[parmnion]

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeands...-say-charities


I don't really see any point in it, and I'm amazed it's such a huge issue now..

When I was a kid though it was thrilling the first time you knocked on a door but after that as long as you could sing you would have apples and sweets sometimes cash..it felt a bit Christmasy now I look back..

But all you would have on was a bed sheet...why do kids get spoiled so nowadays?


Especially when it's a pointless thing to do and it's clearly damaging our planet.

[Cherie]

I would ban Black Friday first, a terrible American import that has nothing to do with Europe

[Strictly Jake]

And ban bonfire night too. Fireworks are dangerous

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I would ban Black Friday first, a terrible American import that has nothing to do with Europe

That's soon..

More waste to deal with...October and November should be cancelled altogether.

Throw them both in the fire on bonfire night, which is now on new years eve.

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

And ban bonfire night too. Fireworks are dangerous

Fireworks are dangerous, and anti social in the wrong hands..I like funny youtube videos though, so I thought I would move bonfire night to new years eve and put them in the hands of drunken Scotsmen.

[Toy Soldier]

Kids still find it fun, why take away something lighthearted that they enjoy?

[Oliver_W]

I don't think it should be banned, but I do think people ahiuld be encouraged to exercise a bit of creativity and work with their kids to make outfits, either by upcycling old things or hitting the charity shops.
I went to a party as Robin this weekend and all I had to spend was 1.99 for an R patch.

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

And ban bonfire night too. Fireworks are dangerous

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Kids still find it fun, why take away something lighthearted that they enjoy?

To save the planet for them in the future.

[Toy Soldier]

Bonfire night, organised displays are fine and I guess if a bunch of idiots want to go off into the middle of nowhere and blow themselves up then fine, but yes I would ban them from being set off in gardens or public streets.

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

I don't think it should be banned, but I do think people ahiuld be encouraged to exercise a bit of creativity and work with their kids to make outfits, either by upcycling old things or hitting the charity shops.
I went to a party as Robin this weekend and all I had to spend was 1.99 for an R patch.

This is what it was like in my day...well done Oli.

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

I don't think it should be banned, but I do think people ahiuld be encouraged to exercise a bit of creativity and work with their kids to make outfits, either by upcycling old things or hitting the charity shops.
I went to a party as Robin this weekend and all I had to spend was 1.99 for an R patch.

Not Oliver pretending he didn't already have full Robin cosplay hung up in his wardrobe

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Bonfire night, organised displays are fine and I guess if a bunch of idiots want to go off into the middle of nowhere and blow themselves up then fine, but yes I would ban them from being set off in gardens or public streets.

Organised bonfire nights can only burn trees I would imagine. Maybe the odd sofa, but mainly trees..

All for a warm glow

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Not Oliver pretending he didn't already have full Robin cosplay hung up in his wardrobe

I was wondering who was batman..

[Amy Jade]

I don't think it's an option to ban an ancient Celtic festival

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I would ban Black Friday first, a terrible American import that has nothing to do with Europe

Think of the good sales!!!!

[Jigs]

I agree. Let's also ban Christmas. Terrible holiday. Also, birthdays should be banned. Don't see the point in them. Whilst we're at it, scrap New Year's Eve celebrations! So pointless.

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Amy Jade

I don't think it's an option to ban an ancient Celtic festival

I'm sure they didn't waste eggs way back when it started. Let alone fill shops with damaging items to the planet..

I bet they didn't even knock on neighbours doors. ..so find another way to celebrate something completely pointless. That's what I say

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Jigs

I agree. Let's also ban Christmas. Terrible holiday. Also, birthdays should be banned. Don't see the point in them. Whilst we're at it, scrap New Year's Eve celebrations! So pointless.

Just make them all on new years day... just toss everything down on the table and say...here you go, this is your lot for the year....now I'm off to the pub to celebrate.

[Kazanne]

Blimey what has TIBB become BAH HUMBUG

Seriously if people used a bit of common sense we don't need to ban things that people enjoy, the only one I think needs sorting out is the firework one as some people are just thoughtless idiots, Displays are probably the best option.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Not Oliver pretending he didn't already have full Robin cosplay hung up in his wardrobe

Ha!

I said the party was this weekend, but I didn't say when i made the outfit

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Not Oliver pretending he didn't already have full Robin cosplay hung up in his wardrobe

Puts it on and plays with himself?

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

Blimey what has TIBB become BAH HUMBUG

Seriously if people used a bit of common sense we don't need to ban things that people enjoy, the only one I think needs sorting out is the firework one as some people are just thoughtless idiots, Displays are probably the best option.

I'm assuming you've bought masks!

[Liam-]

Halloween? No, trick or treating can **** off though

[Glenn.]

No it shouldn’t be cancelled. Never heard anything as ridiculous in all my life.

[parmnion]

Originally Posted by Liam-

Halloween? No, trick or treating can **** off though

That's what's happened though...luckily I've learned something tonight and Halloween is associated with an old Celtic festival.


I can only remember this being Americanised in the 90s