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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

On a Ryanair flight yesterday from Warsaw to Stansted, chaos and mayhem from a large group of Orthodox Jews, many in their teens.

Take off delayed as they were unhappy that some of the boys were seated next to women who may be on their period and therefore considered ‘unclean’, if any accidental contact then the boy would become unclean also. Lots of people moved to accommodate them.

Once the seat belt sign was off , chaos broke out. None would stay in their seat, all wandering up and down, gathering in groups to chat, the crew struggled to get the trolley along and going to the loo was difficult. One young girl was intimidated and in tears.

I had enough and started telling them to sit down. One of the ‘elders’ asked what was wrong and I told him they were all being rude and lacking respect to other passenger. He said that if I spoke nicely he would help.

I told him to fuck off.

Just sensed they felt superior, the crew were ineffective. Not defending our own lads but if it had been a Group of lads on a stag do there would have been hell to pay

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Not knowing the full story I would say they should have made their requirements known before they boarded.

Why did the elder ask you to speak nicely and why did you tell him to fuck off?

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

Should have been thrown off by the sound's of it.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

So someone offered to help and you told him to fuck off? I think you lost the moral high ground right there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doesn't sound like anyone came out of that situation very well.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I do agree that if disturbance was being caused for any other reason there would have been trouble.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Don't you just love religious fundamentalism!

They wouldn't sit next to a woman, because she might have been on her period and might have been unclean. Talk about offensive.

However, they were quite happy to sit on a budget airliner. Because budget airlines deep clean and sanitise everything on board from the seats, to the tray table, the carpets, the seat-belts.....all in the 20 minutes that they turn the plane around between flights......Oh no, wait a minute......!

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

Because I told him that they were being inconsiderate and lacking respect for other passengers. I was determined to be diplomatic but firm. The trouble is he replied in such a condescending manner as if I was just rubbish and he was something special, “fuck off” just seemed right.

Mind you, didn’t make any difference although I did feel a bit better.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I'd complain to the airline.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor


"Because I told him that they were being inconsiderate and lacking respect for other passengers. I was determined to be diplomatic but firm. The trouble is he replied in such a condescending manner as if I was just rubbish and he was something special, “fuck off” just seemed right.

Mind you, didn’t make any difference although I did feel a bit better."

Good for you for saying something even if it didn't make a difference.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"I'd complain to the airline."

To Ryanair? Good luck with that one!

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

Kicking myself this morning. I should have stood up and started taking photos.

And told them I was going to post on Facebook.

So frustrating when you think of something after the event.

Life is too short to complain to Ryanair. A letter to the chief Rabbi perhaps?

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By *lanPartridgeMan
over a year ago

nottingham

I think there would be fees aplenty for a raft of solicitors for that one. So many angles. And they love an angle.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

These archaic cults that view women as 'unclean' have no place in the 21st Century.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not sure where the period issue (niddah)from as she wasn't his wife and unlikely to have sex on the plane.

Jewish faith from what I understand forbids an Orthodox man whether he is on a plane or not from sitting next to a woman not related to him.

What the miserable man should've done was pre book his seats.

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London

Nothing new. A few stupid boys did not give it enough thought when booking the tickets. Most people to whom it matters who they sit with make the arrangements in advance and are considerate. No need to blame people for being who they are - that was not what caused the mayhem.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"These archaic cults that view women as 'unclean' have no place in the 21st Century."

Correct, although you could have removed the words "that view women as unclean" and been equally correct.

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London


"These archaic cults that view women as 'unclean' have no place in the 21st Century."

And other cults (atheism can be one) view everyone else as archaic without even trying to understand where they come from.

This is nothing to do with cleanliness or dirtones and all to do with lack of foresight and manners in the particular indicidual/s. Nothing more, nothing less.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"These archaic cults that view women as 'unclean' have no place in the 21st Century.

And other cults (atheism can be one) view everyone else as archaic without even trying to understand where they come from.

This is nothing to do with cleanliness or dirtones and all to do with lack of foresight and manners in the particular indicidual/s. Nothing more, nothing less."

It is everything to do with their cult though, as the original poster has said.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Kicking myself this morning. I should have stood up and started taking photos.

And told them I was going to post on Facebook.

So frustrating when you think of something after the event.

Life is too short to complain to Ryanair. A letter to the chief Rabbi perhaps?"

That might be a good idea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was on a flight home from new York about 15yrs ago and as I got on the plane and found my seat the gentleman I should be seated next to called the attendant over. He was Jewish and asked if he could be moved for the very same reasons mentioned in the OPs post. But what he'd failed to realise and what the attendant very quickly and happily pointed out was that there was no way I would be no my period and therefore unclean as I was 34 weeks pregnant. Poor bloke went into a proper strop.

I was highly amused as it was so obvious I was pregnant

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"I was on a flight home from new York about 15yrs ago and as I got on the plane and found my seat the gentleman I should be seated next to called the attendant over. He was Jewish and asked if he could be moved for the very same reasons mentioned in the OPs post. But what he'd failed to realise and what the attendant very quickly and happily pointed out was that there was no way I would be no my period and therefore unclean as I was 34 weeks pregnant. Poor bloke went into a proper strop.

I was highly amused as it was so obvious I was pregnant "

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London

A brief explanation for the OP. The thing about the possible period is what my grandfather (of blessed memory) would probably have referred to as "bobe maises" (old wives' tales). It was probably an attempt to explain things to you in a language you would understand - in a very misguided way. The same goes for the request to ask nicely. In brief, you were right, they were wrong, and both parties were culturally insensitive for their own reasons.

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London


"Kicking myself this morning. I should have stood up and started taking photos.

And told them I was going to post on Facebook.

So frustrating when you think of something after the event.

Life is too short to complain to Ryanair. A letter to the chief Rabbi perhaps?

That might be a good idea. "

They were ultra-Orthodox. They do not recognise Rabbi Mirvis as an authority. Not that he has any beyond being a figurehead.

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London


"I was on a flight home from new York about 15yrs ago and as I got on the plane and found my seat the gentleman I should be seated next to called the attendant over. He was Jewish and asked if he could be moved for the very same reasons mentioned in the OPs post. But what he'd failed to realise and what the attendant very quickly and happily pointed out was that there was no way I would be no my period and therefore unclean as I was 34 weeks pregnant. Poor bloke went into a proper strop.

I was highly amused as it was so obvious I was pregnant "

He should have told the truth though. It is nothing to do with periods.

Your story brings back memories though. I was also on a flight from NYC after hurricane Irene a week later than my booked flight. I do not dress modestly but I did order a kosher meal, which was not brought because the flight was a newly booked one and I should have ordered it again. The same type of people who have been so reviled on this thread went out of their way to make sure I was not hungry for the duration of the flight.

Do not demonise anyone.

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London


"These archaic cults that view women as 'unclean' have no place in the 21st Century.

And other cults (atheism can be one) view everyone else as archaic without even trying to understand where they come from.

This is nothing to do with cleanliness or dirtones and all to do with lack of foresight and manners in the particular indicidual/s. Nothing more, nothing less.

It is everything to do with their cult though, as the original poster has said."

So they should have organiser better. They are in the wrong hands down.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Yes they are in the wrong as you say. They then hide behind, and use religion as an excuse.

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London


"Yes they are in the wrong as you say. They then hide behind, and use religion as an excuse."

You can put it that way. No one is saying that they were right. These things keep happening but being organised is just not a thing for some people, regardless.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds

The organisation gives them the perception of superiority that the original poster describes.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

you should not have intervened, even if you felt the cabin crew were ineffectual.

once in the air you can not have passengers taking it upon themselves to "do the right thing" in the same way they would if they saw a situation on the ground.

a flight was held at Hk airport recently as a passenger stepped in to help in a situation that they felt the cabin crew were not dealing with. as a result there was "high levels of tension" in certain parts of the cabin, and the captain took the decision to hold the plane. after 1.5 hours of airport staff, police and airline staff coming on board, several passengers were offloaded.

Point is, this was thankfully happening on the ground. Had this been in the air, then the safety of all other passengers would have been at risk.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Positive discrimination

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Should have been thrown off by the sound's of it."
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Mid flight I say

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor


"Should have been thrown off by the sound's of it..

Mid flight I say "

That's what I meant.

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

I did make that suggestion to the crew, I got a stern look but then a nice wink in return.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How did telling the man offering to help to fuck off help the situation?

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London


"The organisation gives them the perception of superiority that the original poster describes."

And you know this how?

I would not go as far as that. The people who start this kind of thing are usually members of smaller, more stroctly observant sects (who, incidentally, are people with the same rights but who are much less worldly than any of the participants of this discussion so may come across in am unfavourable light). The degree of ignorance of the outside world in some members of those sects ("Orthodox Jew" is a bit of a misnomer - "super ultra Orthodox" is more like it) is baffling. However, ascribing to them what we think they may be feeling towards us is a bit counterproductive. As someone said, leave it to the airline staff - they have been trained for these situations.

Although I would probably give in to the temptation to indulge in some interdenominational exchange of witty words.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People cause chaos on budget flights all the time. Usually groups of d*unken twats. People are dicks. People in groups even more so. And people are entitled, selfish and inconsiderate. Religion is irrelevant to that.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"People cause chaos on budget flights all the time. Usually groups of d*unken twats. People are dicks. People in groups even more so. And people are entitled, selfish and inconsiderate. Religion is irrelevant to that. "

Religious cults cause different, but equally problematic issues.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"The organisation gives them the perception of superiority that the original poster describes.

And you know this how?

I would not go as far as that. The people who start this kind of thing are usually members of smaller, more stroctly observant sects (who, incidentally, are people with the same rights but who are much less worldly than any of the participants of this discussion so may come across in am unfavourable light). The degree of ignorance of the outside world in some members of those sects ("Orthodox Jew" is a bit of a misnomer - "super ultra Orthodox" is more like it) is baffling. However, ascribing to them what we think they may be feeling towards us is a bit counterproductive. As someone said, leave it to the airline staff - they have been trained for these situations.

Although I would probably give in to the temptation to indulge in some interdenominational exchange of witty words. "

Airline staff trained to deal with religious nuts who won't sit next to a woman, because of some excuse, and then act up during the rest of the journey, knowing that they can get away with it? Don't bet on the training!

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By *uckymooMan
over a year ago

Mid-Cheshire

Well on the bright side of things, at least they will of had Ham Sandwiches left

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London

I think if your religion stops you doing things that are socially acceptable to 99.9% of the population, then you shouldn't put yourself in the situation where that becomes a problem.

If you can't sit next to women on planes either stay at home or charter your own plane.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"I think if your religion stops you doing things that are socially acceptable to 99.9% of the population, then you shouldn't put yourself in the situation where that becomes a problem.

If you can't sit next to women on planes either stay at home or charter your own plane. "

Excatly!

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"Well on the bright side of things, at least they will of had Ham Sandwiches left"

But with Ryanair prices, and being Jewish, which would offend then the most - the price or the ham!

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London


"Well on the bright side of things, at least they will of had Ham Sandwiches left

But with Ryanair prices, and being Jewish, which would offend then the most - the price or the ham!

"

The anti-Semitism from fellow passengers. No one is bothered about what other people eat.

However, if there are only two things to choose from, the prices.

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London


"The organisation gives them the perception of superiority that the original poster describes.

And you know this how?

I would not go as far as that. The people who start this kind of thing are usually members of smaller, more stroctly observant sects (who, incidentally, are people with the same rights but who are much less worldly than any of the participants of this discussion so may come across in am unfavourable light). The degree of ignorance of the outside world in some members of those sects ("Orthodox Jew" is a bit of a misnomer - "super ultra Orthodox" is more like it) is baffling. However, ascribing to them what we think they may be feeling towards us is a bit counterproductive. As someone said, leave it to the airline staff - they have been trained for these situations.

Although I would probably give in to the temptation to indulge in some interdenominational exchange of witty words.

Airline staff trained to deal with religious nuts who won't sit next to a woman, because of some excuse, and then act up during the rest of the journey, knowing that they can get away with it? Don't bet on the training!"

They have seen it all before.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"Well on the bright side of things, at least they will of had Ham Sandwiches left

But with Ryanair prices, and being Jewish, which would offend then the most - the price or the ham!

"

No need for anti semitic tropes.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"Well on the bright side of things, at least they will of had Ham Sandwiches left

But with Ryanair prices, and being Jewish, which would offend then the most - the price or the ham!

No need for anti semitic tropes. "

No need for a lack of humour.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"I think if your religion stops you doing things that are socially acceptable to 99.9% of the population, then you shouldn't put yourself in the situation where that becomes a problem. "

Then nobody would leave the comfort of their own 4 walls!

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"I think if your religion stops you doing things that are socially acceptable to 99.9% of the population, then you shouldn't put yourself in the situation where that becomes a problem.

Then nobody would leave the comfort of their own 4 walls!

Nonsense.

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By *ardiffCoupleNJCouple
over a year ago

Pontypridd/Rhyfelin


"The organisation gives them the perception of superiority that the original poster describes.

And you know this how?

I would not go as far as that. The people who start this kind of thing are usually members of smaller, more stroctly observant sects (who, incidentally, are people with the same rights but who are much less worldly than any of the participants of this discussion so may come across in am unfavourable light). The degree of ignorance of the outside world in some members of those sects ("Orthodox Jew" is a bit of a misnomer - "super ultra Orthodox" is more like it) is baffling. However, ascribing to them what we think they may be feeling towards us is a bit counterproductive. As someone said, leave it to the airline staff - they have been trained for these situations.

Although I would probably give in to the temptation to indulge in some interdenominational exchange of witty words. "

Isn't that the point? That is the belief of every fundamental or 'extreme' group.

In this case, that, via descent from the Israelites they are the chosen people (to be in a covenant with God).

The problem for us is that every other fundamentalist group effectively believes the same thing.

The problem for the rest of us is that extremist groups hold these beliefs so strongly, they feel duty bound to impose them on the rest of the World.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here


"I think if your religion stops you doing things that are socially acceptable to 99.9% of the population, then you shouldn't put yourself in the situation where that becomes a problem.

Then nobody would leave the comfort of their own 4 walls!

Nonsense.

"

Lol

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"The organisation gives them the perception of superiority that the original poster describes.

And you know this how?

I would not go as far as that. The people who start this kind of thing are usually members of smaller, more stroctly observant sects (who, incidentally, are people with the same rights but who are much less worldly than any of the participants of this discussion so may come across in am unfavourable light). The degree of ignorance of the outside world in some members of those sects ("Orthodox Jew" is a bit of a misnomer - "super ultra Orthodox" is more like it) is baffling. However, ascribing to them what we think they may be feeling towards us is a bit counterproductive. As someone said, leave it to the airline staff - they have been trained for these situations.

Although I would probably give in to the temptation to indulge in some interdenominational exchange of witty words.

Isn't that the point? That is the belief of every fundamental or 'extreme' group.

In this case, that, via descent from the Israelites they are the chosen people (to be in a covenant with God).

The problem for us is that every other fundamentalist group effectively believes the same thing.

The problem for the rest of us is that extremist groups hold these beliefs so strongly, they feel duty bound to impose them on the rest of the World."

Yet the chosen few still have to use Ryanair, like the rest of the unchosen many, but then expect the unchosen many to bow down to the chosen few!

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By *uckymooMan
over a year ago

Mid-Cheshire

It wasnt antisemetic

It was a fact

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Should have been thrown off by the sound's of it..

Mid flight I say

That's what I meant."

.

Ooooo were on the same devilish tangent of humour .

.

Stewardess stewardess... Calm down and let me deal with this situation.

Slap.. Get your shit together you stupid religious arse, slap

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"It wasnt antisemetic

It was a fact

"

It's not anti semitic to suggest that one shouldn't comply with people's unreasonable religious demands. It is anti semitic to make "jokes" about the alleged meanness of Jewish people.

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By *uckymooMan
over a year ago

Mid-Cheshire

Sorry thought you were upset by my post

Being a thick Irish dope there!!

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"It wasnt antisemetic

It was a fact

It's not anti semitic to suggest that one shouldn't comply with people's unreasonable religious demands. It is anti semitic to make "jokes" about the alleged meanness of Jewish people. "

The whole point of jokes is playing to stereotypes. That's how comedians work. Stop being a snowflake and looking for offence where there is none.

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

I have no problem with the Jewish faith. I have worked for several Jewish owned companies over the years. Great memories of some lovely people with a wicked sense of humour.

They would have been appalled by the behaviour of this group on that flight and I’m sure would have been more vocal and acted more than me.

I did feel the crew were out of their depth.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"I have no problem with the Jewish faith. I have worked for several Jewish owned companies over the years. Great memories of some lovely people with a wicked sense of humour.

They would have been appalled by the behaviour of this group on that flight and I’m sure would have been more vocal and acted more than me.

I did feel the crew were out of their depth."

The problem for crew is that whilst they dare sort d*unks out, they are frightened of some discrimination claim being thrown at them in cases like this.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"It wasnt antisemetic

It was a fact

It's not anti semitic to suggest that one shouldn't comply with people's unreasonable religious demands. It is anti semitic to make "jokes" about the alleged meanness of Jewish people.

The whole point of jokes is playing to stereotypes. That's how comedians work. Stop being a snowflake and looking for offence where there is none."

Sorry I forgot it was still 1975.

It's very crass and stupid comedy that relies on racist stereotypes.

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By *uckymooMan
over a year ago

Mid-Cheshire

Ok ok calm down now we dont want ww3 on our hands

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Name one religion that doesn't make demands of its followers that could offend someone?

One Arab country is now just making it legal for women to drive.

They're all the same and the list in on and on.

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By *uckymooMan
over a year ago

Mid-Cheshire

So the sooner we all strip off abd have a worldwide gangbang the better

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

Good idea. Make love not war!

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

over a year ago

East Sussex


"I have no problem with the Jewish faith. I have worked for several Jewish owned companies over the years. Great memories of some lovely people with a wicked sense of humour.

They would have been appalled by the behaviour of this group on that flight and I’m sure would have been more vocal and acted more than me.

I did feel the crew were out of their depth."

From the version of events we have I'd say the following

It's difficult when a group uses their religion to justify its poor behaviour but in this case it seems they weren't. Their poor behaviour had nothing to do with their religion and everything to do with bad behaviour. That would have been clear since their religious beliefs had been respected. The crew should and could have intervened on those grounds in my opinion.

A practising Catholic guy I know who's scared of flying was praying hard and so loud on a bumpy flight once that he was scaring the other passengers who rd him to shut the eff up.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"I have no problem with the Jewish faith. I have worked for several Jewish owned companies over the years. Great memories of some lovely people with a wicked sense of humour.

They would have been appalled by the behaviour of this group on that flight and I’m sure would have been more vocal and acted more than me.

I did feel the crew were out of their depth.

From the version of events we have I'd say the following

It's difficult when a group uses their religion to justify its poor behaviour but in this case it seems they weren't. Their poor behaviour had nothing to do with their religion and everything to do with bad behaviour. That would have been clear since their religious beliefs had been respected. The crew should and could have intervened on those grounds in my opinion.

A practising Catholic guy I know who's scared of flying was praying hard and so loud on a bumpy flight once that he was scaring the other passengers who rd him to shut the eff up. "

If I was a woman I would have refused to move. I am not going to accommodate anyone's religious belief that insists I am unclean.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"I have no problem with the Jewish faith. I have worked for several Jewish owned companies over the years. Great memories of some lovely people with a wicked sense of humour.

They would have been appalled by the behaviour of this group on that flight and I’m sure would have been more vocal and acted more than me.

I did feel the crew were out of their depth.

From the version of events we have I'd say the following

It's difficult when a group uses their religion to justify its poor behaviour but in this case it seems they weren't. Their poor behaviour had nothing to do with their religion and everything to do with bad behaviour. That would have been clear since their religious beliefs had been respected. The crew should and could have intervened on those grounds in my opinion.

A practising Catholic guy I know who's scared of flying was praying hard and so loud on a bumpy flight once that he was scaring the other passengers who rd him to shut the eff up.

If I was a woman I would have refused to move. I am not going to accommodate anyone's religious belief that insists I am unclean. "

That's anti-Semitic!

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By *ensual-dominant-passionMan
over a year ago

sheffield

If you follow a faith... then you should respect other people's way of life, don't expect special treatment because you are from a particular faith, what ever you choose to do in life should be customised by yourself not the other way round...

e.g not sitting next to a women on a plane.. if you have a problem then find other means of travelling.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"I have no problem with the Jewish faith. I have worked for several Jewish owned companies over the years. Great memories of some lovely people with a wicked sense of humour.

They would have been appalled by the behaviour of this group on that flight and I’m sure would have been more vocal and acted more than me.

I did feel the crew were out of their depth.

From the version of events we have I'd say the following

It's difficult when a group uses their religion to justify its poor behaviour but in this case it seems they weren't. Their poor behaviour had nothing to do with their religion and everything to do with bad behaviour. That would have been clear since their religious beliefs had been respected. The crew should and could have intervened on those grounds in my opinion.

A practising Catholic guy I know who's scared of flying was praying hard and so loud on a bumpy flight once that he was scaring the other passengers who rd him to shut the eff up.

If I was a woman I would have refused to move. I am not going to accommodate anyone's religious belief that insists I am unclean.

That's anti-Semitic!"

No its not. I'd apply the same policy to unreasonable demands made by any religious group.

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

Quite right!

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"If you follow a faith... then you should respect other people's way of life, don't expect special treatment because you are from a particular faith, what ever you choose to do in life should be customised by yourself not the other way round...

e.g not sitting next to a women on a plane.. if you have a problem then find other means of travelling. "

But the problem with really and truly holding a faith is that you strongly believe you are right and people not holding your faith are wrong.

That's why faith is a bad thing.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"I have no problem with the Jewish faith. I have worked for several Jewish owned companies over the years. Great memories of some lovely people with a wicked sense of humour.

They would have been appalled by the behaviour of this group on that flight and I’m sure would have been more vocal and acted more than me.

I did feel the crew were out of their depth.

From the version of events we have I'd say the following

It's difficult when a group uses their religion to justify its poor behaviour but in this case it seems they weren't. Their poor behaviour had nothing to do with their religion and everything to do with bad behaviour. That would have been clear since their religious beliefs had been respected. The crew should and could have intervened on those grounds in my opinion.

A practising Catholic guy I know who's scared of flying was praying hard and so loud on a bumpy flight once that he was scaring the other passengers who rd him to shut the eff up.

If I was a woman I would have refused to move. I am not going to accommodate anyone's religious belief that insists I am unclean.

That's anti-Semitic!

No its not. I'd apply the same policy to unreasonable demands made by any religious group. "

And I'd make the same joke about the stereotypes of any group!

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"I have no problem with the Jewish faith. I have worked for several Jewish owned companies over the years. Great memories of some lovely people with a wicked sense of humour.

They would have been appalled by the behaviour of this group on that flight and I’m sure would have been more vocal and acted more than me.

I did feel the crew were out of their depth.

From the version of events we have I'd say the following

It's difficult when a group uses their religion to justify its poor behaviour but in this case it seems they weren't. Their poor behaviour had nothing to do with their religion and everything to do with bad behaviour. That would have been clear since their religious beliefs had been respected. The crew should and could have intervened on those grounds in my opinion.

A practising Catholic guy I know who's scared of flying was praying hard and so loud on a bumpy flight once that he was scaring the other passengers who rd him to shut the eff up.

If I was a woman I would have refused to move. I am not going to accommodate anyone's religious belief that insists I am unclean.

That's anti-Semitic!

No its not. I'd apply the same policy to unreasonable demands made by any religious group.

And I'd make the same joke about the stereotypes of any group!"

So you're racist about everyone then?

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

Is it racist to make jokes of any race, religion creed? It would be if offensive but very few jokes are offensive surely.

There was this bisexual Englishman, when his wife found out, she didn’t know which way to turn.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Should it happen again, just mention that the previous flight was filled with menstruating women so all the seats will make them sinners of the highest order...

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"Should it happen again, just mention that the previous flight was filled with menstruating women so all the seats will make them sinners of the highest order..."

And the plane seats haven't been cleaned for 3 years, and most of the women on the way to Magaluf wear short skirts and no knickers.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"Is it racist to make jokes of any race, religion creed? It would be if offensive but very few jokes are offensive surely.

There was this bisexual Englishman, when his wife found out, she didn’t know which way to turn."

In that joke the man doesn't have to be English for it to work, so it's not racist.

Racist jokes play on negative stereotypes about certain groups. These days they are generally socially unacceptable and lots of people find them offensive.

Tell them if you like, but you'll be asking for trouble.

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

Actually, while the ‘musical chairs’ at the beginning delayed take off, the really irritating bit was the constant walking around, standing in groups blocking the aisle, seat swapping. A group of ten or so next to my seat. Not taking any notice of polite requests to sit down. The so called ‘elders ‘ while apologetic made no attempt to bring order. I do accept it could have been any other religion or group. I know a group of Brits coming back from a stag do would have been dealt with.

Forget the religious element. Just a bunch of wankers!

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"Is it racist to make jokes of any race, religion creed? It would be if offensive but very few jokes are offensive surely.

There was this bisexual Englishman, when his wife found out, she didn’t know which way to turn.

In that joke the man doesn't have to be English for it to work, so it's not racist.

Racist jokes play on negative stereotypes about certain groups. These days they are generally socially unacceptable and lots of people find them offensive.

Tell them if you like, but you'll be asking for trouble. "

What's the difference between a joke about a Jew being tight with money; a Yorkshireman being tight with money and a Scot being tight with money?

Stop shouting racism and looking for offence.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Throw them off mid flight... God will save the deserving ones

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

Is this racist? Why do India and Pakistan never qualify for the World Cup? Because every time they get a corner they put a shop on it.

I have told that to both of the above and they thought it funny

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is it racist to make jokes of any race, religion creed? It would be if offensive but very few jokes are offensive surely.

There was this bisexual Englishman, when his wife found out, she didn’t know which way to turn.

In that joke the man doesn't have to be English for it to work, so it's not racist.

Racist jokes play on negative stereotypes about certain groups. These days they are generally socially unacceptable and lots of people find them offensive.

Tell them if you like, but you'll be asking for trouble.

What's the difference between a joke about a Jew being tight with money; a Yorkshireman being tight with money and a Scot being tight with money?

Stop shouting racism and looking for offence. "

There's no difference. In each case the stereotype is dated and the supposed joke isn't actually funny.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

if it was classed as serious or dangerous the pilot would have been called to the cabin .

plus the said group arrested on landing

ryanair crew are very young these days , altho trained i dont think they administer authority very well.

i drive them about so hear there stories , 16 hour days , lack of sleep etc etc

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"Is it racist to make jokes of any race, religion creed? It would be if offensive but very few jokes are offensive surely.

There was this bisexual Englishman, when his wife found out, she didn’t know which way to turn.

In that joke the man doesn't have to be English for it to work, so it's not racist.

Racist jokes play on negative stereotypes about certain groups. These days they are generally socially unacceptable and lots of people find them offensive.

Tell them if you like, but you'll be asking for trouble.

What's the difference between a joke about a Jew being tight with money; a Yorkshireman being tight with money and a Scot being tight with money?

Stop shouting racism and looking for offence.

There's no difference. In each case the stereotype is dated and the supposed joke isn't actually funny. "

So what humour is funny? PC left-wing. new age crap?

Funny how Ken Dodd packed venues until he was 90 with mother-in-law jokes etc.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor


"Should it happen again, just mention that the previous flight was filled with menstruating women so all the seats will make them sinners of the highest order..."

I'd have waved my soggy tampon at them if they were all stood next to my seat in the aisle,I can't be doing with the confinement of a plane as it is without it being made to feel worse.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You need a sense of humour to find things funny

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Actually, while the ‘musical chairs’ at the beginning delayed take off, the really irritating bit was the constant walking around, standing in groups blocking the aisle, seat swapping. A group of ten or so next to my seat. Not taking any notice of polite requests to sit down. The so called ‘elders ‘ while apologetic made no attempt to bring order. I do accept it could have been any other religion or group. I know a group of Brits coming back from a stag do would have been dealt with.

Forget the religious element. Just a bunch of wankers!"

Forget the religious element? But wasn't that the focus of your opening post?

Anyway in case I missed it I'm still curious how telling the guy offering to help to fuck off helped the situation?

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"Is it racist to make jokes of any race, religion creed? It would be if offensive but very few jokes are offensive surely.

There was this bisexual Englishman, when his wife found out, she didn’t know which way to turn.

In that joke the man doesn't have to be English for it to work, so it's not racist.

Racist jokes play on negative stereotypes about certain groups. These days they are generally socially unacceptable and lots of people find them offensive.

Tell them if you like, but you'll be asking for trouble.

What's the difference between a joke about a Jew being tight with money; a Yorkshireman being tight with money and a Scot being tight with money?

Stop shouting racism and looking for offence. "

You keep telling racist jokes and I'll keep saying they're racist. That's how free speech works isn't it?

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor


"Actually, while the ‘musical chairs’ at the beginning delayed take off, the really irritating bit was the constant walking around, standing in groups blocking the aisle, seat swapping. A group of ten or so next to my seat. Not taking any notice of polite requests to sit down. The so called ‘elders ‘ while apologetic made no attempt to bring order. I do accept it could have been any other religion or group. I know a group of Brits coming back from a stag do would have been dealt with.

Forget the religious element. Just a bunch of wankers!

Forget the religious element? But wasn't that the focus of your opening post?

Anyway in case I missed it I'm still curious how telling the guy offering to help to fuck off helped the situation?"

He's already explained that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And I'll keep saying I find them funny... You go girl

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"Is it racist to make jokes of any race, religion creed? It would be if offensive but very few jokes are offensive surely.

There was this bisexual Englishman, when his wife found out, she didn’t know which way to turn.

In that joke the man doesn't have to be English for it to work, so it's not racist.

Racist jokes play on negative stereotypes about certain groups. These days they are generally socially unacceptable and lots of people find them offensive.

Tell them if you like, but you'll be asking for trouble.

What's the difference between a joke about a Jew being tight with money; a Yorkshireman being tight with money and a Scot being tight with money?

Stop shouting racism and looking for offence.

You keep telling racist jokes and I'll keep saying they're racist. That's how free speech works isn't it? "

And you'll be in the minority. The rest of the world loves humour, unlike you.

Surprised that you are not pretending to be a lawyer today, who has taken many cases against comedians.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alert in level 2 , somebody is trying free thought, send down the thought police to tell them what cunts they are for upsetting people!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is it racist to make jokes of any race, religion creed? It would be if offensive but very few jokes are offensive surely.

There was this bisexual Englishman, when his wife found out, she didn’t know which way to turn.

In that joke the man doesn't have to be English for it to work, so it's not racist.

Racist jokes play on negative stereotypes about certain groups. These days they are generally socially unacceptable and lots of people find them offensive.

Tell them if you like, but you'll be asking for trouble.

What's the difference between a joke about a Jew being tight with money; a Yorkshireman being tight with money and a Scot being tight with money?

Stop shouting racism and looking for offence.

There's no difference. In each case the stereotype is dated and the supposed joke isn't actually funny.

So what humour is funny? PC left-wing. new age crap?

Funny how Ken Dodd packed venues until he was 90 with mother-in-law jokes etc."

Prove me wrong. Post a genuinely funny and original Joe where the punchline is based on the lazy stereotype of jews/scots/Yorkshire being tight?

It's odd that you automatically went on the attack with a PC comment. The reality is that these jokes were being made 30 or 40 years ago, humour has evolved since then

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

It didn’t and I didn’t want it to. It just made me feel better.

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By *ensual-dominant-passionMan
over a year ago

sheffield


"If you follow a faith... then you should respect other people's way of life, don't expect special treatment because you are from a particular faith, what ever you choose to do in life should be customised by yourself not the other way round...

e.g not sitting next to a women on a plane.. if you have a problem then find other means of travelling.

But the problem with really and truly holding a faith is that you strongly believe you are right and people not holding your faith are wrong.

That's why faith is a bad thing. "

I disagree.. faith is based on spiritual ground, you're own personal faith shours be kept on boundaries of personal choice... not expect eveveryone to change ways so it suits you.

Most religious people operate this way.. it's just when they expect everyone to accommodate them.. it becomes extreme.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Actually, while the ‘musical chairs’ at the beginning delayed take off, the really irritating bit was the constant walking around, standing in groups blocking the aisle, seat swapping. A group of ten or so next to my seat. Not taking any notice of polite requests to sit down. The so called ‘elders ‘ while apologetic made no attempt to bring order. I do accept it could have been any other religion or group. I know a group of Brits coming back from a stag do would have been dealt with.

Forget the religious element. Just a bunch of wankers!

Forget the religious element? But wasn't that the focus of your opening post?

Anyway in case I missed it I'm still curious how telling the guy offering to help to fuck off helped the situation?

He's already explained that."

I'll scroll up then, I started from the bottom amd scan read it

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By *ensual-dominant-passionMan
over a year ago

sheffield


"If you follow a faith... then you should respect other people's way of life, don't expect special treatment because you are from a particular faith, what ever you choose to do in life should be customised by yourself not the other way round...

e.g not sitting next to a women on a plane.. if you have a problem then find other means of travelling.

But the problem with really and truly holding a faith is that you strongly believe you are right and people not holding your faith are wrong.

That's why faith is a bad thing.

I disagree.. faith is based on spiritual ground, you're own personal faith shours be kept on boundaries of personal choice... not expect eveveryone to change ways so it suits you.

Most religious people operate this way.. it's just when they expect everyone to accommodate them.. it becomes extreme. "

Should*

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"Is it racist to make jokes of any race, religion creed? It would be if offensive but very few jokes are offensive surely.

There was this bisexual Englishman, when his wife found out, she didn’t know which way to turn.

In that joke the man doesn't have to be English for it to work, so it's not racist.

Racist jokes play on negative stereotypes about certain groups. These days they are generally socially unacceptable and lots of people find them offensive.

Tell them if you like, but you'll be asking for trouble.

What's the difference between a joke about a Jew being tight with money; a Yorkshireman being tight with money and a Scot being tight with money?

Stop shouting racism and looking for offence.

There's no difference. In each case the stereotype is dated and the supposed joke isn't actually funny.

So what humour is funny? PC left-wing. new age crap?

Funny how Ken Dodd packed venues until he was 90 with mother-in-law jokes etc.

Prove me wrong. Post a genuinely funny and original Joe where the punchline is based on the lazy stereotype of jews/scots/Yorkshire being tight?

It's odd that you automatically went on the attack with a PC comment. The reality is that these jokes were being made 30 or 40 years ago, humour has evolved since then"

They might be old, but they are still funny. Hence why Ken Dodd packed venues until he was 90, whereas Ben Elton......

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

I like Ben Elton

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Probably on a diamond run....

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"Is it racist to make jokes of any race, religion creed? It would be if offensive but very few jokes are offensive surely.

There was this bisexual Englishman, when his wife found out, she didn’t know which way to turn.

In that joke the man doesn't have to be English for it to work, so it's not racist.

Racist jokes play on negative stereotypes about certain groups. These days they are generally socially unacceptable and lots of people find them offensive.

Tell them if you like, but you'll be asking for trouble.

What's the difference between a joke about a Jew being tight with money; a Yorkshireman being tight with money and a Scot being tight with money?

Stop shouting racism and looking for offence.

You keep telling racist jokes and I'll keep saying they're racist. That's how free speech works isn't it?

And you'll be in the minority. The rest of the world loves humour, unlike you.

Surprised that you are not pretending to be a lawyer today, who has taken many cases against comedians. "

Are you incapable of a discussion without ad hominem attacks?

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds

You might want to check out Roy "Chubby Brown's" touring schedule for this year too.

And as he says on his website:

"If easily offended, please stay away"

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds

You do normally pretend to be a lawyer though on here.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"Is it racist to make jokes of any race, religion creed? It would be if offensive but very few jokes are offensive surely.

There was this bisexual Englishman, when his wife found out, she didn’t know which way to turn.

In that joke the man doesn't have to be English for it to work, so it's not racist.

Racist jokes play on negative stereotypes about certain groups. These days they are generally socially unacceptable and lots of people find them offensive.

Tell them if you like, but you'll be asking for trouble.

What's the difference between a joke about a Jew being tight with money; a Yorkshireman being tight with money and a Scot being tight with money?

Stop shouting racism and looking for offence.

There's no difference. In each case the stereotype is dated and the supposed joke isn't actually funny.

So what humour is funny? PC left-wing. new age crap?

Funny how Ken Dodd packed venues until he was 90 with mother-in-law jokes etc.

Prove me wrong. Post a genuinely funny and original Joe where the punchline is based on the lazy stereotype of jews/scots/Yorkshire being tight?

It's odd that you automatically went on the attack with a PC comment. The reality is that these jokes were being made 30 or 40 years ago, humour has evolved since then

They might be old, but they are still funny. Hence why Ken Dodd packed venues until he was 90, whereas Ben Elton......"

Has it ever occurred to you that humour is entirely subjective and that what people found to be funny forty years ago is, by and large, not found to be funny by people now?

I would be willing to bet a large sum of money that the average age of Ken Dodds recent audiences was well over sixty. Purely because he spoke to them. He said nothing to most younger people.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"You do normally pretend to be a lawyer though on here."

That's because I am. You choose not to believe me. That's your right. I just don't see why you bring up that irrelevant point in this discussion.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor


"You do normally pretend to be a lawyer though on here."

I presumed he was.

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

Dear _inkylondonpair and _eedsandy,

Stop it! What started as a comment on bad behaviour on a flight has turned to a debate on old v new comedy and racism.

Please kiss and make up.

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds


"You do normally pretend to be a lawyer though on here.

That's because I am. You choose not to believe me. That's your right. I just don't see why you bring up that irrelevant point in this discussion. "

Because you are not a lawyer. The point yesterday when you said you couldn't find the cases on Google proved that. As if lawyers look for cases on Google! As if law reports are on Google. That's what specialist paid only legal publishers are for, both electronically and in print.

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

Andy, no!

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"You do normally pretend to be a lawyer though on here.

That's because I am. You choose not to believe me. That's your right. I just don't see why you bring up that irrelevant point in this discussion.

Because you are not a lawyer. The point yesterday when you said you couldn't find the cases on Google proved that. As if lawyers look for cases on Google! As if law reports are on Google. That's what specialist paid only legal publishers are for, both electronically and in print."

I don't give a toss whether you believe me or not. But if you want me to look up law reports you need to give full citations not random names you got from a quick Google and a shifty at an old copy of Personnel Today.

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"Dear _inkylondonpair and _eedsandy,

Stop it! What started as a comment on bad behaviour on a flight has turned to a debate on old v new comedy and racism.

Please kiss and make up."

We're having fun

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor


"Andy, no!"

You need to be more strict like the airline staff should have been!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Dear _inkylondonpair and _eedsandy,

Stop it! What started as a comment on bad behaviour on a flight has turned to a debate on old v new comedy and racism.

Please kiss and make up."

There’s always the reply privately button

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

As long as you are. I don’t want anyone falling out due to my thread.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

The management of passengers and safety rests with the crew, so if I'd had any issue with this I would have raised it with the crew. Passengers may choose to swap their seats with others of course, though this is normally done with courtesy and gratitude, for people having helped them. I wouldn't engage with people who were disruptive to me, other than requesting their interaction with crew.

Some religions do regard some women during, as well as after their menstruation. as being inappropriate for them to congregate with, as well as for them to use beds/seats etc afterwards, unless cleaned. They themselves would also have to cleanse themselves. It's a rather difficult situation to undertake in a mixed modern society, where people are surrounded by strangers who wouldn't likely share their belief system. If someone had very strict requirements for segregation etc, then the onus would be on them to conclude the matter, rather than expecting others to undergo major changes to their lives. Alternative travel arrangements would have been one option, though these people may have been traveling in emergency circumstances: but this still doesn't shift responsibilities onto others.

In any event, where there are clear legal responsibilities under a commercial contract - the airline representatives, then it would remain important for them to handle the situation, rather than others engage, potentially being confrontational or disrespectful, potentially causing further unrest. I don't generally do anything other than respect others, I sometimes view that being clear and communicating my boundaries as highly appropriate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"As long as you are. I don’t want anyone falling out due to my thread."

I wouldn’t worry about it, the chap from Leeds could argue in an empty phone box

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By *r_PinkMan
over a year ago

london stratford


"So someone offered to help and you told him to fuck off? I think you lost the moral high ground right there.

"

I was just about to say that myself

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

Just out of interest, why would anybody consider a menstruating woman unclean?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just out of interest, why would anybody consider a menstruating woman unclean?"

Reading the op it also says “may be” the mind boggles

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By *ensual-dominant-passionMan
over a year ago

sheffield

Not wanting to sit next to a women and making a fuss about it is offensive... it's offensive to that women you don't want to sit with..

If he had said that he didn't want to sit with someone because they are black... then this would be extremely offensive.. so why is this any different.. he is discriminating against women saying they are unclean

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By *uckymooMan
over a year ago

Mid-Cheshire

I do not have a clue why any religion would ban a man from being near a menstruated woman

But I do know my local pub is full of blokes on a Sundays, 1 in 4 saying its blob week so im staying out the house.

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

I know. You really had to be there. It was a combination and build up. He had almost two hours to have done something and done nothing. He saw me consoling a young girl who was upset and in tears. Anyone with an ounce of sense or concern would clearly see the problem and do something.

He asked me what the problem was can you believe when he had a dozen guys around him , I told him that his group were very irritating and disrespectful to other passengers . I was polite but firm. He then in such a smarmy and condescending manner made what I considered to be an insincere offer to help. Hence my response. I know you lose the moral argument but boy did it feel good

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By *inkyLondonpairCouple
over a year ago

London


"Not wanting to sit next to a women and making a fuss about it is offensive... it's offensive to that women you don't want to sit with..

If he had said that he didn't want to sit with someone because they are black... then this would be extremely offensive.. so why is this any different.. he is discriminating against women saying they are unclean"

Exactly. If your religion mandates telling people in public you consider them unclean, then you can fuck right off.

If that's where your head is that I can't see why you would want to go on planes full of "unclean" women.

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

It wasn’t just one. It was about twenty that had to change seats, hence the take off delay for musical chairs. That all had seat numbers like the rest of us but demanded changes.

Blimey. Ryanair is stressful enough.

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London


"I do not have a clue why any religion would ban a man from being near a menstruated woman

But I do know my local pub is full of blokes on a Sundays, 1 in 4 saying its blob week so im staying out the house.

"

Once again, it is nothing about periods. It is an explanation some people think will be plausible to outsiders. The real answer is a little bit longer.

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By *eal_curves_is_backWoman
over a year ago

London


"Just out of interest, why would anybody consider a menstruating woman unclean?"

*Heavy sigh*

Because no one would.

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By *uckymooMan
over a year ago

Mid-Cheshire

Ohh ok

Must admit the same comments keep popping up like a regular cycle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You might want to check out Roy "Chubby Brown's" touring schedule for this year too.

And as he says on his website:

"If easily offended, please stay away""

I think citing Roy Chubby Brown in response to a suggestion that jokes about dated racial stereotypes only furather proves my point

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By *uckymooMan
over a year ago

Mid-Cheshire

That’s ageism

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By *ebjonnson OP   Man
over a year ago

Maldon

I thought Chubby Brown was dead!

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