YouMad.GIF Posted November 17, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I wouldn't mind kicking Spitfire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the graff giraffe Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 oh my god i cant wait to participate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire15 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I wouldn't mind kicking Spitfire. Umad? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gacy Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 You know, I needed an extra holiday in November and I think this is it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITOFZOMBIES Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 worddddd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdot Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Umad? Not really, it'd just be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigmatic Posted November 17, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickos Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 DAO + Spit - that was very civil, well done gentlemen. Oh and kick away, I see absolutely nothing with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMad.GIF Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 they probably deserved it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdot Posted November 17, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swineflu. Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 http://www.allsp.com/l.php?id=e136 not quite ginger kicking but still related and fucking hillarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoHuxtable.. Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Orenthal Norton Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcs Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 i see u EON.... You Lurking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoHuxtable.. Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Orenthal Norton Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RALPH LAUREN Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 HE"S ONE OF THEM. KICK HIM!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Whats the flick of the bitch getting drink poured on her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Chaos Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 pretty sure this thread already exists.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoHuxtable.. Posted November 17, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcs Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Eon.... chew with your mouth closed you filthy YINGER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slept_on Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 The episode refers to red-headed people as "nasty" and "born with a disease." hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloverthetown Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 holy shit, epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 i was a ginger as a baby and young kid.. this photo was taken towards the end of my ginger stage I may have been part ginger but I wore an awesome E.T. shirt :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belmonts Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 HATECRIME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCheadle Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 is it true that 1 in 2,000 people are born gingers? Some girl at the bar was saying that last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 is it true that 1 in 2,000 people are born gingers? Some girl at the bar was saying that last night apparently it aired on the tyra banks 11/13/09 show so it has to be true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCheadle Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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