Lazarus 0 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/01/08/banker_muslim_gaffe/ A senior banking industry figure has left his job after making a joke about Muslims which reportedly stunned colleagues and was the subject of complaints. Marc Howells of Barclaycard Europe has left his post. Howells was discussing quarterly figures with staff when he is reported as saying: "The results were like Muslims – some were good, some were Shi'ite". The remark was reported to senior management and a complaint was made. It is understood that Howells has left in what has been called 'redundancy under compromise'. He was the head of Barclaycard in Europe. Barclaycard will not comment directly on Howells and his leaving of the company, but company sources told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: "Once word got round and a complaint was made he was toast. Part of the deal was that the circumstances of his departure must never be disclosed. But there was no chance of that once his Shi'ite joke started doing the rounds." "We have nothing to add on this particular case," said a Barclaycard statement. "Everybody who works here gets guidance of what is right and what is wrong. We have a robust approach to equality and diversity and do not tolerate discrimination." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 What an idiot. It's not even funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6996 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 How can you get sacked for that. The world has gone mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 How can you get sacked for that. The world has gone mad. Labelling an entire group of people as bad tends to be seen as shiite form nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 How can you get sacked for that. The world has gone mad. Labelling an entire group of people as bad tends to be seen as shiite form nowadays. He said some were good. Keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 He was only kidding ffs I doubt he meant it to be serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInspiration 1 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 It may seem harsh sacking him but in his position, he shouldn't be saying that. It wasn't even funny tbh. So, I don't really feel sorry for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 The head of Barcalycard, he could get hit by a bus and I still wouldn't feel sory for the bloodsucking leech that he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7099 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 The head of Barcalycard, he could get hit by a bus and I still wouldn't feel sory for the bloodsucking leech that he is. What if there was a bomb on the bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11112 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 The head of Barcalycard, he could get hit by a bus and I still wouldn't feel sory for the bloodsucking leech that he is. What if there was a bomb on the bus? yeah hotshot, what're you gonna do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6996 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 It may seem harsh sacking him but in his position, he shouldn't be saying that. It wasn't even funny tbh. So, I don't really feel sorry for him. Its not even offensive to anyone. Its just a play on words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Daft for saying it because he should have perhaps envisaged the complaints. Wonder how many were from non-Muslims though. The majority I'd guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Reality check, some Muslims are good some are bastards. Jews ditto christians ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 'Harvest for the World' was canny. Isley Brothers cover like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7099 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 'Harvest for the World' was canny. Isley Brothers cover like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 4098 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 He should have said some looked Sunni some were shiite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 It might help if you realise that the clear implication is to single out Shi'ites, who are a clear distinct group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 No shi't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RlCO 0 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 There seemed to be some confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 He guilty of nothing more than low quality punnage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7099 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 He guilty of nothing more than low quality punnage. not unlike your avatar then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 He guilty of nothing more than low quality punnage. not unlike your avatar then? I'm a big advocate of low quality punnage actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Am I the only one who thinks the pun was actually quite amusing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7099 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Am I the only one who thinks the pun was actually quite amusing? merely the first to admit it. fair play to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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