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Are you observing a minute's silence today at 3pm?

382 replies

Frownette · 17/04/2021 09:10

Curious!

YABU - NO
YANBU - YES

(I couldn't see a thread on this so apols if there is one and I missed it)

OP posts:
Thedogscollar · 17/04/2021 15:12

@isthereaduckinthehouse
I don't revere anyone.

I know when to be respectful though and I will show respect when that is deserved.

Your comments are as distasteful as any I've seen on this forum.

Blacktothepink · 17/04/2021 15:12

No, I was having a bath!

Chickydoo · 17/04/2021 15:13

Yes of course.

Chickydoo · 17/04/2021 15:16

@FuckingFabulous

'Yes, I will.

The man was the longest serving consort in history. The Duke Of Edinburgh award literally transformed the lives of countless young people. He did so much behind the scenes that he never asked or even expected recognition for. And he served Britain in WW2, against members of his own family. I will certainly pay him the respect.'

Completely agree with you. Well said.

GreenSlide · 17/04/2021 15:23

@alltoomuchrightnow

No, like thousands I'm working. Busy shop floor where I doubt anyone will observe it. Let alone for a nasty old racist
The mans literally being buried right now, could you not take a day off?
KeflavikAirport · 17/04/2021 15:24

He was the longest lived consort = he lived in the age of modern medicine and got the best of it

Changed countless lives with his awards = no, he basically lent his name to a scheme set up and run by other people, mostly unpaid

He served his country = as did millions of other people who don’t get a minute’s silence

Thedogscollar · 17/04/2021 15:27

@brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
You say this "anachronistic royal garbage" is holding us back as a country.
Unfortunately this garbage as you put it has been around for centuries so your problem with it won't be solved overnight.

I would say certain members of the RF are not worthy of respect Andrew for example totally arrogant and odious man.

However the Queen on the other hand on this day of all deserves our respect for the service she has given this country and the commonwealth, she will be another year older next week and still continues to serve this country and it's people of which you are one whether you like it or not.

HectorHalloumi · 17/04/2021 15:28

@felulageller

I'll try to make as much noise as possible.

Oooh how very edgy of you Hmm

HamAndButterSandwich · 17/04/2021 15:32

If I had been in a public place where others were observing the silence I would have been respectful, as it was I was in my own garden and none of my neighbours were observing the silence so I cracked on as usual.

I don't know enough about the man to form an educated opinion, he certainly put in lots of years of work. That said I'm certainly no more sad than I am about the thousands of others (often hard working and selfless) people who have died recently. Although I have nothing against members of the royal family personally it's clearly an achronistic organisation which needs to fade out fairly soon.

corlan · 17/04/2021 15:38

I was in Waitrose (how very Mumsnet!) And everyone observed it. I kept walking quietly round the shop because a) I can think while I'm walking and b) I needed to get some twiglets.

seashells11 · 17/04/2021 15:40

Whilst I feel sympathy for the family, he led a life of huge privilege and the best health care going. He was s very fortunate man. Not many live to his age.

Ginuwine · 17/04/2021 15:42

The massive group pile on to show just how unbothered and "don't give a fuck" in the most sweary, curt way possible... it's like a Mumsnet census.

My post earlier, the second post on this thread, seems to be a bit of an outlier, but I'll say it again- there's nothing wrong in my view with a moment of mindfulness and reflection on not just the Queen's loss, but all loss we have endured this year and last, both personally and as a country.

Good on you lot who are obviously going to be busy and have to bray and proclaim it, but sometimes it's considerate to just be mindful - to stop - to just think?

Stuffin · 17/04/2021 15:43

@corlan

I was in Waitrose (how very Mumsnet!) And everyone observed it. I kept walking quietly round the shop because a) I can think while I'm walking and b) I needed to get some twiglets.
This made me laugh because if you believe everything you have read about the man point b would have been something he would have approved of Grin
CharlotteRose90 · 17/04/2021 15:44

Nope as I didn’t know there was one. I will light my candle for him tonight though and wish his soul peace

Springisspringing2 · 17/04/2021 15:47

No!!

I wish some neighbours would though, having to endure painful music outside...

Springisspringing2 · 17/04/2021 15:48

Gin, we've already had an enforced silence for people of covid..

HamAndButterSandwich · 17/04/2021 15:56

@Ginuwine Most people have said they won't personally be observing the silence. This is absolutely fine, they'll behave as they would when other people they have very little connection to die. it's not for you to dictate when people take a moment to think or be mindful.

When important people die who's work touched my life I do tend to feel sad and want to show some respect. Not everyone will be touched by the same people. I don't expect them to be. Most of us simply don't have the capacity to stop our lives or mourn every single time an important person dies. Prince Philip certainly won't be upset that some strangers are getting on with their day.

Bamburghdoodle · 17/04/2021 15:57

I’m not shocked by all the people not following the minute silence today, but I am genuinely shocked at the lack of respect in some of the comments. That could just be a Mumsnet thing though. I often think there’s a kindness shortage.

brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr · 17/04/2021 16:35

[quote Thedogscollar]@brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
You say this "anachronistic royal garbage" is holding us back as a country.
Unfortunately this garbage as you put it has been around for centuries so your problem with it won't be solved overnight.

I would say certain members of the RF are not worthy of respect Andrew for example totally arrogant and odious man.

However the Queen on the other hand on this day of all deserves our respect for the service she has given this country and the commonwealth, she will be another year older next week and still continues to serve this country and it's people of which you are one whether you like it or not.[/quote]
The queen doesn’t “deserve” anything of the sort. She serves the country by living in a palace surrounded by luxury. Others serve the country by wiping other people’s arses and clearing up their vomit. I know which acts of service I respect more.

Cookiecrumblepie · 17/04/2021 16:36

No. Sad for his family but no relevance to me

FranklinTennessee · 17/04/2021 16:42

I'll try to make as much noise as possible.

I won’t be observing the silence, but this is truly one of the most pathetic things I’ve ever read on here.

SheldonesqueHasGotTheWeevils · 17/04/2021 16:42

Yes I did.

I paid my respects.

And judging by the lack of noise/lawnmowers/cars round these parts, many others were too.

HeronLanyon · 17/04/2021 16:44

It was Silent here in quiet but of central London. Deep silence like a 1970s Sunday.

ChaToilLeam · 17/04/2021 16:57

Of course not. I don’t see the point in pretending to grieve for someone I don’t know.

It is sad for the family and friends of PP but doesn’t affect me personally in any way.

emmetgirl · 17/04/2021 17:01

No.