"Glitzy" Poppies and Loose Women

[overthetop]

Just been watching Loose Women, who are all wearing glitzed up Poppies. I'm appalled. The Poppy is a very SOMBRE acknowledgement of the absolutely inhumane conditions that our soldiers suffered in two world wars, and to now make the "token poppy" a glitzy accessory is beyond me. I called ITV and they said they had been bought through the Poppy Association. Haven't been able to get hold of them yet but I think this is so disrespectful to those who gave their lives in such a terrible way. Am I out of touch or has everybody forgotten what those men went through?

[Bbbananas]

I agree with you.
although I suppose better at glitzy poppy than no poppy at all - so long as the wear is not wearing it as a fashion accessory, but as a mark of respect and rememberance.

[mccfluff]

i was going to say much the same as salla

[Francis Asis]

I have to say I disagree. I thought they were lovely poppies and as long as the money goes to the poppy appeal, its a lovely way to remember.

[Bbbananas]

I hope your grammar would have been better - 'a' glitzy poppy - the 'wearer'.
I typed it too quick....!

[mccfluff]

it's me salla.....

[rowanwitch]

Look at the website.... http://www.poppyshop.org.uk big change with the British legion to reflect the whole new generation of servicemen and women who need their help

[Mattk]

I also think there is absolutey nothing wrong with it.

[ludwig]

I also disagree overthetop. The main thing is that they sell them, and if glitzing them up is what they have to do then that's what they have to do.

[Ric.ror]

Well it may be alright to wear in the days comming up but lets hope they retain a little dignity for the Sunday itself and the 11th of the 11th
Little chance with that lot though

[weeziepeezie]

I couldn't disagree more, that person is off their rocker! Its is totally the opposite of disrespectful, the sparkly poppy is lovely and a really nice way to show remembrance of the solders and our current solders. And if that person had the decency th go on the poppy legion website they will find a wide range of products, jewellery etc to support our solders. I'm going to buy one and wear it with great pride.

[weeziepeezie]

Excuse me predicted text. Soldiers.

[MissSixtyEight]

I disagree with you, I thought the poppies were lovely and the reason I found your post was because I googled wear to buy them from. The fact they are like brooches means they will be worn for longer and the cause in the public eye longer than the usual week or two, they will also cost more which means more money donated, usually people put up to a £1 in a box for a normal poppy I would be happy to pay £5 for one of the new ones. I think I heard on the news that this years poppy day is going to be in honour of all killed in Afganistan and the ones still out there now.

[overthetop]

Thank you for your comments. I am obviously old before my time, although certainly not "off my rocker" as suggested, but that's fine. The simple unadulterated poppy, worn by rich and poor alike for 80 years, is not supposed to be a celebration as the "glitz" suggests, and a penny can be put into the box or £5 if that is what you want to donate (value for money here is not the issue). It is to remember the sacrifices made, initially by 8 million (almost 1 million British and Commonwealth) who lost their lives in World War 1 in particular, and now encompasses all wars. And it is to be worn for two weeks only.

http://www.woodlands-...remembrance/poppy.htm

[woofgang]

I know a lady who has sons in the forces, she wears an enamel poppy all year round.
I too see nothing wrong in the glitzy ones...we are remembering real people who had, and were, wives daughters and lovers. For attendance at a solemn event. I agree that the traditional poppy is appropriate, but for every day why not wear something more noticeable?

[overthetop]

I hear what you say Woofgang. Sadly, the poppy is in remembrance of "the fallen" and I hope your friend has not suffered any loss. If something is on show permanently, we stop seeing it. So the two weeks dedicated to wearing the poppy focusses our attention, or should.

[woofgang]

sorry but apart from that school website, I can't find any reference to your assertion that the poppy should only be worn for 2 weeks?

[overthetop]

This is the best I can do for now as I have to venture out. Will check for a more official source later.

http://www.independen...-wearing-2115647.html

[overthetop]

P.S. Meant to say, it doesn't bother me if people wear them all year round if that is what they wish, but I would like them to keep them humble and not "hey look, I've spent £10 on mine, isn't it lovely". Too serious an issue to be ostentatious. But then, as I said earlier, I am obviously of a bygone age when these things mattered more than commercialism.

[LaurenDee]

I just read the above post and thought you might like to know that the Royal British Legion is currently working with the designer of the Poppies and all profits will in fact go to the Legion. The brooches is designed to be worn all year round as a continuing symbol if our support for our troops.

[LaurenDee]

I have just read the above comment and thought you might like to know that the Royal British Legion is working with the designer of the poppies and will in fact receive all of the profits. The poppy is designed to be worn all year round as a continuing symbol of our support for our troops.