Bongobongo land

The Guardian printed a picture of Nigel Farrage looking really stupid with his mouth open and his head thrown back this morning.

It won't work with me because luckily I've read 1984 and seen the film.

I wonder what size of retainer the other parties are paying the old chap to keep UKIP strictly in the realms of farce? I understand everybody laughed at his feeble jest and then got their attack of outrage afterwards. (But as journalists know, never let the truth get in the way of a good story)
Has anyone truly taken offence? I wouldn't have although I might have attempted a "robust" response.

I don't clean behind mine, except when we've moved house and the shame made me do it...

Yes, it really does date him!
(Thinks, when did I last see behind my fridge, let alone clean behind it? I can't even move it, it's bigger than me!)

It was a hoot, it wan't the word slut but that he assumes cleaning behind the fridge is a female only task that dates the old boy

That is exactly what I think. I'm sure the word used to mean slovenly. Can't help feeling sorry for the poor old bu codger.

Though why he was talking to the women about their house cleaning habits, I don't know! Just a bit sexist!

I've actually always had a problem with the word 'slut'. I once got into terrible trouble for calling DD one when she'd left her bedroom in a mess - I'd meant she was slovenly, nothing to do with her sexual morals! It's just possible Bloom was under the same misconception...

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It gave me such a good laugh when I heard this on the news yesterday. Nigel Farrage must be cringing with embarrassment, especially Godfrey Bloom's run in with the journalist, which sounded hilarious. UKIP have embodied the Monster Raving Loony Party

Thanks, jingle - I love UKIP, not only will they split the conservative vote but they are a rich source of amusement.
When I opened your link, it led me to a very important piece about organ donation - a conference is taking place with leaders of all the major religions to see what can be done to encourage people to accept giving and receiving organs.
centrallobby.politicshome.com/members/member-press/member-press-details/newsarticle/faith-leaders-come-together-to-discuss-new-ways-of-promoting-organ-donation-within-their-communities///sites/nhs-blood-and-transplant/

boobed again then

Not the best idea, to call the women at the Conference "sluts" (!) but I did rather like the clip round the journalist's ear with the programme.

Cameron has already acknowledged that, alongside the intention of helping the poor in other countries, aid money is partly given out of self-interest. His example was that people in impoverished countries would not be so tempted to try and get into the UK if their own standard of living was raised. I believe there is also ample evidence of aid being tied to trades deals.

I think the term "Bongobongo land" is ignorant, rude and - yes - racist.

Frank - lighthearted? Does not compute at all!

UK overseas aid is 0.7% of GDP, I think. Not a lot in the great scheme of things.

Time he stopped digging. He's blown it.

Just read that Bloom is now saying that 'Bongo Bongo' is not racist, but means 'Antelope Land'!! Nice one! Maybe ,as he says, in the Oxford Dictionary, but am sure he wasn't thinking about them when he made his gaffe.

I bet he doesen't! Look at the newspaper headlines today, Says it all......

hmm

Yes. Good!

Oddly enough, I am feeling quite lighthearted today. I think it is because I have just made a sensible decision and can feel a weight lifted from my shoulders. Never mind what it is. You know the feeling?

I remember it well Elegran. It was a Saturday afternoon. I know what you mean about eighteen months ago. [hug]

Petallus

Or is being polite and positive?

What a tease!

Elegran perhaps we should get Frankto post more to keep the lightheartedness up?

I am guessing you are having a contest to see who can comment on the most threads the most.

It ssems shorter than two years, jings, but I am sure you are right. Yes, eighteen months ago I was not likely to be so frivolous.

Is it just me, or were we all more light-hearted then? The threads at the moment seem full of very heavy "discussions".