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[Ian H]

A photo didn't seem appropriate, but who thought that Karma was an appropriate brand-name for a wheelchair? It was emblazoned on the side panels of one occupied by a youngish person.

 

[the snail]

Oh I see what you mean. That's actually a nice idea. Still a bit of an eyesore imo. Wouldn't be surprised if it developed a cult following like other art.

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Whoever produced that should seek urgent medical attention.

 

[icowden]

A photo didn't seem appropriate, but who thought that Karma was an appropriate brand-name for a wheelchair? It was emblazoned on the side panels of one occupied by a youngish person.

It's the name of the company. They are Taiwanese. Presumably they thought it was a good idea.

 

[Ian H]

It's the name of the company. They are Taiwanese. Presumably they thought it was a good idea.

You don't say!

 

[fozy tornip]

A photo didn't seem appropriate, but who thought that Karma was an appropriate brand-name for a wheelchair?

Glenn Hoddle, for one.

 

[mudsticks]

A photo didn't seem appropriate, but who thought that Karma was an appropriate brand-name for a wheelchair? It was emblazoned on the side panels of one occupied by a youngish person.

You maybe misinterpreting..

Karma in its westernised understanding is usually about 'retribution for bad deeds done'.

But Karma in its wider sense can be about many other things - such as 'intention' 'motivation' even.

For example..

The 12 laws of karma are the Great Law, the law of creation, the law of humility, the law of growth, the law of responsibility, the law of connection, the law of focus, the law of giving and hospitality, the law of here and now, the law of change, the law of patience and reward and the law of significance.

💜🙏🏼💚

So not necessarily such negative connotations

You're welcome 😇

 

[BoldonLad]

A photo didn't seem appropriate, but who thought that Karma was an appropriate brand-name for a wheelchair? It was emblazoned on the side panels of one occupied by a youngish person.

Presumably, produced by a Company domiciled in a Country where the word "Karma" does not have the same implications?, and, who do not employ someone to perform world wide checks on appropriateness.

Edit: I see @mudsticks neat me to it. I becoming worried about myself, I think I am in danger of being drummed out of the Friday night drinking group

 

[Hitchington]

 

[C R]

But he's a laugh down the pub

 

[newfhouse]

View: https://twitter.com/coldwarsteve/status/1719791420184137933?s=61&t=IaNHN0MzKohAo3Ktl0DsFQ

 

[AndyRM]

This seems to fit more here than the Israel v Palestine thread:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67294809

M&S pull their Christmas and because the hats are "Palestinian" colours. It was filmed months ago...

 

[matticus]

This seems to fit more here than the Israel v Palestine thread:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67294809

M&S pull their Christmas and because the hats are "Palestinian" colours. It was filmed months ago...

What's most shocking about this is the reminder that some poor bastrds have to dress up for christmas in August. Thoughts and prayers, etc etc ...

 

[Beebo]

This seems to fit more here than the Israel v Palestine thread:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67294809

M&S pull their Christmas and because the hats are "Palestinian" colours. It was filmed months ago...

And Mr. Marks was a Polish Jewish immigrant. So both sides can hate at the same time.

 

[AndyRM]

What's most shocking about this is the reminder that some poor bastrds have to dress up for christmas in August. Thoughts and prayers, etc etc ...

You jest, but you have no idea how soul destroying it is to design Christmas collateral in the middle of summer.

 

[matticus]

You jest, but you have no idea how soul destroying it is to design Christmas collateral in the middle of summer.

Do you put christmas pop songs on repeat, just to get yourself in the right mood?