1/2 a billion spent by the public on Souvenirs, Bunting, Hats etc

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  1. Eaststand Lower

    Eaststand Lower Well-Known Member

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    For the fcking queens fcking Jubilee according to BBC News.

    Come on own up who like me kept your money in your pocket.
     
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    I have to be honest and own up, I didn't spend a penny on jubilee souvenirs, bunting, flags, etc. Not that I've got anything against the royal family or the jubilee, I just didnt buy anything.
     
    MarioKempes, Jun 5, 2012
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    Got to agree with you on this.

    Waste of time and money.
     
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    I bought one of those jubilee pints in Bramah's last week, does that count?

    Was nice too
     
    Wayne, Jun 5, 2012
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    Money firmly in pocket here. I just don't get it I'm afraid.
     
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    Playing Devils advocate, the sales will have supported small businesses who for one folk keep saying need help.

    I haven't bought anything but let people generate some money if they want
     
    funnyfella23, Jun 5, 2012
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    I've not bought anything but with the money it's created it's not something to knock.
     
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    Not a penny from me... are the statistics available as to where these companies that have benefited from this £billion are based....how many northern based??
     
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    On the street (cul de sac) i live in Sheffield they had a street party. Me and the wife went out for the entire day from 11am to 11pm. Sod 'em being all celebratory and that. I think we were the only ones who didnt join in. Got home and there was crap all over our front lawn. Im not cleaning it up, they can clean their own mess up. Bah, humbug. When they asked us if we would like to come which was last Wednesday, the attitude was if you are not joining in can you get lost before 12pm please. So, no i didnt spend a penny on the celebrations.
     
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    well I've not and I'm not into it but so what, if it makes people happy let them,each to their own, it helps struggling businesses,generates income for the country.
     
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    I haven't spent anything, but I haven't had the opportunity to.

    I think it's a good thing this whole jubilee thing, brings people together at events all over the country that probably would not have otherwise. Plus it looked great on the TV last night.

    Stop being so fecking miserable!
     
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    Well said young'un
     
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    I bought stuff

    got tee shirts, bunting, flags,car airiel topper,and we spent a decent amount on food for the local street party too. I know its not everyones thing,but it certainly made a helluva lot of people happy and PROUD to be British...and that cannot be a bad thing.Also the revenue generated by these sales and in other areas must given the economy a boost.Pubs and restraunts must made a bomb.

    and at the end of the day when it comes to pageantry and Pomp etc...

    NOBODY DOES IT BETTER THAN BRITAIN

    and I love it.
     
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    Where's this Brittain?
     
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    still a bit hungover from the Street Party..corrected it now matey

    helluva Do yesterday.
     
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    Re: still a bit hungover from the Street Party..corrected it now matey

    Great for the economy? This has cost nearly £50m alone just to 'celebrate' the Jubilee. Apparently it has also cost around £7bn in lost productivity over the Jubilee weekend.
     
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    Re: still a bit hungover from the Street Party..corrected it now matey

    No worries, loads of tea towels sold, we should be out of the financial mess in no time.
     
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    Re: I bought stuff

    I think China and North Korea probably do the ceremony thing better
     
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    Re: I bought stuff

    only because if people dont celebrate they get shot
     
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    Re: I bought stuff

    Agree, but they put a good show on
     
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