Getstiffed 8,863 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Surely its down to the wishes of the family? Its not for anybody but them to decide what is appropriate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 16,975 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 At the Emirates the players were linking arms obviously expecting a silence, the stadium PA announced a silence, but some performing seals had already started clapping and the whole thing ended up a bit of a mish-mash but the main thing was that there was no malice intended and respects were paid to a football legend.I feel the applause thing all started with foreign tourists at Princess Diana's funeral. Personally I don't like it, I feel a reflective minute of silence is much more respectful at a time of loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Beat me to it HP,was going to ask IF any dead had been applauded before Princess Diana?It should be properly organised before hand,one way or the other.Personally I'm for silence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Applause has been an Italian tradition for decades but first came to prominence globally when JPII bought the farm. Also adopted in Scotland because the tarriers could not respect silence.So it's silence for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Socrates. 1,415 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I would prefer for myself to be remembered by clapping when I die. But thats just me so like mentioned should be down to the individuals family who will know the person most. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
folkestoneger 8,135 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 To be honest my answer would be neither.I watched the minutes silence at the Man City v Chelsea match and their were only 2 Englishmen on the pitch. It is getting ridiculous to expect all and sundry to mourn people they have barely heard of. It simply mirrors todays touchy feely society Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
West_Side 1,571 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 A minute's silence is appropriate when its the war dead or a tragedy. A minutes applause to celebrate a man who's lived a full life and has made a large impact on society in some way is also appropriate.I would agree with this.To mourn someone who's led a full, rich life until the age of 91 seems pointless to me. We all die at some point, and to die at 91 isn't a tragedy in my eyes, it's simply life taking its course. I would say in cases like this it's far more appropriate to applause their contribution and achievements.I think a silence is only appropriate if it's to commemorate a tragedy, or someone who's life has been cut short. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Remembering/Celebrating the life of someone who's passed away should always be marked with a silence.Having an applause is nothing more than an effort to drown out the idiots who spoil it. Nothing to do with a silence being morbid or any of the other excuses we're given. Simple as that.The guys saying someone who passed away in their 90's deserve an applause rather than a silence because they've lived a full life are full of shite as well frankly. You wouldn't stand at the funeral of said person and clap your hands and cheer so a mark of respect at a football match should be no different.Fed up with traditions being changed to accomodate idiots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rfc#1. 1,877 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 A mins silence seems more respectful to me.Like a lot have said already the applause is to drown out the morons that ruin an act of respect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Eagle 4,888 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Remembering/Celebrating the life of someone who's passed away should always be marked with a silence.Having an applause is nothing more than an effort to drown out the idiots who spoil it. Nothing to do with a silence being morbid or any of the other excuses we're given. Simple as that.The guys saying someone who passed away in their 90's deserve an applause rather than a silence because they've lived a full life are full of shite as well frankly. You wouldn't stand at the funeral of said person and clap your hands and cheer so a mark of respect at a football match should be no different.Fed up with traditions being changed to accomodate idiots.Even if the family request applause as their preference? As I said in an earlier post, the wishes of the family should be paramount in such cases. You dont seem to have grasped respectful applause as opposed to 'applause and cheering' the two are distinct and I have attended at least one funeral where there was respectful applause to celebrate the life of a young footballer, at the behest of his parents.Respecting the wishes of the family is, by far, the most important thing whether it fits with tradition or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIE8CH 296 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Silence first and foremost but if requested by the family of the deceased clap is ok with me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamgers 1,214 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 clap is ok with me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy 1,200 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 It's a cultural thing and Brits tend towards silence as the Europeans, especially the more southern countries, tend to applause. There's so many foreign players/managers in this country now, it seems to have become somewhat confused and authorities never know what to do, as the crowds never seem to be able to either.I prefer silence. It's more traditional to me as I'm older and I remain silent although all about me are applauding away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tollboy-noey 50 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Silence for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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