OHbaby! Forums : Another "what were they thinking?!" momen https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 04:37:15 +0000 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:25:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=30528 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : kiwikid wrote:They really are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=877394&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#877394 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 30528
Posted: 23 December 2009 at 5:25pm

Originally posted by kiwikid kiwikid wrote:

They really are shocking here in the UK with the widely accepted mocking of people with red hair here, its awful, plus I just dont get it. A part of me thinks that card is quite funny, for an adult who can take a joke but if any little red head kiddo saw that it would be truly heartbreaking so do agree with it being removed from sale because we as a society should be more concerned with protecting the young and innocent, than having a laugh.


I think it's funny in an adult kinda way - like I would buy it for my red head sister from a shop that sold gifts and quirky things (ie where children don't tend to be shopping!). But this was being sold by Tescos. That's the bit that I think was really stupid - in a company that large, how many people did it go through before it hit the shops?

I agree with kiwikid, I think people are way meaner about red hair in Aussie and the UK than they are in NZ (as in, beyond the point of funny).]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:25:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=877394&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#877394 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : just have to add my 2 cents, have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=874662&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#874662 Author: Raspberryjam
Subject: 30528
Posted: 20 December 2009 at 2:56pm

just have to add my 2 cents, have we really become so pc that we cant laugh at ourselves. Storm in a teacup. and would a 'kid' actually get the joke, I would imagine you are more likely to give it to someone who is of the age to understand its a laugh. or who isnt so PC they would get offended
]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:56:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=874662&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#874662 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : They really are shocking here...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=874366&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#874366 Author: kiwikid
Subject: 30528
Posted: 20 December 2009 at 2:25am

They really are shocking here in the UK with the widely accepted mocking of people with red hair here, its awful, plus I just dont get it. A part of me thinks that card is quite funny, for an adult who can take a joke but if any little red head kiddo saw that it would be truly heartbreaking so do agree with it being removed from sale because we as a society should be more concerned with protecting the young and innocent, than having a laugh.]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:25:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=874366&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#874366 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : hehe sorry guys- im thinkin its...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=873421&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#873421 Author: _Soda_
Subject: 30528
Posted: 18 December 2009 at 4:39pm

hehe sorry guys- im thinkin its kinda funny too...probably wouldnt if i wasnt married to a redhead, but i would have bought that for him for christmas if it was in NZ tbh- but hes an adult and can laugh at that. i can see how some people would find it a bit offensive, but its how you take it really. i agree with it being similar to a blonde joke thing- blondes are steriotypically "dumb" or "bimbos" or whatever, although we know thats not true at all! so whats the difference really?

i agree tho- if it wasnt a photo and a cartoon or something instead then i would have been taken better by the public.

JMHO.. ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:39:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=873421&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#873421 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : As an adult (and a redhead) it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=873191&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#873191 Author: arohanui
Subject: 30528
Posted: 18 December 2009 at 1:26pm

As an adult (and a redhead) it doesn't bother me and yeah is pretty funny. But the thought of kids reading it just makes my heart break.... I don't want my little boy (or any other kids with gorgeous red hair) reading that while they're out shopping.

England is heaps worse than NZ though, they're awful about people with ginger hair.]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:26:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=873191&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#873191 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : Hehe I think its funny. We have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872694&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872694 Author: emz
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 8:52pm

Hehe I think its funny. We have a lot of redheads in our family so its laughed about a lot]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:52:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872694&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872694 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : One thing I really dislike though,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872438&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872438 Author: Red
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 4:44pm

One thing I really dislike though, is the use of the word "ginga", it is "ginger"!]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:44:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872438&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872438 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : IMO - the difference between Ginga...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872399&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872399 Author: Joscia
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 4:05pm

IMO - the difference between Ginga jokes and blonde jokes is that blonde jokes mock a certain stereotype - the bottle blonde woman who is a bit dim.

Whereas ginger jokes are founded on the notion that people with red hair are somehow sub-standard / repulsive / 2nd class citizens.

Don't get me wrong - I'm not some uber-PC nut (quite the contrary!) - but when you really think about it like that, I find it astonishing that 'ginger discrimination' has allowed to become so mainstream!

Just my 2c worth!

(Also should clarify - I'm not a ginger - I'm a 'dumb blonde' )]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:05:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872399&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872399 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : It&#039;s the poor child in the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872391&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872391 Author: kabe
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 3:59pm

It's the poor child in the photo I feel sorry for. I wonder who gave permission (or not!) for the photo to be used on the card??

Would have found it funny if they hadn't used a pic of a real child ]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:59:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872391&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872391 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : I&#039;m in the I don&#039;t think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872360&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872360 Author: HoneybunsMa
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 3:25pm

I'm in the I don't think its that bad group. DP works with a ginga and he actually mocks himself. But then this guy also is under DPs phonebook as "the red sl ut" so go figure. Agreed it could upset a child]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:25:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872360&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872360 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : I sent it to my DH as he will...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872294&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872294 Author: Turtle
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 1:56pm

I sent it to my DH as he will be entertained. He is Scottish and we are bound to end up with at leat one ginger-haired baby! ]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:56:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872294&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872294 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : oh dear, i thought it funny too! i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872242&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872242 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 12:58pm

oh dear, i thought it funny too!

i can see it might upset a child though, which isnt cool!]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:58:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872242&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872242 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : My DH thought it was hilarious,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872203&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872203 Author: Red
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 12:12pm

My DH thought it was hilarious, but then we are highly likely to have ginger kidlets so I guess we have to learn to laugh about it.

I was slightly offended being redhead and all, not sure why people are giving gingers stick these days, I rememember I used to have so many people compliment my hair!]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:12:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872203&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872203 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : My in-laws are all red heads (apart...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872188&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872188 Author: clover
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 11:55am

My in-laws are all red heads (apart from DH) and we were talking about it yesterday, they all thought it was quite funny...]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:55:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872188&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872188 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : bexandantz wrote:Bit the same...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872152&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872152 Author: kebakat
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 11:11am

Originally posted by bexandantz bexandantz wrote:

Bit the same as any blonde joke IMO, I personally can't see it being really offensive. *shields herself*


Exactly what I was thinking. Theres so many blonde jokes out there!]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:11:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872152&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872152 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : bexandantz wrote:Bit the same...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872148&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872148 Author: tishy
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 11:05am

Originally posted by bexandantz bexandantz wrote:

Bit the same as any blonde joke IMO, I personally can't see it being really offensive. *shields herself*


I agree ]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:05:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872148&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872148 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : I am a redhead too and I think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872134&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872134 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 10:50am

I am a redhead too and I think it is funny! Us gingas learnt to laugh at ourselves a long time ago. ]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:50:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872134&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872134 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : Coming from a redhead, I think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872123&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872123 Author: blahblah
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 10:37am

Coming from a redhead, I think it's brilliant! ]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:37:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872123&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872123 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : Bit the same as any blonde joke...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872122&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872122 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 10:36am

Bit the same as any blonde joke IMO, I personally can't see it being really offensive. *shields herself*]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:36:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872122&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872122 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : Man, what is with all the ginger-bashing!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872095&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872095 Author: Joscia
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 10:08am

Man, what is with all the ginger-bashing! I would have thought people would be over it by now. It's just such a mean, lame way to get laughs.
]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:08:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872095&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872095 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : Its funny in a sad kinda way that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872047&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872047 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 30528
Posted: 17 December 2009 at 9:34am

Its funny in a sad kinda way that Ginga's still get a hard time and have done so long before anyone had seen a black or overweight kid.

]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:34:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=872047&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#872047 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : I think its kinda funny ...but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871868&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871868 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 30528
Posted: 16 December 2009 at 9:56pm

I think its kinda funny ...but then I have ginga tendancies myself.]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:56:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871868&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871868 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : Reminds me of a recent South Park...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871863&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871863 Author: jaz
Subject: 30528
Posted: 16 December 2009 at 9:51pm

Reminds me of a recent South Park show. ]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:51:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871863&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871863 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : That is a truly god awful santa!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871689&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871689 Author: ?Lolly?
Subject: 30528
Posted: 16 December 2009 at 6:33pm

That is a truly god awful santa! Quite creepy looking. ]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:33:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871689&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871689 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : Thats a horrible card! Im glad...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871650&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871650 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 30528
Posted: 16 December 2009 at 5:42pm

Thats a horrible card! Im glad they got rid of it, thats so mean.]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:42:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871650&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871650 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : I don&#039;t think it is funny...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871631&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871631 Author: jazzy
Subject: 30528
Posted: 16 December 2009 at 5:28pm

I don't think it is funny at all & would never give a card like that to anyone.
]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:28:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871631&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871631 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : How rude! And the kid on the card...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871629&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871629 Author: Hopes
Subject: 30528
Posted: 16 December 2009 at 5:28pm

How rude! And the kid on the card is really cute, too, at least in my opinion.]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:28:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871629&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871629 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : I heard them talking on TV about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871607&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871607 Author: littleLittle
Subject: 30528
Posted: 16 December 2009 at 4:57pm

I heard them talking on TV about that this morning. As they said if it had have been aimed towards an overweight child or a child of another race it would be discrimination. ]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:57:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871607&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871607 <![CDATA[Another "what were they thinking?!" momen : From Stuff Ginger Christmas...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871568&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871568 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 30528
Posted: 16 December 2009 at 4:06pm

From Stuff

Ginger Christmas Cards Removed from Tescos shelves

I really question what passes for "funny" sometimes!!!

Edited by kiwisj]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:06:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30528&PID=871568&title=another-what-were-they-thinking-momen#871568