Media thread 2022/23

[Octavian]

whether any Chelsea fans were, or should have been, offended, is not the point. The point is the rags were using a term that relates to sexuality as a slur. It is the intent to give offence, and the reason for it, that is objectionable.

still, if the hill you want to die on is defending rags singing homophobic songs, fill your boots.

I just think it’s a really weak example. There’s people in the off topic of this website who make jokes about each other selling their arses… I doubt any gay people are affected by that sort of joke.

As I’ve repeated, I think people (who aren't the actual minority) are now searching as hard as they can to deem something off limits and offensive.

It’ll be swearing at football next that’s deemed unacceptable.

I can’t remember the last time I went to City when the majority of the South Stand wasn’t singing Chelsea “rent boys”.

 

[Charlesfarsbar]

Maths isnt one of Jamie Jackson’s strengths by the state of this

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Arsenal may need Eddie Nketiah to step up, Liverpool stall on the road again and can Erling Haaland beat Dixie Dean’s record?

www.theguardian.com

34 - 17 = 27 , according to Jamie

Also by my reckoning, Haaland has scored 17 in 11 which is 1.54 per game

how does this stuff get printed !

 

[Chris Holmes]

Maths isnt one of Jamie Jackson’s strengths by the state of this

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Arsenal may need Eddie Nketiah to step up, Liverpool stall on the road again and can Erling Haaland beat Dixie Dean’s record?

www.theguardian.com

34 - 17 = 27 , according to Jamie

Also by my reckoning, Haaland has scored 17 in 11 which is 1.54 per game

how does this stuff get printed !

As half of Haaland’s goals are tap ins, they only count for half a goal in Jamie Maths

 

[Blue Mist]

whether any Chelsea fans were, or should have been, offended, is not the point. The point is the rags were using a term that relates to sexuality as a slur. It is the intent to give offence, and the reason for it, that is objectionable.

still, if the hill you want to die on is defending rags singing homophobic songs, fill your boots.

The fact that not one premier league footballer has ever come out as gay says it all. I am happy to take the piss out of opposition teams and their fans in just about any way I can but this one should be consigned to the bin.
No ones sexuality, colour of skin or religion should be used as a term of derision.

 

[Chris in London]

I just think it’s a really weak example. There’s people in the off topic of this website who make jokes about each other selling their arses… I doubt any gay people are affected by that sort of joke.

As I’ve repeated, I think people (who aren't the actual minority) are now searching as hard as they can to deem something off limits and offensive.

It’ll be swearing at football next that’s deemed unacceptable.

I can’t remember the last time I went to City when the majority of the South Stand wasn’t singing Chelsea “rent boys”.

if you think that it’s okay to use sexuality as a term of abuse there’s little point in having a discussion

 

[Chris in London]

He's not saying that though. You are just thinking that.
What he's asking is where do you draw the line regarding what you can sing and what you can't sing nowadays and who makes that decision for you? Discuss:

See above

 

[Octavian]

if you think that it’s okay to use sexuality as a term of abuse there’s little point in having a discussion

You’re actually indirectly suggesting being gay makes you a rent boy.

 

[AirbagsOptionalTheReturn]

Maths isnt one of Jamie Jackson’s strengths by the state of this

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Arsenal may need Eddie Nketiah to step up, Liverpool stall on the road again and can Erling Haaland beat Dixie Dean’s record?

www.theguardian.com

34 - 17 = 27 , according to Jamie

Also by my reckoning, Haaland has scored 17 in 11 which is 1.54 per game

how does this stuff get printed !

This is the Guardian! What should (stress should) be a quality broadsheet with excellent writing and no mistakes (not saying I have ever been an avid reader). It shows you how far the journalist trade has fallen through being online and on social media. There is so much content nowadays, every single hour, that there is not a chance that every article is copy checked before publishing, so "journos" can now publish what they want without any fear of being fact checked, it then gets into the public domain and people will take what they want from the articles (through whatever lens they want). Basically to be a journalist you need to write whatever you want to tow the party line for your particular outlet as there is no real quality checking any more

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

"Hillsborough deniers"

fkin crazy twat.

 

[AirbagsOptionalTheReturn]

I think we should start chanting “Government Funded Barmy Army”

Someone will get offended by that as well, you used army and Barmy, can't say that mate :)

 

[Sky Blue]

Speaking of… I went to the drs recently and told him i’m all over the shop I feel like a wigwam one day and a teepee the next. He told me take these you’re too tense.

I got there in the end.

 

[Centurions]

You’re actually indirectly suggesting being gay makes you a rent boy.

And now you're just trolling him.

If one of our players came out as gay would you still sing the rent boys song or would you feel even slightly uncomfortable?

 

[Octavian]

And now you're just trolling him.

If one of our players came out as gay would you still sing the rent boys song or would you feel even slightly uncomfortable?

No I’m not, stop using silly internet words that children use.

I’m not the one linking calling Chelsea rent boys to gay people generally, he is and now you are.

If one of our players came out as gay I’d applaud him for doing so, I’d still call Chelsea rent boys and I don’t think he would be arsed.

 

[waspish]

This is the Guardian! What should (stress should) be a quality broadsheet with excellent writing and no mistakes (not saying I have ever been an avid reader). It shows you how far the journalist trade has fallen through being online and on social media. There is so much content nowadays, every single hour, that there is not a chance that every article is copy checked before publishing, so "journos" can now publish what they want without any fear of being fact checked, it then gets into the public domain and people will take what they want from the articles (through whatever lens they want). Basically to be a journalist you need to write whatever you want to tow the party line for your particular outlet as there is no real quality checking any more

Oh and if wrong the article will get lots of traction from fans telling him he is wrong it’s win win writing lies and bullshit

 

[cheekybids]

You’re actually indirectly suggesting being gay makes you a rent boy.

I always thought the insult was selling your body for money & nothing do with sexual preference?

Personally I’ve never liked it, I’m not offended although I did think the idea of singing songs of your opposition was to cause offence.

 

[Octavian]

I always thought the insult was selling your body for money & nothing do with sexual preference?

Personally I’ve never liked it, I’m not offended although I did think the idea of singing songs of your opposition was to cause offence.

I thought it was a young male prostitute, who was cheap.

If it was “Chelsea <insert f word that’s very offensive>” then I’d absolutely agree with Chris but I can’t agree that rent boys is a homophobic slur, otherwise we’re linking it to gay people being prostitutes generally.

 

[cheekybids]

I’m fine with anything but muffin. Now back to my barm!

 

[Dodgy Gangster]

if you think that it’s okay to use sexuality as a term of abuse there’s little point in having a discussion

Maybe I’m naive but I always thought the implied slur was the prostitution part.

Or, for the incredibly easily offended, “sex worker”

*inserts facepalm emoji*

 

[FantasyIreland]

You’re actually indirectly suggesting being gay makes you a rent boy.

You are attempting to trivialise a term that is clearly intended as derogatory based on their lifestyle choice and sexual preference.It can only be described as homophobic when the term for someone who takes it up the arse is used as a direct insult and an attempt to belittle.

Its banter,but i can also accept that the gay community will find it very demeaning and hurtful.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Maybe I’m naive but I always thought the implied slur was the prostitution part.

Or, for the incredibly easily offended, “sex worker”

*inserts facepalm emoji*

I have never understood the Chelsea rent boys chant. It is offensive but why Chelsea? It just seems random. It has been sung since the 80s. I don’t get it.