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‘Man overboard’ is an offensive term says the Royal Yachting Association

‘Man overboard’ is an offensive term says the Royal Yachting Association

The term ‘man overboard’ has been deemed offensive The Royal Yachting Association has deemed ‘man overboard’ an offensive term and should be avoided. The governing body urges the use of the term ‘person in water’ instead. The RYA want its members to use the ‘correct term’ to ‘honour and value’ women and non-binary people. According […]

6 months ago

‘It’s on’: Ukraine fights back in the south as tide turns on horror war

‘It’s on’: Ukraine fights back in the south as tide turns on horror war

The counteroffensive in Kherson has begun Ukraine appears to have launched a counteroffensive in the symbolic and strategic city of Kherson. Nataliya Humenyuk, a spokeswoman for Ukraine’s Security and Defense Forces ‘South’ command, said the armed forces has launched “offensive actions in many directions in the south of Ukraine” in moves that could prove to […]

3 years ago

Parent’s want Dick Turpin’s ride changed to something less offensive

Parent’s want Dick Turpin’s ride changed to something less offensive

‘We’re here to say that Dick, is here to stay’ Parents have called for a Dick Turpin ride in York to be renamed Richard Turpin because they are offended by the word “dick.” The owners of York Dungeon received “a number” of requests for the name change “due to the apparent rude nature of his […]

3 years ago

Jimmy Carr’s dad calls him ‘one sick comedian’ and says he ‘crossed the line’ over joke

Jimmy Carr’s dad calls him ‘one sick comedian’ and says he ‘crossed the line’ over joke

He labelled the remarks ‘derogatory’ and ‘offensive’ Jimmy Carr‘s dad has called his son out for jokes he deemed to have “crossed the line”, calling him “one sick comedian, literally and metaphorically”. The 49-year-old comic’s dad, Jim Carr, called his son a “shock jock” after making what he deemed to be “derogatory” and “offensive” comments […]

4 years ago