Cerberus Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Classy stuff considering a lot of the guys died stopping Nazis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshire_nomad Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Does skipping wearing the poppy and going straight to taking opiates count as extra respectful? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OP Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 17 hours ago, Miguel Sanchez said: Last year I was sat in George Square having my lunch around this time. I saw a group of people looking vaguely awed at this clear plastic pyramid thing with a bronze statue of a soldier in it. There was a fan of some sort in the bottom and it was blowing poppies around like a snowglobe. I thought the rapturous look of the (mostly old(er)) gawpers in front of it was spoiled by the tackiness of the affair, not to mention the cost which presumably went into its construction and transportation while about thirty yards away there's a giant war memorial that's been there for quite some time. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember The (original) Crystal Maze. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Wearing a poppy has become like most other things in our society now- an empty, insincere platitude expressed as a matter of obligation rather than any conviction. Few would dare be seen on a TV screen without it. The way it has been hijacked by plenty of loyalists up here and some right wing types down south in order to assume some moral superiority is pathetic. I’ve seen guy kicking about with T shirts covered in Poppy’s, poppy tattoos etc as if desperate to demonstrate to every one that they REALLY care about our troops- it’s bordering on the obscene and it’s virtue signalling behaviour. I’m full of admiration for anyone that puts their life on the line on others behalf, past or present. But I am not driven by a need to let everyone know. It should be a mark or respect not a mark of mawkish pride. Wow. A brilliant post from you, I'm stunned. [emoji6] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Hey, I found it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-37838111 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 My understanding is James Maclean has declined to wear one and had respectfully explained why. Have I missed where he has been moronic? Yup. Still no explanation from Savage Henry.Getting to that time of year on social media again, the joys. I'll get one and wear it on the 11th, mainly for my gran who feels really strongly about it because her father and grandfather both served. Like many have said it's now turned into something where people try to out do each other in the how much they care stakes. Social media has a lot to answer for. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booker-T Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 38 minutes ago, 1320Lichtie said: Yup. Still no explanation from Savage Henry. Getting to that time of year on social media again, the joys. I'll get one and wear it on the 11th, mainly for my gran who feels really strongly about it because her father and grandfather both served. Like many have said it's now turned into something where people try to out do each other in the how much they care stakes. Social media has a lot to answer for. Car bumper poppies are probably the biggest example of trying to outdo each other 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch road Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I'll be asked why at work I won't have one on and why I won't stop on the 11th. It's my choice you fucking c***s, my boss is a poppy on the bonnet type 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayrshire_nomad Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I'll be asked why at work I won't have one on and why I won't stop on the 11th. It's my choice you fucking c***s, my boss is a poppy on the bonnet type Wear a daffodil for the Welsh instead 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 They were wearing them on the BBC yesterday. It’s like Easter eggs in the shops in February. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Some belting comments on this as I'm sure you can imagine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Last year I was on the phone answering a query, nobody was forced to do anything and it wasn't even mentioned. If you want to show respect, feel free to do it in your own time and not tell everyone, especially me. I don't give a shit. Personally I hold respect for everyone who had to endure both wars, but I don't choose to tell the world or wear a Poppy.Anyway, here at 11:11 on the 11th carnival begins [emoji41] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, Stellaboz said: Last year I was on the phone answering a query, nobody was forced to do anything and it wasn't even mentioned. If you want to show respect, feel free to do it in your own time and not tell everyone, especially me. I don't give a shit. Personally I hold respect for everyone who had to endure both wars, but I don't choose to tell the world or wear a Poppy. Anyway, here at 11:11 on the 11th carnival begins Big party in Köln? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 f**k aye! 70000 expected in Heumarkt Square alone, Aw c**t in fancy dress getting drunk. Edit, hoping to convince the missus to dress as Liz Hurley... [emoji55] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 f**k aye! 70000 expected in Heumarkt Square alone, Aw c**t in fancy dress getting drunk. Edit, hoping to convince the missus to dress as Liz Hurley... [emoji55] You should go as Hitler. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Do Germans do a Poppy Day gig? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 47 minutes ago, Cerberus said: You should go as Hitler. Nah, Bomber Harris. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sureiknow Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 On 01/11/2017 at 19:04, Booker-T said: Car bumper poppies are probably the biggest example of trying to outdo each other Yes and some are so faded it's obvious they have been on for years! As for not wearing it fair enough. Just put a couple of pounds in the box. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Not a single fucking person in Florida is wearing a Poppy. #disrespectful 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjc Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, KnightswoodBear said: Not a single fucking person in Florida is wearing a Poppy. #disrespectful Same over here. For the 6th of August I might take the Enola Gay on a flyby. #howdoyoulikethemapples? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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