Clapping for the NHS

[Moomin8]

This makes me cringe. The U.K. shrugged its shoulders and voted for a government which they knew decimated the NHS a few months ago.

And now people are standing on their doorsteps clapping. I think it's beyond insulting. I know we didn't all vote conservative but how patronising when NHS staff are putting their lives at risk.

Ive read some mean spirited crap on mumsnet over the years but this is the worst. What an utter misery you are. Just stay in your house and dont take part. A lot of my family works for the NHS and have been thrilled that people are showing their support. We went out earlier and really felt a sense of community. Sorry if this upsets your political agenda.

Yes I'm sure ppe would have more impact and definitely save more lives!

Clapping? If you don't want to join in, don't...

But what's wrong with, coming together and applauding?! It has seemed to be a mood boost for many of the carers...

You can do more than one thing!

It's ok to say "don't clap then 🙄" but it's bloody annoying that my street dont just clap they come out with pots and pans and all sorts. I was exhausted last night and having spent half an hour getting 2 year old to bed I was just settling 4 year old into bed when 3 sets of neighbours opposite and the ones next door came out banging saucepans with metal utensils. It frightened the 4 year old who was overtired anyway and woke the 2 year old and it then took me ages to get them back to sleep. Totally unnecessary. Clap fine, but attempting to make as much noise as possible on a residential street where there are lots of young children at 8pm is just bloody annoying.

DS went out to clap the bin man at 7am this morning, I was really tempted to get the pots and pans out then 😂

DS went out to clap the bin man at 7am this morning, I was really tempted to get the pots and pans out then

I know we didn't all vote conservative

Exactly. I'll continue to clap with a clean conscience thanks.

It's up there with 'I'll pray for you' as an example of 'pointless, narcisstic shit that nevertheless makes me feel good so you should be fucking grateful'

Typically elitist MN take. Most other people are stupid, hypocritical, and don't really understand. You on the other can see straight through it
Exactly. I didn't go out since it would involve me clapping in a field. I fear this thing will fizzle out which would be a shame.

I’d rather have the street we have than not

@sleepingpup - I am with you!
Bloody hell this thread is depressing.

Cringe. Toe-curling. Ridiculous. Twee shite. Pointless. It achieves fuck all.

What the hell do you expect from a clap?!

I truly do not understand how anyone can think that the communal act of applauding to show appreciation to those working in front line posts is a bad thing?!

I actually think it is cultural too.
Just admit it - is not very British is it?

I do think the clapping is a nice idea, BUT: it will make people think they‘ve done their part. clapping is easy, making working conditions for nurses etc acceptable requires sacrifices from everyone. so people will clap, and nothing will change

It's up there with 'I'll pray for you' as an example of 'pointless, narcisstic shit that nevertheless makes me feel good so you should be fucking grateful'

Yes. Exactly.

That's my problem @myself2020 if people are going to clap they should be willing to actually do something that might put them out a tiny bit. Otherwise, what's the point?

@Moomin8 - I agree that it would be better if people did more.
But that does not mean that clapping to say thanks is in itself wrong.

@Moomin8 clapping helps the collective guilty conscience. without feeling guilty, nobody will do anything about nurses, carers etc being on salaries way too low for their responsibilities.

And to those saying, "the first time was OK, now it is a bit naff"..........

Where I come from, the mothers and grandmothers of those that were killed under the dictatorship started to gather and walk around the Government square, a Thursday in 1977.
They still do.

Op, is it acceptable to clap for the NHS here in Scotland, where we didn't vote tory?

@IamAporcupine I think in this country most people have short memories. One weeks it's been kind', the next it's grab everything I can fit in a trolley and sod everyone else.

Maybe these threads should be merged now - there’s so many

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/3868941-I-dont-need-you-to-clap-for-us

YANBU

I liked it when they did it in Spain because it seemed spontaneous/organic. In the uk it just feels like organised virtue signalling.

I think in this country most people have short memories.

Well, then maybe encouraging people to stick to a communal way of expression is not a bad thing?

what's clapping going to achieve?

Showing appreciation by clapping and being proactive and using services wisely, etc are not mutually exclusive.

Many many keyworkers are so grateful - they have felt devalued for many years by various governments as well as the public. They have only just realised that their work and role is appreciated (and maybe that was because it never was before).

Saying why bother clapping is akin to saying why her saying please or thank you to anyone at all.

*bother (not "her")

Oh good. Another group of people here to condescend Tory voters, tell them how insulting they are and generally berating them.

Just stop. It's not a black and white issue. You aren't a better person for voting Labour. Alienating the Tory voter is truly not the way to go. If you want to change the vote next time around, engage others in an intelligent debate, don't just throw insults.

That's my problem @myself2020 if people are going to clap they should be willing to actually do something that might put them out a tiny bit. Otherwise, what's the point?

How do you know they're not?

you continue.

It reminds me of the 2 minute hate in Orwell's 1984. If you didn't partake with sufficient enthusiasm you were a thought criminal and subject to criticism from your peers for not being a good enough citizen.