Whats with all the Scottish characters?

[Back Burner]

I’m not Scottish but I've noticed lately that many commercials have angry Scots in them, from gum to loans.

Has Mike Myers made this that popular? I remember I was laughing my as of in "I married an Axe murder" And I love Grounds Keeper Willy, but do any of the Scottish on board take offence to theses characters.

Back Burner

 

[Goober Mcfly]

Oh don't get your skirt in a knot.


Get it? Skirt=Kilt? HAHAHA

</I kill me>

 

[Goober Mcfly]

I think I'm going to ask Fred to change my handle to "Mr. Spilly Pants".

 

[Goober Mcfly]

I think I'm going to ask Fred to change my handle to "Mr. Spilly Pants".

On second thought, that would leave me open to wa-a-a-ay too many new jokes...

 

[McMac]

Sheik a Broon?

Nah,
Poor Paw Broon dinnae kin the humour o Sheik. Sheik's mare in line wi Oor Wullie.

Go on yersel wee man!

McMac

 

[LanceMcClure]

It's NOT OATMEAL!!

 

[The Doctor]

Whew, I thought Lee was going to claim to be Scottish and I was going to request a change of national heritage.

Sheik being gay, that's nothing new. He's always had the breasts for it.

 

[Ophelia Black]

I'm Scottish and Native American...I'd burn more wagons, but och! I hate paying those fines!

 

[Dave - WebGuy]

As Sheik and a few others know.... 1st Generation Canadian.... but think me and my sister were only ones in the house without a scottish accent.

"I dunnae know where I got it Angus, but it took first prize"... Everyone with a scot in their family knows that joke.

dave

 

[HaywoodJabloemy]

It doesn't seem to be politically incorrect to make fun of Scottish people. The Bugs Bunny cartoon where he plays golf against the Scotsman (who chases after a bullet saying "it's been in the family for years") airs all the time, while the Speedy Gonzalez ones are rarely shown.

 

[Barry-O]

"So you want your dear old uncle angus to lend you money until next pay day........"

That commercial cracks me up

 

[HowardHughes]

About being Scottish...

I find that the recent rash of Scottish-based jokes to be an absolute riot. What makes it really funny to me is that I do in fact have a relative who looks like that old guy on payday loans or whatever the name is.

I think that the stereotyping is brilliant - we are easy targets, and given that we are either too hammered to care, or are too busy arguing with someone, these fly right over our heads...

I am a second-generation Canadian - but participate in the traditional Highland Games in Canada.

So...what do I think about people making fun of Scots?

Couldn't give a rat's ass! Knock yerselves out!

And for those fellow Scots on the board...give 'em the wee three fingas ya bass...

 

[eyeofthedragon]

Whale Oil Beef Oct - you know you want to say it out loud!

 

[HowardHughes]

don't forget...

Haggis!!!!!

It's not just for breakfast anymore!!!!

 

[Philanthropist]

I'll throw my 2 pence in.....

First, yes I am Scottish. Came to canada when I was 8 (22 years ago). Am I offended? No. Are they funny? No. The sterotype of being loud, obnoxious, drunk and cheap are not what I prefer to be thought of as. But nonetheless if we can't laugh at ourselves....

Where I do have a problem is how it is acceptable to enjoy and laugh at some sterotypes and not others.

T

 

[HowardHughes]

Now, I agree with that!

HH

 

[WhaWhaWha]

Don't forget the purses!

Sara

I believe they're called SPORNS? or SPORINS? or something like that.

I have nothing against the Scottish. But that doesnt stop me from enjoying the portrayals. I'm still miffed that I dont get to see some traditional Jewish stereotypes on TV anymore - It's like watching caricature portrayals of some of my old departed relatives. Damned PC lobbyists!

_____________________________
Scots -- The new stereotype that's still fun to mimick.

I wonder though... if one of them married my daughter, who is jewish, would their children be Chai-landers?

 

[HowardHughes]

It's called a Sporran, ya bass!

 

[jerbear]

Ya think goober? *lol*

BB if ye aint scottish yer opinion dinnae count. Most Scots have a wicked sense o humour in addition to being godawful stingy.

I'm Scottish and have a grrreat sence of humour.

Now where's my Beano book and have a cold IronBru.

 

[McMac]

IrnBru

IrnBru

Dear god, there's no iron in IrnBru. Says so right on the label!

McMac