Advantages: Shows people how not to behave, the occasional laugh Disadvantages: Offensive, not that funny for a comedy
...there is much doubt that Love Thy Neighbour would not pass the censors in this day and age. Insults fired at Bill by Eddie include: 'sambo', 'chocolate drop', 'nig nog', 'choc ice'...the list goes on. Even more insulting is the manner in which the insults are delivered, as if there is no doubt in Eddie's mind, which of course there isn't, that he is right and non-whites are stupid and incompetent. Bill flings a few barbs back at Eddie: 'pale-face' ... ...I have seen enough of Love Thy Neighbour to last me a lifetime. In its day, I'm sure it had its place, and hopefully, may have encouraged some to see the error of their racist ways. Today though, it just feels offensive - and I really don't think I am an overly sensitive person. Some may think that it is worth watching just as a reminder that racism isn't quite as bad these days, but I would be dubious about showing it to impressionable children, ...
sunmeilan 16.03.2009
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