Anonymous Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Amma has taken notice, expect some spicy chowmein :cantstop:
Guest Gunner Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Dark- yes(that too cant be said for all)' date=' Dirty- no.[/quote'] Dude, I am troaling. I am tamil too. :cantstop::cantstop:
Ram Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Why are we so trigger-happy when it comes to being offended? She probably meant it in a sarcastic way. But quite honestly, what a dumb thing to say in a public forum.
Lurker Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Why are we so trigger-happy when it comes to being offended? She probably meant it in a sarcastic way. But quite honestly' date=' what a dumb thing to say in a public forum.[/quote'] 1) It is a dumb thing to say in public for sure. 2) How can any foreign bureacrat make such a statement in a host country? 3) How can a bureacrat make such a statement in a college reception in the host country? Maybe it was meant as a humor? But if so, was she exploiting the sentiments that happens to be prevalent in the region? I mean if she would have made the statement in Calcutta, say, people would have looked at each other with a WTF? Simply because they wouldnt know how most Tamilians look like. On the other hand I have heard that line spoken between Bangaloreans, and Kannadigas in general, that they are 'whiter" than Tamilians. If this university is somewhere in Karnataka, or even AP, there may be a reason why a comment was made at the cost of Tamil populace. Would be very surprised if this University is in Chennai say. I dont know, just saying. As always a foreigner will hide behind the cloak of "humor" and possibly survive by exploiting the divide that exists within India.
Ram Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 1) It is a dumb thing to say in public for sure. 2) How can any foreign bureacrat make such a statement in a host country? 3) How can a bureacrat make such a statement in a college reception in the host country? Maybe it was meant as a humor? But if so, was she exploiting the sentiments that happens to be prevalent in the region? I mean if she would have made the statement in Calcutta, say, people would have looked at each other with a WTF? Simply because they wouldnt know how most Tamilians look like. On the other hand I have heard that line spoken between Bangaloreans, and Kannadigas in general, that they are 'whiter" than Tamilians. If this university is somewhere in Karnataka, or even AP, there may be a reason why a comment was made at the cost of Tamil populace. Would be very surprised if this University is in Chennai say. I dont know, just saying. As always a foreigner will hide behind the cloak of "humor" and possibly survive by exploiting the divide that exists within India. People makes gaffes, that is a FACT of life. Dont we all say stupid, inappropriate things at times? I cant imagine any foreign bureaucrat saying such a thing in public, intending for it to be a serious comment. She probably tried to be funny in front an audience, and ended up failing miserably.
Temujin Khaghan Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 tamil nadu is a humid place man. its not like in bangalore or mumbai where you roam around the full day and your face is still fresh. you turn into an ewww after a day out. i dont support her but.... indians are sensitive for sure lol
punjabi_khota Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 If she's talking abt their hearts, true :nice:
Aaku Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 tamil nadu is a humid place man. its not like in bangalore or mumbai where you roam around the full day and your face is still fresh. you turn into an ewww after a day out. l
Trichromatic Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 If she's talking abt their hearts' date=' true :nice:[/quote'] :cantstop:
Guest Gunner Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 tamil nadu is a humid place man. its not like in bangalore or mumbai where you roam around the full day and your face is still fresh. you turn into an ewww after a day out. i dont support her but.... indians are sensitive for sure lol :hmmmm2:
Guest Gunner Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 If she's talking abt their hearts' date=' true :nice:[/quote'] +1.
Temujin Khaghan Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 :hmmmm2: what i live in powai... its good here. :--D
Guest Gunner Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 what i live in powai... its good here. :--D I was in Mumbai two days ago, the humidity was hellish. When I got back to blore tears of joy were streaming down my cheeks.
Temujin Khaghan Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 I was in Mumbai two days ago' date=' the humidity was hellish. When I got back to blore tears of joy were streaming down my cheeks.[/quote'] climate was bad for the last two days. today is fine again :--D
PaiN_KiLLeR Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 'DIRTY' is offensive. Incredibly stupid statement by the senior diplomat but I don't think there should be much hue and cry about this.
flamy Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 If she's talking abt their hearts' date=' true :nice:[/quote'] :hysterical::hysterical:
ganeshran Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 The regrettable part was that she made the comments in an official capacity. A person in her position should have known better. The dirty part was more to describe the colour of the skin rather than the people themselves. Regarding the comments, I have heard far more worse comments uttered by our people as well.
cricket_usa Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 She tried to be humorus and failed misreably. Any way, a black guy can call another blacy guy N-word but if a white guy uses it he'll probably get shot. Ya, Tamalians are colour crazy. The first thing they say when describe a new baby or a bride its how fair they are. As a diplomat she should have taken time and researched about the people's sentiment before making personal jokes. You can go to Alabama and make redneck jokes all day long and get away with it but people get touchy when someone makes black jokes.
Sarkar Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 We are Indians first and this is an insult to India
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