Clap for our Carers : Tonight 8pm

[Iggle Piggle]

I gave it a miss last night simply because I couldn't be arsed to talk to my neighbours.

More to the point, When is it ever going to stop? If there isn't a vaccine in 2 years time are we supposed to get the pans out every Thursday to 2022? The Mrs will be spunking our hard earned up the wall in Lakeland if this carries on much longer.

 

[Baker lite]

That’s not at all what you said and I didn’t ask what you did for a living.


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Sir/Madam,
Do not take this the wrong way, have you ever been told you have the ability to bore the sweetcorn out of a turd?.


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[Guinness Boy]

Sir/Madam,
Do not take this the wrong way, have you ever been told you have the ability to bore the sweetcorn out of a turd?.


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Is there a way to take that the right way? Why do you keep replying then?

 

[pastafarian]

Founder says it's time to stop.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52773032

Nothing at all in my locality the past two thursdays.
The first few you could easily hear people clapping.

It is of course entirely possible everyone has reverted to the socially responsible form of acknowledgement using Jazz Hands.

 

[Super Steve Earle]

Still going like the clappers round my way.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Is there a way to take that the right way? Why do you keep replying then?

While "bore the sweetcorn out of a turd" is a tremendous expression, I've always found you to be a good lad

 

[worthingseagull123]

Founder says it's time to stop.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52773032

I never started. No one in my road in Worthing has ever done it.

 

[Razzoo]

I think it's right to end it, it was going to get stale eventually. Although it is still a big occasion down my street.

 

[ShandyH]

I like it and think it should carry on. We get music from the house opposite and all the younger kids stay up late and wave at each other and dance. We get to see neighbours a few doors down that we’re talking a bit more to (at a safe distance). And it keeps the NHS and others in the spotlight at a time they need to be looked after. I don’t see why someone who organised it in the first place is trying to regain control. Bit weird. Let it roll. It doesn’t need a formal conclusion.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Founder says it's time to stop.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52773032

Sensible comment ...it’ll be the tenth time so maybe time to stop

 

[JC Footy Genius]

Sir/Madam,
Do not take this the wrong way, have you ever been told you have the ability to bore the sweetcorn out of a turd?.


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... and the winner of the most original and funny put down prize (Spring 2020) goes too [MENTION=35289]Baker lite[/MENTION] ...

 

[Mr Putdown]

... and the winner of the most original and funny put down prize (Spring 2020) goes too [MENTION=35289]Baker lite[/MENTION] ...

I thought it was shit.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I like it and think it should carry on. We get music from the house opposite and all the younger kids stay up late and wave at each other and dance. We get to see neighbours a few doors down that we’re talking a bit more to (at a safe distance). And it keeps the NHS and others in the spotlight at a time they need to be looked after. I don’t see why someone who organised it in the first place is trying to regain control. Bit weird. Let it roll. It doesn’t need a formal conclusion.

As a social interaction it sounds a useful exercise for your street. Ours is similar, though largely elderly folk rather than kids.

The lady who launched it, isn’t trying to ‘control’ it, is she? She’s just giving her opinion.

Ms Plas said she feels that people have shown key workers their appreciation and it is now the responsibility of "the people that are in power... to reward and give them the respect they deserve".
In a later interview, she added: "Without getting too political, I share some of the opinions that some people have about it becoming politicised.
"I think the narrative is starting to change and I don't want the clap to be negative."

 

[Bry Nylon]

For those who appreciate it (key workers who appreciate the underlying gesture or folk who see it as an opportunity to see their neighbours), a simple minutes applause once a week seems harmless enough. Not a fan of the fireworks, car horns and American golf spectator style whooping, though. And as for those insufferable families who saw it as an opportunity to form a string quartet outside their houses or twats playing the drums or bagpipes - well, the less we see of them the better. It may take them some time to realise it was never supposed to be about them.

It’s not something I’ve ever participated in, but a good call to end it now, in my view.

 

[Chicken Run]

Last one apparently tonight so make sure everyone is out making some noise!!

 

[Medwayseagull]

If there is a clap for Cummings next week it should guarantee everyone stays indoors.

 

[Stat Brother]

Wow from nearly everyone to nobody in 7 days.

Thanks Dommy Cum-Cum.

 

[The Wizard]

Wow someone ate the last gold bar from my fridge, thanks Dominic.

Loads of people out here near Preston park, many more than last week.

 

[essbee1]

Sorry, I've clapped every time so far, but tonight; much as I love the NHS and I have
family who work in it, I AM NOT going to stand and clap with that to*spot Boris standing
outside No 10. He can go and f*** himself.

 

[banjo]

Yep last one tonight. Thank you NHS, Mrs B, and all essentials workers. You’ve put the Great back into Britain.