YouMad.GIF 277 Posted November 17, 2009 http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20081120/BC_ginger_kicking_081120/20081120/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome 'Kick a Ginger' day has redheads running scared Updated: Thu Nov. 20 2008 11:51:27 Darcy Wintonyk, ctvbc.ca A nationwide event that encourages students to harass kids based on the colour of their hair is garnering serious attention from anti-bullying groups and parents. The Facebook event "National Kick a Ginger" day has almost 4,700 members across Canada and has sparked a rash of opinions in support and against on the social networking site. The movement was started after an episode of the controversial animated show South Park advocated "Kick a Ginger" day Nov. 20. The episode refers to red-headed people as "nasty" and "born with a disease." Ottawa mother Juanita McNairn said she let her 13-year-old son stay home Thursday because he was so afraid. "My son was beside himself," said McNairn. "He was delaying getting out of bed and when it came down to the crunch he just burst into tears and told me about the whole ginger thing." McNairn said the students in her son's class told him all week they were planning to kick him when he arrived at school. Anti-bullying advocate Rob Frenette said he was shocked when he found out about the group. "We are very taken back that students would pick a certain group of people to harass due to their hair color," he told CTV News from New Brunswick. Frenette said attacking someone based on their physical appearance could be considered a hate crime. He adds that social networking sites like Facebook that allow young people to group quickly makes a potential problem escalate quickly. "This is definitely something that is growing globally unfortunately," said Frenette. "I think this needs to be looked at closely and quickly before it gets out of hand." Irene Lanzinger, the president of the B.C. Teachers Federation, agreed. "This is sometimes excused as a joke and we have to make sure we understand that it is never funny or acceptable to harm or harass another person," she said. Lanzinger said that even though most kids may treat the "Kick a Ginger" day as a joke, some kids may escalate the level of violence. But she says there can be an opportunity to use this day as a lesson for kids. "Teachers can ask kids what they think of it and make it into an acceptable debate," she says. "It's a good way to encourage each other and kids will always come to the conclusion on their own that you need to be respectful of each other." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER 689 Posted November 17, 2009 I wouldn't mind kicking Spitfire. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the graff giraffe 119 Posted November 17, 2009 oh my god i cant wait to participate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spitfire15 585 Posted November 17, 2009 I wouldn't mind kicking Spitfire. Umad? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john_gacy 426 Posted November 17, 2009 You know, I needed an extra holiday in November and I think this is it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PITOFZOMBIES 227 Posted November 17, 2009 worddddd! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER 689 Posted November 17, 2009 Umad? Not really, it'd just be fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigmatic 26 Posted November 17, 2009 Over the course of the day, Mishkin figures he was kicked or hit about 80 times, all because of a Facebook group, apparently inspired by an episode of the satirical cartoon South Park that urged members to “kick a ginger” on Nov. 20. HOLY HSIT! hahahah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickos 713 Posted November 17, 2009 DAO + Spit - that was very civil, well done gentlemen. Oh and kick away, I see absolutely nothing with this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YouMad.GIF 277 Posted November 17, 2009 they probably deserved it... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdot 100 Posted November 17, 2009 DAO + Spit - that was very civil, well done gentlemen. Oh and kick away, I see absolutely nothing with this. I think you meant = not - ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swineflu. 14 Posted November 17, 2009 http://www.allsp.com/l.php?id=e136 not quite ginger kicking but still related and fucking hillarious Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheoHuxtable.. 1,444 Posted November 17, 2009 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edward Orenthal Norton 136 Posted November 17, 2009 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abcs 384 Posted November 17, 2009 i see u EON.... You Lurking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheoHuxtable.. 1,444 Posted November 17, 2009 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edward Orenthal Norton 136 Posted November 17, 2009 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RALPH LAUREN 257 Posted November 17, 2009 HE"S ONE OF THEM. KICK HIM!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackson 144 Posted November 17, 2009 Whats the flick of the bitch getting drink poured on her? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prime Chaos 92 Posted November 17, 2009 pretty sure this thread already exists.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheoHuxtable.. 1,444 Posted November 17, 2009 Whats the flick of the bitch getting drink poured on her? Early 1960's anti-segregation sit-ins in the South. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abcs 384 Posted November 17, 2009 Eon.... chew with your mouth closed you filthy YINGER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slept_on 25 Posted November 17, 2009 The episode refers to red-headed people as "nasty" and "born with a disease." hahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alloverthetown 45 Posted November 17, 2009 holy shit, epic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
