Re: Chanting : Fri Jun 10, 2011 1:14 pm  

Stealth Comic wrote:

What i'm getting at is whilst society in general is becoming more liberal

Now you've opened up a can of worms! I could strongly argue that parts of society are NOT more liberal.

Rugby League has become more prudish and in my opinion to it's detriment.

All sport has been. It started with the national effort to curb football hooliganism. I remember being stood in the Longside at Turf Moor as a 14 year old - Things have changed for the better.

You've got to admit it was so much better down at Cougar Park 15 years ago.

Yes it was much better - we had the spice boys. At a time when alternative comedians were making swearing fashionable, they took football songs and replaced the swear words to such good effect that it was fun - everyone loved them. Kids used to come down just to say they had stood next to them, adults would move to that part of the ground just to join in, when we were away they galvanised our support. They made coming to rugby an event. Sure they swore occasionally and amongst themselves, but they self policed themselves and quite often actually apologised to those who heard them. Lads who got drunk, had fun, and made match day an enjoyable experience for others (except the away team).

I'll say it again, just for those with selective hearing, The singing is brilliant, the loud swearing isn't.

Re: Chanting : Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:06 pm  

obeone wrote:

Jesus,one F word and people go balistic

That is simply not true.

I heard the swearing, I told him to shut up (as did at least 30 others) and that was that. His behaviour did not make me want to run on here and complain, because I accept that in the heat of the moment such things happen.

I had no intention of mentioning it on this board, but what I objected to here, was Stealth's apparent mitigation of his mate's behaviour yet condemnation of someone who complained, that's what made me post.

How many times do you hear it on the streets,in the town,at schools,in the workplace ,in the bar? need i go on?

Quite true, and within reason and at a moderate volume, I couldn't give two hoots. I use a few choice words myself.

However, what would happen if:
You shouted in the Bank at the top of your voice "your F*ing cr@p"
You shouted at the headteacher at the top of your voice "your F*ing cr@p"
You shouted at your boss at the top of your voice "your F*ing cr@p"
You shouted at the bargirl in a nightclub at the top of your voice "your F*ing cr@p"
Need I go on

If, at a rugby match you swear conversationally it's unlikely to be overheard, but if a family overhears you, they can at least move a few meters until it's lost in the background noise. However, if you shout at the top of your voice you don't give them the choice - they can hear you everywhere.

What about last season when Barry was giving the players what for when letting in a sloppy try. F this f that.Nobody said a dickie bird cause we all knew he was right.

Not true. I heard several people complain.

FFS whats wrong with everybody

Nothing, what's wrong with you

This is a message board, people have different opinions. It's not the end of the world.

Re: Chanting : Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:14 pm  

Right I've sat back and read all these posts and now it's time to say my piece,yes it was me that used the F word on Sunday,and I am ashamed of myself for doing so,I have 2 children myself and do not condone that particular swear word on any level,yes I did wrong,I admit it but have to defend myself and those who know me well enough will know that I want the best for Keighley,it was in the heat of the moment of a very frustrating afternoon of rugby,it won't happen again I assure you,one because I'll be making a conscious effort of those around me and secondly,perhaps I'll give up on the singing,95% of what came out of mouth on Sunday was praise and encouragement,the other 5 % was a regretful mistake,oh and Dreamer I did PM you a few days ago apologising,not sure if you read it,anyway that's it.

Re: Chanting : Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:28 pm  

andrew aspinall wrote:

Right I've sat back and read all these posts and now it's time to say my piece,yes it was me that used the F word on Sunday,and I am ashamed of myself for doing so,I have 2 children myself and do not condone that particular swear word on any level,yes I did wrong,I admit it but have to defend myself and those who know me well enough will know that I want the best for Keighley,it was in the heat of the moment of a very frustrating afternoon of rugby,it won't happen again I assure you,one because I'll be making a conscious effort of those around me and secondly,perhaps I'll give up on the singing,95% of what came out of mouth on Sunday was praise and encouragement,the other 5 % was a regretful mistake,oh and Dreamer I did PM you a few days ago apologising,not sure if you read it,anyway that's it.

Top man.....

What a hippocrite I would have been if I'd have entered this debate...!

There wouldn't have been any glass in my greenhouse

Re: Chanting : Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:17 pm  

andrew aspinall wrote:

Right I've sat back and read all these posts and now it's time to say my piece,yes it was me that used the F word on Sunday,and I am ashamed of myself for doing so,I have 2 children myself and do not condone that particular swear word on any level,yes I did wrong,I admit it but have to defend myself and those who know me well enough will know that I want the best for Keighley,it was in the heat of the moment of a very frustrating afternoon of rugby,it won't happen again I assure you,one because I'll be making a conscious effort of those around me and secondly,perhaps I'll give up on the singing,95% of what came out of mouth on Sunday was praise and encouragement,the other 5 % was a regretful mistake,oh and Dreamer I did PM you a few days ago apologising,not sure if you read it,anyway that's it.

I'm sorry Andrew, I didn't see your PM. Have sent you one in return.

It wasn't the swearing that made me post, more the way it was defended. I must admit that once I get drawn into a debate I find it hard to let go until I've had my say.

We all come down to support cougars in our own way and I hope you continue to sing and enjoy yourself.

We are all frustrated by recent performances, lets just hope they can turn it around

Re: Chanting : Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:21 pm  

Whinger© wrote:

What a hippocrite I would have been if I'd have entered this debate...!

Is that as in Hippopotamus ........ or as in hypocrite

Re: Chanting : Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:23 pm  

A joke but not the best what do you get if you cross the all blacks pre match chant and lead singet of wet wet wet.......Acca pellow. Blame it on the booze.

Re: Chanting : Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:54 am  

That is a very dodgy joke.

Re: Chanting : Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:52 am  

Dreamer wrote:

Is that as in Hippopotamus ........ or as in hypocrite

How very dare you critisize mi spilling..

Re: Chanting : Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:18 pm  

wee kneed a spel cheque