Black plasters

AJUK · 20 Sep 2006 at 11:59

Why don't they make black plasters?

I was in a bank earlier and in front of me was a black man. He had obviously suffered some sort of injury as he had two plasters on his face. The thing was, they were the typical pinky beige type, the ones that are meant to try and match white skin (albeit badly) and they really stood out against his skin. I know they do clear ones and blue ones etc. but why not black plasters. Have I found one area where political correctness hasn't managed to penetrate?

@if ®afiq · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:01

LOL....

ArmyofHarmony · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:03

lol

thats a good point actually, im suprised they haven't made them,

it could be because if you were wearing a black plaster and you were black, from a distance you would look like your skin was falling off. If it was a white plaster, it would look like a plaster?

dunno

Werewolf · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:03

clear because they match any skin colour

Blue because they are used in kitchens (if memory serves), as there are almost no blue ingredients used.

woodsy2k · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:03

Interesting. Perhaps it would be seen by some as a bad thing? making products specially for black people might in some strange way suggest the promotion of one product for one colour and one for the other?

Personally i never understand people that pick out every way of raising controversy in a situation, but i suppose there are people out there that will.

MookJong · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:04

Dark brown plasters for black people you mean.

It's a ruddy good point you make though.

Admiral Huddy · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:04

You nutter.. but now you have mad this an issue you are well in the train of thought of being IPC junkie..

semi-pro waster · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:04

Why not just wear the clear plasters if the dilemma of matching skin tones and medical products bothers you(anyone)? It'd certainly save complications.

Visage · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:05

Im surprised the PCLE arent on the case.

Van Hellseek · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:05

AJUK said:
Why don't they make black plasters?

the same reason nurses dont wear black uniforms.

it's so you can easily tell how dirty they are.

AJUK · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:05

Admiral Huddy said:
You nutter.. but now you have mad this an issue you are well in the train of thought of being IPC junkie..

OMFG! I've gone all PC in my old age, I'll be voting LibDem next! :eek:

woodsy2k · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:06

Clear plasters 4TW it would seem...

EDIT:

seek said:
t's so you can easily tell how dirty they are.

A valid point sir.

Visage · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:06

seek said:
the same reason nurses dont wear black uniforms.

it's so you can easily tell how dirty they are.

When I was a student I lived in a house next door to some student nurses.

Dirty doesnt come close :eek:

One More Solo · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:07

seek said:
the same reason nurses dont wear black uniforms.

it's so you can easily tell how dirty they are.

OMG THAT'S SO RACIST!

Van Hellseek · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:08

One More Solo said:
OMG THAT'S SO RACIST!

no it isn't. the first ever nurses (back in florence nightingale's day) wore black uniforms. however this was changed to white so people could easily see when they were clean/dirty. it's not racist at all. it's hygiene.

the same applies to plasters and bandages. there are exceptions of course, i mean it's not like it's the law or anything, but most would rather favour hygiene than fashion/appearance.

woodsy2k · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:09

Think he was joking mate

Bones · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:10

how could you forget blueberry pie

Raymond Lin · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:11

Visage said:
When I was a student I lived in a house next door to some student nurses.

Dirty doesnt come close

Our Canteen at Law school shared it with the Nurse Students, we look forward to lunch time everyday.

Greenlizard0 · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:12

Visage said:
When I was a student I lived in a house next door to some student nurses.

Dirty doesnt come close

*nods dirtily* yeah baby I love nurses!!

on topic, I think it's not really pc, but just sort of common sense really. I'm brown skinned and sometimes plaster's stand out like a sore thumb, some darker ones would be nice.

One More Solo · 20 Sep 2006 at 12:12

woodsy2k said:
Think he was joking mate

Nah, I was being entirely sensible.