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Why does David Beckham need to be seen everywhere?

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JacknDiane · 19/05/2026 09:28

Like the Chelsea flower show, collaborating with Alan Titchmarsh ffs

He's just absolutely and utterly desperate for attention

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Backedoffhackedoff · 19/05/2026 10:29

Gardenpleasure · 19/05/2026 10:01

I don't think there is anying innocuous about David Beckham.
I personally I find him offensive.
The shameless exploitation of the gullible general public to increase his wealth and enhance his status is sickening.

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Why more so than anyone else selling stuff? He’s pretty mild surely putting his face to adidas and lays crisps compared to the business people pushing pay day loans, vapes, alcohol, you tube or apple products, no?

Needmorelego · 19/05/2026 10:07

What a weird thread.
Man works for a charity he is part of....and people are complaining 🤷
Huh?

AndNowAt · 19/05/2026 10:03

The Kings Foundation is a charity which works to create sustainable communities through projects and transforms lives through practical education programmes, including for young people.

The garden is The Kings Foundation garden, promoting health and well-being.

David Beckham is a Kings Foundation Ambassador.

Congratulations in knocking people down for their charity work.

https://kings-foundation.org/the-rhs-and-the-kings-foundation-announce-curious-garden-for-2026-rhs-chelsea-flower-show/

The RHS and The King's Foundation announce Curious Garden for 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

At The King’s Foundation, we are inspired by nature and tradition to build thriving, sustainable communities and transform lives.

https://kings-foundation.org/the-rhs-and-the-kings-foundation-announce-curious-garden-for-2026-rhs-chelsea-flower-show/

Gardenpleasure · 19/05/2026 10:01

KnickerlessParsons · 19/05/2026 09:43

I don’t mind DB. He’s fairly innocuous.
I think he’s trying to work his way to National Treasure status 😁

I don't think there is anying innocuous about David Beckham.
I personally I find him offensive.
The shameless exploitation of the gullible general public to increase his wealth and enhance his status is sickening.

Backedoffhackedoff · 19/05/2026 09:57

He’s a retired footballer, career is over by 35, you’ve got another 30 odd years to find something to do 😂 I assume he choses which opportunities he wants to take out of the many invites that come his way

helpfulperson · 19/05/2026 09:54

Sartre · 19/05/2026 09:44

At least he’s actually famous which is more than I can say for a lot of the folk pictured there…

This.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 19/05/2026 09:53

And with King Charles, too.
Desperate for attention/adulation, I suppose, but I for one am heartily sick of the sight of him.

Youthinkyourefunny · 19/05/2026 09:53

I would imagine it is because he is an ambassador for the Kings Foundation,, so entirely appropriate he is there. Invited to the role by The King. He does a huge amount of charity work not least working as an ambassador for Unicef for 20 years. What he actually does is neither here nor there but his name is a good way to boost a charities coffers which is a good thing surely ?

I don’t do instagram or follow celebrities so don’t see him everywhere. I can only say that he could sit on a Caribbean island counting his money but instead does a lot of charitable work which can only be applauded.

Perrygreen · 19/05/2026 09:51

I'm sick of his puffy face and dyed hair since he became a Sir. (Yep, in a bad mood today).

MoonWoman69 · 19/05/2026 09:51

I totally agree. That and the adverts he's on! I don't understand it. Since his football career ended, he's probably skint or worrying that people have forgotten about him! He's nothing but an attention whore. And tedious with it!

Wynter25 · 19/05/2026 09:50

Hes doing nothing wrong.

Kitestring · 19/05/2026 09:47

He is the biggest pick me. Paid off for him though. Remember when Sophie EB wore a T-shirt with bored of the Beckhams on the front. That was a whole generation away, the ennui must be strong now, plus now we have the whole brood to contend with now. They have more staying power than athletes foot.

Sartre · 19/05/2026 09:44

At least he’s actually famous which is more than I can say for a lot of the folk pictured there…

KnickerlessParsons · 19/05/2026 09:43

I don’t mind DB. He’s fairly innocuous.
I think he’s trying to work his way to National Treasure status 😁

youngestisapsycho · 19/05/2026 09:41

People just like to hate.

Needmorelego · 19/05/2026 09:41

I assume he likes gardening.
What's wrong with that?

TheKittenswithMittens · 19/05/2026 09:40

So he can start earning his second billion

senua · 19/05/2026 09:39

Didn't I see something the other day that said he is the first British billionaire sportsperson. You don't get to be that by staying at home doing the crossword.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 19/05/2026 09:39

Ablondiebutagoody · 19/05/2026 09:36

Stay off social media. I haven't seen him for donkeys years.

He's not only on SM though. I tried to watch Chelsea yesterday to appreciate the hard work and talent of people like Francis Tophill and there he was. Again.

FennelGingerJasmineOrMint · 19/05/2026 09:36

I totally agree. He’s everywhere. I swear that The Times newspaper sponsors him ( or the other way round), as there seems to be an article about him or his flippin family every couple of days. So boring!

Ablondiebutagoody · 19/05/2026 09:36

Stay off social media. I haven't seen him for donkeys years.

Whataflippincircus · 19/05/2026 09:34

Buscobel · 19/05/2026 09:30

I suppose because he was part of the team, King Charles, Alan Titchmarsh and Beckham, who assisted Frances Tophill in designing a garden for Chelsea.

Yes but why Beckham? What’s he got to do with gardening?

MissDixieVoom · 19/05/2026 09:33

It’s his job. He’s a media celebrity; a brand. This is marketing.

You wouldn’t ask a software programmer why they insist on spending all their time on a computer.

ThereWillBeSigns · 19/05/2026 09:32

Completely agree. Just fuck off!

I can’t believe he’s at bloody Chelsea! What on earth has he got to do with gardens?!! Fuck the fuck off!!!!

MaCheCazzo · 19/05/2026 09:32

He is free to do as he wishes. I'd rather look at him than some DoubleZ list pouty ultra-bronzed balayaged-to-death nobody who once went on a show.