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To hate Children in Need?

210 replies

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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Hulababy · 18/11/2016 19:21

Nobody forces anyone to watch or listen to any of it.

It's a once a year event. It raises a lot of money. I'm sure all those millionaires are also donating cash as well as time. It's very much optional - on two channels over the evening, out of hundreds available.

Turn over or do something else.

I wouldn't want it to end - it raises too much money for good courses.

I just don't listen or watch the boys I don't want to.

destinywidow · 18/11/2016 19:20

YANBU!

I really don't like it. I've donated for the kids to wear non uniform but that's where I draw the line.

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

insancerre · 18/11/2016 19:18

Never watch it
It's bloody torture

iremembericod · 18/11/2016 19:18

YANBU

Insipid
Contrived
Back patting

PipersPiping · 18/11/2016 19:17

Ive donated and bought t shirts for the kids to wear to school today but i wont be watching.

Chottie · 18/11/2016 19:17

I don't like it either.

Elledouble · 18/11/2016 19:17

I wouldn't mind it so much if it wasn't all millionaires asking you to dig deep and give what you can. I also hate the auction of Things Money Can't Buy on Radio 2. Us plebs have to listen to the lovely things the ultra-rich can afford to do for a whole week and hear everyone gushing about how generous they are.

I'm all for charity, but I do think they take the piss a bit.

eurochick · 18/11/2016 19:16

I agree OP. I can't stand it.

topcat2014 · 18/11/2016 19:15

I won't be watching it - although I have donated. All these things leave me cold.

As I get older I get pickier than ever about tv.

MardyBra · 18/11/2016 19:13

YABU.
You don't have to watch it. There are lots of channels.
It raises money for charity.
Worry about something important.

HTH.