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HeadShot
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-g ... t-12135540

What a load of bollocks.




 
Posted : 07/01/2011 11:50 am
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Yep :ghey:


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Posted : 07/01/2011 12:10 pm
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I thought there hadn't been a conflict in Scotland between two armed forces for some time. Obviously I'm excluding any old firm games


 
Posted : 07/01/2011 12:12 pm
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"The emblem is a special sign of neutrality and protection recognised by all sides during armed conflicts.

What a load of bollocks. If by recognised they mean as targets then yes. You'd have to be crazy to wear them in a modern conflict and we all know what good they were in the Pacific and Eastern fronts. :slap:


 
Posted : 07/01/2011 12:40 pm
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Should have changed them to pink :ghey:


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Posted : 07/01/2011 1:48 pm
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How bloody stupid :roll:
Out of interest I checked for nurses outfits on fleabay and this little number came up. Are the BRC going to be having words with the manufacturer ?


 
Posted : 07/01/2011 7:54 pm
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She looks Japanese, they didn't sign the Geneva convention. I'll question her further to be sure though... :twisted:


 
Posted : 07/01/2011 9:46 pm
fremsley
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oooo likes like I'm going to be contentious here and say that I think it was not unreasonbable for the BRC to make this request.

i think the real crime here though is letting Jim Davidson anywhere near the stage!


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Posted : 07/01/2011 11:32 pm
Zero Bravo
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Please elaoborate Fremsley? What harm does it do if a pantomime dame wears a red cross? Medics are fair targets, take out the medic, you take out the team! It's all make believe anyway.





 
Posted : 08/01/2011 1:12 am
HeadShot
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i think the real crime here though is letting Jim Davidson anywhere near the stage!

When I saw the headline and picture I just assumed that employing Jim Davidson was the contravention in question...




 
Posted : 08/01/2011 9:40 am
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:giggle: It could be a roundabout way of saying 'this is our corporate symbol Davidson, we are not having it sullied.' :giggle:


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 9:49 am
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God what's going to happen if the person who reported it walks in on an airsoft game :ghey:


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 9:36 pm
fremsley
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Yes i think that BRC are probably quite fed up with the symbol being in what might be deemed in a disrespectfull manner ie probably some git dressed up to look like a caricature of a nurse, with all the old hackneyed steroetypes into the bargain.

However, anyone using it for re-enaction etc i think would not have a problem as its being used in the proper context.

Mind you speaking as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (would you believe its actually unlawful for anyone to call themselves a nurse untless they are on the NMC register), I think there is a health risk here as anyone who wants to pay to see Jim Davidson needs to have thier bumps felt!


I'm a hero with coward's legs.

 
Posted : 08/01/2011 10:11 pm
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