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Clap for NHS has lost the spirit.

153 replies

Lemonslices · 28/04/2020 07:56

Please don't come for me and be nasty.

The first clap for NHS and others was so amazing and I can't believe everyone did it, I thought it would be a yearly thing or an NHS day each year.
(I made a decision to donate some money each year to them

I think the clap thing has lost the meaning and its seems silly to stand outside and clap. It's like a song that's been over played,

And after seeing the idiots clapping on the bridge has made it a joke.

Does anyone else feel the same

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FTMF30 · 28/04/2020 08:40

I did it once. It really disrupts my son's sleep. Just clapping would be ok but my neighbours took to pot banging right underneath the window of where my son sleeps 😑.

Cuppaand2biscuits · 28/04/2020 08:41

I completely agree, the first week it was a nice idea but as the weeks have gone on if feel like the sentiment is being lost.
Our street has a WhatsApp group and on there we've been told that this week we'll be doing a socially distanced Conga while the song plays alongside.
That is in no way respectful. I'm hoping it's raining very heavily so I don't have to look like the boring one not joining in.

Polkadotties · 28/04/2020 08:41

Have never clapped, honestly don’t see the point.
I read on another thread someone referring to it as performing seals, made me laugh.

GreyGardens88 · 28/04/2020 08:41

Probably heard all the stories about the hospitals being empty

Geometricprince · 28/04/2020 08:41

The people who are doing it the loudest around here are the same ones completely ignoring social distancing. I know what I'd prefer they did if I was NHS.

hamstersarse · 28/04/2020 08:42

I’m glad people are enjoying it but I wish they’d be more honest about why they are doing it

And it really isn’t anything to do with the NHS

DerbyshireGirly · 28/04/2020 08:43

I do agree that it's a bit cringey and virtue signally, but I join in as it's nice to see that there are still people around. I feel quite isolated at the moment and it's just a couple of minutes where I can feel part of the community again. No judgment if people don't join in, I'm not looking to see who isn't there.

Rivergreen · 28/04/2020 08:43

It's the same vein as calling them all "heroes". A load of hooey.

In fact I read and interesting article somewhere which said that calling someone a hero repeatedly affects them physiologically. Firstly they feel that they can do no wrong and gives a feeling of invisibility, but it can also add huge amounts of pressure to someone to put themselves in unwise situation because they feel that is the expectation. The author looked at how both feelings tended to lead to riskier behaviour from groups, such as not using ppe (or in this case continuing to work without sufficient ppe)

Sux2buthen · 28/04/2020 08:45

Other countries do it every day. It makes them happy
Sometimes the cynical sneery nature of this country (this site maybe Hmm) is a disappointment

Peppafrig · 28/04/2020 08:46

Yeah it's annoying and meaningless now.

FergusComeLately · 28/04/2020 08:49

This is a sneery thread, good description.

My road has more people clapping than ever (no hint of any pressure to clap though). I like it, I love waving to my neighbours, doing my one minute of clapping and then back inside pronto. I don’t know how long it will continue but we’ll be doing it until lockdown ends I think.

Rockbird · 28/04/2020 08:51

@SouthernComforts What the actual fuck?? There is nothing guaranteed to stop me doing something than standing chanting for me to come out. Bugger that! Do you actually go?

I don't clap. I'm unbelievably thankful for the NHS and for everyone that's keeping the country going, frontline or behind the scenes. But I don't need to show off to the neighbours how thankful I am. DH and DD1 go out, thanks their choice.

SouthernComforts · 28/04/2020 08:54

I will be timing my walk for 8 this week. The week before last I had been working for 11 hours and just got into the bath and I could hear them chanting my house number I was so fucking tired I could have cried. Not much I could do about it in the bath though!

Most of my street appear to be furloughed, they must think we all are because we're at home when I'm actually working more hours than ever and have been without a break since the middle of March.

Peppafrig · 28/04/2020 08:55

@SouthernComforts if they chanted my number I would give them the one finger salute how bloody rude are they.

Staticelle · 28/04/2020 08:56

There are loads of threads with people saying the same. I think that the first week was lovely as it was completely new and it didn't seem that there was a motive behind it, other than genuinely showing support and solidarity. Now though it's all over social media, who can bang the loudest pan or light the most fireworks; the media and government have brought politics into it and hijacked it really. There are lots of ways to show support that are far more effective, and far less me me me look what I'm doing.

SouthernComforts · 28/04/2020 08:59

Yeah I suppose it's not the clapping itself, it's the knobheads on my street trying to shame people into it every week that has soured it for me. It doesn't feel voluntary anymore. They've no idea what I'm doing to support the NHS workers in my family and friend circle, but they judge me for missing one clap? Fuck em.

Chillipeanuts · 28/04/2020 09:01

Today 08:36 ALovelyBitOfSquirrel

“Just clapping was ok but banging saucepans and using those annoying horns ...... “

Fireworks too, here. Goodness knows how they’re obtaining them. The thought of volatile packages whizzing around the country in delivery vans or the postal system 😱

WoeIsMee · 28/04/2020 09:04

my street is very into it and they chant your house number then cheer when you come out it's fucking ridiculous.

😱
Oh my goodness poor you. I don’t even know how I would respond to this.

Rhubardandcustard · 28/04/2020 09:09

Yeah did it once and that was fine. If others want to do it fine but I’m not joining in every week.

Round here it’s all whistles, pot banging, car horns tooting followed by wannabe X factor contestants warbling away party style in their front gardens afterwards.

I know it’s to boost morale and that works for some - I hope they just respect that if that’s what they want to do that’s ok just don’t expect me to join in.

Bagelsandbrie · 28/04/2020 09:10

Shuddering at chanting house numbers until people come out. WTF?!! Shock How awful!

Billben · 28/04/2020 09:10

I have never clapped or ever intend to. I just go to work and look after the vulnerable residents who haven’t seen their families or been out for weeks.

crazydiamond222 · 28/04/2020 09:11

For our road at least I think it is more of a way of maintaining social ties rather than showing support for the NHS. I don't join in becuase I don't like the whole pretence of 'we are doing this to show our support' when what the nhs needs is the government to fund it properly.

If there was a national 'boo the government event' perhaps with a different failing highlighted each week, I might consider joining in.

Billben · 28/04/2020 09:14

my street is very into it and they chant your house number then cheer when you come out it's fucking ridiculous.

😲 Pitchforks and burning torches come to mind when reading this 🤬

LondonJax · 28/04/2020 09:15

Chanting your house number until you come out? Well they'll all get a very sore throat here - I've never clapped, won't clap and would be very likely to dig my heels in if someone 'forced' me to clap.

As for the ridiculous scenes on Westminster Bridge (AGAIN) last week - words fail me.

WanderingMilly · 28/04/2020 09:20

I don't clap, although I value the NHS highly and prefer other ways of showing my appreciation.
In fact no-one claps here as it's a few flats in a rural area and most folk are elderly anyway. I still think the NHS are brilliant, along with the care workers, but clapping and banging saucepans really won't make their jobs any better or get them the PPE they need....