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Garda supermacs uniform

  • 17-07-2013 2:08am
    #1
    Chivalry
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 29 ✭


    Firstly some points please:
    - I fully respect and love the Guards. I look up to them and donate to them.
    - This is based on opinion and just looking for other ideas, so don't take this as if this thread is like GARDS NEED NEW UNIFORMS NOW, that type of thing.
    - Be calm,respectful and nice.

    Hello,

    I'm making this thread asking your opinions on the Guards uniform.
    This is regarding their shirt. Firstly I think shirts are GREAT and I personally always have one on but what I don't get is that the Guards have the same shirt as supermacs.

    Example:

    Guards:
    http://www.inishowennews.com/images/2008/Story/JohnOK.jpg

    Supermcas
    http://www.supermacs.ie/_fileUpload/Image/IMG_1980-7inx7in-72dpi-crop.jpg

    What's your opinion on this?. Just say your ideas if you would like..
    Thank You.


Comments

  • #2
    PyeContinental
    Registered Users Posts: 509 ✭✭✭PyeContinental


    The hat and tie are very similar too.
    The two pictures are almost indistinguishable in fact.


  • #3
    ifeelill
    Registered Users Posts: 502 ✭✭✭ifeelill


    They are similar in that they are both blue, but that's where the similarities end. The blue for the garda seem to be darker than the supermac's shirt.

    Now the garda shirt is also double breasted while the supermacs one is not and the garda shirt has tabs to secure epaulettes to the shoulders while the supermacs shirt does not.

    Thats my two cents


  • #4
    Ken.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,898 ✭✭✭✭Ken.


    Even wrecked out of your head drunk at 3am you wouldn't walk into a supermacs, stand there and then say to the server "Sorry garda, I was looking for supermacs" and leave. Likewise you wouldn't walk into the cop shop and order a burger and chips.


  • #5
    TheChizler
    Registered Users Posts: 9,399 ✭✭✭TheChizler


    ken wrote: »
    Even wrecked out of your head drunk at 3am you wouldn't walk into a supermacs, stand there and then say to the server "Sorry garda, I was looking for supermacs" and leave. Likewise you wouldn't walk into the cop shop and order a burger and chips.

    http://dailymotion.com/video/xqwjl6_father-ted-the-police-station_fun


  • #6
    Chivalry
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 29 ✭Chivalry


    ifeelill wrote: »
    They are similar in that they are both blue, but that's where the similarities end. The blue for the garda seem to be darker than the supermac's shirt.

    Now the garda shirt is also double breasted while the supermacs one is not and the garda shirt has tabs to secure epaulettes to the shoulders while the supermacs shirt does not.

    Thats my two cents

    Yep


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  • #7
    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,221 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    The faces are remarkably similar as well. They've each got a nose.


  • #8
    old_aussie
    Registered Users Posts: 3,410 ✭✭✭old_aussie


    Looks like they're both dressed by.....their mum.


  • #9
    Terrontress
    Registered Users Posts: 3,888 ✭✭✭Terrontress


    I am sure most guards who spend their day restraining bastards, jumping in and out of cars, on their hands and knees looking for evidence will all tell you that a traditional shirt and tie is a nuisance and a polo shirt would be much handier.

    Although a Supermacs worker might say the same, without the restraining bastards bit etc. I'm sure they have numerous awkward tasks of a day.

    Both have to project high values. While Supermacs isn't as essential a service as AGS, they have to give you confidence in their professionalism to reassure you that their hygiene standards are high.


  • #10
    POGAN
    Registered Users Posts: 979 ✭✭✭POGAN


    Yes I really taught when they changed with the stab vest it would get better but no it hasn't

    RSU uniform is better but a lot more can be done really!!

    Oh ya better stab vest too!! Hot weather mean don't wear it!!

    Something like this photo


  • #11
    Zambia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭Zambia


    Chivalry wrote: »
    Wow, your two cents seem to be worth a-lot.
    Thanks for your input.

    Have a nice day.
    Mate if this is sarcasm you are on well dodgy ground to be slinging it about.

    Discussion on the uniform is one thing but there is scant in common between the two uniforms you mentioned in the OP.

    The garda do not have the copyright on the blue shirt.


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  • #12
    Chivalry
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 29 ✭Chivalry


    Zambia wrote: »
    Mate if this is sarcasm you are on well dodgy ground to be slinging it about.

    Discussion on the uniform is one thing but there is scant in common between the two uniforms you mentioned in the OP.

    The garda do not have the copyright on the blue shirt.

    Your right.


  • #13
    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,221 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Chivalry wrote: »
    Your right.

    His right to what?


  • #14
    Chivalry
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 29 ✭Chivalry


    endacl wrote: »
    His right to what?

    I don't know, he's just some random mod.


  • #15
    ifeelill
    Registered Users Posts: 502 ✭✭✭ifeelill


    Chivalry wrote: »
    I don't know, he's just some random mod.

    Quiet you fool! You'll incur the wrath of the mods! :pac::pac::pac:


  • #16
    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,221 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    This thread is surreal OP. I'm out. The shirts are in no way similar.

    :)


  • #17
    Paulzx
    Registered Users Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭Paulzx


    Chivalry wrote: »
    - and love the Guards. .


    ......and i'm sure they love you too OP. Keep up the donating ( whatever the hell that means):eek:


  • #18
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    Saying everybody that wears blue shirts looks the same? Dunno, that sounds racist to me. Er, shirtist.


  • #19
    Michael D Not Higgins
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 7,223 Mod ✭✭✭✭Michael D Not Higgins


    Blueshirts, is it? That Fine Gael lot have their fingers in every pie.


  • #20
    goldie fish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,195 ✭✭✭goldie fish


    Oh.. here come the trolls...


  • #21
    jamesdiver
    Registered Users Posts: 372 ✭✭jamesdiver


    They could definetly do with a new uniform alright. Something more practical for everyday duties.


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  • #22
    Chivalry
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 29 ✭Chivalry


    Well said, also some more funding (tax money,etc) going towards the Guards would be nice and good.

    Also:
    Having the Garda stations closed down was "good" in a way.

    Why was it "good"?:
    Because of the old buildings been closed down, in my crazy opinion this may result in new buildings been built. While I do love and admire old buildings at least the Guards will have more space,units,protection & updated lab equipment and what not.


  • #23
    Big-Mac
    Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭Big-Mac


    I often find myself in the public office of my local station trying to order a chicken burger and curry chips!

    Haha what are you on man!


    Donate to the guards? I know times are tough but I haven't noticed them out with buckets at traffic lights yet!


  • #24
    Chivalry
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 29 ✭Chivalry


    Big-Mac wrote: »
    Haha what are you on man!


    I don't take "drugs" and all that but I am on meds, no idea how you knew m8.


  • #25
    Chivalry
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 29 ✭Chivalry


    Big-Mac wrote: »
    I often find myself in the public office of my local station trying to order a chicken burger and curry chips!

    Haha what are you on man!


    Donate to the guards? I know times are tough but I haven't noticed them out with buckets at traffic lights yet!
    I would also like to say that meeting a nice on person on boards.ie does not come often.

    I would personally like to Thank You for such a nice comment, You would be a friend and would love to have you over for a couple of drinks and some food, we could then watch some tv,read books,go on boards.ie TOGETHER,etc. I don't mind, up to you m8!


  • #26
    pa990
    Registered Users Posts: 3,884 ✭✭✭pa990


    road-to-nowhere-spread.jpg


  • #27
    ifeelill
    Registered Users Posts: 502 ✭✭✭ifeelill


    Chivalry wrote: »
    Thank You for such a nice comment, You would be a friend and would love to have you over for a couple of drinks and some food,


    Bet there is some fava beans and a nice chianti in this deal.


  • #28
    Hooch
    Registered Users Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭Hooch


    Thread Closed

    I dont think there is a need to explain why......but if you dont see why I refer you to post number 26.....

    Hooch


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