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Old 07-11-2015, 21:11
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Why is Tristan McManus not wearing a poppy? Disrespectful as all the other celebs & dancers, judges & presenters are.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:13
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I noticed that too. It jarred, as everybody else was wearing one.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:15
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Not this again <bored>
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:16
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If Tristan doesn't want to wear a poppy then why should he? I don't give a stuff if someone chooses not to wear one. It shouldn't be compulsory, it should be a free choice.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:16
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Maybe he has no respect...
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:17
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Wearing a poppy is a choice, not an obligation. Not wearing a poppy does not necessarily equate to having no respect or compassion for those killed in war.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:17
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If Tristan doesn't want to wear a poppy then why should he? I don't give a stuff if someone chooses not to wear one. It shouldn't be compulsory, it should be a free choice.
I agree!
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:18
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Why is Tristan McManus not wearing a poppy? Disrespectful as all the other celebs & dancers, judges & presenters are.
he hasn't worn one on any main show or ITT appearance all series
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:18
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If Tristan doesn't want to wear a poppy then why should he? I don't give a stuff if someone chooses not to wear one. It shouldn't be compulsory, it should be a free choice.
Maybe if you had relations that have fought for your country you might give a a stuff...we would not be here today if it was not for them who laid there lives down for this country.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:19
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I find it quite amusing that people feel like someones being disrespectful if someone's not wearing a poppy on TV. Do you go up to people at work and berate them for not wearing one.

Why does this weird poppy rule only exist in TV land plenty of people not on TV don't wear them and life goes on. I think by now,in terms of TV, it's lost respect appeal anyway. It's quite clear the BBC just buy them in bulk and costume just stick them on without a seconds thought. Still,I suppose it's better than X-factor who just turn them into fashion statements.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:19
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Maybe he has no respect...
And maybe he does. No one here can answer that - though it's easy to make snap judgements based on superficial evidence.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:19
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Somebody could give a very small amount and wear a poppy. Somebody else might give a fortune and just not choose to wear it.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:20
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The less he wears the better as far as I'm concerned
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:20
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He's Irish, not British.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:20
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Not remememberance Sunday is it?
'kay, bye.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:21
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Wearing a poppy is a choice, not an obligation. Not wearing a poppy does not necessarily equate to having no respect or compassion for those killed in war.
Agree , everyone has a choice , and shouldn't be chastised
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:23
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Maybe if you had relations that have fought for your country you might give a a stuff...we would not be here today if it was not for them who laid there lives down for this country.
I have relatives who fought for this country. I don't assume that not wearing a poppy is automatically an indicator of a lack of repect.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:24
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I wasn't wearing a poppy whilst I was watching. I can cope with it.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:25
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He's Irish, not British.
Precisely. End of discussion.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:25
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Maybe if you had relations that have fought for your country you might give a a stuff...we would not be here today if it was not for them who laid there lives down for this country.
They laid down there lives for freedom. Guess what freedom includes not having to wear a peice of red paper if you don't want to.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:25
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Maybe if you had relations that have fought for your country you might give a a stuff...we would not be here today if it was not for them who laid there lives down for this country.
Or maybe not.
I didn't wear a poppy whilst out yesterday (first year,mind) but two of my great uncles were killed in WW1,one on a Royal Navy ship,one in the Royal Artillery.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:26
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Freedom of expression , that's why.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:27
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Agree , everyone has a choice , and shouldn't be chastised
Millions of men and women died in two World Wars to keep us free...if you cannot just show some respect by wearing a poppy for one evening then I think he lacks respect.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:27
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He's Irish, not British.
Exactly! The majority of the Republic of Ireland does not "do" Remembrance Sunday.
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Old 07-11-2015, 21:28
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Not mandatory to wear a poppy, it's personal choice IMHO.
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