???? Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 With the World Cup approaching they are beginning to appear. Where are you on this?I must admit, I don't share the cultural cringe that seems to inflict a reasonable number of my white, metropolitan, liberal friends. Looking around already and certainly in the world cup 8 years ago (I was in Spain 4 years ago)I noticed that in inner London you see just as many english people from ethnic minorities wearing england shirts or with flags on their cars as white fans.I think one of the best things in recent years is that the English flag has been taken back from the nazis but I suspect if I hung a StGeorges cross out of my house window I'd be regraded as politically suspect or even a BNP supporter by a few of the usual suspects. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Go on Quids - I dare you...stick one out of your window!(Flag - that is!) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Nope, that's a matter of taste. Funnily enough, If West Ham get to the Cup Final anytime whilst I'm still alive I would stick my hammers flag up in the window...until the missus saw it anyway. I will be wearing an england T-shirt I've got...but it's not "No Surrender" or any other crap like that. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Oh dear - far too obvious attempt to start a thread to provoke "white, metropolitan, liberal friends"1/10 - see me after schoolI think there was a fairly epic thread on here ages ago. I agree with you that the whole thing is a fair way to being reclaimed from the idiots BUT I still maintain that all flagwaving by any nation is fairly silly Yours A White, Metropolitan, Liberal Friend Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpetuousVrouw Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Nothing wrong with having an England Flag up for tribal stuff like football. The far right shouldn't be allowed a monopoly on it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 ;-)A World Cup without flags would be a dull old thing Sean. It's the spirit of the flag waving that's important surely? You don't strike me as the sort of fella who would don themselves in head to toe in Emerald Green if Henry hadn't of cheated and fair play to you but I think we (and I do specifically mean England, rather than ingerlund) have now moved far enough away from old tribal crap that most people are comfortable with this now and can join in in the carnival surely? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 PS Silly equals good sometimes Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 ???? Wrote:------------------------------------------------------->...If> West Ham get to the Cup Final anytime whilst I'm> still alive...Wear/hang your England T-shirt/flag with pride.Can't say I'd suggest the same course of action in respect of your West Ham T-shirt though...*flees the country* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Oh I'm looking forward to the carnival for sure. And I'd much rather flags duing the world cup than at Glastonbury ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I like carnivals and have no problem with the England flag. This is England after all. Although I think the union jack is prettier. I do have a problem with the slack-jawed, troglodytes who always seem to appear underneath the flag being generally unpleasant and murdering songs all in the name of soccer. The type of flag is pretty much interchangeable. I saw some in St James Park a few days ago. It was a bit like one of the those documentaries about chimps where the group of young males who want to be noticed and make a statement about their place in the troop run around screeching, banging on things and flinging shit. Or perhaps that?s being unfair. The chimps do have significantly more finesse. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 The more the merrier as far as im concerned. There will be flags from all the qualified countries hanging in windows across london during the world cup so we need lots of england flags. It will be add lots of colour to the city.I remember crossing a road in london in 1994 wearing an ireland shirt and was almost run over by 3 cars carrying flag waving italians shouting out the window tooting horns etc. Fabulous stuff.That was just before: ireland 1 Italy 0 - Pizza cake.Still cant forgive Henry. No irish flags this year. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 It's the World Cup. If you want to get behind your country by waving a flag that's fine by me. Just don't get up your arse with middle class guilt about it. Wave it with pride and hope we win. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Flags / Flag WaversDogs / Dog Ownersetc Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 Seen any square commerative england plates *Bob*? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Who is going to win this world cup ting anyway? Do they have a good flag? I would like to know as they are the team I?m going to support. I?ve never supported a world cup winning team in one of the lesser sports before and would like to give it a go. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Nothing wrong with it. It's an opportunity to show some patriotism (if you're that way inclined) without it being confused for nationalism, and all the nasty stuff that can come with it.And as quids suggests, it could potentially (ironically) bring English people together, regardless of background.Personally I wouldn't dream of putting up an England flag, but I've no problem with others doing so in this context. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Got them right here, ???? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I have it on good authority that TV production companies have double their number of 'spotters' this year - charged with desperately seeking-out any vaguely attractive females in the crowd, preferably showing as much norkage as possible, draped in the cross of St G. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I have a crocheted Spain baby blanket (and dulwich hamlet scarf), done by an Irish friend as obviously she's got nothing better to do this summer. Very attractive colours; I suggest everyone support Spain as they should go past the quarter finals, or are the arsenal fans too bitter at the moment. Too soon?Any countries in pink and blue at all? (actually I've got Rory two England tops too, mostly to wind up his irish mum). Oh, and 0/10, poor show quids ;-P Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 The use of an England flag I *really* hate is people who traipse off to cricket test matches in far-flung countries and hang flags with "WHFC" or "Chelsea Forever" or "Swindon Town" or some such printed across the middle line. IT'S BLOODY CRICKET PEOPLE! I don't give a monkey's what football team you care to watch.Phew. I feel better now. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Really Men...This bunting, a bag of sweets from "Hope & Greenwood" plus a substantial picnic, all made by her indoorshttp://doyoumindifiknit.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54ef704a8883301287790536c970c-800wiWhilst listening to the "Match" on a portable "Roberts" radioJumpers for goal posts....I mean, what more can a man wantThen home on time for tea, so as not to worry the wife's pretty little headIndeed.....W**F* ties handkerchief * Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Sean/Mockney,I don't understand why the issuing of (low) marks thing (albeit in partial jest). Quids is entitled to start his thread. He is making valid enquiries (as far as I can see). ROOOOOOOO-NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 1/10 Ladymuck. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 ha ha ha:)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 I.......would also add ( for when we reach the final )"Prepare for the Missionary Position"W**F Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11423-the-england-flag/#findComment-325955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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