A bystander during a Royal Marines ceremonial parade in Portsmouth 'felt very upset' when she saw the head and legs of the tiger pelt the drummer was wearing.
Sonia Livingstone, a Reading-based civil servant, told the Express: 'It's head and legs were clearly visible and I just felt very upset.
'Surely we should not be using animal skin when they are in such danger.
'There is just no need for it in 2019.'
So they patiently explained tradition and ceremony to her, yes?
A military source said: 'Band majors already practice with synthetic skins. Real skins can last for decades but must be cared for and used sparingly.
'Though they haven't been hunted for many years the decision has been made to end the use of real fur for this.'
A Royal Navy spokesman confirmed real fur is 'being replaced by synthetic versions as and when required'.
We're doomed.
There is no need to use real fur anymore. The Royal Navy are doing the right thing.
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ReplyDeleteIf that is the quality of the Reading-based civil servant then the country is doomed. As for the military they should have just told her tough, live with it.
ReplyDeleteThe country has gone to the dogs.
OK Feral, but what happens if the fake fur looks real and the "snowflakes" still get upset? What about leather boots and other animal products? I'm sure we can find more people to be upset. Slippery slope problem.
ReplyDeleteWhat a waste. I hope they convert the skins into nice gloves or something useful.
ReplyDeleteAPL. If the fake fur looks real then there is no need to use real fur. As for leather boots etc, cows are not on the verge of extinction and are bred for such purposes. Or would you rather put the farmers out of work?
ReplyDeleteFeral. The point is people are "upset". They don't care whether the tiger was killed long ago before tigers were on the verge of extinction. Same way they wouldn't care if a concert pianist was performing on a Steinway from century ago and the "snowflakes" found out the keys were made of real ivory. Nope, context, history, tradition - counts for nothing. My immediate "feelz" and the expectation that everything will be changed to accommodate them is THE problem.
ReplyDeleteCase in point. Local zoo was running an advert a few years back for their reptile exhibit. Placed a long series of connected posters on a few subway cars showing a full length anaconda, with some caption like "we haven't seen for for a very long time". Within two days, someone is "triggered" because they claim to have a fear of snakes - well at least pictures of snakes. Posters must go - someone is "upset". There is always someone "upset".
Apl. Point taken.
ReplyDelete"There is no need to use real fur anymore."
ReplyDeleteWhat part of 'tradition' and 'historical relics' didn't you understand? 'Need' is not the point.
"If that is the quality of the Reading-based civil servant then the country is doomed. "
It does explain a hell of a lot about modern Britain, doesn't it?
"My immediate "feelz" and the expectation that everything will be changed to accommodate them is THE problem."
Spot on!