strichener Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Aye me, because I believe that's what it is. It doesn't matter who it's aimed at. I'm not offended by it or anything, just don't think there's any need for it. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/sep/01/feisty-flounce-bossy-words-put-women-down There's a quick article which says: "Flounce A word so feminine it conjures up lace petticoats. You cannot flounce out of a confrontation while wearing “manly” things such as a space suit or a pair of safety goggles. It requires frills, a swishy skirt, and a bouncy hairdo, even metaphorically, which is why it is only ever aimed at women. And sometimes gay men, revealing its user as a sexist homophobe." So it isn't just me who thinks so. Never mind demanding I apologise for having a homophobic insult aimed in my direction. Whilst the dictionary definition is: verb verb: flounce; 3rd person present: flounces; past tense: flounced; past participle: flounced; gerund or present participle: flouncing 1. go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner. "he stood up in a fury and flounced out" synonyms: storm, stride angrily, sweep, stomp, stamp, march, strut, stalk "she rose from the table in a fury and flounced out" Funnily enough the first example is of the masculine with nothing to infer homosexuality at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Parp Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Aye me, because I believe that's what it is. It doesn't matter who it's aimed at. I'm not offended by it or anything, just don't think there's any need for it. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/sep/01/feisty-flounce-bossy-words-put-women-down There's a quick article which says: "Flounce A word so feminine it conjures up lace petticoats. You cannot flounce out of a confrontation while wearing manly things such as a space suit or a pair of safety goggles. It requires frills, a swishy skirt, and a bouncy hairdo, even metaphorically, which is why it is only ever aimed at women. And sometimes gay men, revealing its user as a sexist homophobe." So it isn't just me who thinks so. Never mind demanding I apologise for having a homophobic insult aimed in my direction. Are you characterising straight guys as unable to flounce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerwickMad Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Whilst the dictionary definition is: verb verb: flounce; 3rd person present: flounces; past tense: flounced; past participle: flounced; gerund or present participle: flouncing 1. go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner. "he stood up in a fury and flounced out"synonyms: storm, stride angrily, sweep, stomp, stamp, march, strut, stalk"she rose from the table in a fury and flounced out" Funnily enough the first example is of the masculine with nothing to infer homosexuality at all. We obviously disagree. As i've shown and some others have commented, many believe it to be a homophobic insult. I know you're desperately trying to defend your pal, but surely you can see why others may have a different opinion on what that insult means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I didn't see it as a homophobic insult btw. Thought I should clear that up. I have no idea how the comment was intended. Just noting how stupid the comment was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todders Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I think that using gay stereotypes and calling people petal to try and belittle them when they've been shown up in an argument is wrong. You think it's fine, I don't. If you think putting your hands on your hips and "flouncing" are gay stereotypes then I think it is you that has the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 back on topicNo Sheridan, no watchy! OK carry on. Grimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerwickMad Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 If you think putting your hands on your hips and "flouncing" are gay stereotypes then I think it is you that has the problem. Of course they are! Have you never watched 'Are You Being Served?' where Mr Humphries was characterised as the stereotypical gay man, limp waisted, always flouncing etc? You've seriously never heard of the stereotype that gay men flounce around? I'm amazed if not, and it certainly isn't me who has the problem when it comes to this issue. From the New York Times in 2000: "But ''Will and Grace'' also hints (here is its nasty secret) that it is safe to create a stereotypical flouncing gay man in Jack, who can reassure viewers that their prejudices are true." http://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/01/arts/television-special-section-get-best-view-television-try-using-wide-lens.html Are you still going to say I have a problem because I consider flouncing as a gay stereotype? I simply believe trying to belittle someone by calling them petal, or say they imagine them flouncing out of the room after making a statement, is homophobic. It's not like it was used in a positive way, it was intended as an insult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todders Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Oooooh. Get her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaculate pasta Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Today wouldn't be a good time for spittal residents to ask help from their local housing officer. Hopefully a good boogie at the local disco come Friday will shake off the excess tensions until next month's QT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I can only hope the level of debate in the programme is slightly higher than on this thread. I might be disappointed though. I'm just going to get severely pissed off by Dugdale repeating vote snp and the Tories will get in as an answer to every question. They are completely ignoring the changing political landscape in the whole of the UK which will hopefully lead to the greens and ukip nicking votes off the main parties and the lib dems having a nightmare. For me that means outwith the ultra safe seats for either side, there could be a lot of shocks. I hope this is pointed out if they repeat their mantra tomorrow night. We do not know how this is going to panout so a vote for the snp will mean a vote for a party which will fight for Scotland's interests. Edit: Just found out that Toby Young's Dad was a Labour politician. Not that it means much. My Dad voted Tory then latterly UKIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamdunk Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Being camp doesn't mean you're gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Holy Shitballs, Berwickmad is a tad touchy. For the benefit of clarification, and it's pretty pathetic that I have to clarify, but anyone with a modicum of common sense and more than three functioning brain cells will be aware that any comment I have ever levelled at anyone is not intended to be taken as homophobic nor do I condone or approve of homophobia on a broader level. Sigh. Now I have got that out the way for the small numbers of weapons that have been "affected" by this over the past few pages, can we get back on topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Guys/Gals Can we stop all this flummoxing, flouncing, floundering and mainly f@nnying around and get back on topic... I would imagine the Glesga crowd will not be proportionate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerwickMad Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Holy Shitballs, Berwickmad is a tad touchy. For the benefit of clarification, and it's pretty pathetic that I have to clarify, but anyone with a modicum of common sense and more than three functioning brain cells will be aware that any comment I have ever levelled at anyone is not intended to be taken as homophobic nor do I condone or approve of homophobia on a broader level. Good to hear. Hopefully you realise your mistake and don't do similar in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Good to hear. Hopefully you realise your mistake and don't do similar in future. Christ's trousers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gullane No 4 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Very entertaining thread, keep it up folks. Wonderful image in my head of three guys desperately searching the interwebby for a definition of Flounce [ing] Good old BBC balance 2.5 Tories on a Glasgow panel in a country that has one Tory MP. Still look on the bright side Sherridon nae more, Bannatine nae more, Kennedy nae more, Galloway no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Guys/Gals Can we stop all this flummoxing, flouncing, floundering and mainly f@nnying around and get back on topic... I would imagine the Glesga crowd will not be proportionate Sexist. Some of us may have been dicking around. Anyway, just to enhance the rumours about the audience, I'm a Glaswegian who voted yes, and I got knocked back for a ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Christ's trousers. I wish to call a false flag on the above. In every picture (well painting) or every performance of Jesus Christ Superstar, Jeez was only ever seen wearing a dress. Unless the poster can provide linkage evidence of the son of god in a pair of strides then the flag stays aloft. Grimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I wish to call a false flag on the above. In every picture (well painting) or every performance of Jesus Christ Superstar, Jeez was only ever seen wearing a dress. Unless the poster can provide linkage evidence of the son of god in a pair of strides then the flag stays aloft. Grimbo He was wearing trousers under his smock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Brian Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I wish to call a false flag on the above. In every picture (well painting) or every performance of Jesus Christ Superstar, Jeez was only ever seen wearing a dress. Unless the poster can provide linkage evidence of the son of god in a pair of strides then the flag stays aloft. Grimbo Excellent. No question of discrimination to transvestites here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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