Would you sing the French National Anthem?

[Nibble]

The point being made is concerning the immaturity of having an issue about it. No one is commanding people to sing it.

Judging by your form on this forum I won't be losing any sleep over what you deem immature.

 

[Nibble]

This kind of thing just illustrates to the terrorists we are not going on as normal. There is nothing normal about English singing the French anthem, iconic buildings being bathed in the Tricolor, the Eiffel Tower in darkness, people's FB pictures adorned with the Tricolor, etc.
All highly undignified.

 

[Bladders]

I don't sing the U.S anthem at the NFL games, but thats cause I cant carry off all the R&B warbling that accompanies that anthem these days. It goes on forever if they get a one of those R&B superstars to sing it.

As for the French one, would depend on my mood at the time.

 

[Easy 10]

This kind of thing just illustrates to the terrorists we are not going on as normal. There is nothing normal about English singing the French anthem, iconic buildings being bathed in the Tricolor, the Eiffel Tower in darkness, people's FB pictures adorned with the Tricolor, etc.
All highly undignified.

Nowt wrong with showing a bit of solidarity IMO. The fact that the game is still going ahead surprises me, but it also pleases me because it demonstrates that we will just carry on with our Western lives, despite all the best efforts of these cowardly mentalist butchers who are still stuck in the 11th century. They've achieved nothing.

 

[Dave the OAP]

Of course I would.

I don't give a shit what other people think

 

[heathgate]

Indeed.

 

[rippleman]

This kind of thing just illustrates to the terrorists we are not going on as normal. There is nothing normal about English singing the French anthem, iconic buildings being bathed in the Tricolor, the Eiffel Tower in darkness, people's FB pictures adorned with the Tricolor, etc.
All highly undignified.

Echos my sentiments entirely.

 

[5ways]

This kind of thing just illustrates to the terrorists we are not going on as normal. There is nothing normal about English singing the French anthem, iconic buildings being bathed in the Tricolor, the Eiffel Tower in darkness, people's FB pictures adorned with the Tricolor, etc.
All highly undignified.

Quite the contrary, standing shoulder to shoulder with a friend and ally is about as dignified as you can get.

 

[Triggaaar]

Of course I would.

I don't give a shit what other people think

Why would you sing it if you don't care what other people think? Surely the whole point of singing it is so other people make an opinion on you doing so. People who don't care what others think will still sing it while watching it on tv on their own, but I doubt many will do that.

 

[fat old seagull]

Well I understand my son has his three children ready by the TV with their song sheets ready. Not just to sing, but to be told and understand why they are singing.....that makes me happy.

And to those that don't want to .... pleased we don't share your views.

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Joke 1st up at home

 

[Nibble]

Nowt wrong with showing a bit of solidarity IMO. The fact that the game is still going ahead surprises me, but it also pleases me because it demonstrates that we will just carry on with our Western lives, despite all the best efforts of these cowardly mentalist butchers who are still stuck in the 11th century. They've achieved nothing.

Nowt wrong with anyone choosing to show solidarity in any form they wish to. Just not for me for the reasons I've already stated.

 

[wigman]

Would observe a one minute silence but would not sing their national anthem.

 

[Dave the OAP]

Absolute class shown by the England fans

 

[Bry Nylon]

Absolute class shown by the England fans

I was listening on the radio and as usual you couldn't tell if the crowd was singing as it was drowned out by a choir as these things so often are. On this occasion it would have been far more powerful just to hear the crowd.

 

[BensGrandad]

I wouldnt think many Englishmen would know the words but however the silence was observed impeccably.

 

[Dave the OAP]

I was listening on the radio and as usual you couldn't tell if the crowd was singing as it was drowned out by a choir as these things so often are. On this occasion it would have been far more powerful just to hear the crowd.

You could hear the choir, but also the crowd. The difference in volume for GSTQ to the French anthem was striking.

 

[BensGrandad]

You could hear the choir, but also the crowd. The difference in volume for GSTQ to the French anthem was striking.

I accept that but would point out under Hodgson all the England players sing the National Anthem, which rarely happens with other nations.

 

[Mr Bridger]

I wouldnt think many Englishmen would know the words but however the silence was observed impeccably.

Unlike these aresoles

 

[Eeyore]

Judging by your form on this forum I won't be losing any sleep over what you deem immature.

I've had some very pleasant news today, so that's a peaceful night for the both of us. I'm most aware that much of my posts have halved the share price of Zopiclone.