Confused Clarity Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: I feel like there's some British exceptionalism at play here, do people realise other countries have really daft pomp and ceremony things as well? I mean sure we can debate whether the royal family should still exist (imo, no) and it is offensive to a lot of people, but I don't think other countries are looking at this and laughing at the pomp and ceremony stuff, they do it as well. My parents where in Thailand when Bhumibol Adulyadej / King Rama IX (don't know what's appropriate) passed away in 2016. For part of their holiday almost everything closed down completely. It's daft to think that we're the only ones who do things the way that is being done. Definitely a bit of British Exceptionalism or at least confirmation bias at play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 50 minutes ago, The Golden boy said: You think this is all mad? When King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand died in 2016, the official mourning period was a year (the whole country had to observe 30 days of mourning, which is akin to 30 days of what's happening on the BBC right now, the football season got called off and entertainment venues shut or reduced there hours). His body lay in state for close to a year, and he wasn't cremated until over a year after his death. His successor was crowned 2 and a half years after he took the throne. All in a country where it is illegal to criticise or insult the monarchy. Didn't see this before I posted, but yeah, my parents said it was certainly an experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK22 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Queue has reopened. 24 hour wait now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 They say a picture says a thousand words. This one just says I SHOULDN'T EXIST. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Who is it meant to be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, Andrew_ said: Who is it meant to be? Mentioned it before but it's a lovely tribute to Chris Wilder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Sandman Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 8 minutes ago, AK22 said: Queue has reopened. 24 hour wait now Lol how long is she there for? If you're queuing 2mra and get ill Monday you'll be screwed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Sandman Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 30 minutes ago, HOORAY HENRIK said: Day one! Oh my Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftback in the changing room Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Heartwork said: . RT if you remember Rory Bremner Edited September 16, 2022 by leftback in the changing room Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 is there a Guinness Book World Record for longest queue or queueing in general? must be a shoe-in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoChiKim Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 6 hours ago, Loki679 said: You're all batshit mental. Someone said they'd join the queue if it got down to 1.5 MILES and that passed as a normal comment. Fruitloop of a country. That was me and that was when the queue was 2.6 miles long for a while and then it dropped to 2 miles long. Since then it has blown out of proportion so there is no chance I'm going now, I struggle with queues and usually take my sister to stand in lines for me but she hates the monarchy 😔 2 hours ago, Rob1981 said: Beckham queuing for 12 hours Most of this thread thought queuing was creepy yesterday from what I read and now a celebrity queues it's applause 2 hours ago, Wiggins Top Boys said: I think he came across really well and did it for genuine reasons, fair play Do you think he was genuinely being morbid and creepy? (My view) I do not. 2 hours ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: Yeah no beef with Beckham, fair play. What about the rest of the queue and celebs, no beef with them or just Becks? I think it's fantastic on all their parts and I'm slightly jealous that I don't have the stamina to queue for over 3 hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I think the point was that Beckham would have been able to jump the queue if he wanted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc91 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 59 minutes ago, Heartwork said: They say a picture says a thousand words. This one just says I SHOULDN'T EXIST. I want whatever that Queen is smoking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lucas Posted September 16, 2022 Administrators Share Posted September 16, 2022 6 minutes ago, HoChiKim said: What about the rest of the queue and celebs, no beef with them or just Becks? I think it's fantastic on all their parts and I'm slightly jealous that I don't have the stamina to queue for over 3 hours. I don't really have the stamina to queue more than a couple minutes. Wouldn't want to for this anyway, but I think it was good on him to queue like everybody else. The celebs, MPs etc being able to jump the queue is a little unfair. But then I think people are mad to queue for hours like this anyway 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Lucas said: I don't really have the stamina to queue more than a couple minutes. Wouldn't want to for this anyway, but I think it was good on him to queue like everybody else. The celebs, MPs etc being able to jump the queue is a little unfair. But then I think people are mad to queue for hours like this anyway Is there a celeb lane? I can only find reports that Schofield and Willoughby could skip it for work purposes, not just as they are famous. (Not sure I even agree with that concession tbh) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, The_jagster said: Is there a celeb lane? I can only find reports that Schofield and Willoughby could skip it for work purposes, not just as they are famous. (Not sure I even agree with that concession tbh) Why else other than being famous could they skip it for 'work purposes'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oche balboa Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Why Schofield and Holly Willoughby were given free access is amazing, They don't deserve it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Unless it's family nobody deserves it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, The_jagster said: Schofield and Willoughby could skip it for work purposes “Work purposes” Like all those hundreds of thousands of other people down there don’t have jobs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 44 minutes ago, leftback in the changing room said: RT if you remember Rory Bremner I see William Shatner 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, oche balboa said: Why Schofield and Holly Willoughby were given free access is amazing, They don't deserve it But they are massive royalists and having been kissing establishment arse for years! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oche balboa Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Just now, Big Geordie said: But they are massive royalists and having been kissing establishment arse for years! That's not a reason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 iTs NoT tHe TiMe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Right. Bury the bat now please. I just wanted to get from Green Park to Victoria. No tube. No bus. So walked it... urgh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Apologies if a repost. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 Going to do something I never do now OTF...... Take a seat please....... Fair play to David Beckham for queuing like everybody else. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oche balboa Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 12 minutes ago, Big Geordie said: Apologies if a repost. "Apologies if a repost" Just look at Coultards Jaw post history. If he hasn't posted it, It's not been posted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coulthard's Jaw Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynal Seven Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Now this I’d go to. Imagine, it would be like “Holy ****! I’m sure I just saw Becks!” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagain Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Coulthard's Jaw said: Whatever people think of Charles or the monarchy the man just lost his mother. Just wrong. Time and a place to protest like that. This man chose a time and a place to be a complete bastard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalution Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Just now, anagain said: Whatever people think of Charles or the monarchy the man just lost his mother. Just wrong. Time and a place to protest like that. This man chose a time and a place to be a complete bastard. And he's also just ascended to the throne, seems a good enough time to me, i'm sure old charlie boy won't go crying to his bed over it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, anagain said: Whatever people think of Charles or the monarchy the man just lost his mother. Just wrong. Time and a place to protest like that. This man chose a time and a place to be a complete bastard. It's exactly the time and the place. I remind people that the funeral isn't until Monday - so these few days are fair game. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sc91 Posted September 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, anagain said: Whatever people think of Charles or the monarchy the man just lost his mother. Just wrong. Time and a place to protest like that. This man chose a time and a place to be a complete bastard. Strange, the bills don't stop when the serfs bury their dead. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 17 minutes ago, anagain said: Whatever people think of Charles or the monarchy the man just lost his mother. Just wrong. Time and a place to protest like that. This man chose a time and a place to be a complete bastard. Cool, why didn't he hold off from ascending the throne? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwig Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 They should wait until the next time the King happens to be in the neighbourhood. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 That's probably the only time he'll meet Charles. It's definitely the time. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, anagain said: Whatever people think of Charles or the monarchy the man just lost his mother. Just wrong. Time and a place to protest like that. This man chose a time and a place to be a complete bastard. While I wouldn't do it personally, I can understand people's frustration and anger. Where else are they going to direct it? This is a time when it'll get national attention. People are starving right now. People can't afford to heat their homes right now. People are staring at the possibility of redundancy because their employer can't afford to keep them on/the business open right now. This is all happening right now. For people who are suffering right now, there is no other time or place than right now. While you nor I would act in this manner ourselves, please don't criticise those in society who feel they have no other option left to draw attention to their plight. Edited September 16, 2022 by Confused Clarity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackter Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Heartwork said: They say a picture says a thousand words. This one just says I SHOULDN'T EXIST. Was half way through an Alex Ferguson tribute til the news broke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezer Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 That's Donald Trump in drag. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagain Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 34 minutes ago, Confused Clarity said: While I wouldn't do it personally, I can understand people's frustration and anger. Where else are they going to direct it? This is a time when it'll get national attention. People are starving right now. People can't afford to heat their homes right now. People are staring at the possibility of redundancy because their employer can't afford to keep them on/the business open right now. This is all happening right now. For people who are suffering right now, there is no other time or place than right now. While you nor I would act in this manner ourselves, please don't criticise those in society who feel they have no other option left to draw attention to their plight. And that's Charles' doing, is it? Might wanna look towards the fat cat bosses, the Tory liars who allow fat cat bosses to get rich. I'm not avoiding the subject of whether the royals should have the money, or not. I personally think it was wrong that Charles avoided inheritance tax. I think there'sa time and a place for stuff like that. In his face is not one, not now. I'm sure he'll cope. Just people talk of respect and fair treatment and it's condone when someone shouts abuse in the face of a man beareved. Maybe I am old. Maybe I act older than some but I wonder what became of "treat others as you yourself would like to be treated". There's right to be heard, right to protest. Right to be an insufferable berk? Not gonna push it but I did think that was too far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnCanary Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Heartwork said: They say a picture says a thousand words. This one just says I SHOULDN'T EXIST. That's my Nan in a shower cap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 It's almost like the whole point of "the Queen is dead, long live the King" is to cement the rule over the plebs and to deny any sort of question of their divine, God-given rule. If Charles can wander around getting all the plaudits and adulation of becoming King days after his mum died then he can take the disgust that people who think it's obscene brings. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc91 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, anagain said: And that's Charles' doing, is it? Might wanna look towards the fat cat bosses, the Tory liars who allow fat cat bosses to get rich. I'm not avoiding the subject of whether the royals should have the money, or not. I personally think it was wrong that Charles avoided inheritance tax. I think there'sa time and a place for stuff like that. In his face is not one, not now. I'm sure he'll cope. Just people talk of respect and fair treatment and it's condone when someone shouts abuse in the face of a man beareved. Maybe I am old. Maybe I act older than some but I wonder what became of "treat others as you yourself would like to be treated". There's right to be heard, right to protest. Right to be an insufferable berk? Not gonna push it but I did think that was too far. Here's the point -----> Here's your head -----> Whooooosh 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anagain Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, sc91 said: Here's the point -----> Here's your head -----> Whooooosh I get the point, pal. I know why people say what they do. Just think there's a time and a place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc91 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, anagain said: I get the point, pal. I know why people say what they do. Just think there's a time and a place I'll have to pass that advice on to the debt collectors. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_ Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Where is the time and place out of interest? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ72 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Andrew_ said: Where is the time and place out of interest? This is the nub of the problem - it's never the time and the place. We need to just be good little boys and girls and accept that we're not as good as the ruling elite. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Confused Clarity said: While I wouldn't do it personally, I can understand people's frustration and anger. Where else are they going to direct it? This is a time when it'll get national attention. People are starving right now. People can't afford to heat their homes right now. People are staring at the possibility of redundancy because their employer can't afford to keep them on/the business open right now. This is all happening right now. For people who are suffering right now, there is no other time or place than right now. While you nor I would act in this manner ourselves, please don't criticise those in society who feel they have no other option left to draw attention to their plight. The interesting thing for me and moving forward for Charles generally is whilst some don’t agree with or like the monarch etc, I can’t imagine anyone protesting or shouting at the Queen like that in the last 10-15 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 My guess is aspart of a feature for This Morning? I don't watch it, so couldn't confirm that. I don't agree with MPs being allowed to skip either (unless as part of the Privy Council at the start), if they want to pay their respects/be seen to they should get in line with everyone else. 2 hours ago, ginnybob said: Why else other than being famous could they skip it for 'work purposes'? 2 hours ago, oche balboa said: Why Schofield and Holly Willoughby were given free access is amazing, They don't deserve it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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