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Marthjolly1 Mon 26-Nov-18 10:13:48

Grannies have always been used in comedy. It's not meant to be offensive just plain old-fashioned good humour.

gillybob Sun 25-Nov-18 22:46:30

We’ve got greedy granny here . The DGC find it very funny. Apparently “she” is a very, very old granny and I am just a grandma.

Melanieeastanglia Sun 25-Nov-18 21:41:48

I think it's just meant to be a bit of fun. When I was a child, I would have thought such a game to be wonderful. I am sure children love it.

Chewbacca Sun 25-Nov-18 20:19:56

I bought the Greedy Granny game for my 6 year old granddaughter last Christmas and it's a brilliant game! When her false teeth fly out, everyone jumps! grin For the life of me I can't see what to get offended by, but I suppose some people would like to be. ageism my arse

BlueBelle Sun 25-Nov-18 18:08:18

Nah I m not offended there’s loads of Granny games online Angry Granny Scary Granny Granny on the run Then you ve got David Walliams Ganster Granny They re all pretend don’t think any grandkids believe their Nans are like that any more than grandads all have fat tummies and bits of fluffy hair sticking out over each ear
Just a game don’t get worried about it

GrannyGravy13 Sun 25-Nov-18 17:18:17

Love racing grannies I got them for GC last year ???

EllanVannin Sun 25-Nov-18 17:10:44

Have you seen the " Racing Grannies " with their zimmer frames ?

GrannyGravy13 Sun 25-Nov-18 17:00:34

I would buy it - my GC and AC would find it hilarious ???

NanaandGrampy Sun 25-Nov-18 16:56:11

Its just one of many similar games - in the big picture of things there are far more insulting stereotypes to be insulted/ offended by.

Personally , my grandchildren would probably find it hysterically funny and whatever makes them laugh gets my vote.

Magrithea Sun 25-Nov-18 16:43:11

Not sure where this fits so am putting it here! This morning while with DGC I saw an ad for a game called Greedy Granny! The idea is to take 'biscuits' (small plastic ones) from the tray in front of Granny as she 'sleeps'. At some point the trigger goes and 'Granny' wakes up and her teeth fly out!!!! AIBU to be insulted/offended by this idea in toy makers minds that Granny's are (a) greedy and (b) all have false teeth that don't fit???