That young Russian ice skater

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  1. Did

    Didcot Red Well-Known Member

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    I am sorry to cause you offence. This was as not my intention. My post was the punch line to a very old joke.

    As I am boycotting the Winter Olympics, I do not know what this young lady looked like until she was featured on the news yesterday evening.
     
    Didcot Red, Feb 16, 2022
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    It’s not about causing me offence or what she looks like. It’s that you’re joking about a child’s vagina and breasts.
     
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    Yikes.
     
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  4. Did

    Didcot Red Well-Known Member

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    I do not think I was specifically. I was recalling a very old joke which on reflection could offend some people.
     
    Didcot Red, Feb 16, 2022
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    Black American athlete who was banned for a month and missed the summer olympics due to cannabis being found in her system has spoken out and accused the IOC of double standards - and racism. She has a point tbh, cannabis is a less serious offence then the drugs found in the skaters system as it’s not performance enhancing.
     
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    But you applied it to a little girl.

    No doubt that wasn't your intention, but that's where a little bit of thought before clicking "post reply" comes in handy.
     
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    Just to put it into context...it was an old joke from the american comedienne Phyllis Diller....although I agree, not the most appropriate time to use it.
     
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    I know. I’d never dream of saying it about a child though.
     
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  9. Red

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    Did she make that joke while referring to 15 year old girls?
     
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    If that is the case she should have had a TUE. The rules on them are quite clear. I have the UKAD Clean Sport Advisor Certificate. https://www.wada-ama.org/en/athletes-support-personnel/therapeutic-use-exemptions
     
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    Mmm no one commenting on this today. Bit surprising that with some of the outrage expressed previously. Still probably different when it’s a Briton.
     
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