Maltaran Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, BigFatCoward said: 'Manchester Uni SU has banned clapping in favour of jazz hands' Can't link for some reason but if you search google for 'stupidest story on the internet today' i'm sure you will find it. I don't even know where to begin. I’m sure I saw the same story last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 12 minutes ago, Maltaran said: I’m sure I saw the same story last year I only saw a picture and not an article so maybe it’s just bait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mankytoes Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, Theda Baratheon said: I only saw a picture and not an article so maybe it’s just bait I've done some googling and it's legit. The funny thing is it screws over blind people, but clearly anxious people are more important right now. The thing with anxiety is that pretty much anything can cause it. I've got things that make me anxious, and they aren't that typical, people find it pretty bizarre when I'm confident at the more common anxiety triggers, like public speaking. The point is, like you said, you can't expect the world to always just adapt to you. I wouldn't say this makes me speechless, because it's obvious how it came about, someone suggested it saying it was about "being inclusive for people with disabilities" and most people thought being inclusive of disabilities was a good thing, or at least they didn't want to vote against something proposed like that. It's mainly annoying because you know next time we're arguing about people using racist language someone will say "well the lefties think clapping should be banned!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatCoward Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 40 minutes ago, Theda Baratheon said: I only saw a picture and not an article so maybe it’s just bait Its on the front page of the BBC website today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 3 hours ago, BigFatCoward said: 'Manchester Uni SU has banned clapping in favour of jazz hands' Can't link for some reason but if you search google for 'stupidest story on the internet today' i'm sure you will find it. I don't even know where to begin. What the hell? You can’t applaud for something you like??? I’d love to see whatever bizarre justification can be offered for this. What happens if someone ignores the ban and claps anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 4 hours ago, mankytoes said: I've done some googling and it's legit. The funny thing is it screws over blind people, but clearly anxious people are more important right now. The thing with anxiety is that pretty much anything can cause it. I've got things that make me anxious, and they aren't that typical, people find it pretty bizarre when I'm confident at the more common anxiety triggers, like public speaking. The point is, like you said, you can't expect the world to always just adapt to you. I wouldn't say this makes me speechless, because it's obvious how it came about, someone suggested it saying it was about "being inclusive for people with disabilities" and most people thought being inclusive of disabilities was a good thing, or at least they didn't want to vote against something proposed like that. It's mainly annoying because you know next time we're arguing about people using racist language someone will say "well the lefties think clapping should be banned!". Your last paragraph exactly my first thought and why I was a bit exasperated with the whole thing. I think it’s actually a form of entitlement as well to expect the world to cater to your anxieties. Anxiety is a part of life - we all have worries about things. I know that anxiety as a mental illness can be debilitating but I still think individual should endeavour to try to help themselves as much as possible. 4 hours ago, BigFatCoward said: Its on the front page of the BBC website today. Damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IheartIheartTesla Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 "If you're happy and you know it jazz your hands" "So no one told you life was gonna be this way...jazz hands" and so on..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry of the Lawn Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 On 10/2/2018 at 6:00 PM, IheartIheartTesla said: "If you're happy and you know it jazz your hands" "So no one told you life was gonna be this way...jazz hands" and so on..... You should jazz your hands before and after using the restroom. #makelearnsnotgerms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin et al. Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 They discontinued Crunch bars here in the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 hour ago, SpaceForce Tywin et al. said: They discontinued Crunch bars here in the U.S. Whhhhhhaaaaaaatttt??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexMachina Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 A woman in a mobility scooter just boarded the bus and ran over my foot. Fair enough, it’s an easy enough mistake when it’s very crowded. But when i said “excuse me, could you move your scooter forward please so I can get my foot out of the way” she actually tutted at me and glowered. Then when I got off the bus loudly proclaimed “YOUTH TODAY HAVE NO FUCKING MANNERS!” Theres irony in there but yup, totally speechless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin et al. Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 13 hours ago, Ser Scot A Ellison said: Whhhhhhaaaaaaatttt??? The company got bought out by an Italian firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 On 10/2/2018 at 10:06 AM, BigFatCoward said: 'Manchester Uni SU has banned clapping in favour of jazz hands' Can't link for some reason but if you search google for 'stupidest story on the internet today' i'm sure you will find it. I don't even know where to begin. I initially read that as Manchester United, not the University of Manchester. And yes, no words... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywolf2375 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 On 10/02/2018 at 6:00 PM, IheartIheartTesla said: "If you're happy and you know it jazz your hands" "So no one told you life was gonna be this way...jazz hands" and so on..... before you jazz your hands, make sure you have some tissues around to clean up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry of the Lawn Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 10 hours ago, SpaceForce Tywin et al. said: The company got bought out by an Italian firm. Are they still going to continue stealing water from First Nation's under the new leadership? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mankytoes Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 10/5/2018 at 7:14 PM, Corvinus said: I initially read that as Manchester United, not the University of Manchester. And yes, no words... They banned creating any sort of atmosphere years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramo Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywin et al. Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 On 10/5/2018 at 7:03 PM, larrytheimp said: Are they still going to continue stealing water from First Nation's under the new leadership? It's what most companies that need water do. Go read Coke's history on that subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stannis Eats No Peaches Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I’m late to the party I know, but to be clear, the “ban” on clapping is not a blanket ban, but is intended to make student debates and panel discussions more inclusive and therefore democratic. Societies and clubs at the uni are not banned from clapping. It’s a well-intended move but short-sighted because it now excludes blind people. Also the idea that clapping excludes deaf people is total bollocks because they can still see clapping as well as jazz hands. I think it’s a shame that many headlines have been unnecessarily inflammatory and portraying it as pandering to “snowflakes”, when they are just trying to make university more inclusive to people with autism and sensory issues, which is a noble goal. The execution is just very clumsy and not well thought through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse Named Stranger Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Football banner from the away fans yesterday at the stadium. I'll give you a translation. "You'll stay hungry tonight, because your cunts are with you in the block." I've seen my fair share of really shitty banners at stadiums, but Dresden fans somehow still manage to lower the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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