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Talk / Life / Breaking news / RSPB website bans the word 'cock'

By Mansized, Fri 1 Jun 2007 at 9:02am 
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The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds has banned the use of the word "cock" when applied to the male of the species, in case it causes offence. Any thoughts?

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By MO75, Fri 1 Jun 2007 at 9:04am 
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What happens when you have a male blue tit? Is it a blue tit cock?

Stupid really though, what next, no more bitches and hoes on dog and gardening websites?

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By Labarum, Fri 1 Jun 2007 at 9:08am 
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And I suppose plumbers will no longer be allowed to go looking for the stop-cock.

What about the audio plug which is called a "jack plug", or simply a jack.

A "jack" is also something that raises a car or other heavy object.

It just gets ridiculous!

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By will, Fri 1 Jun 2007 at 1:01pm 
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World. Gone. Mad. Again

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