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Yet more proof that the queers in the British Isles are running amok and demanding that a favorite dish be given back its original name.
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 8:53 AM on 24th September 2009
Straight-laced council bosses did an about-turn about changing the name of the steaming pudding after being accused of taking political correctness too far.
However council workers at Flintshire will be refused meals if they continue to make 'childish or rude jokes' about Spotted Dick.
Canteen staff had been ordered to turn Dick into Richard three weeks ago after sniggers by customers.
Diners in the canteen at Flintshire County Council offices in Mold, North Wales, were told the name of traditional British favourite put was changed because it was 'offensive'.
But the decision sparked a storm of criticism from all over Britain.
Council chief executive Colin Everett has said: 'The impression given that the council might have been 'politically correct' has led to some derision.
'Sadly it has also led to a number of abusive letters being sent in from across the country.'
He said catering staff had used their initiative in ordering the name change following the 'childish comments of one regular customer'.
But he said: 'In full agreement with the catering management we will observe proper tradition and refer to all dishes by their proper name.
'Spotted Dick will be back on the menu under its proper and proud name.
'In future, any customers who act in this childish way will be asked to behave properly or will be refused service.'
Spotted Dick is a steamed suet pudding containing dried fruit thought to have originated in the 1850s.
The 'spotted' part of the name refers to the currants, which resemble spots, and 'Dick' is believed to derive from the word dough.
He said: "It is true that the correct title for this dish is Spotted Dick.
'However, because of several immature comments from a few customers, catering staff renamed the dish Spotted Richard - or sometimes even Sultana Sponge.
'This was not a policy decision, canteen staff simply acted as they thought best to put an end to unwelcome and childish comments, albeit from a very small number of customers.'
Spotted Dick back on the menu
after U-turn by council bosses
who renamed it Spotted Richard
after U-turn by council bosses
who renamed it Spotted Richard
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 8:53 AM on 24th September 2009
Straight-laced council bosses did an about-turn about changing the name of the steaming pudding after being accused of taking political correctness too far.
However council workers at Flintshire will be refused meals if they continue to make 'childish or rude jokes' about Spotted Dick.
Canteen staff had been ordered to turn Dick into Richard three weeks ago after sniggers by customers.
Diners in the canteen at Flintshire County Council offices in Mold, North Wales, were told the name of traditional British favourite put was changed because it was 'offensive'.
But the decision sparked a storm of criticism from all over Britain.
Council chief executive Colin Everett has said: 'The impression given that the council might have been 'politically correct' has led to some derision.
'Sadly it has also led to a number of abusive letters being sent in from across the country.'
He said catering staff had used their initiative in ordering the name change following the 'childish comments of one regular customer'.
But he said: 'In full agreement with the catering management we will observe proper tradition and refer to all dishes by their proper name.
'Spotted Dick will be back on the menu under its proper and proud name.
'In future, any customers who act in this childish way will be asked to behave properly or will be refused service.'
Spotted Dick is a steamed suet pudding containing dried fruit thought to have originated in the 1850s.
The 'spotted' part of the name refers to the currants, which resemble spots, and 'Dick' is believed to derive from the word dough.
He said: "It is true that the correct title for this dish is Spotted Dick.
'However, because of several immature comments from a few customers, catering staff renamed the dish Spotted Richard - or sometimes even Sultana Sponge.
'This was not a policy decision, canteen staff simply acted as they thought best to put an end to unwelcome and childish comments, albeit from a very small number of customers.'
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