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Boris announces 6pm clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore

110 replies

LadyWhistledownthe1st · 03/02/2021 12:42

Will you be joining?

YABU - no
YANBU - yes

RIP Sir Tom

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ktp100 · 03/02/2021 18:18

When did he announce it?

I'd argue millions of us have been cooking then eating dinner since 4.30ish - missed the whole lot!!

Bluesername · 03/02/2021 18:21

People announcing how they will be 'lighting a candle and having a private and dignified reflection indoors' could be seen as virtue signallers of a different kind, to impress their own 'we are so discreet and tasteful' crowd. We must all observe how they are 'not virtue signalling' like those awful vulgar peasants outside who can't possibly be genuine.

TwirpingBird · 03/02/2021 18:42

@Bluesername not really, since the purpose of virtue signaling is you publicly show other people how great you are but if you do it quietly in your own home and not plaster it on your social media, then nobody knows. The idea of a clap is all about showing to your neighbours how you are a caring and kind human being, much more caring than everyone else. If you have a vuvuzela than you are practically void of sin and definitely getting a pass to heaven.

Bookwords · 03/02/2021 18:43

No

Bookwords · 03/02/2021 18:44

All this bloody clapping. Are we a nation of seals?

GrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

Bluesername · 03/02/2021 18:51

if you do it quietly in your own home and not plaster it on your social media, then nobody knows.

Sure, but in that case why do we keep hearing from people who say they're doing it? It's like when people say 'I'm not sending Christmas cards Because I'm Donating To Charity Instead'.

The idea of a clap is all about showing to your neighbours how you are a caring and kind human being

No, it really isn't. Just because that's the only motivation you can think of, doesn't mean everyone else is the same.

Jumpintothefire · 03/02/2021 18:52

Didn't do it . Sick of Boris and clapping . Rest in peace Sir Tom and all the other people who have died . I'm not playing your game Johnson ,you are a disgrace .

Audreyhelp · 03/02/2021 18:55

Sorry for his family . He lived a good age and no way will I be clapping .

chomalungma · 03/02/2021 18:58

I was out with DS having a walk at the time.
Saw 1 person come out.

The media will no doubt have people believe that loads of people were out there clapping.

Janaih · 03/02/2021 20:48

Omg mil has just shared a petition on Facebook for a state funeral!

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