Clarkson sacked by the BBC

[EternalOptimist]

The NUS wimmins conference yesterday moved a motion to refrain from clapping

I sh!tteth thou not
'I am woman, hear me . er... jazz hand'

[Avalonia]

Maybe the roads just got a bit safer for vulnerable road users. Good riddance gobby tw@t

[pjclarke]

The NUS wimmins conference yesterday moved a motion to refrain from clapping

And another myth is born.

I am many things, but a lady student is not one of them.

[SimonMac]

The NUS wimmins conference yesterday moved a motion to refrain from clapping

I sh!tteth thou not
'I am woman, hear me . er... jazz hand'

Most students spend their time at University trying to avoid the clap

[vetran]

The NUS wimmins conference yesterday moved a motion to refrain from clapping

I sh!tteth thou not
'I am woman, hear me . er... jazz hand'

Jazz hands - the mind boggles is that getting a riff on the flesh Banjo?

[DaveB]

Jazz hands - the mind boggles is that getting a riff on the flesh Banjo?

That would be Jizz Hands, surely?

[Euler]

He's a bit of a boor but fundamentally OK.
Doesn't deserve his godlike status though

[pjclarke]

So remember, when the Telegraph report is confirmed it is NOT

If you are in any doubt about acceptable gestures, Newsbeat has a useful guide

A spokesperson for NUS said: "The request was made by some delegates attending the conference. We strive to make NUS events accessible and enjoyable for all, so each request is considered."

[d000hg]

I've only recently come across this "triggers" thing, a few friends on FB refer to it when posting links. e.g. someone who has been raped may be profoundly affected by a scene in a TV show where a sexual assault is depicted, insinuated or even spoken about.

But to ban clapping? The issue here is delegates KNOW it will happen, it's not something unexpected.

[EternalOptimist]

I've only recently come across this "triggers" thing, a few friends on FB refer to it when posting links. e.g. someone who has been raped may be profoundly affected by a scene in a TV show where a sexual assault is depicted, insinuated or even spoken about.

But to ban clapping? The issue here is delegates KNOW it will happen, it's not something unexpected.

Ban ClapRape NOW