Estragon Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I don't really get the annoyance at all this carry on tbh. Regardless of whether or not everybody who does this is publicising the charity, surely they would have benefited from a boost at the beginning which they'd otherwise have missed out on. Every charity suffers a similar thing I'm sure - just as some people will watch the Children in Need tv programme and not donate to the cause, or the no makeup selfies, or when charity wristbands became fashion statements. There must be a bit of positivity somewhere, even if it's less than the myriad of chilly, dampened gits might suggest. Admittedly it's a bit juvenile, and I wouldn't entertain it if somebody nominated me to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiet Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Pique and Shakira one was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 The best one is Charlie Sheen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Was just going to post that Charlie Sheen vid, fair play to him. Just when I was getting back in to FB this shit starts up. I've even seen one where mothers are nominating each other to put info up about their weans? As if we all don't know what the fkin kid looks like, see enough daily pictures of them as it is. Fair enough it has erased awareness ect and as long as people are donating to any charity it can only be a good thing. Its another fad though, can't be arsed with it. It must be all the people that were peer pressured into smoking at school that do these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestersKTID Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Got a nomination last night, will probably do the challenge today. Don't see the problem with using social media for charity, both the neck nomination and this seem to have raised a lot of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=855532311136496 #Lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Algorithms Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'll happily buck the trend of grumbling swines and say I did mine last night. Donated a bit to both McMillan and MND Scotland. I'll happily donate money into buckets and such if I'm walking past. Its a decent laugh, and I'd be willing to say people are more willing to donate if they actually do something themselves. If it helps raise money to help those suffering from MND/Cancer/ other illnesses, then its all good. You'll get people who might miss out the charity part, but it's still raised something along the lines of $15m so far in the USA. If anything, I'd say make sure that people are donating to charities relevant to their country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Bully Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I did mine yesterday as well, and donated the cash too. If it's not your thing, don't do it. If it is, do it. Whining however about people doing it with the archetypal "I bet they don't even donate" is just pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fifer Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Got a nomination last night, will probably do the challenge today. Don't see the problem with using social media for charity, both the neck nomination and this seem to have raised a lot of money. Neck nomination also killed some idiots so it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggie_Murray7 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Can we switch it to the Brisk Water Challenge. I've seen no ice since Vince McMahon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1875 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 The Admiral's effort Can we switch it to the Brisk Water Challenge. I've seen no ice since Vince McMahon. Stephanie's had more ice than water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcapital Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 You'll be alright then. Oh no, I'm not popular on a message board, must do something to help that. Hold on... nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DensParkNumber1 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I've done it, also donated $10 to ALS website, didnt realise Macmillan were getting in on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Capsule Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Thompson Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I see your Charlie Sheen and raise you the Foo Fighters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I see your Charlie Sheen and raise you the Foo Fighters That is outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 So the latest social media charity craze is upon us. Has anyone on here done it or been nominated? Fair enough as it raises awareness and money for a good cause or a pile of nonsense? I have been nominated for it. I will do it, but it is a bit of nonsense despite it raising money for charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Ashamed to say I laughed at this.. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/als-ice-bucket-challenge-cofounder-corey-griffin-drowns-aged-27-9681129.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Nooka Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I saw my mate and his missus doing this the other day. Whilst she threw a bucket over him he basicaly trickled the water on to her head making it much worse/funnier. And let's not forget most of those that are using loads of ice are not doing it in a back garden in Glasgow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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