If it’s bad taste it’s not funny, and if it’s funny it’s not bad taste
Dave Trott looks back at the chequered history of being offended, from those who never had any right to be in the first place.
It was decided that 1981 should be “The Year of the Disabled”.
Ian Dury thought it would be the perfect time to release a song he’d written: “Spasticus Autisticus”.
Tim Yeo was the head of The Spastics Society. He immediately objected and the BBC immediately banned the song.
The Walkers Poppadums spot was co-created by Chris Bardsley
Funny, and a timely reminder. Thank you.