3D Group Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 I have just changed over from Dylon Leather and Suede dyes to Punch for a trial period. We had a customer buy a Black Leather dye and they came back very disgusted. Above the colou black is writtern 'Negro'. I haven't aproached Punch about this but I am shocked in this day and age this has happened. Yes it maybe I think in Portuguese and spanish but it is not right. What is your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 talk about politically correct... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 The black Saphir dye says Negro too. Does't it depend on how you say it phoneticaly, Kneegrow or Neegro as in egg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Its Spanish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Found in Google dictionary: Spanish > English. negro * noun 1. black man 2. black 3. Negro 4. nigger 5. nig-nog 6. ebony 7. Jim-Crow 8. gloom 9. coon 10. sable * adjective 1. pitchy 2. dark 3. blacking 4. coloured 5. colored 6. gloomy 7. raven 8. stout Related phrases * vómito negro black vomit * negro como el carbón as black as the ace of spades, coalblack, as black as coal ... more * café negro black coffee * cinturón negro [dep.] black belt * negro carbón carbon black * negro como el hollÃn sooty * prÃncipe negro black prince * negro mÃo spade * pelÃcula en blanco y negro black and white film * negro azabache jet black Related languages * Negro is also a word in: English, Italiano, Portuguese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 If something means black in a different language then why the hell should it be regulated or censored just 'cause someone might take offence Go back to Dylon anyway, we don't rate the punch stuff Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3D Group Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 We have never rated Punch either but Dylon was getting out of stock all the time so tried it. The name doesn't bother me but it does the customer. Maybe Noir instead of Negro would of better. Not seen Kiwi or Meltonian when it was around have this on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Why not put your price sticker over the word negro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 negro is spanish for black. u kunt is dutch for you can. where would it stop if customers get upset by other languages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofatbyfar Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Why not put your price sticker over the word negro? why? where would it stop if customers get upset by other languages? exactly, alot of are customers are foreign these days anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Dylon was getting out of stock all the time so tried it. Punch & Dylon have recently merged & are now know as spotless punch, I believe that some disruption was caused during the merger, which might be why you had problems getting the Dylon stock Go back to Dylon anyway, we don't rate the punch stuff Rick. Now the two companies are in fact one, does this mean the product will be produced in one place but put in different boxes? who knows! Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 This is stupid my inkjet cartridge, my laser cartridge, my camera instructions, the Kiwi express cream shoe cleaner and any manner of other items contain the spanish word Negro its pronounced neeg row. We are in Europe its not being used as an insult or in a racist manner so what the problem? god this country is mad, just heard on the radio of a motorist stuck in traffic being pounced on by police for answering his mobile as he was late home and his wife was worried. been stationary for 10 mins. I recently removed the tax disc to use a special cleaning fluid on the inside of my van window which was stained - within 15 mins while the window still had a white film over it I had a Police car pull up and a PCSO threaten me with failing to display - I did suggest he leave with jerky movements - so pathetic ( Oh I live in a cul-de-sac) Oh is that rude did I say Sac could that refer to ball carrying equipment and therefore have a sexual overtone, god I said god and sexual oh shit I swore........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Calm Down, Calm down (in a manutd voice) O' can't do that either can I? Be Calm English Gentleman. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 @ Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofatbyfar Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 good rant mick,, bloody c*ntry is a mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny King Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Country has gone mad Anyone on expensises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 MAD MAD MAD Mother of baby P sentenced to 10 years could be out in 5 WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 just heard on the radio........ Hope you've got your PRS for music license Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I'm going out into the garden and I'm going to fall on a sharp spike and end it all - I suppose then I will be prosecuted under H&S for manslaughter, by the police for failing to get a permit to die. Luckily I listen to Radio two and noboddy is ever going to believe that! and My daughter is coming all the way from Stroud Gloc to have dinner with me as she could't get here for my birthday and now some twat has jumped under the train before hers so that looks like a non-starter and she has to go back in the morning as she has an audition..............come and get me pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Do you think she could sue the family of the dead person for an infringement of her human rights, as she is entitled to have a public service run on time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Get him stitched together fit him with a new brain and execute him - hope its noboddy on heres relation that would just finish off a perfect day - seems she is on her way again now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Never thought of that Sorry if it was.... if it wasn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 and My daughter is coming all the way from Stroud Gloc to have dinner with me as she could't get here for my birthday and now some twat has jumped under the train before hers so that looks like a non-starter and she has to go back in the morning as she has an audition..............come and get me pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze that someone was reading this thread this morning........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Never mind Mick while your having a rant spare a thought for the poor sod who jumped under the train, they must have been more troubled than a spoilt dinner, and spare athought for the train driver who has to live with the trauma of having hit someone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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