Remembering the past, pt II
Our Gallic chums, being a civilised and thoughtful bunch, continue to have 11/11 as a public holiday. As a Gaul of my acquaintance put it, a day to remember is rather more respectful than a minute. Good point well made.
Anyway, Gauls have been polled on their knowledge of the reason for the public holiday, and I think they have acquitted themselves quite well:
The 1918 Armistice - 46%
The Armistice, end of the war, the 14-18 war - 30%
I would add a further 8% who answered thus - remembering those who died for France (etc), the end of the 14-18 war, victory.
So, 84% basically got it right.
6% reckoned the end of WWII, 2% said All Saints.
11% did not know.
The figures in the original do not add up, by the way.
Anyway, Gauls have been polled on their knowledge of the reason for the public holiday, and I think they have acquitted themselves quite well:
The 1918 Armistice - 46%
The Armistice, end of the war, the 14-18 war - 30%
I would add a further 8% who answered thus - remembering those who died for France (etc), the end of the 14-18 war, victory.
So, 84% basically got it right.
6% reckoned the end of WWII, 2% said All Saints.
11% did not know.
The figures in the original do not add up, by the way.
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If we had a public holiday on 11/11 it would only be known for trips to the DIY store.
Can you imagine the adverts on TV?
"Remember the fallen, with a 15% discount on all prices at B&Q"
I make you right there. Depressing, isn't it?
We were poppies and they are popular across large sections of "society" which makes me feel warm inside.
There is that, yes. I have yet to spot a medal-bedecked veteran to buy my poppy from, so feel a little under-dressed when out and about.
OMG I typed "were" oh the shame. I struggled to find poppies on sale this year too, but luckily WH Smith in the Elephant shopping centre came to my rescue.
We all slip up. Ma Croydonian runs a free proof reading service and e-mails the errors she spots.
The numbers do add up, they just don't add up to 100. OK, I'll get my coat.
Groan.
Serves me right for being inexact.
"2% said All Saints". That would be fair enough, if we could have a day off in memory of the Spice Girls. And two minutes' silence for Amy Winehouse.
BOOM BOOM!
I'll get me coat.
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