Spotted Dick & School... (was: Inside, Outside,... Lane)

[Steve]

---  "melody_wood14" <mwood005 at ...> wrote:
>

> >  Melody_wood14
> ...
> I also wanted to thank everyone on their help with my sons 
> project on England. I would not recommend using spoted dick 
> on a school project. His teacher was a little upset and gave
> him a 50. I talked to her and she said next time to find 
> something with a more school appropriate wording. I should have
> know better but I didn't think they would be so upset. And yes
> this is public school. Oh well we live and learn. He did say to 
> tell all of you thank you.

bboyminn:

That's ridiculous, wasn't the whole purpose of the project about
cultural awareness and cultural differences. Consider our
current discussion of 'inside lane' and 'outside' lane. The very
fact that 'spotted dick' is completely acceptable in England
speaks volumes about the cultural differences.

The fact that the teacher was so incensed and apparently offended
tells me that she/he needs a serious course in cultural 
sensitivity. There is nothing wrong with 'spotted dick' in and
of itself, it is in the mind of the teacher that the offense
occurs. And you son was apparently punished because the teacher
has a dirty mind. 

That fact is, in England this desert is CALLED 'SPOTTED DICK'
and it is a very common and popular dish, even to the point
where Heinz (the ketchup people) make it available in a can.

I think you son's project was probably more relevant than
others because it shows the vast differences in cultures.
Though it certainly could have been worse. It could have
been 'Six Faggots in Gravy' or -

- Sweet & Salty Nut bars
- Plopp - a chocolate caramel bar
- Coon - Australia's tastiest cheeze
- Shitto sauce
- Nut Snack (I really think the 'nut' references are a stretch)
- Spunk
- Poo

http://commercial-archive.com/node/143352

What is done is done, but I think this teacher was very narrow
minded about it.

Just one man's opinion.

Steve/bboyminn