Do you wear clothing and footwear with Union Jack tags?

I own an applewatch · 30-01-2016 02:31AM #1

A few people have chastised me for donning such apparel. I honestly have no idea why.

So what if my Reebok shoes and jacket have a little UJ flag on them? Who cares?

People have actually got aggressive over it! I've been called a Tan cnut and been told to fcuk off back to England and suckle on the queen's titties.

Any other people deal with such morons?:rolleyes:

Stoned Since 2011 · 30-01-2016 02:36AM

:rolleyes:

El Weirdo · 30-01-2016 02:36AM

4/10

Darkest Horse · 30-01-2016 02:36AM

Personally I don't do it. Nothing against the English, I've lived in the UK and I love it and its people. I'm from a very republican family and it just doesn't really sit right with me but I don't really have anything against someone that would wear one. In fact, I used to have an England jersey and would wear it as a bit of a piss take. My other half got me a t-shirt with a Union Jack on it which she didn't notice. It was back in the shop within 30 mins. It's a double standard of mine and I can't explain it.

Jesus Wept · 30-01-2016 02:37AM

She's our queen too.

I own an applewatch · 30-01-2016 02:38AM

Darkest Horse wrote: »

Personally I don't do it. Nothing against the English, I've lived in the UK and I love it and its people. I'm from a very republican family and it just doesn't really sit right with me but I don't really have anything against someone that would wear one. In fact, I used to have an England jersey and would wear it as a bit of a piss take. My other half got me a t-shirt with a Union Jack on it which she didn't notice. It was back in the shop within 30 mins. It's a double standard of mine and I can't explain it.

Yes, like those republicans who support British football teams.

People are strange alright.

Darkest Horse · 30-01-2016 02:38AM

Je suis Mario wrote: »

She's our queen too.

'fraid not.

Jesus Wept · 30-01-2016 02:42AM

Darkest Horse wrote: »

'fraid not.

The only way to resist temptation is to yield to it.

Darkest Horse · 30-01-2016 02:43AM

Also OP, are you sure when people give you a slagging it's not just a bit of banter? There is, in my opinion, very little true hatred of the English remaining. It's mostly pantomime stuff really.

I own an applewatch · 30-01-2016 02:43AM

Darkest Horse wrote: »

'fraid not.

Hmmmmmmm

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4Rwe5zhhkKOB7Er9_mSEsgbEdliiH2Y_OU1ax5xRW_QhROZbQPw

Darkest Horse · 30-01-2016 02:44AM

I own an applewatch wrote: »

Hmmmmmmm

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4Rwe5zhhkKOB7Er9_mSEsgbEdliiH2Y_OU1ax5xRW_QhROZbQPw

And?

I own an applewatch · 30-01-2016 02:45AM

Darkest Horse wrote: »

Also OP, are you sure when people give you a slagging it's not just a bit of banter? There is, in my opinion, very little true hatred of the English remaining. It's mostly pantomime stuff really.

It feels like genuine hatred to be honest.

British culture supersedes Irish culture in a similar way to English language superseding Irish language.

Maybe that's why the hatred remains?

Whyohwhy? · 30-01-2016 02:47AM

Used to black out the 'jack on me reebok classics when I was younger (probably still would now 15 years later tbh) dammit they are comfortable kicks.
Wouldn't wear a t-shirt with it on though.

Mind you,' 98/99 I'd have happily had a union Jack guitar, Oasis and all.

Quicker we get over this type of **** the better.

masti123 · 30-01-2016 02:49AM

I wouldn't because of what the flag represents..

I own an applewatch · 30-01-2016 02:49AM

Whyohwhy? wrote: »

Used to black out the 'jack on me reebok classics when I was younger (probably still would now 15 years later tbh) dammit they are comfortable kicks.
Wouldn't wear a t-shirt with it on though.

Mind you,' 98/99 I'd have happily had a union Jack guitar, Oasis and all.

Quicker we get over this type of **** the better.

At least you recognise your childishness. Well done.

Darkest Horse · 30-01-2016 02:50AM

I own an applewatch wrote: »

It feels like genuine hatred to be honest.

British culture supersedes Irish culture in a similar way to English language superseding Irish language.

Maybe that's why the hatred remains?

As I said, I don't think it does. I'm not aware of one single person in my 35 years who has really, truly hated the English. They are people just like us. In fact, there is not another nationality in the world as similar to us as they are.

Azalea · 30-01-2016 02:50AM

I think the union jack looks good for mod imagery and the like. Only talking about how it looks good, not anything political.

RobertKK · 30-01-2016 02:51AM

I own an applewatch wrote: »

It feels like genuine hatred to be honest.

British culture supersedes Irish culture in a similar way to English language superseding Irish language.

Maybe that's why the hatred remains?

Only idiots hate the English.

As for culture we have similar culture to many parts of Britain, and are genetically close to the Scottish and Welsh.

People who need to wear a flag should go to NI

Whyohwhy? · 30-01-2016 02:53AM

I own an applewatch wrote: »

At least you recognise your childishness. Well done.

Ye own an apple watch?
Were to begin...

30-01-2016 02:54AM

I own an applewatch wrote: »

It feels like genuine hatred to be honest.

British culture supersedes Irish culture in a similar way to English language superseding Irish language.

Maybe that's why the hatred remains?

Giving it away by post 12, amateur

I own an applewatch · 30-01-2016 02:57AM

Whyohwhy? wrote: »

Ye own an apple watch?
Were to begin...

I apologise for having enough disposable income to afford top class electronics.

Maybe if you worked harder and strived to be a better person, you too could afford such luxuries.

The Golden Miller · 30-01-2016 03:02AM

I own an applewatch wrote: »

A few people have chastised me for donning such apparel. I honestly have no idea why.

So what if my Reebok shoes and jacket have a little UJ flag on them? Who cares?

People have actually got aggressive over it! I've been called a Tan cnut and been told to fcuk off back to England and suckle on the queen's titties.

Any other people deal with such morons?:rolleyes:

None of this actually happened though, did it? And I'll tell you why...because everyone reading this knows of someone who has worn a UJ on their clothing at some point, or have done so themselves, and nothing was ever said to them bar maybe some mild slagging from their mates at the very worst. So to come on here and claim people got aggressive over it is nothing but rubbish. I take it you don't actually hang out with staunch republicans so who were the people actually saying it? People just randomly coming up to you on the street? Pull the other one. Just another veiled attempt to slag the "shinnerbots" and "barstool republicans" to show how "matured" you are

I own an applewatch wrote: »

Yes, like those republicans who support British football teams.

The above theory is backed up by you churning out cliched soundbites normally thrown around by the resident partitionists on here

Charles Babbage · 30-01-2016 03:04AM

it is OK if you are a Jackeen, are they are all west Brits anyway.

Junkyard Tom · 30-01-2016 03:04AM

Je suis Mario wrote: »

She's our queen too.

Well seeing as Lizzy is of Saxe-Coburg German heritage that might not be as far from the truth as one might imagine.

Gott schütze unseren Deutsch- Königin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skfzF2zjnAY

No offence to German people intended.

Whyohwhy? · 30-01-2016 03:07AM

I own an applewatch wrote: »

I apologise for having enough disposable income to afford top class electronics.

Maybe if you worked harder and strived to be a better person, you too could afford such luxuries.

Top class... Hmm OK.

I have many money's(that I work very fcukin hard for btw) that I have deigned not to waste on superfluous "top end electronics" when I have the same device in my pocket.

That I didn't pay silly money for I must add. Apple watch/phone me hole ffs.
Mac, yes. Iphone/watch , fcuk right off.

I own an applewatch · 30-01-2016 03:16AM

Whyohwhy? wrote: »

Top class... Hmm OK.

I have many money's(that I work very fcukin hard for btw) that I have deigned not to waste on superfluous "top end electronics" when I have the same device in my pocket.

That I didn't pay silly money for I must add. Apple watch/phone me hole ffs.
Mac, yes. Iphone/watch , fcuk right off.

Jealousy is one ugly madam indeed. It's a theme that fits snugly in with the thread actually.

When the new apple watch comes out you can have my sloppy seconds one.

Minderbinder · 30-01-2016 03:23AM

Is there such a thing as a nice piece of clothing with a union jack on it? or any national flag for that matter?

I own an applewatch · 30-01-2016 03:25AM

Minderbinder wrote: »

Is there such a thing as a nice piece of clothing with a union jack on it? or any national flag for that matter?

The union jack is a global fashion icon. I like it.

Hammer89 · 30-01-2016 03:50AM

I own an applewatch wrote: »

It feels like genuine hatred to be honest.

British culture supersedes Irish culture in a similar way to English language superseding Irish language.

Maybe that's why the hatred remains?

Is there hatred? There is from Celtic fans, and a few hundred farmers, but they're both simple-minded prejudice cretins. For the rest of us, there's no hatred because hating English people makes us look like a bunch of pathetic twats who lack the capacity for independent thoughts.

lertsnim · 30-01-2016 04:06AM

El Weirdo wrote: »

4/10

Too generous. 2/10 from me

Reebok have gotten rid of the union flag.

TheLastMohican · 30-01-2016 04:27AM

Yes. I wear a Union Jack handkerchief as a blocker when my piles are playing up ....... if Elizabeth Rex can do it so can my/Uranus

Do you wear clothing and footwear with Union Jack tags?

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