It's the older generation that is stuck in times gone bye. The younger people are far more open minded imo. HH CalumThe fact people would call you a traitor for wearing a white poppy just proves how bastardised the supposed meaning of the red poppy has become. The red poppy nowadays, as other members have put more eloquently and detailed than i will, is fast becoming a commercialised symbol of "Britishness" and little more than a badge of support for ongoing British military actions. I say good on you.
AWhat are my fellow fans feelings on wearing a white poppy. I wore one today and got more than a mixed reaction. Some said good on you bro others called me a traitor to our nation. As anyone else been given a mixed reaction. HH
I’m 48 and (never have and never will wear a red poppy) and until today never even knew a white poppy existed. After googling it for a quick understanding of it (will research some more later) I’d say that for folks with any hang ups of wearing what I call a blood stained badge to celebrate British military operations then the white poppy is an alternative that I’d say (and would hope) would be perfectly acceptable to wear by the Celtic support.
If it symbolises (from what I’ve briefly read online) a wish for peace and also remember the dead of ALL nations from all wars then I’m surprised it’s not more popular than the 100,000 sold per year that I’ve just read.
What would everyone’s thoughts be on seeing a white poppy on the green and white hoops once a year.?
Not for me. I don't see why we should have to wear any symbol. Where do you stop with this? Why not wear a symbol for people who have died from cancer, heart failure/disease, motor neurone disease, etc etc. The list is endless.I’m 48 and (never have and never will wear a red poppy) and until today never even knew a white poppy existed. After googling it for a quick understanding of it (will research some more later) I’d say that for folks with any hang ups of wearing what I call a blood stained badge to celebrate British military operations then the white poppy is an alternative that I’d say (and would hope) would be perfectly acceptable to wear by the Celtic support.
If it symbolises (from what I’ve briefly read online) a wish for peace and also remember the dead of ALL nations from all wars then I’m surprised it’s not more popular than the 100,000 sold per year that I’ve just read.
What would everyone’s thoughts be on seeing a white poppy on the green and white hoops once a year.?
I’m 48 and (never have and never will wear a red poppy) and until today never even knew a white poppy existed. After googling it for a quick understanding of it (will research some more later) I’d say that for folks with any hang ups of wearing what I call a blood stained badge to celebrate British military operations then the white poppy is an alternative that I’d say (and would hope) would be perfectly acceptable to wear by the Celtic support.
If it symbolises (from what I’ve briefly read online) a wish for peace and also remember the dead of ALL nations from all wars then I’m surprised it’s not more popular than the 100,000 sold per year that I’ve just read.
What would everyone’s thoughts be on seeing a white poppy on the green and white hoops once a year.?