JenX writes:
Anyone seen the new Lidl ad (above)? Another cringey outing for the ‘proudly supporting LADIES’ Gaelic Football’ motto. Last time the ‘ladies’ were impressive-looking club players.This time (above) it’s schoolgirls and teens.
‘LADIES Gaelic Football’? Is there a “GENTLEMEN’S Gaelic Football’ or a ‘LORDS’ Gaelic Football’? It’s ‘WOMEN’S Gaelic Football‘
Anyone?
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This is the hill to die on.
+1
I think you’ll find its Ladies Gaelic Football: http://ladiesgaelic.ie
Kinda missing the point there big boy
Which is?
Who aren’t?
That JenX and the rest of the outragerati might need to take it up with the women running the LGFA?
A first move might be to join their local club and put forward a motion to change the name of the organisation. The GAA and its affiliates, whatever their many other faults, are democratic organisations.
Eh not really. It’s a fact that the sport is called Ladies Gaelic Football. It’s not true as the OP says that it’s Women’s Gaelic Football. That’s not to say it shouldn’t be, although I would say it should be called just Gaelic Football. But what did she or you think Lidl should call it exactly??
a crap version of Rugby?
Ah, they are ones who play with pearls and white gloves yes?
You will be joining us for afternoon tea then? I brought the tasteless, crustless, semi-soggy cucumber sandwiches. It will be FAB.
It’s the GAA. Only tasteless semi-soggy hang sangwidges will do.
I’ll take either as long as we can make fun of the plebs at every opportunity
OK, we’ll make you intersectional tasteless, semi-soggy cucumber-and-hang sangwidges with one crust removed so.
Thanks pleb!
Will ya g’wan outta dat luv and bleedin’ relax urself.
Is “ladies” deemed offensive or something? Like if I casually address a few men I might say “Hi guys” or “Hi gents”, if they are female I might say “Hi ladies”. Is that not deemed appropriate now or what’s the story? Genuine question.
It’s inappropriate. It’s women, not ladies.
Well is there an alternative to “Hi ladies” then because you can’t say “Hi women”. And why is it offensive?
Sorry, inappropriate if not offensive.
hi lads, hi ladies, that’s informal. but with a title, as in men’s rugby, women’s rugby, it’s better not to use the colloquial. plus, i know many women who’d smack you if you said – hi ladies, which is fair enough.
What is the world coming to. Thankfully I only ever see people like this on Broadsheet. I never encounter them in real life.
Would you ever relax and enjoy life?
Well, if they’re going to smack you, they’re not ladies to begin with.
*takes cover from incoming shellfire*
They don’t exist in real life. Cot made them up.
You shall all be hoisted on your own petards. Im going to stick with women who act like ladies and who dont mind being approved of when they do.
Have you tried “Hi/Hello/S’up/Morning/Afternoon/Nice day/Alwite/*nod*?
They better because I’ll report them for anything else.
lidl have to call it what its called. The GAA should change the name.
JenX must be craic great at parties.
We’ve had public toilets for eons now and nobody complained about ‘Ladies’ and ‘Gents’….why are these terms for the genders so riled by the poster? If anything, I would equate the reference as having manners – not a bad thing, surely?
Though I get her / his point on the patronising and tokenist advert. A bit like saying ‘female judge’ or ‘male nurse’.
Has anyone mentioned the poor attendances at both Hurling All Ireland Semi finals.
First we make fun of JenX (see Jimmee), then we talk about the sport
sorry, posted a bit early !
Lewis’ law innit? Wonderfully proven by the BS massive
What kind of absolute whinger…jaysus..
Lidl: helping Irish feminist round ball in hands player since 2016.
Read it like a German.
Hilarious. And what point is she trying to make about the schoolgirls and teens?
Is it that it’s kind of backward and dismissive to call them ‘ladies’ do ye think?
Ladies is the correct term in Rathgar.
*Organises a petition to do away with “Meine Damen und Herren” and “Ladies and Gentleman ” *
Please sign here ….
“Right you bastards” is the acceptable gender-neutral replacement.
Jawohl:)
the website for the ladies Gaelic Football is here
http://ladiesgaelic.ie/
if anyone has an issue with the name they should take it up with the ladies who run the LGFA and whilst they are at it they can also raise any issues they have with their Gaelic for Mothers and others’ campaign and their Gaelic for girls campaign
The ladies who play football don’t seem to have an issue with the name of their organization so if they are happy why are people being offended on their behalf?
My body my choice.
I’ve been greeting my female colleagues at the coffee table for years with something along the lines of “How are ye Ladies” and I have not been slapped yet, but now you’ve got me worried. I don’t think they would take too kindly to being called “Lads”, “Women” “Guys” or “Folks” , so can someone tell me what I should use in future ? Maybe I should just keep my mouth shut and not greet them at all.