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To hate Children in Need?

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Runny · 18/11/2016 19:12

I probably am because it raises money for such good causes, but I find the whole television spectical really toe curlingly awful to watch.Every year it's the same old, the BBC newsreaders doing an 'hilarious' song and dance skit, the cast of Eastenders having a sing song and an endless stream of insincere celebrities who are only taking part to make themselves look good.

I really want to like it, but just can't. On the other hand I love Comic Relief and look foreward to that. CiN just leaves me cold.

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Chinlo · 18/11/2016 19:48

I think I watched part of it once about 20 years ago.

So yes, YABU to "hate" a charity event that raises a lot of money for good causes and has zero effect on your life unless you actively choose to watch it.

Bertucci · 18/11/2016 19:46

I have just tolerated 3 minutes of some hideous Disney medley before I yelled 'turn this crap off!'

Like a horrendous school production, but worse.

WouldHave · 18/11/2016 19:44

I donate to charity whenever I can, I don't need to be told/forced by anyone

But self-evidently that doesn't apply to millions of others, otherwise charities would be awash with money. Do you really begrudge them that money?

EveOnline2016 · 18/11/2016 19:41

Will not be the same without sir terry wogan

NoFuckingRoomOnMyBroom · 18/11/2016 19:39

Not a massive fan of the famous asking for money or the ridiculous 'auctions' that ordinary folk can't participate in but it's important for people to see where the donations go & this is why I think it's great.
I've donned the Pudsey outfit for 2 years at work offering 'cash for photo opportunities' & literally sweated my arse off in the fucking thing , but then I've watched the stories which always make me cry & thought that was well worth it for the cash we've raised.

ThoraGruntwhistle · 18/11/2016 19:37

I donate via the DC doing stuff at school but I'm not watching the programme. It's bloody awful.

Matchingbluesocks · 18/11/2016 19:37

I don't watch it as its dull. It passes me by a bit: I don't donate but probably wouldn't whether i watched it or not

LottieDoubtie · 18/11/2016 19:36

I don't like it either- largely because I once had the misfortune to work for a charity that got CIN funding. I saw how I was wasted and I heard stories of similar at other places.

I sincerely hope that my experience is a minority one but I don't know if it is or not so I don't donate.

NB: before I'm flamed obv I did report concerns correctly, charity involved no longer receives CIN funding and I was not complicit in the deception.

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FrickOnAStick · 18/11/2016 19:34

It's all so naff. A bunch of gurning celebs hamming it up for hours on end to up their own profiles. Bleugh.

LittleCandle · 18/11/2016 19:34

I loathe it. That is one of the huge pluses of no longer being married to XH - who insisted on watching it from start to finish, clapping and laughing and generally being utterly embarrassing about it all.

DonaldStott · 18/11/2016 19:33

Sickening. I have donated and the cause is brilliant. But I can't bear it when singers appear and sing their new song. A plug, on a charity show. Self serving.

Sparklingbrook · 18/11/2016 19:32

Greg James is on. I am happy.

Unfortunately Tess Daly is too though.

FrancisCrawford · 18/11/2016 19:32

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PeachBellini123 · 18/11/2016 19:32

YANBU. We had a cake sale at work which was nice. But I feel the same about wealthy people asking (generally) less wealthy people to donate

jetSTAR · 18/11/2016 19:28

I have donated but won't be watching. I do get irritated about the Chris Evans Radio 2 car fest etc all being for the wealthy and not the general public. Why broadcast it nationwide when its not for us plebs?

Oblomov16 · 18/11/2016 19:24

I don't really like it either. Don't watch it.

Isitjustmeorisiteveryoneelse · 18/11/2016 19:23

Not sure why you think CR is different to CiN but, sincerity, if you can fake that, you've got it made.......
Thank you Groucho, George Burns, Bob Monkhouse, whoever.

Olddear · 18/11/2016 19:23

YANBU.

Cary2012 · 18/11/2016 19:22

I will avoid it as always.

Have donated though.

I hate it, but understand the need for it.

specialsubject · 18/11/2016 19:22

Never, and no donations either due to the waste and overhead involved.

Only bit of interest is doctor who and that will be online in a day or so without having to put up with a shriekfest.

Rugbycomet · 18/11/2016 19:22

I never watch it and feel omg whenever it's this time of year. I love children BUT was disgusted when I learnt a couple of years ago that CIN had loads of dosh in the bank!

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Runny · 18/11/2016 19:22

Thank god I'm not alone! I was ready for a flaming for starting this thread.

BTW, I know I don't have to watch it. I don't unless the is nothing else on.

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Elledouble · 18/11/2016 19:22

That said, I'd give my last ten pence not to have to go on a jolly with Chris Evans, but maybe I'm not their target demographic.

Hulababy · 18/11/2016 19:21

Boys - bits!