iansheff   84 #1 Posted October 18, 2018 After 60 years of Kleenex calling their tissues mansize they are changing the name because some consumers have called them sexist. I wonder how many people complained, is this political correctness gone mad? Aren't there more more important things that people should be worried over rather than the description of a large tissue?  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45899784 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   862 #2 Posted October 18, 2018 doesnt bother me really, more important things to worry about, all i will say is they have been around a long long time and times change, sometimes altering things to fit in with the times is welcoming change. those companies that dont adapt to the times sometimes can bite the dust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Delayed   461 #3 Posted October 18, 2018 After 60 years of Kleenex calling their tissues mansize they are changing the name because some consumers have called them sexist. I wonder how many people complained, is this political correctness gone mad? Aren't there more more important things that people should be worried over rather than the description of a large tissue?  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45899784  Just another non-issue that precious SJW's have raised which no-one was bothered about in the first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
altus   533 #4 Posted October 18, 2018 The only reason they were called Mansize in the first place was to encourage men to buy a product that was typically bought by women. A bit like calling eyeliner aimed at men guyliner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mickey finn   12 #5 Posted October 18, 2018 doesnt bother me really, more important things to worry about, all i will say is they have been around a long long time and times change, sometimes altering things to fit in with the times is welcoming change. those companies that dont adapt to the times sometimes can bite the dust  If you think this is one of them then you are nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Padders   2,833 #6 Posted October 18, 2018 If you think this is one of them then you are nuts.  Tiger nuts, monkey nuts, or just plain coconuts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   862 #7 Posted October 18, 2018 If you think this is one of them then you are nuts. How do you know im not allergic to nuts, that might make me poorly, hope youre satisfied, i could die              Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ontarian1981 Â Â 10 #8 Posted October 18, 2018 Tiger nuts, monkey nuts, or just plain coconuts? Â Mansize nuts? Wonder if the PC brigade can get around that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mickey finn   12 #9 Posted October 18, 2018 Thats it I'm having a strop for you not taking me seriously :hihi: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   862 #10 Posted October 18, 2018 Thats it I'm having a strop for you not taking me seriously :hihi: need a "mansize" tissue for yer snowflake eyes?  ---------- Post added 18-10-2018 at 20:20 ----------  Mansize nuts? Wonder if the PC brigade can get around that one. I'd say ive got mansize nuts but it sounds "gay" lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cressida   1,548 #11 Posted October 18, 2018 Mansize tissues for mansize noses:hihi: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mickey finn   12 #12 Posted October 18, 2018 need a "mansize" tissue for yer snowflake eyes?  ---------- Post added 18-10-2018 at 20:20 ----------  I'd say ive got mansize nuts but it sounds "gay" lol  :hihi: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...