm
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.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:57 am
Yep. The Duke of York clearly will have to be renamed if he gets convicted.LoveCurryPies wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:31 pmI’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.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:40 pm
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 thoughLoveCurryPies wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:31 pmI’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.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: 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.
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:25 pm
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 agoAlargeClaret wrote: ↑Fri Jan 14, 2022 1:28 pmI 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 !
Re: Midget Gems
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:30 pm
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!!!