Are the BBC scared of Islam Jokes?

Digital TV News · 02-04-08, 12:40 PM

Writer and comedian Ben Elton has accused the BBC of being scared of any material that makes fun of Islam. He explained that although the BBC have no problem with making fun of a vicar, such as the very funny Vicar of Dibley, but if there was an idea for a similar programme which made [...]

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merlodlliw · 02-04-08, 01:15 PM

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Writer and comedian Ben Elton has accused the BBC of being scared of any material that makes fun of Islam. He explained that although the BBC have no problem with making fun of a vicar, such as the very funny Vicar of Dibley, but if there was an idea for a similar programme which made [...]

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Yes. Too afraid of upsetting the Husband and his wives.
Take the pee out of the Mormons though, As John Smith said
to his 20th son, better go 100 miles for a woman,these are all mine.

Bob

madrat · 02-04-08, 02:50 PM

they are afraid of upsetting anyone except white working class.

merlodlliw · 02-04-08, 04:08 PM

[quote=madrat;135355]they are afraid of upsetting anyone except white working class.[

T R U E/ you will be on the next train to Zimbarbweewee.

Bob

NadSad · 02-04-08, 04:15 PM

Hi personally wouldn,t like to make any jokes about any religeion or culture don,t see a point in this thread ben elton who is he

merlodlliw · 02-04-08, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NadSad

Hi personally wouldn,t like to make any jokes about any religeion or culture don,t see a point in this thread ben elton who is he

The trouble is, people of all races have forgotten to laugh at themselves
lifes too serious now, bet you know who ben lardin is

Bob

kerrywez · 02-04-08, 09:23 PM

If everyone were Irish then there would be no need for this thread, because we can and do laugh at ourselves, as does everyone else and we are not bothered.

Religion is the biggest cause of wars and unrest, if there were none the world would be a far better place. All religions say they preach peace, where the hell is it then, if anyone can find all this religious peace please let me know.

Very best regards Wez

merlodlliw · 02-04-08, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kerrywez

If everyone were Irish then there would be no need for this thread, because we can and do laugh at ourselves, as does everyone else and we are not bothered.

Religion is the biggest cause of wars and unrest, if there were none the world would be a far better place. All religions say they preach peace, where the hell is it then, if anyone can find all this religious peace please let me know.

Very best regards Wez

Fully agree Wez, In this area we laugh at ourselves,some of us are,sheep shaggers,some female shaggers,some(male Sha..ers).

Whats your hobby Taffy,shaggin sheep,whats your job Taffy ,sheep shearing(bored at lunch time) well Dai sounds the same. I remember my Uncle Dai Urinal
thought sheep troughs were for bathin in.

Lets have a laugh. Dai the Post,Dai the Pub,Dai the butcher.Dai the body(Undertaker),Dai the Winker(can not pronounce A),Dai the goat,Dai the Donger, etc etc

Bob

kerrywez · 02-04-08, 10:29 PM

Well said Bob, what do we care about what the call us, as long as it is not too early in the morning.

Very best regards Wez

stevo25 · 02-04-08, 11:53 PM

well said wez and nice to see bob does have a sense of humour

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