Why is Tristan McManus not wearing a poppy? Disrespectful as all the other celebs & dancers, judges & presenters are.
Tristan McManus not wearing a poppy- why?
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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.
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.
Originally Posted by Alex482:
“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.”
“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!
Originally Posted by jcooper:
“Why is Tristan McManus not wearing a poppy? Disrespectful as all the other celebs & dancers, judges & presenters are.”
“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
Originally Posted by Alex482:
“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.”
“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.
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.
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.
Originally Posted by roseblue1:
“Maybe he has no respect...”
“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.
Somebody could give a very small amount and wear a poppy. Somebody else might give a fortune and just not choose to wear it.
Originally Posted by dancingbearbear:
“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.”
“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
Originally Posted by roseblue1:
“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.”
“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.
Originally Posted by roseblue1:
“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.”
“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.
Originally Posted by roseblue1:
“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.”
“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.
Originally Posted by SKID1:
“Agree , everyone has a choice , and shouldn't be chastised”
“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.
Originally Posted by alan29:
“He's Irish, not British.”
“He's Irish, not British.”
Exactly! The majority of the Republic of Ireland does not "do" Remembrance Sunday.
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