My TakeBad language is now the norm, I swear
Sometimes people get overly excited in the heat of an election. But even reputable commentators nowadays regularly pepper their talk shows with foul language
People have long remarked on how low the city’s political discourses have sunk. Perhaps we are now reaching rock bottom as swear words and crude language have become an acceptable mode of public exchange.
Several by-election volunteers for pro-government candidate Judy Chan Ka-pui were seen at the weekend not arguing with, but hauling verbal abuse at neighbours in Western, apparently over access to their building. The incident was captured on video, which has gone viral. One of the female volunteers was seen splashing the smartphone of the person making the clip.
With such help, the New People’s Party politician hardly needed enemies.
OK, sometimes people get overly excited in the heat of an election. But even reputable commentators nowadays regularly pepper their talk shows on the internet such as those on YouTube with foul language.