Lucy Buchanan - Is the Shipwrecked Star Racist?
Written by Kelly EnglandChannel 4 - Shipwrecked
The one time model and Gap Year student, Lucy Buchanan has caused a stir on the Channel 4 programme 'Shipwrecked'. Male fans my be disappointed that she did not cause a stir for appearing nude but for voicing some controversial views... Her apparently 'racist' comments have led to a string of complaints to Ofcom. This could not have come at a worse time for Channel 4 who is currently in the middle of the Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd and Jo Omera vs. Shilpa Shetty race row.
The final nail in the head for any defence on our part is "I'm for the British Empire and things. I'm for slavery, but that's never going to come back."
Hmm, so what can we say about that other than that of course it is wrong? I have to hope that the ignorance of the young girl on Channel 4's Shipwreckedis quickly taught to not continue with this attitude, and worse still, make it appear 'cool'.
However, it makes me wonder if Lucy Buchanan is the only young person in this country to think like this? Children are fortunately or unfortunately the product of their parents - just look at Jade Goody if you have any doubts on that matter! And also, how come it is acceptable to criticise 'fat people and ugly people' without a trace of criticism? In the Big Brother house the c*** word was said and drew no absolutely attention compared to the subject of racism. As a women, I find this word very offensive and I don't think people should be saying such words on TV as it can encourage children to repeat it when the show is finished. What do you think?
So, is it the job of Channel 4 to blot out people such as Jade Goody and Lucy Buchanan so as to spare our fair ears and eyes from their influences? Or, are they simply providing a medium for us to see Modern Britain in the comfort of our own homes - without seeing it's unpleasantness at the bus stop, around the supermarket or in our schools. Reality TV is supposed to be 'real' after all - and according to viewing ratings we officially love it?
Tell us what you think below. Is Lucy Buchanan on or off Channel 4's Shipwrecked 'racist', 'ignorant' or is it only fair that she should express her opinions?
Comments to date: 13. This is page 1 of 3.
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Nick Canada | Posted at 2:49am on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 |
She is the ugly one both physically and mentally | |
Katy London | Posted at 8:01pm on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011 |
I think one focus was her view at the end of the show. What she said isn't right at all, I do not agree with it. But living a sheltered life can't help, my friends mum hadn't seen a black person till she was 24 | |
Lamarr15 Long Beach,Ca | Posted at 3:26am on Monday, April 26th, 2010 |
So you block out b**** but not nigger f*** this racist website. | |
Lamarr15 Long Beach,Ca | Posted at 3:10am on Monday, April 26th, 2010 |
I never even heard of this b****, when I typed is Lucy a racist my reference was Lucy from I Love Lucy but sence I'm here I decided to state my opinion sence she want to exercise her freedom of speech, Im going to exercise mine. I was raised around and with white people and I learned this love saying nigger but they love black dick even more.www.myspace.com/stevenlkelley | |
david london | Posted at 5:56pm on Monday, January 4th, 2010 |
Very Ignorant' | |
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