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Post by Neshead on Aug 16, 2020 20:01:32 GMT
Never understood the big thing with having shit loads of trainers. Where do you store all the fuckers? Can just imagine his bird going into the bread bin for some warburtons to find a pair of Sambas sat there. I like a decent pair of trainers but i draw the line at having displays of them at home then taking photos and posting them where other like minded nonces can whack one off. Just wear the fucking things.
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Post by edin on Apr 7, 2021 15:09:39 GMT
Just seen Peter Jackson posing with Lenny and another of those tossers wearing a 56 remembrance hoodie.
Thought Jacko was better than that wearing one of them fucking things.
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Post by edin on Apr 11, 2021 11:34:20 GMT
Just seen Peter Jackson posing with Lenny and another of those tossers wearing a 56 remembrance hoodie. Thought Jacko was better than that wearing one of them fucking things. fuck me it's in telegraph now
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Post by BingomoanyBob on Apr 11, 2021 14:17:01 GMT
As I said when starting this thread, I think the commercialism is crass and lacking in taste and decency.
Seeing that photo I’ve had a rethink, however, and wonder if my attitude is off-beam. Jacko’s role that day, and his involvement in the weeks/years following, contrasts massively with mine. All I did was watch it happen from the Kop, attend the initial memorial service at the ground a week later, buy loads of copies of The Crowd single and make donations to the Burns Unit over the years, so perhaps I don’t have the right to criticise others for raising cash/awareness.
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Post by hobbes on Apr 11, 2021 15:27:19 GMT
As I said when starting this thread, I think the commercialism is crass and lacking in taste and decency. Seeing that photo I’ve had a rethink, however, and wonder if my attitude is off-beam. Jacko’s role that day, and his involvement in the weeks/years following, contrasts massively with mine. All I did was watch it happen from the Kop, attend the initial memorial service at the ground a week later, buy loads of copies of The Crowd single and make donations to the Burns Unit over the years, so perhaps I don’t have the right to criticise others for raising cash/awareness. Nah you do, they’re appalling. You were there too so are fully entitled to your opinion.
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Post by mikehunt on Apr 11, 2021 15:35:34 GMT
As I said when starting this thread, I think the commercialism is crass and lacking in taste and decency. Seeing that photo I’ve had a rethink, however, and wonder if my attitude is off-beam. Jacko’s role that day, and his involvement in the weeks/years following, contrasts massively with mine. All I did was watch it happen from the Kop, attend the initial memorial service at the ground a week later, buy loads of copies of The Crowd single and make donations to the Burns Unit over the years, so perhaps I don’t have the right to criticise others for raising cash/awareness. I don’t think that Jacko or anybody else’s opinion should influence your own. I think the whole ‘The 56’ branding is tacky and in my belief disrespectful. There are better ways to raise money if that’s what you want to do. Until the club or a number of bereaved families say it must stop it will carry on, and even then I think it will still carry on. I’ve never met him but I can’t be doing with that Lenny though.
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Post by Neshead on Apr 11, 2021 16:07:14 GMT
As I said when starting this thread, I think the commercialism is crass and lacking in taste and decency. Seeing that photo I’ve had a rethink, however, and wonder if my attitude is off-beam. Jacko’s role that day, and his involvement in the weeks/years following, contrasts massively with mine. All I did was watch it happen from the Kop, attend the initial memorial service at the ground a week later, buy loads of copies of The Crowd single and make donations to the Burns Unit over the years, so perhaps I don’t have the right to criticise others for raising cash/awareness. I don’t think that Jacko or anybody else’s opinion should influence your own. I think the whole ‘The 56’ branding is tacky and in my belief disrespectful. There are better ways to raise money if that’s what you want to do. Until the club or a number of bereaved families say it must stop it will carry on, and even then I think it will still carry on. I’ve never met him but I can’t be doing with that Lenny though. I like to think I know a few city fans, I dont know of one who doesn't think it's tacky or distasteful. You can kinda guess the ones that would buy one. I don't care how well intentioned it is its just wrong. Much prefer the idea of the ribbons that the young lass makes, it's also well intentioned but also respectfully understated. A fucking t shirt with a massive 56 on the back is just pure attention seeking.
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Post by edin on Apr 11, 2021 16:34:08 GMT
I don’t think that Jacko or anybody else’s opinion should influence your own. I think the whole ‘The 56’ branding is tacky and in my belief disrespectful. There are better ways to raise money if that’s what you want to do. Until the club or a number of bereaved families say it must stop it will carry on, and even then I think it will still carry on. I’ve never met him but I can’t be doing with that Lenny though. I like to think I know a few city fans, I dont know of one who doesn't think it's tacky or distasteful. You can kinda guess the ones that would buy one. I don't care how well intentioned it is its just wrong. Much prefer the idea of the ribbons that the young lass makes, it's also well intentioned but also respectfully understated. A fucking t shirt with a massive 56 on the back is just pure attention seeking. I think the ribbons are a very very good idea, I had one. They're opposite of those hoodies that look tacky and shout 56 in your face
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Post by hobbes on Apr 11, 2021 17:47:23 GMT
That’s it isn’t it - if what matters to you is helping the Hurns Unit in memory of those who died and those it saved, give them a donation or raise money in some way, like a bike ride or sponsored walk.
If you want everyone to KNOW that you gave a few quid to the Burns Unit, buy a fucking hoodie (and how much of the price DOES go to the Burns Unit?)
Wankers.
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Post by Neshead on Apr 11, 2021 17:52:36 GMT
That’s it isn’t it - if what matters to you is helping the Hurns Unit in memory of those who died and those it saved, give them a donation or raise money in some way, like a bike ride or sponsored walk. If you want everyone to KNOW that you gave a few quid to the Burns Unit, buy a fucking hoodie (and how much of the price DOES go to the Burns Unit?) Wankers. A duvet set would be a great idea, i can go to bed thinking about them. 56 on the pillow with claret and amber stripes. All for charity.
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Post by edin on Apr 11, 2021 17:53:42 GMT
That’s it isn’t it - if what matters to you is helping the Hurns Unit in memory of those who died and those it saved, give them a donation or raise money in some way, like a bike ride or sponsored walk. If you want everyone to KNOW that you gave a few quid to the Burns Unit, buy a fucking hoodie (and how much of the price DOES go to the Burns Unit?) Wankers. I asked how much goes to the burns unit but they get defensive over it
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Post by Hoochy on Apr 25, 2021 12:46:54 GMT
Getting a bit tasty on Twitter. If they're making money from this they'll get hammered.
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Post by Dick on Apr 25, 2021 12:58:22 GMT
Getting a bit tasty on Twitter. If they're making money from this they'll get hammered. I made the comment from TCA twitter about the argument of 'they raise money' seeming to steamroller anything else - including any kind of communication or agreement with the families of victims. Ribbons and wristbands are seen as the generally approved way to raise awareness or show support for good causes. Not wearing printed merchandise with huge '56' numbers printer on them.
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Post by edin on Apr 25, 2021 13:24:56 GMT
Getting a bit tasty on Twitter. If they're making money from this they'll get hammered. when you opt to go against transparency you leave the door open to rumours
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Post by hammstrasse on Apr 26, 2021 9:02:07 GMT
There are so many things wrong with this it's difficult to really know where to start.
Firstly "The 56" is being used as a brand. These are real people who tragically died in a disaster not a number. I can't really remember when this came in but songs and chants about this stand very uncomfortable with me. Then there was the giant flag forced upon us at Wembley and now we have batch No2 of the hoodies and T shirts.
There is absolutely no way the families of the victims have been consulted about this.
It seems about 1/3 of the price of these ghastly things go to the burns unit. The Hoodies are £8 max to produce but are being sold at £22. The T Shirts are £3 max to produce but are being sold at £10. So about £7 from the hoodies and £3.33 from the T Shirts are going to the Burns Unit. I would guess after the production costs are covered as much is being pocketed as is going to the burns unit.
Who the actual fuck wakes up in the morning and sits there having a brew with their name plastered on a cup with the names of people who died in a disaster? Then throws on a T Shirt or Hoodie which basically says, "Look at me, I'm caring/grieving/remembering.
Then you have them saying, but it makes money for the Burns Unit, you don't say this about a poppies as if they are remotely comparable. If you can't see the difference between a small ribbon or poppy and a massive 56 printed on a T Shirt or Hoddies then you no amount of reasoned response about why these are a bad idea will ever hit home.
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Post by tetchyarse on Apr 26, 2021 14:09:32 GMT
The British Legion sell all sorts of Poppy-branded tat, including poppy onesies and poppy dog beds. And that's just as horrible as anything else. Nothing honours our brave fallen soldiers like fleecy sleepwear.
Here's an idea: buy a normal t-shirt for a fiver, and donate a fiver straight to the burns unit.
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Post by hammstrasse on Apr 26, 2021 16:43:22 GMT
The British Legion sell all sorts of Poppy-branded tat, including poppy onesies and poppy dog beds. And that's just as horrible as anything else. Nothing honours our brave fallen soldiers like fleecy sleepwear. Here's an idea: buy a normal t-shirt for a fiver, and donate a fiver straight to the burns unit. How are people supposed to know you care then?
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Post by rahicscissorbudget on Apr 27, 2021 6:34:59 GMT
The British Legion sell all sorts of Poppy-branded tat, including poppy onesies and poppy dog beds. And that's just as horrible as anything else. Nothing honours our brave fallen soldiers like fleecy sleepwear. Here's an idea: buy a normal t-shirt for a fiver, and donate a fiver straight to the burns unit. Help for Heroes too I think.
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Post by Hoochy on Apr 27, 2021 9:33:43 GMT
The difference is that poppies and help for heroes are brands that they want displayed and 'advertised' for want of a better word.
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Post by Dick on Apr 27, 2021 11:25:46 GMT
There's a post on the City Facebook page saying the memorial this year will be online again.
It points to an article on the website advising fans to heed the official advice and stay away.
There's a few idiots who are all 'I'll be there' and someone else who has booked a spot at the pub to 'raise a glass'.
It's all fucking 'me me me me'. Making a point that they'll be there and nothings going to stop them.
Unless you're directly associated with the victims or in other very close association to that day, you should not be there.
If you're just a fan, then don't be so fucking selfish and attention whoring. Stay the fuck away.
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