Early Poppies

[brainiac]

This drives me mad every year - people start wearing poppies earlier and earlier. The record was broken this year when I saw someone in the audience of Question Time wearing one last night - OCTOBER 15th ! Do these people think that by wearing a poppy so ridiculously early it shows they care more? Don't get me wrong, I fully support the wearing of poppies and what they stand for; but, please, leave it till November.

[jourdain2]

We noticed the early appearance of poppies tonight on T.V. presenters as well, brainiac. Ridiculous! 1st November should be the time. More impact, same income.

[bednobs]

ive had my poppy on my coat since last year

[brainiac]

I'm glad I'm not the only one to be driven to distraction! Actually, by wearing them for so long it seems LESS respectful than leaving it till the run up to Remembrance Sunday. Ah well, like Christmas, it just gets hijacked....

[Pete65]

It bothers me not at all.
I shall wear mine on Remembrance Sunday.

[bednobs]

lol looking at related posts at the bottom leds me to ask "why does people moaning about poppies being early happen earlier eah year"

[woofgang]

honestly if that is all you have got in your life to drive you mad then be thankful.

[rockyracoon]

Lol Bednobs, Brainiac's 10 days earlier than Jude.

[EDDIE51]

Yes, and I expect the first of the annual '' My dog hates fireworks'' posts on AB anyday now. In fact it is a day or two late this year.

[retrocop]

A nice thought but an early consideration. Maybe the wearer is a little confused and is a month ahead of us. One should make allowances. 1st November for me as long as I have my marbles. Am collecting the dated British Legion enamel pin poppies for as long as I can. Hope my sons carry on the collection each year when I am brown bread.

[woofgang]

EDDIE, dealing with a pet who is terrified of fireworks is IMO a lot more serious than seeing someone wearing a poppy early.

[agchristie]

// I'm glad I'm not the only one to be driven to distraction!//

Not half as bad as that awful Simon Scharmer guy on QT who could not express himself without waving his arms around like a windmill....

[Jackdaw33]

if you think Scharma was bad you should have seen Magnus Pyke!

[agchristie]

Jackdaw, at least Pyke was likeable!

Sorry,braniac for me steering off course.

[vetuste_ennemi]

My wife (not named Poppy) was born on Nov 11th.

[janbee]

I wear a Swarovski crystal poppy brooch all year round. I wear the British Legion ones from Nov 1st - Nov 11th.

[anotheoldgit]

Surprise, surprise, Christmas cards, Christmas puddings and Mince pies etc, are now on sale.

[douglas9401]

My friend has a Westie called Poppy.

[mushroom25]

of course AOG, it's only 10 weekends until the old fat feller comes down your chimney......

[poorclare]

I am driven mad with early Christmas decorations etc., Must put my Poppy Cross on today, (in remembrance)

[Cloverjo]

It annoys me that everyone on tv has to wear a poppy at that time of year, regardless of their political or charitable affiliations. It annoys me even more when some presenters get a posh, blingy one.
I support the charity but don't agree with the forcedness of it.