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81stcolumn

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:01:47 +1200

Which was up to a point what I was thinking. then I did a double-take; Is sexual abuse and or rape really a legitimate vehicle for making a satirical point about race?

That's when I got a bit uncomfortable, that sort of ends means equivalence is easy when the concerned…

Tim Michie

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:38:39 +1200

I think it relies on the reader considering another's point of view and regrettably I see people either do or they do not and developing such consideration usually involves an event to someone already known. One if it changes one person's mind then good.

81stcolumn

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:39:17 +1200

This is loosely connected under the banner "using satire in the media". I would be keen to know what others think of this piece in the Guardian.

Hilary Stace

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:42:59 +1200

Just in case readers have missed another gem from The Civilian and one which has captured Russell very well. http://www.thecivilian.co.nz/media-saved-from-end-of-bullshit-news-story-by-arrival-of-another/

Chris Waugh

Sun, 05 May 2013 16:29:21 +1200

Cool, thanks Russell.

Russell Brown

Sun, 05 May 2013 14:49:09 +1200

It's down for the time being over a complaint about the way one journalist was represented. After discussions, it's being amended and will be back soon — hopefully at the same URL.

Chris Waugh

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:36:56 +1200

Finally finding myself with a bit of spare time, I tried to watch He Toki Huna, but got a 403 – Access Denied when following the link from here, and I can't find it through a search of the Maori TV site.

But I did find a Te Reo edition…

Yamis

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:36:09 +1200

Meanwhile the big 'sports' story in the US today.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/magazine/news/20130429/jason-collins-gay-nba-player/?sct=hp_t11_a1

"chris"

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:23:09 +1200

If you’re at all interested in these issues, you should see it.

We had a pool going at work as to how you’d promote this one, I was convinced it might be something like:

"As most of you ended up forking out about $100 each to fund this war, It’s…

Russell Brown

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:26:06 +1200

Did David Haywood’s recent post on Coling Craig get C&D’ed by any chance?

No, David took it down when it transpired that some people felt very strongly that it was homophobic – which it most certainly was not, but you possibly had to be aware of Colin Craig’s submission the the…

Craig Ranapia

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:07:42 +1200

, I’m always reminded of when Jerry Falwell talked about his first time.

Sorry for wandering off topic here, but the most delightful defamation case I've ever heard of was Margaret Potter suing Mary Whitehouse for claiming in an interview on BBC Radio her son, Dennis, "had seen his mother…

Sacha

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:50:58 +1200

Damn that sounds a like a good show.

Graeme Edgeler

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:37:16 +1200

I watched a most enthralling long-length doco ‘Kind-hearted Woman’ on PBS (6 hours over two nights) a couple of weeks ago. A complex story, filmed over several years, about a Native American single mother seeking legal redress, the custody of her children, and a new life. I have suggested that…

Kumara Republic

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:28:50 +1200

Did David Haywood’s recent post on Coling Craig get C&D’ed by any chance? It'd be fun to see Mr Craig try and sue Google. When things like this happen, I’m always reminded of when Jerry Falwell talked about his first time.

Christopher Dempsey

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:21:27 +1200

Then there was this tantalising piece of satire that disappeared...leaving just this behind on my reader:

__"An unnamed source has anonymously reported on “rumours” of a “relationship” between Conservative Party leader Colin Craig and his defamation lawyer.
A customer at a well-known Christchurch bar says he is “in denial” about…

Geoff Lealand

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:45:10 +1200

, I watched a most enthralling long-length doco 'Kind-hearted Woman' on PBS (6 hours over two nights) a couple of weeks ago. A complex story, filmed over several years, about a Native American single mother seeking legal redress, the custody of her children, and a new life. I have suggested…

George Darroch

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:29:53 +1200

Interesting commentary from Wayne Mapp. It's always good to hear honest commentary on the thoughts of a decision-maker. I think the problem isn't so much the conclusions he reaches, as the premises he is working from – a result of New Zealand lacking the capacity (and will, but will is…

Russell Brown

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:21:41 +1200

Get him along too!

At the least, I'll put what he says to Jon.

Craig Ranapia

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:16:28 +1200

A longer version of their film will screen at this year’s film festivals, but the TV cut is available for viewing here on the Maori Television website.

Someone will need to refresh my memory, but I believe Maori did something similar with Maori Boy Genius. And this Film Festival season,…

Graeme Edgeler

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:44:28 +1200

I see Wayne Mapp is discussing He Toki Huna on The Standard — in the process clarifying that he is registered commenter "Wayne".

Get him along too!

JacksonP

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:43:13 +1200

the potato salad got pretty nek-level last week.
I certainly got neck-deep in it.
Save some potato salad.
Get in early. ;-)

Jackie Clark

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:30:24 +1200

Lilith and I will be there. Save some potato salad.

Russell Brown

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:29:00 +1200

I see Wayne Mapp is discussing He Toki Huna on The Standard — in the process clarifying that he is registered commenter "Wayne".

Public Address

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:29:00 +1200

Discussion from blog post.