Racism and the BBC

[lupinesque]

Ali wrote:

> Next time I wonder why the British are often seen as Xenophobic, 
> Lager-louts by the outside world, I'll have to remember that's how 
we 
> (or at least some of us) like to be seen! Perhaps Hagrid is an 
> accurate portrayal of a certain kind of Brit afterall! 

Hagrid only starts spouting xenophobic trash when he's been thrown 
over by his French girlfriend--not very nice but you can see why he 
isn't at his best.  What's the Beeb's excuse?

Amy Z
a sports fan who's entertained by sports, not by racist, nationalist, 
sexist, xenophobic, or just plain stupid remarks

P.S. Don't worry, I know you're not a xenophobic lager-lout--love the 
phrase, though