Crafty Canary 495 Posted September 11, 2022 5 hours ago, If wed kept Howie.. said: One thing i think we can all agree on.. Queen Delia (the first) would be a better monarch than King Charles III You are facking joking I hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwearyCanary 1,179 Posted September 11, 2022 The (sir) David Attenborough thing is a good point to raise. I think if you look at their years of service (comparable) and their adoration (arguably comparable) but factor that Attenborough has done more for the benefit of the world as a whole and engaged without having to try the billions of youth in the world to be better citizens for the benefit of everyone, SHOULD we as a minimum match the level of mourning period for him? I think there’d be no issue playing matches on the horrific day that he passes because I cannot think of a less divisive high profile figure anywhere in the world. Surely that’s quite telling. Not sure what it tells 😂 but it does raise the question about what priorities we have regarding who we determine to honour more 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Buh 3,432 Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) g Edited September 11, 2022 by The Real Buh Incorrect thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thumbbass 319 Posted September 11, 2022 Good old Noz, upping the 'respect' level to 10 https://mobile.twitter.com/Themightyhutch/status/1568934508178690048 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,415 Posted September 11, 2022 41 minutes ago, The Real Buh said: g Thats your best, most sensible post, ever. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
If wed kept Howie.. 208 Posted September 11, 2022 3 hours ago, The Real Buh said: g that's a controversial point of view 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,142 Posted September 11, 2022 On 10/09/2022 at 10:41, Ken Hairy said: Slight change of direction here, but why does Liz Truss walk like she's soiled herself? You need to ask? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,721 Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, The Real Buh said: g At long last a post we can all agree on Edited September 11, 2022 by cambridgeshire canary 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,379 Posted September 11, 2022 11 hours ago, keelansgrandad said: So how many are going to complain about a bank holiday? Ironically my job doesn't scale with less working days (we would have the same 5-day workload regardless of a bank holiday) so as it happens I actually would rather not have one. Neither here or there really but I felt I should mention. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted September 12, 2022 On 10/09/2022 at 08:43, Virtual reality said: I might watch the Rugby today… What people might be forgetting is that the President of the FA is Prince William, the Queens grandson. Whilst the Royal Rugby Patron was once Prince Harry before he went to fill his boots with dollars, and is now Kate Middleton, who whilst I'm sure is greatly saddened by the Queens death, isn't going to feel the same grief as her husband. That may have played a part in the decision of the FA to cancel the footy for a weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: What people might be forgetting is that the President of the FA is Prince William, the Queens grandson. Whilst the Royal Rugby Patron was once Prince Harry before he went to fill his boots with dollars, and is now Kate Middleton, who whilst I'm sure is greatly saddened by the Queens death, isn't going to feel the same grief as her husband. That may have played a part in the decision of the FA to cancel the footy for a weekend. True, but the possibility of Fans not respecting the National Anthem or minutes silence is a much juicier story ... whether it was likely or not. TBF to all I think they didn't think this through at all. They decided in haste and can now regret at their leisure. Monumental balls up if you ask me, but of course , no one did. The thing that Pi55ed me off the most is that I had a really pleasant Friday evening planned, finish work walk dog , collect my fish n chips , sit down ,watch us play a decent footballing side for a change and sink a couple of Staros while I did so. The walk, the beer, and the fish n chips happened, unfortunately the sauce that should have brought all this together.... The footy , didn't. Booooo !!! Edited September 12, 2022 by wcorkcanary 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted September 12, 2022 3 hours ago, wcorkcanary said: True, but the possibility of Fans not respecting the National Anthem or minutes silence is a much juicier story ... whether it was likely or not. TBF to all I think they didn't think this through at all. They decided in haste and can now regret at their leisure. Monumental balls up if you ask me, but of course , no one did. The thing that Pi55ed me off the most is that I had a really pleasant Friday evening planned, finish work walk dog , collect my fish n chips , sit down ,watch us play a decent footballing side for a change and sink a couple of Staros while I did so. The walk, the beer, and the fish n chips happened, unfortunately the sauce that should have brought all this together.... The footy , didn't. Booooo !!! It was a daft reason too, the first big game back after the pause, Liverpool at home in the Champions League, I presume the authorities think the Scousers who might have booed will have forgotten she died by Tuesday 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,236 Posted September 12, 2022 35 minutes ago, Ken Hairy said: It was a daft reason too, the first big game back after the pause, Liverpool at home in the Champions League, I presume the authorities think the Scousers who might have booed will have forgotten she died by Tuesday Will UEFA permit the National Anthem? I'm not sure but I would expect a minutes silence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,773 Posted September 12, 2022 14 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: Will UEFA permit the National Anthem? I'm not sure but I would expect a minutes silence. Ah you could be right there. I actually think the Scousers will behave themselves. It's one thing booing the anthem under normal circumstances but I'm not sure even they're that crass when it's because someone died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,561 Posted September 12, 2022 5 hours ago, wcorkcanary said: True, but the possibility of Fans not respecting the National Anthem or minutes silence is a much juicier story ... whether it was likely or not. TBF to all I think they didn't think this through at all. They decided in haste and can now regret at their leisure. Monumental balls up if you ask me, but of course , no one did. The thing that Pi55ed me off the most is that I had a really pleasant Friday evening planned, finish work walk dog , collect my fish n chips , sit down ,watch us play a decent footballing side for a change and sink a couple of Staros while I did so. The walk, the beer, and the fish n chips happened, unfortunately the sauce that should have brought all this together.... The footy , didn't. Booooo !!! You expect too much, dog walk and a couple of Stars would do me 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greavsy 2,415 Posted September 12, 2022 13 minutes ago, Mr Angry said: a couple of Stars would do me Binner! 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,537 Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 19 hours ago, Crafty Canary said: You are facking joking I hope. Is there a comparison with Queen Delia where just handing the throne over to Tom would be viewed as Nepotism? Edited September 12, 2022 by nutty nigel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,561 Posted September 12, 2022 43 minutes ago, Greavsy said: Binner! 😉 Ha ha, as I posted that I was aware of the implications 😜 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted September 12, 2022 20 hours ago, The Real Buh said: g Your one GCSE grade? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 2,550 Posted September 16, 2022 On 11/09/2022 at 19:42, SwearyCanary said: The (sir) David Attenborough thing is a good point to raise. I think if you look at their years of service (comparable) and their adoration (arguably comparable) but factor that Attenborough has done more for the benefit of the world as a whole and engaged without having to try the billions of youth in the world to be better citizens for the benefit of everyone, SHOULD we as a minimum match the level of mourning period for him? I think there’d be no issue playing matches on the horrific day that he passes because I cannot think of a less divisive high profile figure anywhere in the world. Surely that’s quite telling. Not sure what it tells 😂 but it does raise the question about what priorities we have regarding who we determine to honour more Yeah, but I didn't vote for him; the BBC chose to put him on the TV, which is an evil oppressive organisation that forces us to pay money for a service whether we like it or not. Being a privileged white male gave him a massive advantage in getting the job in the first place; that makes him a symbol of everything that's wrong with the country and it's probably insulting to slaves hundreds of years ago as well. As with the Queen, his popularity comes from what he has done and how he has done it. He does much the same as the Queen did; point at things that are already there, say how amazing they are, and make thoughtful, uplifting speeches on important topics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted September 16, 2022 3 hours ago, littleyellowbirdie said: Yeah, but I didn't vote for him; the BBC chose to put him on the TV, which is an evil oppressive organisation that forces us to pay money for a service whether we like it or not. Being a privileged white male gave him a massive advantage in getting the job in the first place; that makes him a symbol of everything that's wrong with the country and it's probably insulting to slaves hundreds of years ago as well. As with the Queen, his popularity comes from what he has done and how he has done it. He does much the same as the Queen did; point at things that are already there, say how amazing they are, and make thoughtful, uplifting speeches on important topics. Personally, I sometimes wonder how much damage Attenborough has done not good. To see him and camera crews disturbing Gorillas in their habitat pishes me off actually. I know they live there and want to be left alone so why do I need a production company to spoil their life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites