Page 11 | Are you still clapping for the NHS/key workers every week?

Iamamoleinahole · 07/05/2020 22:55

Never done it. Not a single clap.

sniggy01 · 07/05/2020 23:00

@paperandfireworks. Sorry to hear that you feel differently to those that I work with. It feels like a bit of brightness in what is a truly horrific situation, same as the rainbows. We don’t find it embarrassing. I didn’t realise that people were being judged for not doing it, that is awful, no one should do anything they don’t want to and no one is expecting it.

Livelovebehappy · 07/05/2020 23:05

Nope. Never have. And I don’t hear of people judging those that don’t, or maybe I just don’t care enough to notice whether I’m judged or not?

HeIenaDove · 07/05/2020 23:11

And went out for a haircut today

Hypocritical cunts. I have a trapped nerve in my neck/shoulder on the right side because ive got into the habit of jerking my head slightly when my fringe gets in my eyes.
Spent £12 in Superdrug today on headbands, snap hair clips tortoiseshell bulldog clips ( i bought bobby pins just before lockdown but they dont hold my fringe for long before it just falls down) And they got a fucking haircut?

Torys gonna Tory!!

Peggysgettingcrazy · 07/05/2020 23:15

Correct, however you insinuated I don’t care about those that feel harassed on their doorstep and that’s wrong

Nope I was pointing out you using a poster from someone sayong they work for the NHs and having a bad time, to try and manipulate your point. Add a bit more morality into it.

I pointed out there are also NHS workers, who really don't like it. So....you may clap for them....but arent xaring about the 'NHS workers* who really don't. I never mentioned you not caring about people being harassed.

If you feel judged then that’s your own issue- I still think it’s sad that though!!

I dont really feel judged by you. Becauee I am bot your neighbour. But you are judging you said that you assume people who dont clap, don't care.

Thats your issue. That you are hanging on to this small event, to make yourself feel better. I think that's a bit sad.

As is 'if people don't see you do it, it means nothing' rhetoric you keep spinning.

TracyBeakerSoYeah · 07/05/2020 23:18

I do, as I have family members & friends who work for the NHS.
And I am so grateful.
And they are grateful too but would like more ppe!!!!

JemimaShore · 07/05/2020 23:19

I actually thought today, at the pics of Boris applauding with gusto, "I wonder if he's applauding out of guilt because he knows he and his party have always fucked the NHS, and particularly nurses, over?" and then I thought naaah, not too likely. It's Boris! The little boy who went to Eton and wanted to king of the world. I wonder if any of the tories do feel guilty though? They know what they've done.

SudokuBook · 07/05/2020 23:21

I’m doing it as my means of seeing that the neighbours are all still alive

JemimaShore · 07/05/2020 23:22

alwaysmovingforwards · 07/05/2020 23:24

No, I'm not.

The people I know who work in the NHS know I'm grateful.

I don't feel the need to show my neighbours I'm thankful.

DDemelza · 07/05/2020 23:27

Nope. It's irritating nonsense.

Asianchick6693 · 07/05/2020 23:34

I'm a key worker and I haven't clapped once. I'm happy people appreciate us but at the end of the day we are doing our jobs as we would have done regardless of the current situation. For me personally it's another day at work - busier than usual yes but not any different in terms of the work I do and making a difference to someone's life is valuable to me now as it has always been. The clapping is just a nuisance especially when I'm exhausted for work and wish to rest and the fireworks and pots and pans banging together actually leave me feeling frustrated and cranky! Clapping on the one occasion should have been enough I don't see what the recurring event will actually achieve. Sorry if I sound bitter, just tired from work!

Proudboomer · 07/05/2020 23:35

Just seen on one of the local groups on Facebook a 25 minute livestream of a local roads effort.
They had a full sound system and two large speakers pounding out the dam busters theme tune, then a rousing chorus of Vera and We’l meet again and finished off by the national anthem. The clapping part seemed to be optional as you could wave a Pom Pom instead.

Pensylvan · 07/05/2020 23:37

Yes we do every week. Even more important now that people think we've weathered the storm and survived. Because those people in the NHS and Social care have been on the front line whether they wanted to or not and as ordinary people who can only do our bit by staying home, it is the least we can do.

I pay tax and vote for the parties that support the NHS, but if I was driving home from work after a long shift and heard it - well it would cheer me up a lot.

Headlesschic · 07/05/2020 23:38

I think of North Korea every time

Pensylvan · 07/05/2020 23:40

Why are people so cynical on here. Even a kind gesture is treated as a self serving attention seeking device.

I feel so depressed about the lack of altruism

Babbas · 07/05/2020 23:45

No. I gave up weeks ago when I realised it was pointless virtue signalling. In so angry at this awful, disastrous government. And in such of nhs worship. I have had potentially life saving treatment cancelled for no reason and with no indication that treatment will ever begin. The nhs is broken and needs money and better working conditions, not claps. So many of my neighbours who stand outside to clap and film themselves doing so were so happy to vote for brexit and the Tories. Hypocritical fucks.

Peggysgettingcrazy · 07/05/2020 23:47

Pensylvan but for many it is self serving.

If you do it to be seen, if you do it so you can claim moral superiority over people and judge people who dont do it, then its is self serving.

I feel so depressed about the lack of altruism

How? How is people nor wanting to clap a lack of altruism.

People can not clap AND care and do things to support the NHS.

Willow2017 · 07/05/2020 23:49

Why are people so cynical on here. Even a kind gesture is treated as a self serving attention seeking device.

Bagpipes, horns, fireworks, pots banging, speaker systems etc at 8pm at night is not a kind gesture to anyone who lives there who is trying to settle kids or asleep due to shift work. Some NHS workers have came on here to say they have been disturbed by the bloody noise every week as it goes on and on and on.

Many people think if you are not seen doing it louder than anyone else then its not worth it, if you cant post it on FB for 'likes' it didnt happen and if you are not doing it then you should be named and shamed all over FB etc. Its not a good thing any more.

Hunnybears · 07/05/2020 23:50

‘Correct, however you insinuated I don’t care about those that feel harassed on their doorstep and that’s wrong’

*Nope I was pointing out you using a poster from someone sayong they work for the NHs and having a bad time, to try and manipulate your point. Add a bit more morality into it.

I pointed out there are also NHS workers, who really don't like it. So....you may clap for them....but arent xaring about the 'NHS workers who really don't. I never mentioned you not caring about people being harassed

I was illustrating why I clap and as you keep preaching that no one likes it- I was pointing out you were wrong (again) and that was the evidence I used to back up my point. Generally what you do when you want to debate.

‘If you feel judged then that’s your own issue- I still think it’s sad that though!!’

*I dont really feel judged by you. Becauee I am bot your neighbour. But you are judging you said that you assume people who dont clap, don't care.

Thats your issue. That you are hanging on to this small event, to make yourself feel better. I think that's a bit sad.

As is 'if people don't see you do it, it means nothing' rhetoric you keep spinning.*

What are you even on about? You’re making yourself look pathetic and argumentative.

You’re completely missing the fact, that it’s YOUR issue that you feel the way you do. It’s not my responsibility to make you feel better.

PickAChew · 07/05/2020 23:52

I'm slightly amused that it rained last Thursday and was silent, here, but the creep living behind us clapped for ages, this evening, when it was fine.

Asianchick6693 · 07/05/2020 23:54

Every NHS colleague I've spoken to feels the same. You could be out there helping in other ways and we know we are appreciated just like every single other essential service is appreciated. There are bigger problems out there and I just feel like it's all become one big show. It's just frustrating. Us workers want and need rest after a long hard day working in the hospital risking our lives.. not hearing fireworks and pots and pans and screaming in the streets would be a massive help. That is the part that bothers me, no one seems to do anything in moderation. It always has to go to an extreme and all about doing one up on another. Such a shame really. Make a real difference to someone's life by donating or helping out where it's really needed.

MinkowskisButterfly · 07/05/2020 23:55

No, I appreciate the nhs and all the staff but honestly how is clapping going to help them? The best thing I can do for.the nhs is follow and abide by lockdown and social distancing. My mother tried to shame me today for it - they same woman who threw a sulking fit because she thought I was being unreasonable to not let her visit at easter 🤷🏼‍♀️

ConkerGame · 07/05/2020 23:56

Yes. it has been an excellent way to build our community. Nobody on our street really spoke or knew each other before, now we’re all out smiling and waving with our pots and pans!

Hunnybears · 07/05/2020 23:56

*Why are people so cynical on here. Even a kind gesture is treated as a self serving attention seeking device.

I feel so depressed about the lack of altruism*

@Pensylvan

Couldn’t agree more. It’s very bizarre that role are so against what is ultimately a kind gesture to show appreciation.

Then they make it out like you’re doing something for selfish reasons 😳🙄