Meanwhile In England

[fatolive]

5 hours ago, BobyBrno said:

They are rosary beads. Left footer.

Not necessarily. 
CofE has rosary beads . 
you’d only know which by looking at the structure or listening to the rosary he was saying .

id suspect no Christ on the crucifix points to CofE but can’t see the structure 

not that it matters one iota like. 
 

The was a fashion a while back where people used to wear rosary beads . Never got that either  , found it very strange 

[BobyBrno]

9 hours ago, fatolive said:

Not necessarily. 
CofE has rosary beads . 
you’d only know which by looking at the structure or listening to the rosary he was saying .

id suspect no Christ on the crucifix points to CofE but can’t see the structure 

not that it matters one iota like. 
 

The was a fashion a while back where people used to wear rosary beads . Never got that either  , found it very strange 

Sorry to be pedantic but Anglican beads are different to Catholic. He is definitely wearing the Catholic version and looking closely, they look hand made. I suspect he’s trying to make some sort of statement but not sure what. 

 

Edited May 28, 2025 by BobyBrno

[fatolive]

Just now, BobyBrno said:

Sorry to be pedantic but Anglican beads are different to Catholic. He is definitely wearing the Catholic version and looking closely, they look hand made. I suspect he’s trying to make some sort of statement but not sure what. 

Aye I know they are , that’s what I meant by the structure. I can’t make it out to be honest . 

[kent_white]

13 minutes ago, BobyBrno said:

Sorry to be pedantic but Anglican beads are different to Catholic. He is definitely wearing the Catholic version and looking closely, they look hand made. I suspect he’s trying to make some sort of statement but not sure what. 

I think he's going for the ascetic look. That drip is fire in 2025 🔥🔥🔥

[only1swanny]

6 hours ago, kent_white said:

Note the crucifix......!

I said a couple of weeks ago that the CofE is just sitting there ready to be hijacked by the far right. I'll be absolutely gobsmacked if this doesn't happen in some way shape or form. 

Yeah can you imagine if he'd converted 🤣

CofE preaches love for all, all welcome, 

 

[kent_white]

4 minutes ago, only1swanny said:

CofE preaches love for all, all welcome, 

 

If it gets hijacked by the far right it won't! 

[only1swanny]

1 minute ago, kent_white said:

If it gets hijacked by the far right it won't! 

Average CofE church has followers from many backgrounds, I've been to about 5 different churches this year and they've all been inclusive in terms of the ethinicity of their flock.

Just can't see that happening, at all.. 

[mickbrown]

49 minutes ago, only1swanny said:

CofE preaches love for all, all welcome, 

 

Unless you were called Ann Boleyn. 

[Sweep]

10 hours ago, kent_white said:

Exhibit A

 

I see what you mean, that's just not very funny. IMO

[Lt. Aldo Raine]

7 hours ago, kent_white said:

If it gets hijacked by the far right it won't! 

It won't be hijacked by the far right

[BobyBrno]

8 hours ago, fatolive said:

Aye I know they are , that’s what I meant by the structure. I can’t make it out to be honest . 

👍 There is something written on the cross but I can’t make that out from the photos. I’m guessing his ‘statement’ would have something to do with the Crusades. Just a guess.

Edited May 28, 2025 by BobyBrno
Photo added

[only1swanny]

39 minutes ago, BobyBrno said:

👍 There is something written on the cross but I can’t make that out from the photos. I’m guessing his ‘statement’ would have something to do with the Crusades. Just a guess.

He will be wanting to make out hrs some variant of martyr no doubt. Come out looking dishevelled,  brandishing beads, 

Never seen a picture of him looking anything but impeccable in his appearance.  

[bolty58]

1 hour ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

It won't be hijacked by the far right

You are wrong. It already has been - decades ago. Their flock contains mothers and fathers concerned about their children; a safe environment; wary of persons of questionable intent being injected into their local communities.

Brownshirts the lot of 'em.

[bolty58]

1 hour ago, BobyBrno said:

👍 There is something written on the cross but I can’t make that out from the photos. I’m guessing his ‘statement’ would have something to do with the Crusades. Just a guess.

The computer wizard next door has been able to clarify the photo so that the writing becomes legible.

It says 'Black Sabbath'.

[Zico]

Seems to me he's getting on board with the "we are a Christian country" angle 

Doubt he's ever been to church or said a prayer in his life

 

[BobyBrno]

He could be a devout Catholic of course but as has been said, it’s unusual to wear the Rosary beads in the way he has. The crusades were of course instigated by the Pope so I think the symbolism is there. 
Understanding the symbolism is important. Ask Gary Lineker😉

[Bertie]

16 minutes ago, Zico said:

Seems to me he's getting on board with the "we are a Christian country" angle 

Doubt he's ever been to church or said a prayer in his life

 

Agreed…..…but at least SYL lives a life full of Christian values eh.  Respect, tolerance, compassion. Not. 

[kent_white]

2 hours ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

It won't be hijacked by the far right

We'll see. And I suppose it depends on your definition of far right. If I were in their position - that's what I would be aiming to do. It's on its arse - and it wouldn't take much for congregations to suddenly become half regulars and half 'patriots'. 

And I've noticed an increase in the number of people with Reform/Union Flags/Pictures of themselves fish/Lights Templars on their social media profiles who suddenly seem to be taking an interest in Jesus all of a sudden. Despite the fact that Jesus' teachings would be at odds with their current world view. 

I'm not talking about an insurrection - more that it might happen slowly and over time. 

Edited May 28, 2025 by kent_white

[Sweep]

2 hours ago, BobyBrno said:

He could be a devout Catholic of course but as has been said, it’s unusual to wear the Rosary beads in the way he has. The crusades were of course instigated by the Pope so I think the symbolism is there. 
Understanding the symbolism is important. Ask Gary Lineker😉

Maybe they're his anal beads? 

[gonzo]

1 minute ago, Sweep said:

Maybe they're his anal beads? 

It actually says in the bible ( Genesis, paragraph 3 section 4b,) that Rosemary beads were actually first used in the act of soddom.

Apparently that's why Judas fell out with everyone about that dinner party as he was bang in to using them but the other lads just wanted standard bareback. 

[Not in Crawley]

3 hours ago, BobyBrno said:

He could be a devout Catholic of course but as has been said, it’s unusual to wear the Rosary beads in the way he has. The crusades were of course instigated by the Pope so I think the symbolism is there. 
Understanding the symbolism is important. Ask Gary Lineker😉

Pope Urban II

Always sounded like he'd be good at a Soundsystem.

[gonzo]

Where's them GMP police when you need em.

[Big E]

37 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Where's them GMP police when you need em.

Absolutely shocking the police weren’t there quicker. Supposed to be able to respond to threats in airports quickly. 

[Zico]

24 minutes ago, Big E said:

Absolutely shocking the police weren’t there quicker. Supposed to be able to respond to threats in airports quickly. 

was the police filming him

[Ani]

7 hours ago, Sweep said:

I see what you mean, that's just not very funny. IMO

I agree just not funny.

We had a big debate on here before about the whole ‘it is only a joke’ discussion.