BobyBrno Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 I’ve been in the Czech Republic many times when they celebrate St. Wenceslas Day. A National Holiday This year I was in Oz for Australia Day. A National holiday. They have the 4th July in America. St. David’s Day, St. Andrews Day all National holidays, I could go on. Not sure why St. George’s Day is derided by people on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 7 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: I’ve been in the Czech Republic many times when they celebrate St. Wenceslas Day. A National Holiday This year I was in Oz for Australia Day. A National holiday. They have the 4th July in America. St. David’s Day, St. Andrews Day all National holidays, I could go on. Not sure why St. George’s Day is derided by people on here. Flag shaggers innit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, royal white said: Flag shaggers innit They’ve toned down the celebrations in Australia but from what I saw in January, some on here would be smashing their keyboards/iPads/smartphones/Alexa at the Nationalistic celebration of the country they live in. It’s perfectly normal for every country in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal white Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 18 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: They’ve toned down the celebrations in Australia but from what I saw in January, some on here would be smashing their keyboards/iPads/smartphones/Alexa at the Nationalistic celebration of the country they live in. It’s perfectly normal for every country in the world. Let’s be honest They’re all a good reason for a piss up and you can add many religious festivals (those that permit) to that. Like you I’m not sure why so many take offence and get upset about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breightmet Boy Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 4 hours ago, stevieb said: I'm out celebrating my escape from my mums flaps Happy Flap Stretching Day pal 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 39 minutes ago, BobyBrno said: They’ve toned down the celebrations in Australia but from what I saw in January, some on here would be smashing their keyboards/iPads/smartphones/Alexa at the Nationalistic celebration of the country they live in. It’s perfectly normal for every country in the world. Not In England any longer it’s not. It upsets people. Weird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, royal white said: Let’s be honest They’re all a good reason for a piss up and you can add many religious festivals (those that permit) to that. Like you I’m not sure why so many take offence and get upset about it. Some National Days are based on religion ie. Saints Days, some it’s just about a National Identity based on independence or whatever. Every country, as far as I’m aware, has a day that they proudly celebrate that identity. I just don’t understand why some on here don’t accept that.🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted April 23, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted April 23, 2022 Who doesn't love a chance of a bit of jingoism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobyBrno Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 21 minutes ago, Escobarp said: Not In England any longer it’s not. It upsets people. Weird Nationalism thrives in Scotland and Wales. Wave a St George’s flag in Bolton and your a Flag Shagger. As you say, weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Breightmet Boy said: Happy Flap Stretching Day pal 🙂 Cheers boss! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbrown Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 5 hours ago, BobyBrno said: Some National Days are based on religion ie. Saints Days, some it’s just about a National Identity based on independence or whatever. Every country, as far as I’m aware, has a day that they proudly celebrate that identity. I just don’t understand why some on here don’t accept that.🤷♂️ Turn it into a day's holiday then. People might view it differently. Means fuck all at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Cheese Posted April 23, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted April 23, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, BobyBrno said: Some National Days are based on religion ie. Saints Days, some it’s just about a National Identity based on independence or whatever. Every country, as far as I’m aware, has a day that they proudly celebrate that identity. I just don’t understand why some on here don’t accept that.🤷♂️ Edited April 23, 2022 by Cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer1984 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 7 hours ago, BobyBrno said: Some National Days are based on religion ie. Saints Days, some it’s just about a National Identity based on independence or whatever. Every country, as far as I’m aware, has a day that they proudly celebrate that identity. I just don’t understand why some on here don’t accept that.🤷♂️ Because they see the flag in a negative way. To them it represents Farage, Engeerland, Racism, Tory, Patio furniture, slavery, old skool black cabbies. They'll never be happy. They dwell on the past. No country is perfect but we're one of the most excepting countries in the world. We are decent and fair people and I'm happy with that. Other countries hate us for no other reason reason that we've always been and still are a strong nation that keeps on going and sets standards high. Most of the topics on here... this site, remind us of who we are and our upbringings. I wouldn't change mine for anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 6 hours ago, wanderer1984 said: Other countries hate us for no other reason reason that we've always been and still are a strong nation that keeps on going and sets standards high. Which countries are these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbrown Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 6 hours ago, wanderer1984 said: Because they see the flag in a negative way. To them it represents Farage, Engeerland, Racism, Tory, Patio furniture, slavery, old skool black cabbies. They'll never be happy. They dwell on the past. No country is perfect but we're one of the most excepting countries in the world. We are decent and fair people and I'm happy with that. Other countries hate us for no other reason reason that we've always been and still are a strong nation that keeps on going and sets standards high. Most of the topics on here... this site, remind us of who we are and our upbringings. I wouldn't change mine for anyone. You don't mean that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 They probably hate us because we raped and pillaged our way across most of the globe at one point tbf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted April 24, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted April 24, 2022 41 minutes ago, Duck Egg said: Which countries are these? Do you ever watch Eurovision? No, nor do I, for precisely the reason given by @wanderer1984. Nobody likes us; we don’t care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted April 24, 2022 Members Share Posted April 24, 2022 You can see in sarcy comments from the likes of Spider the disdain held by many for our National Day. No doubt he happily drinks green beer and wears a ginger minge merkin on his napper on Paddys Day. Then again, he wouldn't need the latter. Not a trifle in sight here but a good day all the same. https://m.facebook.com/events/373223930900068/ Before you ask - gammon chop for the most obvious of reasons (Spaz Nob will be wanking furiously at that one) followed by Eton Mess as a tribute to Boris and Jacob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol_BWFC Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 14 minutes ago, bolty58 said: You can see in sarcy comments from the likes of Spider the disdain held by many for our National Day. No doubt he happily drinks green beer and wears a ginger minge merkin on his napper on Paddys Day. Then again, he wouldn't need the latter. Not a trifle in sight here but a good day all the same. https://m.facebook.com/events/373223930900068/ Before you ask - gammon chop for the most obvious of reasons (Spaz Nob will be wanking furiously at that one) followed by Eton Mess as a tribute to Boris and Jacob. Rave reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Egg Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 39 minutes ago, MickyD said: Do you ever watch Eurovision? No, nor do I, for precisely the reason given by @wanderer1984. Nobody likes us; we don’t care! I DO watch Eurovision and you make a fair point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 These days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 😁 https://www.facebook.com/155240137851550/posts/7426871487355009/ 'Oasis tribute by Mad Ferriet' I thought the trifle and tea towel was peak Bolty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Gallipoli Day parade on Bury today, but Manc are having a St George's day parade if any one wants a celebration to go to today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted April 24, 2022 Site Supporter Share Posted April 24, 2022 2 hours ago, bolty58 said: You can see in sarcy comments from the likes of Spider the disdain held by many for our National Day. No doubt he happily drinks green beer and wears a ginger minge merkin on his napper on Paddys Day. Then again, he wouldn't need the latter. Not a trifle in sight here but a good day all the same. https://m.facebook.com/events/373223930900068/ Before you ask - gammon chop for the most obvious of reasons (Spaz Nob will be wanking furiously at that one) followed by Eton Mess as a tribute to Boris and Jacob. Horseshit my good man. I was out celebrating being English yesterday. I went and watched the cricket, drank local ale and even had a discussion about the Queen being probably the greatest living human. So stick that in your fckin billabong. My issue - and it is my ONLY issue with 23rd April - are people who whine on that “we don’t celebrate it” whilst sat in their living rooms. I’m extremely proud to be English and can prove it by living here, all the time 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmjhb Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 £15 for pudding, chips, peas and gravy. Scandalous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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