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Craig Barton
Member - 2 posts
Proof that the world really has gone mad
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Claire Fuller - Workplace Law Group
Online advisor - 42 posts
Yes, this was Workplace Law Network's April Fools' Day story - in fact, 'Avril' is French for April and 'Wariat' is Polish for fool. Aren't we funny?!
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Mark Sharples
Member - 1 post
Nice one ... I find this site very informative and professional ... It's good to see you also have a sense of humour ... cheers
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Peter Baker
Member - 6 posts
I wonder whether this woman wore a clown costume to the interview for this job. My guess would be that she did not.
The other matter I am pondering is the nature of her work. Surely 'clown shoes' present an H&S issue wherever she may be working (she may trip or trip a colleague).
This is taking the micky.
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Angela Ferguson
Member - 13 posts
Surely, if an organisation wants to project a professional image, especially with their sales staff, the tribunal should have favoured them in this case? Many organisations do not allow football colours but if tribunals are favouring 'clownism' what is going to stop them favouring 'Arsenalism' or 'etc.etc Come on people, surely this is going a little too far? Companies are putting people in employment and keeping the economy afloat, surely they have some rights themselves regarding their own company image? I feel that so called religions such as 'Clownism' belittles actual recognised religions and it sounds like this one was made up on a night out and scribbled on the back of a cigarette packet ! I can't believe they actually wasted money on this case at all.
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Angela Ferguson
Member - 13 posts
And I have just been caught out by the April fools day story ! Although, give it a few months and I bet there will be a case which is along the same lines !
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Martin Ffitch CMIOSH
Member - 9 posts
Clownism is real, and practiced by a great many individuals in my experience. I respect their right to make complete fools of themselves everytime they open their mouth. It is what makes life interesting...
Claire, it is humbling to see that you have taken this prank so seriously with the photo of you in the hat, scarf and comedy hair!
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Claire Fuller - Workplace Law Group
Online advisor - 42 posts
Sticks and stones, Martin!
Just to let you know, you too can upload a photo to your profile, just click on the icon above your name in the top left corner of the page and follow the instructions.
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James Fairchild
Member - 292 posts
I was completely taken in by this.
Is the article factually correct though, I mean the point about a philosophical believe being equivalent to a religious one?
If so, is this something that could genuinely happen with a football fan?
Great piece guys!
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Mark Shuttleworth
Member - 57 posts
Haven't laughed so much for a while , shame it wasn't a true story that would have been even funnier. Watch out though this time next year it will be a true story!!
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Jim Taylor - MPH Accessible Environments
Online advisor - 19 posts
I'd love to turn up at a meeting dressed like that... Hmmm... now where's that lottery ticket!
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