Nov 15
Santa 2.0
In the old days, traditions were traditions.
Not anymore. Now, no tradition is safe, because someone might become offended.
Santa Clauses in Australia are being instructed not to use the icon’s famous trademark laugh, “Ho ho ho,” because it might be “offensive” to women. The word “ho” is often used by rappers and others as a derogatory term for women.
So Santas are being asked to say, “Ha ha ha” instead. Of course, what will end up happening is that the kids will ask their parents why Santa is saying it wrong, the parents will have to explain that “ho ho ho” is offensive to some people, the kids will ask why it’s offensive, and the parents will then have to explain the very controversy these worry-wort Santa organizers are trying to avoid to start with.
Ironic, isn’t it? Some people really need a reality check.
I wonder how long it will be before hoes disappear from the aisles of gardening stores because their mention is offensive.
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November 15th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
I’m with you! Another case of everybody being too worried about the possibility of offending somebody. It’s getting really, REALLY old!
November 15th, 2007 at 4:56 pm
My favorite: Ho-made Pies. I kid you not–on a giant sign in the boonies of Wisconsin. Maybe they used to be made by Santa (doubtful), probably made by (some)women.
To be serious, however, this is moronic. Besides, kids are going to have nothing silly to giggle over anymore if we take stuff away like this.
November 15th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
[...] Patrick: Santa Clauses in Australia are being instructed not to use the icon’s famous trademark laugh, “Ho ho ho,” because it might be “offensive” to women. The word “ho” is often used by rappers and others as a derogatory term for women. [...]
November 16th, 2007 at 10:21 am
I am so sick of everyone being so political correct these day. Some people really need to get a life if that offends them.
Julie
November 17th, 2007 at 4:06 pm
It just gets more and more ridiculous. Thanks for the laugh though (about removing hoes from Lowe’s cuz they might offend someone)