Gemma7 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 'A bit ocd' reference to do with measuring ingredients that could have just been edited out. What is wrong with the editing team!? Link to comment
taurean Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Unfortunately a (little) bit OCD seems to have entered the vernacula - it appeared last night in a book I was reading - only a teeny weeny bit, but it grated. Link to comment
Avo Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Ocd still seen as the mental health disorder it's perfectly OK to have a pop at. The bake off is very popular so alot of people will have heard that and it helps rubber stamp the accepted view of ocd. I admit I didn't watch it myself but do you think this is an issue the charity could raise with channel 4 , with a view to at least apologising ? Link to comment
gingerbreadgirl Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) I almost feel the name of the disorder needs to be changed to something else. The term OCD is so far ingrained into the common vernacular I don't think it can be rescued. TBH I don't really blame people - I use phrases I probably shouldn't like I say I'm so "depressed" about something (when I'm not I'm just joking) or that I've been traumatised by something in a jokey way. I shouldn't use these phrases I know. But I think language is a tricky thing. Most people who say "I'm so OCD" are not thinking of the condition OCD, even if when questioned they would say they know it's a serious condition. It's just a turn of phrase. Like I have a friend who says that about herself, but she is very clued up about the fact that OCD can be very serious. She is not meaning to be ignorant she is just using a turn of phrase. I feel that the term "I'm so OCD" needs to be differentiated from actual OCD the condition. And I think the only way of doing that is coming up with a different name for the condition. I've long thought that. I know it's controversial though. Edited August 28, 2019 by gingerbreadgirl Link to comment
Orwell1984 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 On 27/08/2019 at 22:27, Gemma7 said: 'A bit ocd' reference to do with measuring ingredients that could have just been edited out. What is wrong with the editing team!? Every single workplace I have been in in the past year (3 temp jobs), there have been similar references to ocd by work colleagues. I just let it slide now. It’s similar to people overusing the word ‘like’. Can’t stand it, but can’t change it Link to comment
Orwell1984 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 32 minutes ago, gingerbreadgirl said: a different name for the condition. This would be a good solution Link to comment
Ashley Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 12 hours ago, gingerbreadgirl said: I almost feel the name of the disorder needs to be changed to something else. To be honest, the problem is how people view the condition. So any name change is most likely to have similar problems eventually. It's my belief what we need to do is change the publics understanding of the complexity and severity of OCD. Easier said than done of course, so all ideas welcomed. Link to comment
Ashley Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 I have written to Channel 4, well the letter is drafted, will be checked with Sue when she is in the office tomorrow and sent first class tomorrow. For those that missed it: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-great-british-bake-off/on-demand/67794-001 at about 10:36 Quote Narrator: Greatest danger in this first fruitcake challenge is the fruit itself, too much will overwhelm the batter Cut's to Steph: I'm getting OCD about my numbers Immediately cuts back to narrator: resulting in a stodgy underbaked cake A totally unnecessary comment for the programme and scene, one line caused so much harm, damage and upset, perpetuates the misconceptions about OCD and all could so easily have been avoided if Channel 4 had edited out. Link to comment
Ashley Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 12 hours ago, gingerbreadgirl said: I almost feel the name of the disorder needs to be changed to something else. Although, out of interest what name would people suggest, that they feel appropriately describes the condition? Link to comment
Torsa Posted August 29, 2019 Share Posted August 29, 2019 Compulsive obsessive disorder...?! COD... Link to comment
Ashley Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Ha, That would make my life easier for sure, I think I type that at least 10 times a day and have to go back to correct. Link to comment
Ashley Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Non OCD comment... I watched the GBBO for the first time ever this week (because of this clip) and I actually quite liked it. Link to comment
Gemma7 Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Ashley said: Non OCD comment... I watched the GBBO for the first time ever this week (because of this clip) and I actually quite liked it. Well at least something good came out of it. Are you going to start baking now? Link to comment
Ashley Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 45 minutes ago, Gemma7 said: Are you going to start baking now? Only if we can turn 24 hour days into 26 hour days! Link to comment
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