themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 7, 2005 What is it with new poppies with the leaf on them? A marketing gimmick? Political corectness? Or a new wristband style fad to get people to give more money to the British Legion? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 7, 2005 My guess would be decoration. In the North East of Scotland, we only get the plain red poppy with the black centre. One wears a white poppy to honour the allied soldiers shot for being cowards I believe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave to the Grave 26 Posted November 7, 2005 What is it with new poppies with the leaf on them? A marketing gimmick? Political corectness? Or a new wristband style fad to get people to give more money to the British Legion? I may be wrong, but I'm sure there were always two sorts you could buy and the 'expensive' ones had a leaf or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,109 Posted November 7, 2005 My guess would be decoration.In the North East of Scotland, we only get the plain red poppy with the black centre. One wears a white poppy to honour the allied soldiers shot for being cowards I believe. The white poppies are for peace, they first came about in 1933. It was obviously very successful until 1939 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 7, 2005 My guess would be decoration.In the North East of Scotland, we only get the plain red poppy with the black centre. One wears a white poppy to honour the allied soldiers shot for being cowards I believe. The white poppies are for peace, they first came about in 1933. Really? I really must return to my secondary school and beat the teacher who told me that. She waffled on about her white poppy for a whole period! She was also a feminist, socialist, pacifist, die hard labour supporter. So her class was always fun with me being a male monarchist. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted November 7, 2005 She waffled on about her white poppy for a whole period! Are we talking half an hour lesson or a few days out of a month? I'll get me coat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted November 7, 2005 I'll get me coat. I think that you'll know where to find it by now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted November 7, 2005 They are meant as a way to remember those who have died and those who have served in the military primarily within battles. Profits from sales go to Veterans groups and war orphans/ then there is the poem IN FLANDERS FIELDS by a Canadian soldier of the name McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row That mark our place and in the sky The larks still singing bravely fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow Loved and were loved and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up your quarrel with the foe To you from failing hands we throw The torch, be yours to hold it high if ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep though poppies grow In Flanders fields. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted November 7, 2005 I bought two poppies from a doorstep seller at the weekend, and we have since discovered we do not appear to have a pin anywhere in the house. Any ideas? (apart from "buy some pins", that is) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entropy 5 Posted November 8, 2005 Well, if you've got a jacket with buttonholes, you could always use one of the buttonholes to anchor the poppy. Otherwise - you know - you could buy some pins... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted November 8, 2005 What is it with new poppies with the leaf on them? A marketing gimmick? Political corectness? Or a new wristband style fad to get people to give more money to the British Legion? I think you'll find they are commemorating those who died defending civilisation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave to the Grave 26 Posted November 8, 2005 I bought two poppies from a doorstep seller at the weekend, and we have since discovered we do not appear to have a pin anywhere in the house. Any ideas? (apart from "buy some pins", that is) Wear a woolly jumper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 8, 2005 I haven't seen anyone selling poppies yet. We used to have some at work but people here are so mean we don't get them any more. (There are people here on 6-figure salaries but there was less than a fiver in the poppy tin last year) End of rant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted November 12, 2005 Yet another death....or has this topic fully croaked yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted November 13, 2005 I bought two poppies from a doorstep seller at the weekend, and we have since discovered we do not appear to have a pin anywhere in the house. Any ideas? (apart from "buy some pins", that is) How weird .... not a single pin anywhere. I suspect you've been burgled & someone has stolen them all. I thought doorstep poppy selling was illegal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted November 13, 2005 No, I think that's only the case with opium poppies. I conceded defeat and bought a packet of safety pins - at village chemist prices, they cost me more than I paid for the poppies. They've been put in a safe place 'til next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenstorm 0 Posted November 13, 2005 What is it with new poppies with the leaf on them? A marketing gimmick? Political corectness? Or a new wristband style fad to get people to give more money to the British Legion? I think you'll find they are commemorating those who died defending civilisation. That could be a bit of a moot point in this day and age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
