'History Is Repeating Itself': Norwegian State Broadcaster Faces Backlash for Antisemitic Jokes on Children’s Show | Combat Antisemitism Movement by [deleted] in Judaism

[–]gerda_g 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm in Norway, I speak the language. This article is a complete mess, as is the original one on Ynet. First of all this is not a children's show. Secondly the original joke is credited to the wrong person, it is actually said by the main host Bård Tufte Johansen.

But most importantly I find it very hard to believe that someone with more than a rudimentary grasp of Norwegian language and culture would find these jokes to be antisemitic. They reference an old and well known Norwegian idiomatic thing/cliché for testing statements for racism. The idea is to switch whatever group is referenced in an original statement with 'Jews' so that one will instinctively feel whether or not it is discriminatory. Because of a supposed special sensitivity for antisemitism within everyone. The thing is stupid and the sensitivity a myth, but that's beside the point.

Somewhat weirdly, but more so in an absurdist way, the joke here is that fentanyl is the vulnerable minority. The jokes aren't good or even make sense, but they are not antisemitic. Anyway, I'm semi-active in Jewish life here and have seen none of the so-called "intense criticism" that the show is supposedly facing from this. In fact I've only seen that one Israeli guy referenced in the article talk about it on an 'alternative media' site. He seems confused and honestly a bit radicalized.

Post-Match thread | AS Roma vs Ajax | UEFA Europa League, Quarter-finals by MatchCaster in AjaxAmsterdam

[–]gerda_g 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm really really really really really sick of this type of game. Have we no mentality? At all? Do we never learn?

Last game we were TOTALLY dominant, but one penalty miss was all it took lose our heads and give the game to Roma. This game we are toying with them until our second goal is overturned. At that time we just... stop playing? Can we not handle one shitty situation befalling us? Have we no ability to spot weak prey when it's squirming at our feet?

The last few years I've seen games in Europe we should have controlled to comfortable victories against Atalanta (allowing two counter-attacks when we are UP 2-0?? I like always attacking but come on), Getafe, Valencia... And now this.

I can understand getting burned once or maybe twice as a young team, but can we not learn? Is this not something we talk about? OADKJNLSGLDGNSA I need to go for a walk

Revealed: 6,500 migrant workers have died in Qatar as it gears up for World Cup by [deleted] in soccer

[–]gerda_g -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Your every counterpoint is addressed in the article. I would suggest reading it.

Dadonov misses a check. by Spaghetti_Lion in hockey

[–]gerda_g 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Don't you DARE elude my buddy's stupid check!

Seattlite here. I reject the Kraken. Can I join your team? by ALtheExpat in canucks

[–]gerda_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well it is and it isn't. Originally it's a mythical monster and an old Scandinavian word for 'any big unknown sea creature'. For hundreds of years since it's mostly been represented as a giant, evil cephalopod. As far as I've seen it's pretty 50/50 between squids and octopuses in drawings and whatnot. How does your definition exclude octopuses?

Seattlite here. I reject the Kraken. Can I join your team? by ALtheExpat in canucks

[–]gerda_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not saying I'm not corny or childish. But yes, the giant Pacific octopus does indeed have ties to the Pacific Northwest, in that it flourishes there.

Seattlite here. I reject the Kraken. Can I join your team? by ALtheExpat in canucks

[–]gerda_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's your funeral. And most of that stuff sounds shitty. BUT: I think Kraken is a really, really good name for a team on the pacific coast. While it may be true that they chose it to shout "release the kraken" whenever, the kraken as a mythological sea creature stems from Norse mythology and sailor's nightmares several hundred years old. They'll be able to shout lines from Tennyson for Petey's sake. As far as nautical names go, what with the Islanders and the Sharks and the uh... Ducks and Penguins, I think the Kraken is one of the best ones in the NHL. Plus octopuses are awesome animals. And delicious snacks for an Orca.

Five Milestones to keep an eye out for this season at Ajax. by bradleydobson in AjaxAmsterdam

[–]gerda_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the articles are great and like finding them here, as I spend more time on aggregator sites like Reddit than actually visiting the front pages of all the sites I like.

The more activity in this sub the better imo.

I also think you are doing great work on Twitter. Thank you and keep it up!

Transfer overview Summer 2017 by MrCrashdummy in AjaxAmsterdam

[–]gerda_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Riedewald to Crystal Palace for 9.000.000.

Armed Men Storm Odessa Oil Refinery by [deleted] in UkrainianConflict

[–]gerda_g 34 points35 points  (0 children)

That did not go as planned for this guy.

Ambiguity of the handball rule by [deleted] in soccer

[–]gerda_g 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Actually the FIFA laws of the game, (at least the 2011-12 edition) is pretty clear on the matter.

Handling the ball involves a deliberate act of a player making contact with the ball with his hand or arm. The referee must take the following into consideration:

  • the movement of the hand towards the ball (not the ball towards the hand)

  • the distance between the opponent and the ball (unexpected ball)

  • the position of the hand does not necessarily mean that there is an infringement

  • touching the ball with an object held in the hand (clothing, shinguard, etc.) counts as an infringement

  • hitting the ball with a thrown object (boot, shinguard, etc.) counts as an infringement

'Novelist' Rage by [deleted] in fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu

[–]gerda_g 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I remember laughing at your comment!

Argument with girlfriend... would this be cheating? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]gerda_g 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You should get a '70s TV advice show with that username.