When to start wearing a poppy

[blueg33]

It looks like I have to do some media interviews with the BBC and local media on friday. I noticed poppy's are appearing in shops, do people think I should wear one on friday or is it too early? I do't normally wear one until November.

Thoughts?

[TownIdiot]

Do what you feel comfortable with, but the official poppy appeal doesn't start until the last week of October.

[Time4another]

Whenever you want to

[soad]

I’m yet to put one on a car.

[Dave.]

Time4another said:

Whenever you want to

This ^

[The Gauge]

I'm a bit weird when it comes to wearing a poppy.

Other than attending the local parade on armistice day and the pub crawl afterwards I never wear a poppy, and even then I normally wear the previous years poppy which I keep in my car.

I do always chuck some money into the collection tins but only when it's someone stood shaking the tin and not when it's just left on display such as placed by the till tin a shop. I put extra money in when the collector is an old boy wearing a beret and blazer with motif. Bonus money is donated if he has an impressive moustache. In fact each year I try and hunt down the latter as I like to see them.

Edited by The Gauge on Tuesday 15th October 09:06

[911hope]

Any time after you have bought one.
It is a sign of respect and having donated.

Many of the car ones are used year after year.

[Boringvolvodriver]

911hope said:

Any time after you have bought one.
It is a sign of respect and having donated.

Many of the car ones are used year after year.

And in some cases never removed!

I prefer to just donate these days - at times it feels like there is some competition as to who can wear the most lavish poppy.

[nuyorican]

I’m never sure myself. I bought a nice little enamel one which lives on my ‘big coat’. So when it gets cold enough to wear that coat is about the right time.

[The Gauge]

Boringvolvodriver said:

I prefer to just donate these days.

Same here. I don't feel the need to wear something just to let others know I've donated.

[Gastons_Revenge]

I don't like how performative it's become. I'm more than happy to donate, but it does leave a sour taste in the mouth when every other Vauxhall Mokka has a sun-bleached poppy in the grill. One town near me I used to visit a BMW specialist in would put poppies the size of dinner plates on every lamp post. IMO it detracts from remembering the fallen. I must admit it has put me off wearing a poppy.

[Tommo87]

Seeing someone else wearing a poppy reminds me to donate myself.

I certainly dont think the wearer is virtue signaling about having donated. I guess you have to be one, to know one.

[MadCaptainJack]

This Friday? Too early.

[nuyorican]

The Gauge said:

Same here. I don't feel the need to wear something just to let others know I've donated.

I understand this opinion. For me though it’s not really about the money. I’d rather give to homeless organisations for example. It’s more of a respect thing. And never forgetting. This little ritual every year keeps it fresh in people’s minds. That’s how I see it anyway.

[nuyorican]

Plus it seems to irritate my idiot woke brother who is convinced it’s all racist/brexity/far right.

Which is a bonus.

[Jordie Barretts sock]

The Gauge said:

Same here. I don't feel the need to wear something just to let others know I've donated.

That isn't why I wear a poppy. I'm not sure you are in the majority with that opinion. The poppy isn't a badge of honour for anyone except those that died for freedom.

I wear a poppy to show respect for those that gave their lives for us. I do it around Armistice Day and also around Anzac Day.

[blueg33]

TownIdiot said:

Do what you feel comfortable with, but the official poppy appeal doesn't start until the last week of October.

Thanks all.

the above has helped me make the decision - no poppy

Now all I have to do is find a way to not sound like a moron on camera - that is challenging.

[hurstg01]

blueg33 said:

It looks like I have to do some media interviews with the BBC and local media on Friday. I noticed poppy's are appearing in shops, do people think I should wear one on Friday or is it too early? I don't normally wear one until November.

Thoughts?

Just for comparison, when do your Christmas decorations go up?

[The Gauge]

Tommo87 said:

Seeing someone else wearing a poppy reminds me to donate myself.

I certainly dont think the wearer is virtue signaling about having donated. I guess you have to be one, to know one.

You certainly shouldn't need to be reminded to buy one.

[blueg33]

hurstg01 said:

Just for comparison, when do your Christmas decorations go up?

Around 20th December