Now anyone who even remotely is aware of my allegiance to our cosa nostra like the Italians would say, know that I am a Tottingham fan true and true!
So this is my consideration for discussion here: As we live in the modern era where we need to consider others and not offend everyone. That's the monolithic cavemen era in which another ja606er Sandy grew up in , no offence intended, we need to change our chants of "Yi d" - can't even write on JA606!
Instead why not use the Icelandic hand clapps or variations of this, or like our guests on Wedneday gone Dortmund, fans huddled together moving up and down?
Surely we need to stop that chant and be more visual in our support?
What say you?
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I hope Sandy's not offended.
He's mentioned in affection really.
Surely, we cannot continue to use the "Yi d" chant, same as I don't think using other words cannot be used in chanting?
FROM THE wiki (excerpts):
When pronounced /ˈjɪd/ (rhyming with did) by non-Jews, it is commonly intended as a pejorative term. It is used as a derogatory epithet by antisemites along with, and as an alternative to, the English word 'Jew'
I know as a club, going back a bit, the word was used to fight against racism and to support the Jews. That's how the club supporters began singing it.
My view though: In what way, can we justify continuing to use the word Y
id when this word has been hijacked by the racists to use it to mock and ridicule Jews?
Change the tune
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posted on 16/9/17
Agree. I know that we spurs fans say the word with affection, not prejudice, but ultimately it's not our word to say. And it opens up others (rival fans) to utilise the word with prejudice.
I don't think it helped that in the past, police action was threatened, but I think a discussion on this with Jewish community would be healthy.
posted on 16/9/17
Other fans will still use it against us even if we stop.
Anything visual like bouncing up and down MUST be accompanied by a lot of noise.
posted on 16/9/17
I have to say supporters just bouncing up and down with a lot of grunting with their backs towards the pitch is really ridiculous. They are supposed to be watching a football match, not auditioning for Britain`s got talent.
posted on 16/9/17
WERE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR WERE SING WHAT WE WANT.
Not a pop at the op but the world has gone pc crazy.
I once was a team leader at work and we received a nice letter from some Christian customers praising the help we had given. At the end it says I hope god had blessed you like his blessed us , I said to the team lovely letter shame there religious nuts.
Next day I'm in a meeting with HR as 5 people complained about what I said.
Facking ridiculous, if people get offended that easily now days then they should grow thicker skin.
Football is a game that binds the world regardless of skin colours and religion , if we want to chant Yi Ds so be it , the only thing I agree with is kicking out racism.
posted on 16/9/17
Why add the nuts bit at all though? I'm not religious but I appreciate others are. Doesn't make them nuts cos they choose a slightly different way of life to you. I agree that PC movement is gettkng out of hand but you not with you on that one. You receive a lovely letter. That's it. Think you were being nuts about it tbh.
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comment by Flashy flibble (U10324)
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Why add the nuts bit at all though? I'm not religious but I appreciate others are. Doesn't make them nuts cos they choose a slightly different way of life to you. I agree that PC movement is gettkng out of hand but you not with you on that one. You receive a lovely letter. That's it. Think you were being nuts about it tbh.
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It was years back flash , I'm Roman Catholic and don't take offence if someone were to say to me you are a religious nut.
It was meant to ba taken as a giggle but hey ho.
posted on 16/9/17
We've used the term for years when others have tried to have a pop at us for having a large Jewish following.
Fvck em
We've got a diverse following and long may it continue
C o y s