Poppy placement

[Chargersfan]

It should go on the lapel of your jacket or coat, not directly on your slim fit shirt.

If you happen to have one of those idiotic 'white' poppies...pin that where the sun don't shine.

 

[Flea Spray]

Tell us what you think about subjects/citizens who freely make the decision not to wear one at all.

 

[bleachboy]

I don't understand what this threak is about.

 

[SimonC]

Originally Posted by bleachboy

I don't understand what this threak is about.

 

[lasbar]

Originally Posted by Chargersfan

It should go on the lapel of your jacket or coat, not directly on your slim fit shirt.

If you happen to have one of those idiotic 'white' poppies...pin that where the sun don't shine.

White poppies?

Are they about peace?

 

[lasbar]

Originally Posted by SimonC

His book is 80% off in the best supermarkets...

 

[Doxe]

Originally Posted by bleachboy

I don't understand what this threak is about.

People who live in Commonwealth countries (UK, Canada, AUS, NZ) wear poppies on their lapels as a sign of respect for those who died fighting in wars. The poppies are worn in the weeks before Remembrance Day on November 11th. November 11th was the day the Armistice was signed ending the First World War (11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month).

John McRae's WWI poem "In Flanders Fileds" is often cited as the inspiration for wearing the poppy.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

 

[bleachboy]

Oh right. Carry on.

 

[lasbar]

Originally Posted by Doxe

People who live in Commonwealth countries (UK, Canada, AUS, NZ) wear poppies on their lapels as a sign of respect for those who died fighting in wars. The poppies are worn in the weeks before Remembrance Day on November 11th. November 11th was the day the Armistice was signed ending the First World War (11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month).

John McRae's WWI poem "In Flanders Fileds" is often cited as the inspiration for wearing the poppy.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.


It is not a bank holiday..

Talk about respect for the dead...Pure hypocrisy.

 

[Chargersfan]

Originally Posted by Flea Spray

Tell us what you think about subjects/citizens who freely make the decision not to wear one at all.

I think you're a scumbag.

 

[unjung]

Originally Posted by lasbar

It is not a bank holiday.. Talk about respect for the dead...Pure hypocrisy.
In Canada it is. Edit - In most provinces.

 

[lasbar]

Originally Posted by Chargersfan

I think you're a scumbag.

You're a twat...

People are free to do what they like ...

It is why our ancestors fought for dickhead.

 

[Flea Spray]

Originally Posted by Chargersfan

I think you're a scumbag.

Why's that then?

 

[George]

Gentleman please. Place the poppy white or red where you wish. That you have taken the time to buy and wear it is enough.

 

[R-H]

Every year there is a poppy thread on SF. Most times it is started by some asking about commissioning a bespoke poppy, because the regular poppies aren't stylish enough. Anger and name calling follows.

I'm glad too see we've moved directly to the name calling this year.