Hermione Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Yeah I don't really hear it being used as much up here anymore, I knew it was really offensive though. People on the page are really overreacting saying that they're never going to listen to green day again. Like I didn't even think of that connotation when I saw the pictures :u Argh, that's just silliness. It should be the intent that matters with words and it's clear Billie doesn't have any intent to offend, I doubt he even knows the meaning it has and how people feel about it here. Come to think of it I remember it being on the news when Tiger Woods called himself a "spaz" once. It definitely still offends people here so Americans that aren't aware of that are at risk of causing offense to UK people I suppose. I think younger people are getting to think of it as less offensive and more just an American slang term though, it's a long time since people with cerebral palsy were called spastics and you hear Americans say spaz on TV and stuff a lot, I didn't think of it the offensive way either just because I'm so used to that.
Tubbie Head Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 you're right omg I thought it means kind of "energetic", isn't it? EDIT: just read the comments and someone said he sent an email to newspapers,cause Billie is using the word "spastic". WTF Is it that offensive? Ok this is ridiculous. I really hope it isn't picked up by the media then I had no idea it was offensive in the UK, didn't even know exactly what it meant so, something I learned today!
AngelBlue_ Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Ok this is ridiculous. I really hope it isn't picked up by the media then I had no idea it was offensive in the UK, didn't even know exactly what it meant so, something I learned today! lol idem..in italy isn't offensive..
JOE THE X-KID Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 What the fuck is wrong with people??!
R_Z-Log Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Oh no! why are people assholes?? Poor Tré... He DOES! Do you remember when he posted the picture that said "some of these drawings are done by fans. I must not take credit..." ? Because people in the comments kept complimenting Billie's art skills so... I guess he read them? As "Cuatro" It used to be "Quatro" in the VH1 Highlights, and it was advertized as "Quatro". Then the majority of us complained and it was changed to Cuatro haha ok maybe not because of us but they noticed their mistake Fun fact: There's still the bit of the "Q" in the Cuatro DVD main menu. YAY they should hurry up! I'm still waiting for the "Your art could appear on the Jeff Matika show" episode yes Billie reads them too...cause he blocked some users who made stupid comments...like that greendayporn account.. Whaaaaaaaattttt? I honestly never thought he looked at them. I never really comment (I asked about what filter Mike was using once lol), but maybe I'll start
Judges daughter 93 Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Let's face it - people who write such rude things on the Internet are the ones who have no other place to locate their frustrations, problems and just offend people who don't deserve that.
Oxymore Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Sara GD breaking up and now spastic... wowowow calm the fuck down it' so exhausting why are people so stupid. Sorry for the lack of commas but I'm just staggered to see how people are idiots. Let's face it - people who write such rude things on the Internet are the ones who have no other place to locate their frustrations, problems and just offend people who don't deserve that. (or a mental disease?)
Judges daughter 93 Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 (or a mental disease?) Or these two things all together?
R_Z-Log Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 Or these two things all together? Or they're just assholes, plain and simple!
Beezey Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 The last straw for me is reading retorts and comments at me after me posting calling for ALL of the wives and girlfriends to have equal repsect and not just for one person. Its that so wrong??? Equal Respect??? Unbelivable. Bashed me for calling for EQUAL RESPECT?? Doesn't anyone think that every other half deserves the same level of respect reserved for Adrienne? I am not a hypocrite as I am acknowledging this but how is this made into an issue?? I am done. Gobsmacked. And I am also shocked about the attitudes of the fact that people are taking offense his Spazzy stuff (even when its not supposed to be intentionally offensive). Some US fans are taking offense aswell. It just confirmed there is a high degree of inequality of respect the way I am getting attacked for calling for equal respect for all of their other halves. I just cannot believe what I am reading. That is just goint to wind people up more. . Bottom line is people who have disabled relatives are taking offense. And equal respect for ALL OTHER HALVES.
R_Z-Log Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 In all seriousness though, I'm still not 100% clear about what was said to upset Tre so badly. I can't find an exact answer anywhere either. Was it people saying mean things about Sara, or was it about the band breaking up? Or both?
whatsername Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 People are really becoming less respectful.
AngelBlue_ Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 From @greendayig #billiejoearmstrong #norahjones #foreverlyvinyl #foreverlycassette#foreverlylithograph www.billiejoeandnorah.com
Oxymore Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 From @greendayig #billiejoearmstrong #norahjones #foreverlyvinyl #foreverlycassette#foreverlylithograph www.billiejoeandnorah.com Thank you for changing topic dear I'm fed up with that shit about Tres IG and breaking up and spastic
Florence Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 In all seriousness though, I'm still not 100% clear about what was said to upset Tre so badly. I can't find an exact answer anywhere either. Was it people saying mean things about Sara, or was it about the band breaking up? Or both? People were insulting Sara, posting stuff like "those boobs have to be implants" etc, and asking if the band was breaking up. So yes, both.
Tubbie Head Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 I wish there was a way to effectively ban people from Instagram just for being stupid.
Oxymore Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 ... or to ban stupid people from Earth instead would be great (bad mood time sorry I'm tired)
Mato Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 Wait, Foreverly vinyl and cassette? That would be amazing
Tubbie Head Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 Wait, Foreverly vinyl and cassette? That would be amazing I didn't even notice that! That's awesome!
Cath Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 well#DuditDuditDuditDudit http://ift.tt/188N5B3 Uploaded by Tré Cool - treleparc on Instagram.
Tubbie Head Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 I'm actually finding his posts quite entertaining now! Should I feel bad?
Florence Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 Jeff commented on the Billie & Norah picture
JIGD13 Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 Jeff commented on the Billie & Norah picture (greendayig) He writes as a GDCer
desertrose Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 andrew0813 Met the lead vocalist for my favorite band ever, Green Day @bj_unoxx #BillieJoeArmstrong #BJA #GreenDay #rageandlove 6h
MaraGreenDay Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 Jeff commented on the Billie & Norah picture I love that guy <3
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