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'Benedict' brand condoms. Foreign Office Apology

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So funny:

Foreign Office makes apology to Pope after officials' mock memo about 'Benedict' brand condoms

It's their front-page story too.


One of the comments seems to get the flavour about right the story doesn't:

David said:
I for one have no respect for this pope, his handling of abuse within the church and his politics, his attacks on contraception and his ridiculous views on human sexuality. It galls me when the Prime minister says he is sure all people in the UK welcome this visit, because I know lots who do not. I also do not want my taxes paying for this incredibly wealthy powerful and privileged institution to come to britain on a state visit and be flattered and fawned over while attacking our laws and values and citizens. Some of that home office blue sky thinking sounds like people expressing honestly their criticism.
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I wonder if this storm in a thimble will stop the visit and hopefully "arrest" of Benny Ratzinger.


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Given that it's becoming more clear that he covered up for rapists, "travel ban" seems more appropriate than "state visit".
 
Once again, the British show their continued disdain for religous quakery. I wouldn't be surprised if this view was shared by people at the very top.
 
Isn't all Quakery religious?

Don't forget- Broon is a son of the manse.
If he says he'd prefer the Pope stayed in Rome, there's some in Kirkaldy might conclude he's a Proddie bigot and decide to vote SNP.
 
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Was listening to the radio just now. They were saying it could do "real damage" by suggesting that the teachings of the church are not taken seriously. I cannot connect the two halves of that thought
 
Interesting that the story is still being repeated on (BBC Radio 4) news bulletins, so it is getting wide publicity anyway.
 
I heard this for the first time on the radio (while sniggering uncontrollably). They mentioned that the memo suggested the Pope bless a same-sex marriage and open an abortion clinic. Funny as the memo was, I remember thinking that they'd missed a golden opportunity.

Then they handed over to another reporter, who mentioned the "Benedict-brand" condoms. I damn near fell off my chair laughing :D

According to Wikipedia, other highlights include:
  • Spending the night in a council flat in Bradford
  • Doing a series of forward rolls to promote healthy living
  • Performing a charity duet with the Queen
Whoever wrote that list has made my week :D
 
Last of the Fraggles said:
Unfortunately they probably also lost their job. It does make me wonder exactly how my taxes are being spent when we have teams of people brainstorming how to best fawn over a clown like the Pope.
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The manager ultimately responsible was reassigned to a different role. Given that this was a brainstorming session the ideas don't seem too outrageous (the idea is as I understand it is to put forward any idea however silly to see if it can be riegned back into something practical) but given that the document was specifically flagged to not be circulated I'd be interested to know who leaked it and why.

Unfortunately the 'persecuted christians' brigade are already out in force contrasting the non sacking of this person with the Nurse who was sacked for refusing to conform with dress code by removing her neckless. The fact that she was offered and refused, compromises before the action was taken is of course ignored
 
I had heard that condoms are usually put on the dict, what's the problem?

That it's bent? :p

Maybe this is Tiger Wood's preferred brand: (Pronounced "Been Addict" Condoms) ... :p

DR
 
I understand the Vatican were calling for his sacking.

Funny priority really. A guy abuses children and they say "well think of the Church, consider his age etc.."

Someone fails to take the Pope seriously and its "sack him".
 
Much as I'd like to see Benny's Johnnies, I don't think Durex will be losing any sleep over this. A leering old man on the packet is gonna be a sure-fire passion killer.
 
Sounds like a joke about Benedict condoms and do they come in cans? Only little ones...:duck:
 
There is a product recall on Benedict condoms, due to serious manufacturing flaws that cause them to leak.

Apparently, they're holey.
 
I read yesterday that there was talk of the Pope cancelling his state visit to Britain.

To which a whole country shrugged in indifference.

What a threat. How ever will we deal with all the lost trade with Vatican City?
 
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