The Proms.

[Thomas]

Does anyone else think this annual flag waving event is racist and offensive? Why is it allowed in a diverse society like the UK?

I'm surprised there's not a lot more protests.

[hc4361]

Russian conductor, American soprano, Spanish tenor, Portugese pianist.

Music composed by Americans, Germans, a Jew.

How is it racist?

[eyethenkyew]

Offensive? Why, and to whom? I'm not a particular fan of it, but what's wrong with a bit of nationalistic jingoism and flag waving? It's primarily an "English" thing. I'm not English, but so what? I'm a Brit but still have national pride, many countries display their pride overtly, so what's wrong with people gathering in a spirit of national identity, singing a few songs and waving a few flags?

Absolutely nothing wrong whatsoever.

[Thomas]

Surely it's offensive to those not born in England.

[B00]

For once Thomas I couldn't care less whether it offends anyone "not born in England". I adore LNotP and I fail to see what is wrong in celebrating being part of this country, which despite its many flaws, it still is one.

[tamborine]

I dont see many black/asian faces in the audience of prom broadcasts.

[B00]

Sorry, meant to say part of this great country.

[micmak]

Thomas. That wooden spoon of yours is working a lot of overtime.

[Thomas]

Tambo, that's because they're not welcome.

[tamborine]

that's silly Thomas, tickets are sold online by CCard & there's no way of telling a persons race.

[boxtops]

Thomas, this thread is stirring for the sake of it. The event is a national tradition - did you watch it? If you had, you would have seen in the audience flags of a great number of countries not part of the UK - it was a really international event, with participants and audience coming from all over the globe. It's a splendid annual celebration - not remotely racist or offensive.

[Bobbisox]

it's Newsdesk boxy...a nutter to be sure..lol

[Thomas]

Tambo, they can tell by the name!

[tamborine]

Would Rule Britannia be an effective deterrent to immigration.....hmmmm

[boxtops]

Thomas now you are being ridiculous. Ticketmaster etc don't have time or remit to faff about screening people because there are called Ali or Mbongo or Smith - and I know some very nice black people called Smith - how would they possibly know, and why, more to the point, would they care? Perhaps black people just don't like the proms, any more than - say, some of us - might not enjoy a concert a black desert group. Personal choice,

[bibblebub]

The Proms is about as racist as Thomas the Tank Engine.

[modeller]

Thomas have you always been a stirrer ? I bet they love you at work .

[Bobbisox]

doesn't anyone recognize this nutcase?...LOL

[Thomas]

Boxtops, try booking a ticket with the name Ahmed. Always sold out!

[Whickerman]

hook
line
sinker

[scotman]

Why would anyone want a ticket called Ahmed?