Jon Snow

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Wearing a poppy now on his channel 4 news

 

[Robot Chicken]

on Remembrence Day? Cool!

 

[severnside gull]

Is there a reason why he wouldn't?

 

[Gritt23]

Why is that at all worthy of comment?

 

[8ace]

He has refused to wear one in the past.

 

[severnside gull]

He has refused to wear one in the past.

Is that because he was once a victim of "friendly fire" or is it a conscience thing do you know? I'm guessing being the only one not honouring the dead is a touch embarrasing for his employers

 

[8ace]

Is that because he was once a victim of "friendly fire" or is it a conscience thing do you know? I'm guessing being the only one not honouring the dead is a touch embarrasing for his employers

I think it's something to do with trying to remain totally impartial and not display his own views on any subject. Having said that he did once wear a BHAFC tie to present the news.

 

[vegster]

He was quoted as saying that he would not wear a poppy in the run up to Armistice Day but that he would wear one on the day.

Looks like you have found a non-news story.

 

[CheeseRolls]

Jon Snow

Supports the albion
Campaigns to keep local pubs open
Has a name like a legendary Sussex bowler

Warrants a regular mention on NSC

 

[JonathanLivingstonSeagull]

he was at the centre of a shitstorm last year about it. he refused to wear a poppy because of the histrionics of certain media outlets (that shall remain nameless) that were guilty of (what i think he termed) 'poppy facism'.

hysterical, over the top, self righteous damnation was issued upon any public figure caught not wearing a poppy... accusations of being unpatriotic and worse. i'm sure you can imagine the tone.

so he took a stand against it. if he is wearing one now...

well, it's because he made his point and made it well.

ps. he is an albion fan? sweet. add him to the pantheon!

 

[8ace]

He used to be a bit of boy back in the day, by all accounts.

 

[Life After Bobby]

he was at the centre of a shitstorm last year about it. he refused to wear a poppy because of the histrionics of certain media outlets (that shall remain nameless) that were guilty of (what i think he termed) 'poppy facism'.

hysterical, over the top, self righteous damnation was issued upon any public figure caught not wearing a poppy... accusations of being unpatriotic and worse. i'm sure you can imagine the tone.

so he took a stand against it. if he is wearing one now...

well, it's because he made his point and made it well.

ps. he is an albion fan? sweet. add him to the pantheon!

Yeah, it all broke in 2006. He said he always wore them, but not on air, not least because of the multitude of causes with physical symbols that can potentially be foisted on broadcasters.

In particular, I think it was a reaction to broadcasters (the BBC) pinning poppies on anyone moments before they went on air (ie guests who weren't already wearing them) in the fear that the organisation itself would be lambasted as having an anti-veteran stance

 

[JonathanLivingstonSeagull]

Yeah, it all broke in 2006. He said he always wore them, but not on air, not least because of the multitude of causes with physical symbols that can potentially be foisted on broadcasters.

In particular, I think it was a reaction to broadcasters (the BBC) pinning poppies on anyone moments before they went on air (ie guests who weren't already wearing them) in the fear that the organisation itself would be lambasted as having an anti-veteran stance

haha! yes that's it... at least i got the gist if none of the particular facts!

was sitting here thinking... 'hmm was it last year or the one before?' durp.

he also wears cool socks.

 

[JonathanLivingstonSeagull]

Yeah, it all broke in 2006. He said he always wore them, but not on air, not least because of the multitude of causes with physical symbols that can potentially be foisted on broadcasters.

In particular, I think it was a reaction to broadcasters (the BBC) pinning poppies on anyone moments before they went on air (ie guests who weren't already wearing them) in the fear that the organisation itself would be lambasted as having an anti-veteran stance

haha! yes that's it... at least i got the gist if none of the particular facts!

was sitting here thinking... 'hmm was it last year or the one before?' durp!

he also wears cool socks.

 

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Jon Snow is the best newsreader.