BobyBrno Posted February 18 Posted February 18 6 hours ago, kent_white said: I bet it's more than half of them. I've literally heard nobody even talk about Lent since school. Now it seems - everybody of a certain persuasion is dead keen on it! 😂 Quote
RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted February 18 Posted February 18 3 hours ago, wakey said: they never wished us a happy talk like a pirate day either, the fucking fascists. They aaaaaaaaaarr Quote
deeane Koontz Posted February 18 Posted February 18 1 hour ago, royal white said: Can someone post our lot outside Stamford bridge about 10 years ago. Proper Remploy day out Up there with those noncey blokes encouraging that teenage girl to do Ronaldo's sui celebration in some concourse Quote
Duck Egg Posted February 18 Posted February 18 I'm absolutely convinced that every fan base has em and we're no better or worse than any other clubs. The BWFC Facebook group does sorely test that belief though. Quote
RONNIE PHILLIPS Posted February 18 Posted February 18 I thought Happy Ramadan was a muslim golfer Quote
frank_spencer Posted February 18 Posted February 18 23 minutes ago, fatolive said: From what I know of Ramadan, it’s similar to lent in terms of it being a period of observance and fasting . Lent is a period for Christians , lots will have got ashes today . I do often wonder, (well not that much ) but why is Ramadan marked by most organisations but the “ traditional “ observance is hardly mentioned. At the end of Lent you get Easter well wishes obviously , but the start is never marked or mentioned like Ramadan is which is also marked st the end . but the way, I’m not arsed, I don’t think those commenting will have much of an idea about Lent either, it’s just for discussion on here but you will never hear a statement saying, “ wishing all our fans a peaceful Holy Week” for example . Lent and Ramadan are similar ideas, the muzzies fast during daylight hours, Christians give up crisps. Hence why it's a bigger deal for the followers of Mo than for the majority of default CofE folk living here. Quote
fatolive Posted February 18 Posted February 18 1 minute ago, frank_spencer said: Lent and Ramadan are similar ideas, the muzzies fast during daylight hours, Christians give up crisps. Hence why it's a bigger deal for the followers of Mo than for the majority of default CofE folk living here. Hmm agree with that in essence re the general Muslim adherence , but would argue Lent is a bigger thing than simply “giving up crisps” for quite a substantial number of people. Quote
frank_spencer Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Just now, fatolive said: Hmm agree with that in essence re the general Muslim adherence , but would argue Lent is a bigger thing than simply “giving up crisps” for quite a substantial number of people. It is for Catholics (like my MiL) especially but for the vast majority of those commenting on the clubs Ramadan post lent is that bit in the build up to Easter where you save 20p's in a Smarties tube for a charity at school. Quote
fatolive Posted February 18 Posted February 18 1 minute ago, frank_spencer said: It is for Catholics (like my MiL) especially but for the vast majority of those commenting on the clubs Ramadan post lent is that bit in the build up to Easter where you save 20p's in a Smarties tube for a charity at school. Aye that’s true , don’t dispute that bit, or your description “ default CofE” think that’s bang on . but still, lent is a huge part of many peoples lives non the less and doesnt command the same well wishes from organisations that Ramadan does . Probably due to the reasons you mention to be fair. Quote
Dr Faustus Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Was giving up alcohol. Then spirits. It’s already been reduced to Jack Daniels 😭 it’s my eldest birthday before anyone thinks I’ma raging alchy… which I am 😇 Quote
kent_white Posted February 18 Author Posted February 18 3 hours ago, Not in Crawley said: Who knew there were so many Knight Templar given the movement was disolved by the Pope in the 14th Century? Quite the Catholic resurgance amongst our fellow Whites. 😂😂 - that's always a dead giveaway. Like posting something slightly racist on Facebook is the modern equivalent of being a crusader! 😂 Quote
kent_white Posted February 18 Author Posted February 18 2 hours ago, Zico said: Should be pointed out we have a carol service at the club every Christmas which I expect none of them attend Edit I decided to start pointing it out Also saw this comment and replies It's bloody depressing mate. And they all say the same thing too. And then like each others posts that are identical. I've given up trying to reason with people! Quote
Barnstoneworth White Posted February 19 Posted February 19 3 hours ago, jmjhb said: People not happy about Chinese New Year either To be fair, it should be a white horse. Quote
kent_white Posted February 19 Author Posted February 19 7 minutes ago, Barnstoneworth White said: To be fair, it should be a white horse. And they would probably eat the horse as well! Remove the horse and replace it with some rice and a couple of chopsticks! Quote
Ani Posted February 19 Posted February 19 3 hours ago, fatolive said: From what I know of Ramadan, it’s similar to lent in terms of it being a period of observance and fasting . Lent is a period for Christians , lots will have got ashes today . I do often wonder, (well not that much ) but why is Ramadan marked by most organisations but the “ traditional “ observance is hardly mentioned. At the end of Lent you get Easter well wishes obviously , but the start is never marked or mentioned like Ramadan is which is also marked st the end . but the way, I’m not arsed, I don’t think those commenting will have much of an idea about Lent either, it’s just for discussion on here but you will never hear a statement saying, “ wishing all our fans a peaceful Holy Week” for example . I am dead old, got 2 step kids who bought us catholics went to a catholic school and for 5 or 6 years went to all their church events from carol services midnight mass Confirmation etc etc and not once have I heard anyone wish anyone a peaceful or any other type of Holy Week. Happy Easter, Easter Eggs and moaning about the price of lamb and wondering who first put mint sauce on meat and then farting a lot is what a good traditional British values inspired Easter is all about. Quote
Zico Posted February 19 Posted February 19 Won't be long till folk start pointing out the words "Easter eggs" have been removed from Easter egg boxes even though they are either still there, or never were, depending on the egg Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 19 Posted February 19 15 hours ago, L/H White said: Proud to support such a diverse club COYWM Thing is, the fan base isn't particularly diverse. Look around at the next home game. Used to see a couple of Asian lads, who I'm sure were Hindu. Apart from that, I can't recall seeing anyone other than white people in the area I sat in. Fan base doesn't reflect the demographic of the town. Hence the pointlessness of the posts by the club. The comments about our fan base not celebrating lent is no doubt accurate, however I reckon it's a given that quite a few more do celebrate it than celebrate Ramadan, or any other festival. On that basis, either wish every religion happy whatever, or leave it alone. Just gaslighting for me. Quote
Zico Posted February 19 Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Thing is, the fan base isn't particularly diverse. Look around at the next home game. Used to see a couple of Asian lads, who I'm sure were Hindu. Apart from that, I can't recall seeing anyone other than white people in the area I sat in. Fan base doesn't reflect the demographic of the town. Hence the pointlessness of the posts by the club. The comments about our fan base not celebrating lent is no doubt accurate, however I reckon it's a given that quite a few more do celebrate it than celebrate Ramadan, or any other festival. On that basis, either wish every religion happy whatever, or leave it alone. Just gaslighting for me. The club do wish every one a happy everything as fair as I'm aware, Christmas with carol services, Eid, Chinese new year (i know a Chinese Bolton lad who's dad owned wongs chip shop in Blackburn road) Just not lent I was brought up a Roman Catholic No one ever celebrated or wished each other a happy lent It's just something that happened It's like saying why not wish every a happy pan cake day Amir Khan is a Bolton fan, for all we know they're all watching on wanderers tv Quote
boogs Posted February 19 Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Thing is, the fan base isn't particularly diverse. Look around at the next home game. Used to see a couple of Asian lads, who I'm sure were Hindu. Apart from that, I can't recall seeing anyone other than white people in the area I sat in. Fan base doesn't reflect the demographic of the town. Hence the pointlessness of the posts by the club. The comments about our fan base not celebrating lent is no doubt accurate, however I reckon it's a given that quite a few more do celebrate it than celebrate Ramadan, or any other festival. On that basis, either wish every religion happy whatever, or leave it alone. Just gaslighting for me. Seen a Muslim family a couple of times this season in NU. If that message makes them feel more welcome and encourages the kids to stick with it and we end up with a few more young ones brain washed into a life of following the wanderers and so putting their money into the club, then fair play to the club for doing it. Personally just see it as another victory in the battle of stopping local kids supporting either of the shithouses down the road in Manchester. Quote
mickbrown Posted February 19 Posted February 19 9 minutes ago, Zico said: The club do wish every one a happy everything as fair as I'm aware, Christmas with carol services, Eid, Chinese new year (i know a Chinese Bolton lad who's dad owned wongs chip shop in Blackburn road) Just not lent I was brought up a Roman Catholic No one ever celebrated or wished each other a happy lent It's just something that happened It's like saying why not wish every a happy pan cake day Amir Khan is a Bolton fan, for all we know they're all watching on wanderers tv Similar. Full blown left footer, altar boy, weekly mass attending until the hangovers started at 18. Not once did anybody say 'happy lent'. Not a thing. Quote
Zico Posted February 19 Posted February 19 One for the Indians too along with the expected reply Quote
Popular Post kent_white Posted February 19 Author Popular Post Posted February 19 20 minutes ago, boogs said: Seen a Muslim family a couple of times this season in NU. If that message makes them feel more welcome and encourages the kids to stick with it and we end up with a few more young ones brain washed into a life of following the wanderers and so putting their money into the club, then fair play to the club for doing it Great point. Imagine being that family and reading those kind of comments on a fan page though. I'm not sure I'd ever take my kids there again. These people aren't going anywhere. We should be building bridges - not knocking them down. And I reckon the club are right to post it. Quote
kent_white Posted February 19 Author Posted February 19 12 minutes ago, Zico said: One for the Indians too along with the expected reply See Dave will be well smug about that. Like he's just come up with the most amazing and original comeback of all time! 😂 Quote
London Wanderer Posted February 19 Posted February 19 9 hours ago, kent_white said: And they would probably eat the horse as well! Remove the horse and replace it with some rice and a couple of chopsticks! 😂 Quote
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