Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 In a message dated 3/11/03 10:23:43 AM Pacific Standard Time, Heartwork writes: Has anyone already researched whether Red Nose Day would you like to explain this to the former colonies over on this side of the pond, as have not an inklin of wot you are talkin about red nose day? you pretend you are rudoplh er a clown? you pretend its alaska? you drink to much?? soooo confused.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 Has anyone already researched whether Red Nose Day supports anything involving vivisection or projects supplying livestock to third world villages? If so I would be grateful for information/comments as my workplace is having a red nose day on Friday. Obviously I don't want to contribute to anything cruel. Jo ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release 25/02/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 Hi Fraggle > would you like to explain this to the former colonies over on this side of the pond > as have not an inklin of wot you are talkin about red nose day? It's a concept designed purely to confuse Americans. Y'know, like Pantomime :-) > you pretend you are rudoplh er a clown? Yes and yes > you pretend its alaska? If you're feeling adventurous > you drink to much?? Indeedy (well, not me personally, but people in general). > soooo confused.... OK - seriously for a moment (I can't manage seriously for much longer than that) - it's a thing created about 10 years ago by a bunch of comedians to raise money for various charities - they sell red noses which people wear for the day (and you can get them for the fronts of cars, etc). And then, as you can guess, people do all sorts of stupid things to raise money. I never quite understood why people couldn't just give money without people having to be stupid to get it, but I guess there's some sort of "village idiot" mentality buried deep in a lot of people :-) BB Peter ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release 25/02/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 Hi, > would you like to explain this to the former colonies over on this side of the pond > as have not an inklin of wot you are talkin about red nose day? Red-nose day...where some of the richest entertainers in the UK 'generously' give a few hours of their time, and by so doing raise their profile and improve their public image, in order to exhort those without much money to give to charity. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 In a message dated 3/11/03 2:28:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, Snowbow writes: I never quite understood why people couldn't just give money without people having to be stupid to get it, but I guess there's some sort of "village idiot" mentality buried deep in a lot of people :-) yes..we have one in the white house.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 What is Red Nose Day? ----Original Message Follows---- " Heartwork " <Heartwork Red Nose Day Tue, 11 Mar 2003 17:55:20 -0000 Has anyone already researched whether Red Nose Day supports anything involving vivisection or projects supplying livestock to third world villages? If so I would be grateful for information/comments as my workplace is having a red nose day on Friday. Obviously I don't want to contribute to anything cruel. Jo --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release 25/02/03 " Where is the questioning where is the protest song? Since when is skepticism un-American? Dissent's not treason but they talk like it's the same Those who disagree are afraid to show their face " --Sleater-Kinney _______________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 Hi John > Red-nose day...where some of the richest entertainers in the UK 'generously' > give a few hours of their time, and by so doing raise their profile and > improve their public image, in order to exhort those without much money to > give to charity. Can I say, it's a rare surprise to meet someone even more cynical than I am (and that's saying something) :-) Can't say I disagree with your interpretation, though! BB Peter --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release 25/02/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 Hi Fraggle > >I never quite understood why people couldn't just give money without people having to be stupid to get it, but I guess there's > > some sort of "village idiot" mentality buried deep in a lot of people :-) > yes..we have one in the white house.... Although, as you highlight, buried less deeply in some than in others! BB Peter ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release 25/02/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 Well said! Jo > Red-nose day...where some of the richest entertainers in the UK 'generously' > give a few hours of their time, and by so doing raise their profile and > improve their public image, in order to exhort those without much money to > give to charity. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release 25/02/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 Good description! Viv "You'll Never Walk Alone with a Basenji" www.veganvillage.co.uk www.bookcrossing.com - free a book today! www.vegansociety.com John Davis [mcxg46]Wednesday, March 12, 2003 10:36 AM Subject: Re: Red Nose DayHi,> would you like to explain this to the former colonies over on this side ofthe pond> as have not an inklin of wot you are talkin about red nose day?Red-nose day...where some of the richest entertainers in the UK 'generously'give a few hours of their time, and by so doing raise their profile andimprove their public image, in order to exhort those without much money togive to charity.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 Hi Peter! Actually, sounds kinda fun <blush> I guess people just have a hard time giving, so if ya get a gimmack, they tend to do more - and if it works, well at least it works I agree it should be easy to help others, unfortunately most of today's society focus more on themselves than others besides, who wouldn't want to wear a red clowns nose nikki the nut , " Peter " <Snowbow@b...> wrote: > Hi Fraggle > > > would you like to explain this to the former colonies over on this side of the pond > > as have not an inklin of wot you are talkin about red nose day? > > It's a concept designed purely to confuse Americans. Y'know, like Pantomime :-) > > > you pretend you are rudoplh er a clown? > > Yes and yes > > > you pretend its alaska? > > If you're feeling adventurous > > > you drink to much?? > > Indeedy (well, not me personally, but people in general). > > > soooo confused.... > > OK - seriously for a moment (I can't manage seriously for much longer than that) - it's a thing created about 10 years ago by a bunch of comedians to raise money for various charities - they sell red noses which people wear for the day (and you can get them for the fronts of cars, etc). And then, as you can guess, people do all sorts of stupid things to raise money. I never quite understood why people couldn't just give money without people having to be stupid to get it, but I guess there's some sort of " village idiot " mentality buried deep in a lot of people :-) > > BB > Peter > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release 25/02/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 Hi Nikki > Actually, sounds kinda fun > <blush> It was the first couple of years, but every year it just gets hijacked by more ex-celebrities more interested in boosting their careers than in collecting for a good cause! > I guess people just have a hard time giving, so if ya get a gimmack, > they tend to do more - and if it works, well at least it works Maybe so. > besides, who wouldn't want to wear a red clowns nose Me! :-) BB Peter --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release 25/02/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Why Peter I bet you would look smashing in one! nikki , " Peter " <Snowbow@b...> wrote: > > besides, who wouldn't want to wear a red clowns nose > > Me! :-) > > BB > Peter > > > --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2003 Report Share Posted March 14, 2003 Hi Nikki > Why Peter I bet you would look smashing in one! No! BB Peter --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release 25/02/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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