Clarkson called racist over dog name

[Sneeky]

Strewth its his dog he can call it whatever he likes.

Jeremy Clarkson has been accused of racism for naming his dog Didier Dogba after former Chelsea star Didier Drogba.

The 54-year-old Top Gear host was criticised after tweeting a picture of his black West Highland terrier and revealing he had named it after the striker, a prolific goal scorer from the Ivory Coast.

Clarkson, who often mocks political correctness, asked: “Why is it racist to name our amazingly brilliant dog after a footballer?”

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[LazyLion]

People name their dogs after celebrities all the time. How is this actually news worthy?

 

[TehStranger]

Clarkson bashers gonna Clarkson bash.

 

[ShaunSA]

Too many idiots in the world.

 

[ToxicBunny]

Yes... its racist... Damn you Clarkson!

 

[Electric]

Stupid.
Let the man name his dog whatever he wants.

 

[atomcrusher]

Too many idiots in the world.

You are referring to Clarkson of course?

 

[Electric]

You are referring to Clarkson of course?

It was a preemtpive statement directed at you.

 

[mushroom]

Stupid.
Let the man name his dog whatever he wants.

so you mean if I call my dog vervoerd or de klerk then you will be fine??????? exactly

 

[Brawler]

so you mean if I call my dog vervoerd or de klerk then you will be fine??????? exactly

Why not. Its a dog.

 

[ToxicBunny]

so you mean if I call my dog vervoerd or de klerk then you will be fine??????? exactly

If you want to call your dog after a politician, then go ahead...

None of us give a damn.... and anyone who does give a damn needs to grow up and get a life.

 

[ShaunSA]

You are referring to Clarkson of course?

I'm no fan of the man but he can name his dog Mother Teresa for all I care

so you mean if I call my dog vervoerd or de klerk then you will be fine??????? exactly

You shouldn't even be owning a dog let alone naming him anything :erm:

 

[FNfal]

Insult to the dog !

Dogs have no malice and have pure thoughts unlike human beings .

 

[R13...]

Trevor Manuel was once accused of racism for naming his two dogs Thandi or something here when he was still finance minister. People are over sensitive.

Though name your dog after someone's full names is skirting the line a bit.

 

[Electric]

so you mean if I call my dog vervoerd or de klerk then you will be fine??????? exactly

What a fail.

 

[ISP cash cow]

so you mean if I call my dog vervoerd or de klerk then you will be fine??????? exactly

Often Babies are named after sports personalities, how naming your dog that you love and adore like part of the family, any different?

 

[Electric]

Trevor Manuel was once accused of racism for naming his two dogs Thandi or something here when he was still finance minister. People are over sensitive.

Though name your dog after someone's full names is skirting the line a bit.

Clarkson is a football fan, I don't see the problem with this name.
Unless you want to see the racism in it.

 

[Kloofvreter]

so you mean if I call my dog vervoerd or de klerk then you will be fine??????? exactly

What the hell are you still doing here? Have you not yet forgotten to stay alive? Dammit man.

EDIT: And what if my surname is De Klerk or Verwoerd, would I automatically be a racist?

 

[TelkomUseless]

People are over sensitive. .

yip.

 

[TehStranger]

What the hell are you still doing here? Have you not yet forgotten to stay alive? Dammit man.

EDIT: And what if my surname is De Klerk or Verwoerd, would I automatically be a racist?

Only if you're white. [-]Black people[/-] People of colour can't be racist.