General Chat

Sorry folks but an insult is an insult.
And calling each other names of any type is fun when both people are doing it... my friends and I insult each other all the time and we BOTH laugh.
However, when someone senior to you insults you please tell me honestly, what can you do about it?
A prince insults a recruit.. he is expected to take it.... what would happen I wonder if the recruit had insulted the prince?
Believe me, I am the daughter of a regular soldier.
That lad would have no power to retaliate.
No need to answer me, I already know your views.
Deanna X

I am British and being called a Brit doesn't bother me in the least. But then again it doesn't come with the same baggage as the P or the N word do. Especially as the majority of the time it is used by other 'Brits' to describe themselves and each other.

Sally if you a Brit? I dont know are you opposed to being called that? Im proud to be a brit and a Manc, shortened names all the time now Christian, i.e Mike |Dave Chris, Flo Judy, I can go on and on, Mountain out of a molehill, Harry Harold etc
Dx

While I agree that probably more has been made of this than is necessary I really struggle to understand how people don't realise what a derogatory word the P word is. The vast majority of Asian people find it offensive as it was used by racist groups and used with a lot of venom. It is akin in my opinion to the N word. And someone with the vastly expensive education that Prince Harry had would hopefully know that!
As for words like Paddy, Jock Taff etc has no-ne else noticed that these words are less acceptable as well these day? If someone finds a 'nickname' offensive then why insist on being allowed to use it? As for the lad Harry addressed in this case, while he was apparently an equal rank he would probably have found it very hard to complain about a Royal in that situation if he was offended.

thank you glad people agreed with me load of rubbish, I have lots of Asian friends who call me fat, not that fat lol! Gingers are called by them we call tham Paki and they laugh, whats the world coming to if we cant have a laugh between FRIENDS!
Dx

I love Prince Harry, and I think its the news of the world at its worst. I have been called worst names all my life because of my red hair but who cares about that NOBODY that what I call bulling

Good morning Dave and Rita & All
Couldn't agree more!
With all the cut-backs and folk losing their jobs etc. Troubles abroad and innocent people being killed every moment of the day through attrocities! I think there are much more serious issues to address than folk being touchy about a 'nick name'.
There have always been names given to people, living in other areas or countries,since time began.......I feel too much importance is given in the press to stir trouble.
This happened three years ago and who gave details to the press?
Mau

What is more, it was three years ago.
Harry and the other guy were of equal rank.
And it was an informal occasion, not on duty.

It is just muck-raking.

What is the world coming to?

Why is everyone sooo sensitive?

Do we get upset at ....paddys,geordies ,scousers,pommies etc etc.

After all it is perfectly acceptable to say Pakistani...Why not the shortened version.He was a friend for goodness sake,and for the chap's father to carry on I think shows how insecure they are.
good on you Harry for being a normal young soldier!

Brenda x

"PRINCE HARRY WHY ALL THE FUSS"

I seen the video and to much emphasis is being made on Paki and not enough on the fact he called him his friend! What next are we going to be upset about people calling us Brits? Or will I get upset if you call me a Manc?Rubbish if you ask me
Dave B, The MANC!

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