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Ladies and Gentlemen its time to take your seats

(86 Posts)
SueDonim Wed 06-Nov-19 12:30:07

At an official function I attended last year the proceedings started with 'Men and women, welcome to blah blah blah.' Not only did I slide down the social classes, I was now also second in line to men! confused

Oopsminty Wed 06-Nov-19 10:10:16

'Oi! Sit down!

Gonegirl Wed 06-Nov-19 10:09:08

What are they going to say now? "Audience, please take your seats"? "You lot, please take your seats"?

grapefruitpip Wed 06-Nov-19 10:09:05

Old codswallop will you you take your seats?

Well , I suppose it could work?

henetha Wed 06-Nov-19 10:06:21

What a load of old codswallop.

Newquay Wed 06-Nov-19 09:59:38

I don’t care what anyone says-you’re either one or t’other!!

GrannyGravy13 Wed 06-Nov-19 09:53:44

Absolutely ridiculous!!!!

Fiachna50 Wed 06-Nov-19 09:41:00

What is the problem with that phrase? I don't care what anyone's gender is, but that's just daft. A phrase thats been used for centuries within theatre settings.

Missfoodlove Wed 06-Nov-19 09:16:01

FFS!

Cherrytree59 Wed 06-Nov-19 09:09:38

XX and XY please take your seats??? hmm

Dottynan Wed 06-Nov-19 09:02:45

We should not be defined by our gender when visiting a theatre therefore the Ladies and Gentlemen title is being dropped.