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Old Jan 4, 2019 | 8:20 am
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Originally Posted by csutter

That’s not to say BA doesn’t provide genuine examples of sexism - look no further than that pathetic “safety” video and how the “director” talks to one woman in particular.
The dangers of using humour...the character this actor is best known for, and is also playing in the BA video, is a pathetic and cringeworthy individual subject to frequent humiliation. Of course, if you don't know that (and the show is a bit niche, so a lot of people wouldn't, even in the UK), I can see how it could come across otherwise.
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