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Confusing isn't it. I always thought it an offensive word until Pulp Fiction. The word 'coloured' has had a similarly colourful career if you'll pardon the pun. When I was at school we studied American History - the N.A.A.C.P. (National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People) championed the cause of black people but use of such a word in the Big Brother house would no doubt lead to eviction. I feel sorry for the dumb bird in question (if I can call her a bird without offending anyone).

[QUOTE="Mounty, post: 2116154, member: 65252"] Confusing isn't it. I always thought it an offensive word until Pulp Fiction. The word 'coloured' has had a similarly colourful career if you'll pardon the pun. When I was at school we studied American History - the N.A.A.C.P. (National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People) championed the cause of black people but use of such a word in the Big Brother house would no doubt lead to eviction. I feel sorry for the dumb bird in question (if I can call her a bird without offending anyone). [/QUOTE]

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