ANGELFIRE1   10 #1 Posted September 2, 2018 Proof that we have taken PC to another level of madness? yes/no  On the telly this morning, Thomas the Tank Engine has been brought up to date. Out with the Fat Controller, in with the slim Lady controller. Out with male engine names, in with female engine names.  Is there really a case to alter the books we all love, just to bring them up to date?  A quick Google shows the Thomas the Tank engine book was first published in 1945, making its debut on the telly in 1984  I suspect (if not done all ready) that Postman Pat will soon become Postwoman Patricia. Or maybe just Postie so as not to offend our Gender Fluid friends.  Angel1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Hots on   10 #2 Posted September 2, 2018 Its a good job my kids have grown out of it now, this new version just looks crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
kidley   48 #3 Posted September 2, 2018 to quote a frequent saying  you couldn't make it up could ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The Joker   10 #4 Posted September 2, 2018 I thought dirty old men wanted more slim ladies on the telly ?!?!  WHAT DO DIRTY OLD MEN WANT ?!?!  Make yer bloody minds up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Hots on   10 #5 Posted September 2, 2018 There is a serious point to be made here actually about how programme and film makers these days are becoming too preoccupied with pc box ticking and forgetting to actually create something entertaining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The Joker   10 #6 Posted September 2, 2018 There is a serious point to be made here actually about how programme and film makers these days are becoming too preoccupied with pc box ticking and forgetting to actually create something entertaining.  I think the programme and film makers will produce whatever makes them the most money.  It’s called CAPITALISM and apparently it’s the best system ever, or so I’ve been told, because it allows equality for all, even though some are more equal than others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
petemcewan   27 #7 Posted September 2, 2018 You couldn't make anything like this anymore.   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mickey finn   12 #8 Posted September 2, 2018 I think the programme and film makers will produce whatever makes them the most money. It’s called CAPITALISM and apparently it’s the best system ever, or so I’ve been told, because it allows equality for all, even though some are more equal than others.  Oh please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The Joker   10 #9 Posted September 2, 2018 Oh please  what are you saying then ?  Is Socialism the answer instead ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mickey finn   12 #10 Posted September 2, 2018 what are you saying then ? Is Socialism the answer instead ?  :hihi: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pintor   32 #11 Posted September 2, 2018 Proof that we have taken PC to another level of madness? yes/no On the telly this morning, Thomas the Tank Engine has been brought up to date. Out with the Fat Controller, in with the slim Lady controller. Out with male engine names, in with female engine names.  Is there really a case to alter the books we all love, just to bring them up to date?  A quick Google shows the Thomas the Tank engine book was first published in 1945, making its debut on the telly in 1984  I suspect (if not done all ready) that Postman Pat will soon become Postwoman Patricia. Or maybe just Postie so as not to offend our Gender Fluid friends.  Angel1 No doubt be on bbc soon!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lazarus   68 #12 Posted September 2, 2018 We now have ethnic engines, crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...