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Last nights TV programme was inspiring and left me in awe of the deeds done under combat by our service men and women.
Also the wives and children left to carry on whilst Daddys away!
The bit that really made me want to throw a brick at the screen was amongst a hall full of people dressed in bow ties and evening dresses from the Prince of Wales down through immaculately turned out service personnel, we got to the stage of a "celeb" assisting in presenting an award (why) He was dressed in a jacket with a polo shirt under it! No sense of occasion? Who do these people think they are.
Wouldnt it be better to get retired officers or randomly picked parents or Chelsea Pensioners? Any thing but that tat!!!!
Also the wives and children left to carry on whilst Daddys away!
The bit that really made me want to throw a brick at the screen was amongst a hall full of people dressed in bow ties and evening dresses from the Prince of Wales down through immaculately turned out service personnel, we got to the stage of a "celeb" assisting in presenting an award (why) He was dressed in a jacket with a polo shirt under it! No sense of occasion? Who do these people think they are.
Wouldnt it be better to get retired officers or randomly picked parents or Chelsea Pensioners? Any thing but that tat!!!!
VT - in this house we are still fuming on that issue - and the Daily Wail's headline (on-line at least) all about Katherine Jenkins's décolletage, not what the event was about!
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As another 70-yo 
glad to join the rant!
I cannot comprehend the latitude given to 'celebs' to self-publicise, whilst the Media COMPLETLY ignore the context of the occasion (NOT event).
glad to join the rant!I cannot comprehend the latitude given to 'celebs' to self-publicise, whilst the Media COMPLETLY ignore the context of the occasion (NOT event).
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Really glad I´m not alone in this, what an enourmous jab with a needle that man is!!!
I confess to admiring the lovely KJ form too but mostly due to being unable to enjoy her performance, even with hearing aids in place.
All in all an enjoyable evening´s viewing.
Seems to be a few 70 y/o here today.
I confess to admiring the lovely KJ form too but mostly due to being unable to enjoy her performance, even with hearing aids in place.
All in all an enjoyable evening´s viewing.
Seems to be a few 70 y/o here today.
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Here is the address
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and my e-mail, but not holding my breath for a reply!
Dear Mr Cowell
The Sun Military awards was a moving and significant occasion. However, for most military personnel at least, and perhaps by many others, was marred only in one aspect. Everyone at the event, and particularly those presenting awards , were in "black tie", except you. Your decison not to comply with the dress code, and indeed to appear dressed in a tee shirt for the occasion, was seen by many as arrogant and insulting to those whose commitment and courage was being marked. I for one was most dissappointed by this overt lack of respect.
Yours sincerely
IAN GAWN
[email protected]
and my e-mail, but not holding my breath for a reply!
Dear Mr Cowell
The Sun Military awards was a moving and significant occasion. However, for most military personnel at least, and perhaps by many others, was marred only in one aspect. Everyone at the event, and particularly those presenting awards , were in "black tie", except you. Your decison not to comply with the dress code, and indeed to appear dressed in a tee shirt for the occasion, was seen by many as arrogant and insulting to those whose commitment and courage was being marked. I for one was most dissappointed by this overt lack of respect.
Yours sincerely
IAN GAWN
I've never watched this event before but was pleasantly surprised. I thought most of the celebs came over as sincere in their admiration of those to whom they were presenting the awards, especially the very smartly turned out David Beckham and Damian Lewis (Sir Jock Slater seemed genuinely pleased to see Beckham!). Yes agreed about Simon Cowell, but what do you expect - as Shack more elegantly put it, the man is a d**k!
Also spotted a new (ish) medal which I had heard of but not seen before, the Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal worn by Michelle Ping.
Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Also spotted a new (ish) medal which I had heard of but not seen before, the Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal worn by Michelle Ping.
Queen's Volunteer Reserves Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Well, my late sister-in-law and her family came across Simon Cowell when shopping in Hamleys one pre-Christmas a few years ago. He couldn't have been a warmer, pleasanter or more genuine chap and was happy to chat and have his photo taken with one of the youngsters.
So I cannot agree that he is a 'd**k'. But yes, if indeed there was a strict dress code then he should have observed it accordingly - although personally I didn't think that his dark suit and dark collarless shirt were particularly offensive.
Anyway, the night was about the bravery of Armed Forces personnel, rather than the sartorial standards of the presenters.
So I cannot agree that he is a 'd**k'. But yes, if indeed there was a strict dress code then he should have observed it accordingly - although personally I didn't think that his dark suit and dark collarless shirt were particularly offensive.
Anyway, the night was about the bravery of Armed Forces personnel, rather than the sartorial standards of the presenters.
Last edited by BEagle; 20th Dec 2014 at 11:34.
One of the directors of one of his companies stayed in our gite this summer - said he is a "pussycat" - but on Thursday, IMHO, he was way out of order - to him his "trademark" tee shirt was more important than the occasion. Pity really.
Well, before the outrage bus picks up too much speed, and having unfortunately not seen the programme, nor indeed the dress code concerned, I would quietly put forward the thought that Mr Cowell was wearing what he and, many other people, undoubtedly regard as his dress "uniform".
Incidentally, and noting TTN's mention of Jock Slater, I seem to recall him wearing black suede shoes with his initials on the toecaps, together with a cashmere woolly pully, whilst in his "uniform"!
Jack
Incidentally, and noting TTN's mention of Jock Slater, I seem to recall him wearing black suede shoes with his initials on the toecaps, together with a cashmere woolly pully, whilst in his "uniform"!
Jack
In deference to beagle's more personal experience of said man, I'll amend my previous comment to "he comes across as a d**k"!
Love the story about Jock Slater
Love the story about Jock Slater
Always good to see the professional "outraged" brigade is still posting here.
I was one who was there and can honestly say that not one single person (military or civilian) commented on Simon's dress. What they did comment on, was the fact that he (and all the other celebs including David Beckham) spent an inordinate amount of time before and after the event (when the boys and girls really had some serious speed on!) chatting and having photos taken. They genuinely seemed to enjoy the experience of mingling with the troops.
Whilst I do not know him personally, I have met Mr C on a few occasions at events like the Millies and Pride Of Britain and can only say that he is charm personified - always happy to chat and to hang around.
In this season of goodwill to all men, it really would by nice (a miracle) if some contributors here tried to be a little more pleasant instead of always looking for the negative in everything. It truly must be a terrible way of living.
If I had the slightest idea how to do it, I'd insert a pic from that night of my chum Simon Weston (who really did enjoy himself!) and the other Simon in a very nice suit and top.
I was one who was there and can honestly say that not one single person (military or civilian) commented on Simon's dress. What they did comment on, was the fact that he (and all the other celebs including David Beckham) spent an inordinate amount of time before and after the event (when the boys and girls really had some serious speed on!) chatting and having photos taken. They genuinely seemed to enjoy the experience of mingling with the troops.
Whilst I do not know him personally, I have met Mr C on a few occasions at events like the Millies and Pride Of Britain and can only say that he is charm personified - always happy to chat and to hang around.
In this season of goodwill to all men, it really would by nice (a miracle) if some contributors here tried to be a little more pleasant instead of always looking for the negative in everything. It truly must be a terrible way of living.
If I had the slightest idea how to do it, I'd insert a pic from that night of my chum Simon Weston (who really did enjoy himself!) and the other Simon in a very nice suit and top.
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Hi JN - good to see you back on PPRuNe!
As Jeremy Clarkson put it, when asked by an interviewer about the ceremony: "Why is it so important? Because they have been doing some extraordinary things in Iraq and Afghanistan and it's an opportunity for people to come along and say 'thanks very much' and have a few beers".
Here's a gallery of 'celeb' photos at the Millies: Photos: The Sun Military Awards 2014 | Contactmusic.com which includes photos of both Simon Weston and Simon Cowell.
As Jeremy Clarkson put it, when asked by an interviewer about the ceremony: "Why is it so important? Because they have been doing some extraordinary things in Iraq and Afghanistan and it's an opportunity for people to come along and say 'thanks very much' and have a few beers".
Here's a gallery of 'celeb' photos at the Millies: Photos: The Sun Military Awards 2014 | Contactmusic.com which includes photos of both Simon Weston and Simon Cowell.
so that I can see Katherine Jenkins' decolletage?.
I thought it was brilliant to see Simon Weston there, a man of huge courage, and a great example to us all. All in all a great occasion which goes some way to show appreciation of all service people, their dependents and supporters. I thought the marking of the pain felt by their children, and the particularly the work done to support them, especially moving
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I missed the show - can anyone post a link so that I can see Katherine Jenkins' decolletage?.
