Oh dear BBC

When I read the question, I took 'Mauri' to be a person. Isn't there an 'Oprah-like' programme called 'Mauri'?

'Oh dear BBC'

Is the thread title the opening line of a letter to the BBC? ?

It's an interesting substitution of reigns for the more conventional reins. I understand the two have the same etymological root . Important regal personages are often portrayed controlling splendid horses by means of reins.

Great minds Shep!

I could do with some jaunty vibes and a co-ordinated footbed.

And flaunt your (coordinating!) foot bed
Got to get that esthetical (sic)

Remember to roll up your bottoms

Of course it's a play on words!?

Reported
‘Jaunty vibes’? ‘Eye- snappy’?

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It's nice to see that Nannagarra but sad to find myself so unexpectedly pleased!

NotSpaghetti

I really don't like the way so many informative pieces on both TV and radio seem to end with rather corny "quips".
SO unnecessary.

I agree!
Really annoying and unnecessary.

The BBC is also guilty of non-agreement.

Finally a supermarket sign which doesn’t grate.

I really don't like the way so many informative pieces on both TV and radio seem to end with rather corny "quips".
SO unnecessary.

I’ve just heard the phrase, ‘end of the Keir show’ ?

The BBC (once the ultimate bastion of the English language) makes some toe-curling spelling mistakes on its website. Next time I see one I'll post a screenshot.

In this case though, I agree that the use of reigns instead of reins is a deliberate play on words.

Or did you think Keir Starmer should be "gambolling"!??!?!

kircubbin2000

Maori. I think NZealand is doing something woke if you look it up.

It's all to do with Harry's new sustainable travel campaign.

www.1news.co.nz/2022/05/10/nz-centre-stage-as-prince-harry-announces-new-sustainable-travel-campaign

FannyCornforth

Sticking out his tongue and showily stomping about, you mean, anno?

Thanks Fanny, that gave me the first smile of the morning.

Maori. I think NZealand is doing something woke if you look it up.

It's a play on words in the original headline and then that headline is quoted. So what's the fuss? Such things used to be quite common in newspapers. Have we now reached the level of literacy where they are no longer appreciated?
But I don't get why it's the fault of the BBC.

Te Aka
Māori Dictionary

mauri
1. (noun) life principle, life force, vital essence, special nature, a material symbol of a life principle, source of emotions - the essential quality and vitality of a being or entity. Also used for a physical object, individual, ecosystem or social group in which this essence is located.

Much deeper than some of the waffle expressed by some.

I’m ever so confused ?

MawtheMerrier

Oops!??I thought it was a phonetic version of Māori which was used later in the paragraph!

Actually, if so, it's rather an insult to Māori values!

MaizieD

It looks like a play on words to me, too, Maw.

But what is 'Mauri' all about? I've no idea, please enlighten me.

Is it to do with Mauri values?
Ie spiritual values?

Sticking out his tongue and showily stomping about, you mean, anno?