Women who started the NHS clap now thinks it should stop

[Rosehip10]

www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/22/lets-stop-clapping-for-the-nhs-says-woman-who-started-the-ritual

I agree. What do you think?

Aside from virtue signalling from politicians, the clap also seems to have descended into competitive virtue signalling - egged on by both normal and social media.

We don't hear it where i am as no near neighbours. But I would like to see/hear it, so I was thinking if walking through my village and then showing my thanks for their clapping my showing my gratitude. You know raising a hand bowing, that sort of thing as I go past. 😂

I've done it once.
It's proper dwindling around here to the point I feel embarrassed for those still taking part with their pan and wooden spoon.

I haven’t clapped at all. Like to think I’m supporting the NHS by isolating and also doing my best to ensure my chronic asthmatic elderly mum never has to go to the shop ever.

I hate it. I've always hated it because I'm an introvert and the idea of doing it makes me feel so awkward that I avoid cooking as the kitchen is at the front of my house during this time. I wish it would go away. I respect the NHS but this isn't the way I choose to show it.

I have never done the clapping and it seems to have stopped anyway in my road. I will be glad if the whole nation stops as it is no longer just two minutes clapping on your doorstep.

Local to me there has been sound systems set up with 20 minutes of The dam busters, Vera Lynn and the national anthem belted out. Post the next day on nextdoor and local Facebook groups giving road head counts and shaming non clappers. There always seems to be a head honcho in an area who gets carried away and seems to take it upon themselves to make their road have the best turn out, make the most noise and just generally do the who thing better than any other road.
The whole thing is just not something I want any part in. I will show my appreciation of the nhs by falling the lockdown rules and doing my best not to get or pass on the virus.

Agree wholeheartedly with the above poster. I think once or twice would have been sufficient but now its petering out in the road where I live and thank goodness. I consider there are more useful ways to show a community spirit and support. I phone several elderly people each week for a chat and they find the banging, fireworks and horns really disconcerting.

We'll probably continue it because it's turned into a time to wave at our neighbours and check everyone is ok

Same here. Also we clap the delivery van drivers and any emergency services going past because we appreciate them working too. It’s nice for the kids on the street to do. It focuses them on something outside the home. NHS workers I know think it’s nice. I’ve never voted Tory and don’t travel to beaches or whatever other crap people who clap are being accused of. It’s just a small nice thing to do to show some appreciation as a community together, once a week, at a shit time for everyone. Don’t do it if you don’t want to, nobody else minds.

www.theguardian.com/society/2020/may/21/nhs-doctor-enough-people-clapping

This one too

It was started with good intention but it seems to be turning into an opportunity for one upmanship.

Started off as clapping then folk were banging pots then came the fireworks followed by bagpipes. I've seen singers using it as an excuse to bore their neighbours with a half hour performance. I saw a fb post this week with 2 professional dancers 'dancing for the NHS' I mean really? Fuck off it's just an excuse for you to show off

I wish it had been started more as a clap for keyworkers instead of emphasising one particular branch. Theres a lot of keyworkers out there putting themselves at risk with no extra thanks let alone discounts etc. Making the Thursday clap more inclusive would have been nice.

So yes, imo its had its day - time to stop

you define uptight. It happens once a week, most clap without additional noise. You get more noise on a street normally.when not in lockdown

I’m sorry you find my concern for people who find the pathetic virtue signalling of noisy neighbours, uptight. But you go ahead and show all those front line workers how much you appreciate them, even the ones on here who have asked people to stop. After all, clapping hands will do as much good for the health service as posting a heart for breast cancer, but at least you can feel good. 🙄

*I’m sorry you find my concern for people who find the pathetic virtue signalling of noisy neighbours, distressing uptight.

This is disgusting. We, as a family, have always clapped, and we always will.

I don't participate. Who actually sees it bar my neighbours? Feels tokenistic to me.

I do my bit by not voting for parties that guarantee austerity policies while cheering at the blockage of fair pay for nurses in parliament.

The cult that's formed around the NHS is dangerous. Can't imagine the pressure being put on people with already difficult jobs while being called a hero by everyone who mentions them.

Also, the masses conveniently forget that the NHS constitutes a small proportion of 'keyworkers'. Millions of us are risking a lot by continuing to work and are very poorly paid as well.

Clapping won't solve things but it makes people feel like they've contributed, making it less likely they'll participate in things that might actually make a difference.

Absolutely agree with idea of winding it down. No longer has any spontaneity. And I personally dislike the element of not only pressuring all to join in but also encouraging offspring to play instruments, banging of drums and even fireworks which has increasingly become part of it. Time to lay it to rest.

I’m sorry you find my concern for people who find the pathetic virtue signalling of noisy neighbours,distressing uptight.
Irony alert!

This is disgusting. We, as a family, have always clapped, and we always will

Er no you won’t. I bet you’ll have forgotten all this in a few months.

This is disgusting.

What is disgusting Weasel?

Irony alert

Not seeing the irony, but if it makes you feel better, you can give yourself a round of applause. 😁

I was wondering when the clapping and other noises were going to stop.
So yes it should stop. But I suppose some people will carry on with it.
It was all done for purpose, but lots of people just liked to get out, and chat to neighbours etc.

Should have stopped weeks ago.

Honestly, if it starts fizzling out gradually with fewer and fewer people doing it, it will just be embarrassing.

Better to have one last time and be done.

Personally, the whole thing has been redolent of the way that parents and young kids have been repeatedly chucked under the bus during this pandemic. Whoever started it clearly did not spend any time thinking about the fact that this is bedtime for many little kids and that parents are likely to be extremely worn out and at the end of their tether by the end of the day during a lockdown.

Yep everyday in Canada ugh

I was in Asda on Thursday night and at 7.50 there was a tannoy announcement saying that there would be a minute of clapping at 8pm and then another just before 8.

It was bizarre, most people did stop and clap and others just carried on with their shopping. I was in the chocolate aisle and clapped and then got distracted and left the aisle without chocolate.
I’ve said the same though- when does it stop? My neighbours are still doing it every week and I know that some of them judge those that don’t come out.

It's stupid here. Fireworks even though it's still daylight and a mediocre singer with a pa blasting out songs for a whole half an hour. Particularly irritating on warm days when you're watching the National Theatre's broadcast. And why 8pm? Nightmare for the parents of small children.
I've worked in the NHS, my sister still does. We don't go out to clap.