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 :D

[Tails_Kitsune]

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

:funny:

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:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l246/awerlau/467_Bad_Teeth.jpg

[juneau]

What "TOO BRITISH" looks like:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l246/awerlau/467_Bad_Teeth.jpg

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 :D

[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... :roll:
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 :D

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

[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 :D

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

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! :pissed: :pissed:

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]

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? :shock:
This must mean you are in the same league as Iran and North Korea. :D
Apache

[Trooper110]

Think Bush will add Britain to the Axis of evil now? :D

[minfootball]

Think Bush will add Britain to the Axis of evil now? :D
definatly especially with "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." :shock:

[Rand{CLR}]

Chances are fair one of the ticked off pilots now will be running the group in 2012. Maybe they'll pull one of the all-time great "screw you" moves and overfly the opening ceremonies anyway. :2thumbs:

-Rand

[freak93]

politicians these days. They all have to have a quick puff before meetings

[linemanstud]

Why is it that all of the english speaking countries of the world have to bow to the will of the other countries of the world? They aren't the minority. I dont get it. :?

[freak93]

Why is it that all of the english speaking countries of the world have to bow to the will of the other countries of the world? They aren't the minority. I dont get it. :?

We don't want to cause any trouble

[juneau]

Why is it that all of the english speaking countries of the world have to bow to the will of the other countries of the world? They aren't the minority. I dont get it. :?

We don't want to cause any trouble

Gotta be PC these days. :|

[baller4life2468]

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? :shock:
This must mean you are in the same league as Iran and North Korea. :D
Apache

xD Oh noes....
But that is just stupid. I went and watched some vids. They are quite cool!

[mapes]

exscuse me but, too britsih....wtf is wrong with thinking your nation is the best....thats like saying we won't celebrate st. paddy's cause the irish are drunk..... wtf is the world coming too.

[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.

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

xD Oh noes....
But that is just stupid. I went and watched some vids. They are quite cool!

Glad you enjoyed them. Here's a good another good video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CdCgSb-WtB8

Could they get any closer? :D

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/2741/redarrows1ua8.jpg

[Henry06x]

thats crappy. i think it would be sweet seeing them brit pilots compete

bobs your uncle :2thumbs:
sorry couldn't resist the impulse

edit: btw i always pondered why the British symbol on their military aircraft happened to be a bullseye!

[Gremlin_flg]

What ?? why are they bidding for olympics than??? Why don't they get Blue angels to do it??

Red arrows and Blue Angels working together man that would have been one awesome show.

Saw Red arrows when i was in Bahrain and loved their shows. Saw them at least 4 times.

[mapes]

If the Red Arrows are anything like the Blue Angels it is sad indeed.

A couple years back I read an article on the Blue Angels in Motorcyclist. Apparently all of the Blue Angels ride sport bikes. The most impressive thing I heard about them though was the fact that they do not wear g suits. You see pressure suits would get in the way of the precise control needed to do the aerial acrobatics. Instead what they do to fight off blacking out is to flex their muscles to prevent black out. Damn...In the article they showed the editor of the magazine in the back of one of the jets as the jet went through a maneuver. Three seconds into the stunt the guy's head is slack against the airframe...he blacked out....

[freak93]

red arrows and blue angels together would be amazing.

thats also pretty cool they just flex there muscles so they don't black out. I think i heard that somewhere before but i can't remember where.

[baller4life2468]

Where did Bobs your uncle come from out of the blue. I started saying that like 3
days ago and now everyone at school says it.

[freak93]

that was alittle random

[juneau]

Where did Bobs your uncle come from out of the blue. I started saying that like 3
days ago and now everyone at school says it.

It's a Ye Olde English saying. :D

[Dead_And_Gone]

Can't Profile the terrorists because it might "Offend" the .001%
that don't mean America harm. HAH

Lick Spittle spineless Dogs..

Saw Blue Angels last year at the FTW Texas Base.
AWESOME. Some SERIOUS power in those puppies.

They flew so low that you could throw a rock and hit them.

Such a sad time in our society. :cry:

[Cold Catalyst]

I have to say, I admire the British :D

[baller4life2468]

Where did Bobs your uncle come from out of the blue. I started saying that like 3
days ago and now everyone at school says it.

It's a Ye Olde English saying. :D

I know...its just funny it gets dusted off eVERYWHERE at once... :D