sidcow Posted November 5 VT Supporter Posted November 5 (edited) I guess I come from a Generation where wearing a Poppy was drilled into us. The children of Boomers who's Grandparents fought in the war. It's just something you did/do. I've never questioned it. However I noticed walking through Town at lunchtime today I saw almost no Poppies being worn at all. I reckon strolling through the German Market, down New Street, up to the Cathedral and back down Colmore Row I probably saw 2 people wearing poppies. I think I may have been the only person in the office today wearing one. I'm certain 10 years ago I would have seen hundreds and 20-30 years ago very nearly everyone. Is this a dying thing? I'd say maybe the younger generation don't really care but I saw all sorts of ages of people and all sorts of creeds. Actually one of the Poppies I did see was being worn by an Asian guy. Obviously The BBC still seem to insist that anyone appearing on screen wears one, and the football teams still do the Rememberance Day things to keep it in the public eye. I was just wondering if times have changed and it's no longer a thing people do. Edited November 5 by sidcow 1
Davkaus Posted November 5 Posted November 5 I don't think I've worn one in twenty years, used to have to wear one at school, but as an adult I don't think I've ever bought one. I did buy a white one back in my "I'm very different" communist phase
GrootVilla Posted November 5 Posted November 5 Not since it became a demand from some, who seen to forget the Poppy symbolises those who lost their life in the fight for freedom. 2
Wainy316 Posted November 5 Posted November 5 (edited) I just don’t think to buy or wear one. Doesn’t really cross my mind. I’d be happy to wear one if it was handed to me but it’s just honestly not something I’d independently think to do. Edited November 5 by Wainy316 1
Stevo985 Posted November 5 VT Supporter Posted November 5 Sometimes Its not something I particularly think about
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted November 5 VT Supporter Popular Post Posted November 5 27 minutes ago, sidcow said: I guess I come from a Generation where wearing a Poppy was drilled into us. The children of Boomers who's Grandparents fought in the war. It's just something you did/do. I've never questioned it. However I noticed walking through Town at lunchtime today I saw almost no Poppies being worn at all. I reckon strolling through the German Market, down New Street, up to the Cathedral and back down Colmore Row I probably saw 2 people wearing poppies. I think I may have been the only person in the office today wearing one. I'm certain 10 years ago I would have seen hundreds and 20-30 years ago very nearly everyone. Is this a dying thing? I'd say maybe the younger generation don't really care but I saw all sorts of ages of people and all sorts of creeds. Actually one of the Poppies I did see was being worn by an Asian guy. Obviously The BBC still seem to insist that anyone appearing on screen wears one, and the football teams still do the Rememberance Day things to keep it in the public eye. I was just wondering if times have changed and it's no longer a thing people do. I think the weaponisation of it by the right puts a lot of people off 7
Genie Posted November 5 Posted November 5 Resident dickhead on my fb feed has been posting memes all day that people shouldn’t care about those that are offended by poppy wearing. Nobody is offended by poppy’s.
sidcow Posted November 5 Author VT Supporter Posted November 5 (edited) I've probably missed all this because I'm not in non VT social media. Do I need to get some Stone Island gear top pin my poppy to? Edited November 5 by sidcow
Genie Posted November 5 Posted November 5 1 minute ago, sidcow said: I've probably missed all this because I'm not in non VT social media. Do I need to get some Stone Island gear top pin my poppy to? It’s just become something strongly associated with the right wing, football lad, Tommy Robinson brigade in recent years imo.
tomav84 Posted November 5 VT Supporter Posted November 5 my late grandad fought in WW2 and was badly injured. i respect and admire his bravery and how scary it must've been, to those that remained on these shores too. i feel like i don't need some flimsy bit of red paper pinned to me for me to respect what they went through. i know they're in my thoughts...especially around this time of year. but the right have kinda ruined them. too many do because they feel they have to, rather than because it's something they genuinely want to do. 1 1
Popular Post Jonesy7211 Posted November 5 Popular Post Posted November 5 Yes, and I'm proud to. I remember the good people I served with who put the needs of countless others before themselves, I remember those that I knew who never came home, all those that came before me who served proudly, and finally to support those who have followed on from me. I personally have a painted brass poppy with my old corps cap badge on it. I've had it 25 years and it's the only jewellery I wear other than my wedding ring and watch. I don't care what the poppy means to anyone else as that's beyond my control. I can just show my support for what it means to me. 6 1
sidcow Posted November 5 Author VT Supporter Posted November 5 10 minutes ago, Jonesy7211 said: I can just show my support for what it means to me. Surely the way to win back symbols hijacked by others 1
Jonesy7211 Posted November 5 Posted November 5 Just now, sidcow said: Surely the way to win back symbols hijacked by others Of course I'd be delighted if that happened, but that's not my intention. Just like most things, I'd encourage anyone to find out why we have the poppy appeal and decide on their own what to think about it instead of being influenced by others with their own agenda.
bickster Posted November 5 Moderator Posted November 5 Rarely if ever wear one. I will give the poppy appeal money though. I do get odd looks when I refuse to take a poppy of them. 1
sidcow Posted November 5 Author VT Supporter Posted November 5 2 minutes ago, bickster said: Rarely if ever wear one. I will give the poppy appeal money though. I do get odd looks when I refuse to take a poppy of them. I tend to do that. I've got a metal badge without a year on it so I'll just give cash. I know why they do it but it pisses me off they put the dates I them. I'd rather not have a one off or disposable thing. Are there really a ton of people who "pretend" they've paid but haven't and just wear the undated poppy? So yes, I'll just pay and yes get the odd look.
meregreen Posted November 5 Posted November 5 (edited) The money raised, goes towards helping disabled servicemen and their families. It’s little enough for us to do for those who might not have given their lives but certainly paid a price for their service. A friend of mines son, lost both his legs to an IED in Afghanistan. I wear it for him, and all the others, including members of my own family who made the ultimate sacrifice. Edited November 5 by meregreen 4
villa4europe Posted November 5 Posted November 5 My gran and grandad used to collect money for the legion so I always put a bit in the tub but rarely wore a poppy I've had about 3 villa poppy badges including the new one for this year, I'll wear that
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