I remember some comic pointing out years ago that all humour is at someone's expense. You can never predict who might be offended and the only way of ensuring that you never cause any is never to make any jokes.
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The " joke", if there is one , is surely on us , and our enfeebled manufacturing capabilities.I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own.
I am not a number, I am a free man.Comment
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Well, not "us" - "we" weren't responsible for the export of Britain's manufacturing base, surely. But now I am being pedantic.Originally posted by teamsaint View PostComment
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...and how is it really cost-effective to cart so many products across the world?Originally posted by Serial_Apologist View PostComment
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ts: true, but the 'joke, if there is one' is more centrally about a wide public perception about China's economic outputs, which is hardly 'racism' as such. And in this case, public perception is very highly justified, as witness:Originally posted by teamsaint View Post
COUNTERFEITING
Public complaints about poor quality often lead to a realisation that what's been bought is in fact a Chinese counterfeit. I speak from knowledge after 40 years in trading standards (but no, I didn't compose the joke).
UNSAFE GOODS
Many, many such reports are easily accessible - Google 'China' with 'unsafe goods' and 'counterfeit goods'.Last edited by LeMartinPecheur; 13-04-20, 08:57.I keep hitting the Escape key, but I'm still here!Comment
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"I'm sorry you feel we have blown up your home planet of Alderaan"Comment
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Brought this old beauty to mind, folks, so I thought I'd post. A wee bit effin' and jeffin' in here, by the way!Originally posted by Pulcinella View Post
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"Due to training, our Mr D Vader is completely 100% fluent in Corporate-Speak, customer care sub-module. Have a nice day!"Originally posted by Pulcinella View Post
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China Syndrome?
Happy to report that peace has broken out between me and Bryn
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So no teabags at dawn then?Originally posted by LeMartinPecheur View PostHappy to report that peace has broken out between me and BrynComment
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Originally posted by LeMartinPecheur View PostHappy to report that peace has broken out between me and Bryn
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Really sorry to spoil your day oddoneOriginally posted by oddoneout View Post
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Oh I'll cope - I'll go and lob some used teabags at the compost heap to annoy the rat that's taken up residence.Originally posted by LeMartinPecheur View PostReally sorry to spoil your day oddoneComment
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