Valentine's Day "bag a slag"

[klong toey]

It will soon be Valentine's Day but, controversy has already started in England.


Nottingham pub's 'bag a slag' poster ban criticised.

A pub poster inviting Valentine's Day speed daters to "bag a slag" should not have been banned, campaigners said.

The Old Angel in Nottingham was forced to cancel its event, after the city council said the advert was inappropriate.

The Freedom Association accused Nottingham City Council of being the "arbiter of good taste".

The council defended the ban, saying an offer of free shots for female drinkers was also to blame.

The poster featured song lyrics, "Die die my darling" and the slogan, "Bag a slag, grab a hag".
Andrew Allison, from the Freedom Association, which defends freedom of expression, said: "The fact is the poster isn't inciting hatred, it isn't inciting violence, so therefore it isn't illegal and the council shouldn't get involved.

"I find myself defending a lot of things I might find offensive or distasteful. I don't particularly like the poster, I don't think it's great, but because it's not breaking the law it shouldn't be banned.

"The council isn't the arbiter of good taste."
BBC News - Nottingham pub's 'bag a slag' poster ban criticised

[MissTraveller]

"I find myself defending a lot of things I might find offensive or distasteful. I don't particularly like the poster, I don't think it's great, but because it's not breaking the law it shouldn't be banned

I defo think it should be banned.... shame on England.

[nigelandjan]

Carefull Pat ,, looks like its not just Tieland that has " disingenuos " ladies ? on board.

[billy the kid]

bag a shag might have been more acceptable.

[November Rain]

Can't see anything wrong with it, myself. It's an "alternative" thing. Probably have a Hallowe'en/Goth/Rocky Horror type vibe and would probably be quite fun to go along to. Sometimes people need to not take things so seriously.

There's lots of this sort of stuff going on these days, particularly amongst Emos, Goths, Tattoo & piercing aficianados etc etc. If girls genuinely found this offensive, then it's easy to vote with your feet. My guess is, there would be quite a good turnout

[Thormaturge]

My guess is, there would be quite a good turnout

Girls like sex too so, being the UK, and with free shots, the place will probably be packed. Uncle Bill will probably be parked just around the corner with a few party balloons for people to inflate as they leave.

[Neverna]

I don't think the event should be banned. The council should have just banned the free shots for female drinkers. Free shots for everybody or none at all. We can't have such blatant sexism in modern Britain. No sir. That's just not British at all.

[Shrinking Violet]

kudos to the council for banning it; it is distasteful, on a par with pics of miss t (but she has classic BPD so we'll excuse her)

[billy the kid]

Can't see anything wrong with it, myself. It's an "alternative" thing.

sure i agree.

control merchants at in again.


[QUOTE="klong toey"]the poster isn't inciting hatred, it isn't inciting violence, so.

[Mr Lick]

Perhaps a reciprocal poster ought to printed.

Suggestions;

1. 'Pick a Prick' '

2. 'Date a Dork'

3. 'Meet a Mincer'

4. 'Trap a Twat'

5. 'Win a Wanker'

[kmart]

Should have been offering free Rohypnol.

[dirk diggler]

The same happened in Aberdeen on Hallowe'en. A club called Institute had a poster saying 'join us at the mental institute' or something like than. It got slammed big time.

Get a life ffs.

[Fondles]

lol. Valentines day here in Thailand will be a dry affair with all the bars closed due to the Buddha Day it falls on.

[jamiejambos]

Perhaps a reciprocal poster ought to printed.

Suggestions;

1. 'Pick a Prick' '

2. 'Date a Dork'

3. 'Meet a Mincer'

4. 'Trap a Twat'

5. 'Win a Wanker'

6.' Shag a Hag'
7. ' Blag a Bag'

[klong toey]

I find it hard to understand why any woman would want to attend an event,where she was being branded as a slag.

[November Rain]

I find it hard to understand why any woman would want to attend an event,where she was being branded as a slag.

But, that's part of the point, KT. If the women don't want to attend because they find the term offensive, they won't. Simple as that. Then the event is a flop. No need to ban or withdraw anything. Let people choose for themselves.

Having seen that poster, though, were I single and a bit younger, I might have gone. Not because of the language on it, but because, to me, it suggests an alternative vibe that I might be interested in. If it turned out to be as nasty as some members think, I'd have just gone elsewhere. No biggy.

[slackula]

Otherwise known as "closing time".

[DJ Pat]

There will be plenty of fat birds wearing angel wings

[patsycat]

Free shots.

I'd be there. as long as it not tequila. I found it amusing, not rude.

I went down the pub today for the rugby. Did not even take my coat off to show off my Scotland cardy. Slunk away.

[DrB0b]

A pub poster inviting Valentine's Day speed daters to "bag a slag" should not have been banned

True.

Nottingham City Council

Bunch of wankers.

The Freedom Association

Another bunch of wankers.

[DJ Pat]

I may find myself having to attend a similar singletons night this friday due to my inability to secure female company for the evening. With Smeg being on holiday and my cousin having fallen in love with some twat, my options are somewhat sparse.

[MissTraveller]

I find it hard to understand why any woman would want to attend an event,where she was being branded as a slag.

If it turned out to be as nasty as some members think,

I don't know you seem pretty nasty yourself, so maybe you should attend.

[MissTraveller]

As for me I've been invited to a guy friend's house where he promised to wine and dine me all weekend. Along with skiing and skating thrown in for fun.
I'll pass on the speed dating... cause it is shallow and hard to get to know anyone in a few seconds anyway.

[Shrinking Violet]

shallow and hard "hehe"