Don't you just hate condescending people who ridicule people who read the Sun?

Question

It is a lighthearted, fun/serious type of paper that is easily digestable on your break. They sometimes have some brilliant campaigns like beating animal cruelty or sorting out gypsies or increasing prison spaces.

Yeah, some of the stories, especially about celebrities, may be exageratted or even falsified but so what. If I wanted to know about the global warming and oil crisis in India I would look it up on the net. Most people are not stupid enough to take all of the stories literally.

I just can't stand pompous, arrogant judgemental snobs who say that the Sun is just for morons.

So shove that up your pipe and smoke it.

Oh dear, the snobs are out in force.

IF I WANT TO READ THE SUN, THEN LET ME BE AND STOP CALLING ME A MORON.

I don't call you a boring snob for reading the Telegraph or the independant so don't call me a moron for reading the sun and we can all live happily ever after. Except my life will be a bit more fun.

Answer 1

No, I don't.

I'm not immature enough to "hate" anyone just because they choose to read a different newspaper. Nor am I judgemental enough to have a hissy fit because some people say that they don't like the paper I read. Sorry, but you did ask.

I couldn't give two hoots for The Sun myself, I think it is trash, but so what? That's just my view. That doesn't mean that I think anyone who disagrees with me is less intelligent or literate.

As for your life being more 'fun' because you buy The Sun - well, that's entirely subjective too. We might have different definitions of fun! Each to his/her own.

Answer 2

I buy The Sun & The Mirror every day and The News Of The World and Sunday Mirror. I'm neither afraid or ashamed to admit it. I must be in good company though because The Sun is this country's biggest selling Daily Newspaper followed by The Mirror. I also watch (and enjoy) Big Brother, Hells Kitchen and all the Soaps.

However I do also flick through my Husbands Times Newspaper (which incidently is the Suns sister paper) and I am not adverse to watching serious news programmes and documentries which I also enjoy.

It's called freedom of choice.

Answer 3

I would agree with you, except a paper like the Sun is a poison to the masses. It has stories that are too opinionated and not based upon the complete facts, it drives the British people to feel strongly about issues with out them knowing the truth about it.

An example, To keep the Glasgow suicide bomber alive and secure it cost around £25,000 a day. That is a lot of money, but is NOTHING if you take into account the potential information that person had and how much security could have benefited from it.
Example 2, Constant complains about immigration and asylum seekers, the sun did not actually distinguish between the two!! People believe that illegal immigrants get loads of benefits and just loaf around, not true! They work for pittance and the jobs that no one else wants to do.

Answer 4

Everyone has the right to read whichever newspaper they want to. Last time I looked it was still a free country. Those who accuse the red top readers of being morons or the Mail readers as being foaming mouthed right wing morons have clearly not benefited from reading the broadsheets at all. I like the Telegraph for the news and the Mail for entertainment but, hey, I don't care what certain Guardian readers on the board think!

Answer 5

I think the Mail and Express are far more dangerous than the Sun because they do actually pretend to be a proper newspaper. I think you'll find that the condescending people are Mail and Express readers not Independent/Times/Guardian/Observer readers - these people have far better things to concern their time with than what white van man is eating his sandwiches off. When you say 'sorting out the gypsies' what do you mean? Is there some sort national clothes peg problem we're not aware of?

Answer 6

It would be OK if the people who read the Sun actually admitted they bought it primarilly to look at the lovely ladies you find on page three. I do!? If it was not for this single factor the 'Sun' would not last five minutes.
Apart from that the paper is ...as you say, a lighthearted quick read.
Let's face it though the content is mostly rubbish with the snippet of good stuff. the sports pages are not bad.

Answer 7

Condescending snobs annoy me. So okay I read the Sun's sister paper the Times, so what? I'm retired and I've got all day to read those nitty gritty in-depth articles and profiles. The average working bloke does not have time for that, but instead must snatch a read on the bus/tube/train to work and then maybe a few minutes during a snatched lunch-break.

I'm happy for people to read any newspaper they choose, even those dreadful discarded freebies we see flying in the breeze here in London.

Answer 8

Like Dr. Cox? Yes. Condescending rants.

Answer 9

I like to read the Sun occasionally. I find it light-hearted and dont believe every word written. Its just more of an enjoyable read for me. This doesnt mean that i am thick or stupid as some people like to label Sun readers.
I completely agree with you about the judgemental people who feel they can put all Sun readers into a sub category.

Answer 10

I actually respect people that read light hearted papers, or even tabloids over those that read trashy, extremely biased, overly opinionated and "selective reporting" papers such as the New York Times. Some of these light hearted papers have actually come out with important issues and stories. So what if they talk about celebrities. That is interesting to some folks, as is sports, stocks or any other topic.

I actually respect the Sun or even The National Enquirer. The only thing the N.Y. Times is good for is the lining in my cat's litter box.