Katie Hopkins

vyle

geri1965 wrote: »

Can you explain the so-called irony, please? Does defending your choice of child's name make you a chav? What is a chav anyway?

I think it was the aggressive tone of "see what you'd get" or whatever you said, which implied -- to me at least -- a punch in the face, as opposed to a reasoned reply. Which, considering that's the traditional chav response, was kind of ironic.

And I think the original post said "Ashleigh" rather than "Ashley"... some spelling variations seem to be inherantly more chavy than others. I dunno, if I had a kid, I'd probably call it "dog" or something, so who am I to judge :P.

RuthnJasper

vyle wrote: »

I think it was the aggressive tone of "see what you'd get" or whatever you said, which implied -- to me at least -- a punch in the face, as opposed to a reasoned reply. Which, considering that's the traditional chav response, was kind of ironic.

And I think the original post said "Ashleigh" rather than "Ashley"... some spelling variations seem to be inherantly more chavy than others. I dunno, if I had a kid, I'd probably call it "dog" or something, so who am I to judge :P.

One of my friends, Dave (a comedy legend!), told me once that, if he ever had kids, he'd call the boy "Ugly B*st*rd" and the girl "Pathetic t*ts" and make them live in the attic until they were 16. I think he was joking... We're still in touch and both childless - probably for the best... :D;) x

geri1965_2

vyle wrote: »

I think it was the aggressive tone of "see what you'd get" or whatever you said, which implied -- to me at least -- a punch in the face, as opposed to a reasoned reply. Which, considering that's the traditional chav response, was kind of ironic.

And I think the original post said "Ashleigh" rather than "Ashley"... some spelling variations seem to be inherantly more chavy than others. I dunno, if I had a kid, I'd probably call it "dog" or something, so who am I to judge :P.

When my nephew was born, I suggested to my sister she called him Dylan or Hendrix

Thankfully she went with Jack.

lincroft1710

I still like the name of the baby in the TV series "The Biederbecke Tapes" - First Born, direct and to the point.

Lou67

vyle wrote: »

1) I think it was the aggressive tone of "see what you'd get" or whatever you said, which implied -- to me at least -- a punch in the face, as opposed to a reasoned reply. Which, considering that's the traditional chav response, was kind of ironic.

2) And I think the original post said "Ashleigh" rather than "Ashley"... some spelling variations seem to be inherantly more chavy than others. I dunno, if I had a kid, I'd probably call it "dog" or something, so who am I to judge :P.

In answer to point 1: My sentiments exactly. The irony was hilarious, and IMO she proved me right.

But then I wouldn't expect behaviour any different, from someone who lists one of their interests on their MSE profile as 'drinking beer.'

And in answer to point 2: Yes it IS the stupid spellings of normal popular names that irk me, more so than the names... EG; I like the name Emily, but hate it when it's spelt Emmileigh or Amy spelt as Aimee, and so on.......

bod1467

Or Cate (or Kate) spelt Caight (saw that one on TV the other day, can't remember which programme though).

battleborn

Would you be happy to get on a plane with Abu Qutada? (apologies if i have the incorrect spelling)

Pollycat

battleborn wrote: »

Would you be happy to get on a plane with Abu Qutada? (apologies if i have the incorrect spelling)

Have you posted on the right thread? :huh:

PS - it's Abu Qatada - and I don't think anybody will be getting on a plane with him anytime soon. :cool:

trinity_enigma

I find her such a vile person and have done ever since The Apprentice- especialy the final interviews where she said something along the lines of "I always get what I want when I set my mind to it. Whether its a job or a married man, I always get it".

I find her attitude to motherhood very strange. She want to control every aspect of their lives- I'm not sure how she finds the time with her busy job. It was only a couple of months ago that I remember her wading into a debate on maternity leave, which incidentally she doesn't agree with.

She says she was back at work 2 weeks after the births of her children (and then only because she legally has to take those two weeks). I find it difficult to understand why someone who takes such little interest in the early weeks and months of her childrens llives would even give a flying hoot who her children were mingling with whilst at school.

battleborn

trinity_enigma wrote: »

I find her such a vile person and have done ever since The Apprentice- especialy the final interviews where she said something along the lines of "I always get what I want when I set my mind to it. Whether its a job or a married man, I always get it".

I find her attitude to motherhood very strange. She want to control every aspect of their lives- I'm not sure how she finds the time with her busy job. It was only a couple of months ago that I remember her wading into a debate on maternity leave, which incidentally she doesn't agree with.

She says she was back at work 2 weeks after the births of her children (and then only because she legally has to take those two weeks). I find it difficult to understand why someone who takes such little interest in the early weeks and months of her childrens llives would even give a flying hoot who her children were mingling with whilst at school.

Mothers who take the full year maternity take the pee, they should only be allowed the same as the father.

Pop it out and get back to work lazy bones.