jambo 71 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Prog is on bbc3 now, started at 9pm incase anyone missed it before:smiley2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aitcheeayartees Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 ooooops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber Harris' Best Mate Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 classic stuff, I know I shouldn't laugh but I can't f&%$?n' help it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo 71 Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 ooooops! A tad late, but you can prob get it online, really is quite funny to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'm sure it's hilarious for those who have it! To the OP, treating those unfortunate to have such an ailment as freak shows to be laughed at was left behind in the Victorian era for a good reason. It was uncivilised to indulge in such mockery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'm sure it's hilarious for those who have it! To the OP, treating those unfortunate to have such an ailment as freak shows to be laughed at was left behind in the Victorian era for a good reason. It was uncivilised to indulge in such mockery. Aww come on man. I know its not that great to laugh at it, but I just can't help it. I understand the affliction is horrible for the person affected but I still can't help laughing at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'm sure it's hilarious for those who have it! To the OP, treating those unfortunate to have such an ailment as freak shows to be laughed at was left behind in the Victorian era for a good reason. It was uncivilised to indulge in such mockery. I met a guy who had it the other week, he was absolutely fine with everyone else having a laugh. Once the drink started flowing he ripped into everyone of us and everyone took it in good spirit. Great guy as well and said Jonny Davidson is even worse in real life! As long as it's nothing sinister then they are fine with a bit of a ribbing, from what I gathered anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I met a guy who had it the other week, he was absolutely fine with everyone else having a laugh. Once the drink started flowing he ripped into everyone of us and everyone took it in good spirit. Great guy as well and said Jonny Davidson is even worse in real life! As long as it's nothing sinister then they are fine with a bit of a ribbing, from what I gathered anyway. John said his mates hate him at xmas, as he tells all their kids what they've got for xmas. I found that particularly funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Aww come on man. I know its not that great to laugh at it, but I just can't help it. I understand the affliction is horrible for the person affected but I still can't help laughing at it. Would you laugh at a person who has cerebral palsy trying to make conversation? I met a guy who had it the other week, he was absolutely fine with everyone else having a laugh. Once the drink started flowing he ripped into everyone of us and everyone took it in good spirit. Great guy as well and said Jonny Davidson is even worse in real life! As long as it's nothing sinister then they are fine with a bit of a ribbing, from what I gathered anyway. I once had an interesting chat with rugby player Kelly Brown who plays for both Glasgow and Scotland. Kelly, like his father, has a stammer. He basically cracks a gag about it with a person he's met for the first time as an ice-breaker to put the other person at ease lest they feel awkward - which was probably what your mate was in all likelihood doing thus ensuring the evening went well. Kelly is also involved Glasgow Warriors' community programme which involves going to schools and explaining what having a stammer involves. Some of the tales of bullying and indeed suicide that he's heard back from teachers make you shudder and think closely that such an affliction suffered by others deserves a greater deal of respect than to live in blissful ignorance so that a cheap laugh can be had at someone else's expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeno Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 It seems to me from watching the programme these boys are at there most comfortable when they're in an envirioment where people have a laugh with them about it rather than have people on edge, cos that seems to make it worse. What about when he belted the wee wifey on the nose? man that was classic ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeno Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Would you laugh at a person who has cerebral palsy trying to make conversation? I once had an interesting chat with rugby player Kelly Brown who plays for both Glasgow and Scotland. Kelly, like his father, has a stammer. He basically cracks a gag about it with a person he's met for the first time as an ice-breaker to put the other person at ease lest they feel awkward - which was probably what your mate was in all likelihood doing thus ensuring the evening went well. Kelly is also involved Glasgow Warriors' community programme which involves going to schools and explaining what having a stammer involves. Some of the tales of bullying and indeed suicide that he's heard back from teachers make you shudder and think closely that such an affliction suffered by others deserves a greater deal of respect than to live in blissful ignorance so that a cheap laugh can be had at someone else's expense. There different conditions the same rules do not apply to everything in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Would you laugh at a person who has cerebral palsy trying to make conversation? Absolutely not my fellow red. I just find things like this funny. And if you want to slate the OP, don't, as her partner know's John quite well, not that that makes it acceptable, but I know for a fact John likes people to take a laugh, as its better than calling him a dirty *******, which he gets called on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo 71 Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'm sure it's hilarious for those who have it! To the OP, treating those unfortunate to have such an ailment as freak shows to be laughed at was left behind in the Victorian era for a good reason. It was uncivilised to indulge in such mockery. Get a grip!!!!! I suggested it was funny to watch at times, i never suggested i was mocking him!!! He is actually a friend of my partners, and knowing him, he actually doesn;t mind people laughing with him because of his actions, as he also stated on the programme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 They are different conditions. The same rules do not apply to everything in life. Of course they are different conditions but the same rules do apply as the ignorant and malicious amongst human society tend to mock people with either condition in order to satisfy their own ill-conceived gratification. @Chester John's approach (from what I can ascertain) basically reflects Kelly Brown's. Better to put people at ease than leave an uncomfortable atmosphere to brew as there's this 'taboo' which people within the group don't wish to bring up at risk of offending a person in their company. @the OP Maybe you should reflect harder on your own attitude if my evaluation makes you uneasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I once had an interesting chat with rugby player Kelly Brown who plays for both Glasgow and Scotland. Kelly, like his father, has a stammer. He basically cracks a gag about it with a person he's met for the first time as an ice-breaker to put the other person at ease lest they feel awkward - which was probably what your mate was in all likelihood doing thus ensuring the evening went well. Kelly is also involved Glasgow Warriors' community programme which involves going to schools and explaining what having a stammer involves. Some of the tales of bullying and indeed suicide that he's heard back from teachers make you shudder and think closely that such an affliction suffered by others deserves a greater deal of respect than to live in blissful ignorance so that a cheap laugh can be had at someone else's expense. Different strokes for different folk I guess. The guy I spoke to deffo didn't have a problem with it and I think he was just happy to be accepted as a normal guy. The worst thing you can do in these situations is treat the person differently. I'm not going to lie though, it's hilarious. If you are destined to have a 'condition' then it may as well be something funny ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I grew up with John, played football with him, and went to school with him, and I can assure anyone who thinks that having a laugh at his actions is offensive is way off the mark. John likes when people laugh with him, not at him, but actually with him, as he's a clever lad who knows exactly what he says but just cant help it, and when it comes out it really is hilarious at times, you cant really say "I've got gay porn in my house, no I've not" or "you've dyed your pubes ginger" without expecting people to laugh at that. He does a good job in Gala as caretaker of Easter Langlee Community Centre, and is very well liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I know arse all about it so I am an expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I grew up with John, played football with him, and went to school with him, and I can assure anyone who thinks that having a laugh at his actions is offensive is way off the mark. John likes when people laugh with him, not at him, but actually with him, as he's a clever lad who knows exactly what he says but just cant help it, and when it comes out it really is hilarious at times, you cant really say "I've got gay porn in my house, no I've not" or "you've dyed your pubes ginger" without expecting people to laugh at that. He does a good job in Gala as caretaker of Easter Langlee Community Centre, and is very well liked. or call people a 'Fat Hearts C U next tuesday'. That particular ditty had my household in fits tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappuccino Kid Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 To the OP, treating those unfortunate to have such an ailment as freak shows to be laughed at was left behind in the Victorian era for a good reason. It was uncivilised to indulge in such mockery. Yeah that will be why we broadcast them on a regular basis on Britains got Talent, pop idol or any other reality show. Instead of going to the asylum on a sunday afternoon we now have the shown in our living rooms for fun and amusement. Not left behind at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo 71 Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Of course they are different conditions but the same rules do apply as the ignorant and malicious amongst human society tend to mock people with either condition in order to satisfy their own ill-conceived gratification. @Chester John's approach (from what I can ascertain) basically reflects Kelly Brown's. Better to put people at ease than leave an uncomfortable atmosphere to brew as there's this 'taboo' which people within the group don't wish to bring up at risk of offending a person in their company. @the OP Maybe you should reflect harder on your own attitude if my evaluation makes you uneasy. Your entitled to your opinion, although it may not always be right:smiley2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Yeah that will be why we broadcast them on a regular basis on Britains got Talent, pop idol or any other reality show. Instead of going to the asylum on a sunday afternoon we now have the shown in our living rooms for fun and amusement. Not left behind at all. I wouldn't know CK - I don't watch reality TV full stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigolo-Aunt Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I wouldn't know CK - I don't watch reality TV full stop. Wise man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Your entitled to your opinion, although it may not always be right:smiley2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappuccino Kid Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 You mean i'm not the only one that avoids reality tele? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 You mean i'm not the only one that avoids reality tele? To be honest, apart from the Murray matches and Casualty 1909, I've hardly watched the telly this past month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I wouldn't know CK - I don't watch reality TV full stop. Mate, no offence, but you're way off the mark here. The OP's partner is mates with John, and he has already stated on this thread that John is cool with having a laugh with the condition. Did I laugh at the younger lad with the same condition no. I felt quite sorry for him. It's good to call people who laugh at other people as ignorant, or not in control of the facts, but that's not the case here. It's an affliction, that's for sure, but these guys would much rather we laughed with them than at them. I for one would love to go for a pint with John. As long as he didn't punch me in the pus. Even if he did though, I wouldn't be angry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 or call people a 'Fat Hearts C U next tuesday'. That particular ditty had my household in fits tonight. Now that was funny! For anyone who doesn't know the story, John is a Rangers fan and after we beat them 4-2 in the Scottish Cup in the 90's, I met him in the town centre the next morning. I promptly ripped the pish outta him for Hearts winning and he appeared to be taking it in really good spirits, until we said our goodbyes and we both turned around and started walking in the opposite direction, when he shouted at the top of his voice "FAT JAMBO ******" I turned around and said, now I know what you really think of me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Crane Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Mate, no offence, but you're way off the mark here. The OP's partner is mates with John, and he has already stated on this thread that John is cool with having a laugh with the condition. Did I laugh at the younger lad with the same condition no. I felt quite sorry for him. It's good to call people who laugh at other people as ignorant, or not in control of the facts, but that's not the case here. It's an affliction, that's for sure, but these guys would much rather we laughed with them than at them. I for one would love to go for a pint with John. As long as he didn't punch me in the pus. Even if he did though, I wouldn't be angry. The bit in bold I refer you back to an earlier post lest I repeat myself. Watched the programme on iplayer and to be honest I found it heart-breaking. The footage of Greg crumpled up on the floor especially. But also John's comments towards the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlad on the tyne Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Now that was funny! For anyone who doesn't know the story, John is a Rangers fan and after we beat them 4-2 in the Scottish Cup in the 90's, I met him in the town centre the next morning. I promptly ripped the pish outta him for Hearts winning and he appeared to be taking it in really good spirits, until we said our goodbyes and we both turned around and started walking in the opposite direction, when he shouted at the top of his voice "FAT JAMBO ******" I turned around and said, now I know what you really think of me classic story JM but that probably wasn't the tourettes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Caught a bit of it last night when I came home reekin. What happened to the lad from Gala's mum? Seemed like she'd buggered off and left him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I must be a bad man for laughing at this then................ YouTube - Gareth Gates with tourettes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I must be a bad man for laughing at this then................ Errr....................I mean this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feeno Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I must be a bad man for laughing at this then................ Errr....................I mean this TURN THE MILK BROOOON!!! haha thats quality, havenae seen it for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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