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Should The Bbc Apologise Over The Prince Harry 'coke Joke'
...or is he a legitimate target after the drugs revelations from a few years back (which reportedly were NOT coke-centred)?
http:// www.the guardia n.com/m edia/20 13/oct/ 27/bbc- jo-bran d-joke- prince- harry-c ocaine
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The papers have hinted at Harry having a liking for the White powder. The romp in his hotel room last year, several of his mates use it, Charles made him attend a drugs clinic.
So he is not wholly innocent.
Didn't think the pun was funny or clever. Hislop clearly believed it was defamatory hence is reference to the lawyers. Perhaps it was kept in because the Royals rarely sue.
The BBC need not to apologise. It was meant in jest and was not meant to be factual reporting. It is only outrageous if you believe it couldn't possibly be true and it was only funny if you believed it could be true. And if like me, you are not bothered either way, then in the great scheme of things it is unimportant.
So he is not wholly innocent.
Didn't think the pun was funny or clever. Hislop clearly believed it was defamatory hence is reference to the lawyers. Perhaps it was kept in because the Royals rarely sue.
The BBC need not to apologise. It was meant in jest and was not meant to be factual reporting. It is only outrageous if you believe it couldn't possibly be true and it was only funny if you believed it could be true. And if like me, you are not bothered either way, then in the great scheme of things it is unimportant.
Ah AOG...your second point...back on track.
The same issue was raised at Sachsgate...the Russell Brand/Jonathan Ross piece was pre-recorded and therefore should have been under strict editorial control.
So, AOG - you're saying that the joke should not have been aired?
I tend to agree, because I can't see the BBC allowing the same joke about any other celebrity who had not already been caught 'on the sniff'.
I mean, I could imagine coke jokes about Kate Moss, Pete Doherty, Liam Gallagher, Bruno Mars etc (all of whom have either been caught doing it, or have boasted about it). But not someone else who hasn't...
The same issue was raised at Sachsgate...the Russell Brand/Jonathan Ross piece was pre-recorded and therefore should have been under strict editorial control.
So, AOG - you're saying that the joke should not have been aired?
I tend to agree, because I can't see the BBC allowing the same joke about any other celebrity who had not already been caught 'on the sniff'.
I mean, I could imagine coke jokes about Kate Moss, Pete Doherty, Liam Gallagher, Bruno Mars etc (all of whom have either been caught doing it, or have boasted about it). But not someone else who hasn't...
Gromit, yes, I wasn't thinking of the lawyers so much as the programme editors whose job is to keep the BBC from becoming mired in pointless controversy.
However, they seem to have decided it was okay, probably because of the ludicrous overreaction from a Tory minister - if they'd backed down then, it would have looked like cowardice under pressure from a government loony.
However, they seem to have decided it was okay, probably because of the ludicrous overreaction from a Tory minister - if they'd backed down then, it would have looked like cowardice under pressure from a government loony.
AOG
It's not a valid point, and you're trying to make this discussion about race.
You already raise copious questions about race and religion. Fine, but when we are trying to discuss something else, it's rather rude of you to attempt to steer the conversation towards your own particular hobby horse.
It's not like there aren't more than enough threads raised by you to cover every aspect of race and religion going.
It's not a valid point, and you're trying to make this discussion about race.
You already raise copious questions about race and religion. Fine, but when we are trying to discuss something else, it's rather rude of you to attempt to steer the conversation towards your own particular hobby horse.
It's not like there aren't more than enough threads raised by you to cover every aspect of race and religion going.
FredPuli43
/// AOG, do you want to make a joke about someone who is Muslim or black? Go ahead. There are plenty of jokes about individuals who happen to be in one of the minorities, so you can add to them. ///
Yes but that is the whole point that I am making, they are not allowed to be broadcast over the media, in fear of causing offence.
/// AOG, do you want to make a joke about someone who is Muslim or black? Go ahead. There are plenty of jokes about individuals who happen to be in one of the minorities, so you can add to them. ///
Yes but that is the whole point that I am making, they are not allowed to be broadcast over the media, in fear of causing offence.
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