The Red Arrows banned for being "too british"

[juneau]

The PC brigade is out again.

The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British".

Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain.

The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world.

The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular.

[Kenshin Himura]

That's just ridiculous.

[BlackArrow]

Looks like the Black Arrows will have to step in to take their place

[Tails_Kitsune]

Looks like the Black Arrows will have to step in to take their place

In all seriousness, though, how can they get banned for being "too British"? Doesn't every team proudly display their nationality and love for their own country? How would it be "offensive" to other teams?

I mean, what makes them "too British"? Perhaps if they were to insult others verbally, then I could see this. But, if all they've done is display a love for their country...how wrong is that!?

[BlackArrow]

What "TOO BRITISH" looks like:

[juneau]

What "TOO BRITISH" looks like:

Ouch! We get this all the time. During the last World Cup our funny as ever government pleaded with the population to not hang English or UK flags from windows, poles, cars etc. Because the ethnic minority in this country would find it offensive. Needless to say everybody just ignored them as usual.

[BlackArrow]

In all seriousness Juneau I think the whole Red Arrows ban is ridiculous.

I say we ban Lenovo or Jet Li or Jackie Chan for being too Chinese

[Sirex]

So its ok for every other hosting country to flaunt off their self's but we cant....

I mean we got a crappy logo... and a committee to match yay go London...
Keep at it and they will NEVER come back!

(Sorry anyone who lives there I mean the committee peeps)

[juneau]

In all seriousness Juneau I think the whole Red Arrows ban is ridiculous.

I say we ban Lenovo or Jet Li or Jackie Chan for being too Chinese

But they're an ethnic minority so it's ok. You'll have to ban something American.

[Sirex]

In all seriousness Juneau I think the whole Red Arrows ban is ridiculous.

I say we ban Lenovo or Jet Li or Jackie Chan for being too Chinese

But they're an ethnic minority so it's ok. You'll have to ban something American.

No bagels are allowed to be made or consumed during the term of the event as it may insult other nations who lack bagels!!!

[Thrashdragon]

Europe is doomed.

[paceman]

Europe is doomed.

The world is doomed......

[LIMEY]

Open Letter to the British Government:

SCREW YOU! YOUR'E FIRED!

ASSWHIPES!

That is all.

[BlackArrow]

Funny, I read your original post and for some reason thought this was about the Bejing Olympics (therefore my random China reference). Duh.

Re-reading it: You Brits are hosed............

[Apache Warrior]

Re: The Red Arrows banned for being "too british"

The PC brigade is out again.

The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British".

Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain.

The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world.

The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular.

The British are too militaristic?
This must mean you are in the same league as Iran and North Korea.
Apache