Angry birds on Aibu

I think there is a huge amount of intelligent debate on aibu. Admittedly I choose the threads I engage in quite carefully but I think you insult us all if you think differently.

I think there is a teeny tiny amount of intelligent debate on AIBU and I think you insult all of us if you believe a huge amount of what is there is "intelligent"

ShamTech, I'm on an oldish (5 years?) MacBookPro laptop.

Although I haven't looked on my newer (17 months) iPad Mini yet.

Might mail woman's hour and see what they think of the pairing...id tweet but I'm a Luddite

reducing intelligent and often well informed debate well yes, but are sponsoring AIBU . I think they're funny, the movie will be great. Can't wait.

I think there is a huge amount of intelligent debate on aibu. Admittedly I choose the threads I engage in quite carefully but I think you insult us all if you think differently.

I know someone who is being paid to dress up in an Angry Bird costume and hang around McDonalds in London this weekend....She has been given explicit instructions on what to do if a child is scared or cries. (Cry with them apparently, with a gentle flapping of the wings)

Thats both funny and ridiculous. Can you imagine how terrified small children would be to see this huge flapping bird coming over
when they are already upset. They'll have PTSD and a huge bird phobia afterwards. McDonald's will be paying out compo for years to come

reducing intelligent and often well informed debate to the squawking of 'angry birds'

Have you been on AIBU...?

Sorry adrenaline, I'm with seasonalvag and the others calling out the sexist connotations. It wasn't my first objection, nor does it constitute my primary one, but it IS sexist - reducing intelligent and often well informed debate to the squawking of 'angry birds' is both insulting and in line with common misconceptions about the gossipy tendencies of women, who are often referred to as 'birds' in a less than complimentary manner. Disagree with the advertising stance if you must, but stick this pairing in front of anyone with any sort of feminist tendencies and there would be outrage. I presume it was originally intended as a light-hearted joke but it's fallen rather flat. As many sexist 'light-hearted' comments do.

SeasonalVag Get over yourself, if anything Angry Birds is quite a decent analogy wrt AIBU. And if it's really not to your taste you could always vote with your feet. Calling that sexist genuinely undermines sexism and the gender equality movement.

I didn't know that MN has nothing to do with Thomas Cook now. Good for you MN.

Personally I snorted at the link between Angry Birds and AIBU. It's pretty accurate.

Personally think that formula milk should be allowed to advertise

That would be fine if the companies were ethical. Unfortunately they are not. Was it Aptamil who had to remove the phrase "closest to breastmilk" from their advertising because it was absolute bollocks? It certainly sucked a fair few people in (I breastfed but remember thinking that would be the formula to go for). The follow on adverts/packaging for formula are all filled with stuff that appears to be made up and that no one understands. I honestly don't think it is in anyone's best interest, apart from the formula companies, to allow them free rein to advertise.

I love angry birds! It's the little grunting noises they make to show they are irritated.

Mn can't you see the obvious sexist pun in using Angry Birds? You're fools.

NO. This does not work for me, sorry. I know you have to generate revenue, but no. x

SeaWorld - keep orcas in captivity for the entertainment of tourists, despite overwhelming evidence of poor welfare and orca deaths as a result.

Definitely watch Blackfish, it is eye opening.

Can someone give me more info re the baby show arms thing please?

Mes, not keen on the birds.

Leccybill, I agree xxx

I actually can't wait to see the new Angry Birds film , DS can't too. But I think I'm more excited than he is--- oh the shame