Now I think I finally know why my son is being called ‘ginger’ at school. I’ve never actually watched any South Park episodes, but from what I’ve heard of it I don’t wish to ever EVER view it.
What freakin’ idiots.
On another note, sounds like you had quite a good time this weekend. Hope you’ve recovered!
Roxanne – Is ginger an insult in over there? Its not over here. Its just another way of saying red head unless I’m wrong. I got bullied at school when I was little for being ginger but I never saw the word ginger itself as an insult.
My son has been teased endlessly this school year and kids (he’s even claimed that one of his teachers) use the term ‘ginger’ as the source of the teasing. And then when I read that link about ‘the gingers’ it makes me wonder if that is where they got the idea to use that word. That term is not used here, it’s usually ‘red’ or ‘carrot top’ (my hubby says the top of a carrot is green…he’s also a red-head).
I’m sorry to hear your son is being bullied. I know what it can be like.
The term ginger has been around for years. If they are using it to bully him its unlikely they got the idea from South Park. I used to have the same thing simply because my ginger hair made me stand out when I was little. But the word by itself is not offensive, just how it can be use can be. The same could be said of calling someone blond. It all depends on the context and the way it is used. It can be just describing the colour of their hair, a cute nickname, or a mocking insult.
This probably has not helped in anyway and Im just babbling now. Sorry.
Just found this site through Tamara and In-ah. I’m sorry to say I nearlly pissed myself with laughter reading about your lift of terror. Great blog man. I’m subscribed now.
roxanne Says:
Now I think I finally know why my son is being called ‘ginger’ at school. I’ve never actually watched any South Park episodes, but from what I’ve heard of it I don’t wish to ever EVER view it.
What freakin’ idiots.
On another note, sounds like you had quite a good time this weekend. Hope you’ve recovered!
roxanne
May 1, 2006 @ 7:49 pm
Rose Says:
Sounds though you had fun at “Koninginnedag.”
What is “Koninginnedag?” Is that some gay pride festival? LOL
Do educate someone who doesn’t know. LOL
May 1, 2006 @ 9:29 pm
marycub Says:
Shame Britain doesn’t throw a party quite so celebratory for our Queen. In fact what do we do for her birthday??
Koninginnedag was always way more fun!
May 1, 2006 @ 10:12 pm
Invader Stu Says:
Rose – What are you trying to say about me? :p
Its the birthday of the Dutch queen. All the info is in the post before this one.
Marycub – I didn’t even know it was the birthday of the British Queen untill after it was all over :s
May 1, 2006 @ 10:31 pm
marycub Says:
Well it was her real birthday in april but her official birthday is in June. But to be honest i don’t think we get that as a holiday either :(
May 2, 2006 @ 8:27 am
Invader Stu Says:
Roxanne – Is ginger an insult in over there? Its not over here. Its just another way of saying red head unless I’m wrong. I got bullied at school when I was little for being ginger but I never saw the word ginger itself as an insult.
May 2, 2006 @ 10:34 am
roxanne Says:
My son has been teased endlessly this school year and kids (he’s even claimed that one of his teachers) use the term ‘ginger’ as the source of the teasing. And then when I read that link about ‘the gingers’ it makes me wonder if that is where they got the idea to use that word. That term is not used here, it’s usually ‘red’ or ‘carrot top’ (my hubby says the top of a carrot is green…he’s also a red-head).
May 2, 2006 @ 5:24 pm
Invader Stu Says:
I’m sorry to hear your son is being bullied. I know what it can be like.
The term ginger has been around for years. If they are using it to bully him its unlikely they got the idea from South Park. I used to have the same thing simply because my ginger hair made me stand out when I was little. But the word by itself is not offensive, just how it can be use can be. The same could be said of calling someone blond. It all depends on the context and the way it is used. It can be just describing the colour of their hair, a cute nickname, or a mocking insult.
This probably has not helped in anyway and Im just babbling now. Sorry.
May 2, 2006 @ 5:49 pm
JaG Says:
I think I’m still hung over. Or again. I don’t know…..
May 3, 2006 @ 10:12 am
Rose Says:
Nothing, honest my friend. LOL
May 3, 2006 @ 6:34 pm
marycub Says:
ginger power…
May 3, 2006 @ 10:34 pm
Invader Stu Says:
JaG – I know how you feel
Rose – I know. I was only joking with you. hehe
Marycub – I may have to start a ginger power web site now :p
May 4, 2006 @ 2:53 am
gabemac Says:
Just found this site through Tamara and In-ah. I’m sorry to say I nearlly pissed myself with laughter reading about your lift of terror. Great blog man. I’m subscribed now.
May 27, 2006 @ 6:22 pm