Red Nose Day!
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BostonTeaParty · 03-12-2007, 05:11 PM

This Friday, March 16th, is Red Nose Day. The only people who are going to know what I'm talking about are our Passporter friends in the UK. UK Passporters- I'm curious. Do any of you get involved or buy a tee shirt or wear a red nose? Do many people dress up on RND? I just received a package today from close friends in the UK that includes a RND tee shirt, big red ears and a red nose to decorate (I will wear the ears and tee shirt to work on Friday- should I take a picture?)

I still have my Red Nose from 2005 hanging on my car's rear view mirror. For the uninitiated:

What is Red Nose Day?

"Red Nose Day is a UK-wide fundraising event organised by Comic Relief every two years which culminates with a night of extraordinary comedy and moving documentary films. Our mission is to drive positive change through the power of entertainment. Comic Relief was set up by comedians and uses comedy and laughter to get serious messages across, while making sure that everyone who gets involved can have fun at the same time. Over the years, more than 2 thousand celebrities have given their time and talent to Comic Relief, from Lenny Henry, Billy Connolly, John Cleese and Jerry Springer to Johnny Depp, Ali G, Davina McCall, Robbie Williams, Steve Coogan, Paul Whitehouse, Whoopi Goldberg and Woody Allen. This is the 11th Red Nose Day; the biggest TV fundraising event in the UK calendar. On Red Nose Day everyone in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales is encouraged to cast inhibitions aside, put on a Red Nose, and do something a bit silly to raise money - celebrities included. It is an event that unites the entire nation in trying to make a big difference to thousands of poor and disadvantaged people across the UK and Africa. Get 'Reddy' for The Big One, Friday 16 March. Find out more at www.rednoseday.com."

*Pixie*Dust* · 03-12-2007, 05:13 PM

Thanks for the info. It sounds like a fun day for a great cause!

**chezp** · 03-12-2007, 05:24 PM

We're not personally doing anything, but there are loads of great fund raising things happening - we've got a team at work who'll be dressing as Romans for the day to raise money for Comic Relief.

**DyanKJ130** · 03-12-2007, 05:55 PM

Sounds like fun! And

I definitely think you should take a picture!!

BostonTeaParty · 03-13-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chezp

We're not personally doing anything, but there are loads of great fund raising things happening - we've got a team at work who'll be dressing as Romans for the day to raise money for Comic Relief.

Chez, that sounds like a lot of laughs! Roman togas I presume? Will they also stay in character? Do let us know.

**chezp** · 03-13-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonTeaParty

Chez, that sounds like a lot of laughs! Roman togas I presume? Will they also stay in character? Do let us know.

Roman togas! We've now been told that we can dress in red on Friday to raise money for Comic Relief - I probably will if I remember on the day!

**Colexis Mom** · 03-12-2007, 06:33 PM

Sounds like a great idea

Jenny Pooh · 03-12-2007, 07:15 PM

I know what red nose day

because I've watched the British version of "The Office" over and over. The red nose day episode was the best

BostonTeaParty · 03-13-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenny Pooh

I know what red nose day

because I've watched the British version of "The Office" over and over. The red nose day episode was the best

Oops, I stand corrected. Pretty cool, Jen. Now if you liked "The Office" you need to check out "Father Ted."

Annabel · 03-13-2007, 04:22 AM

I haven't watched any Red Nose Day stuff for awhile to be honest but this year's festivities sound pretty good so DH and I will probably watch it on Friday night. The one thing I want this year out of all the RND stuff is the Andrex puppy, so cute!

poohbear.u.k. · 03-13-2007, 05:22 AM

For this Red Nose Day my DS's school have got a dress up day. They have to wear as much red clothes as possible including wacky hair styles with hair dye (wash out only though!) For this they have to pay a "penalty" of £1 each, which goes to RND.
As I'm a lunchtime assistant on friday I'll also be taking part. (Not with red hair though !

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AmyJune · 03-13-2007, 12:31 PM

I remember hearing about this when I was in London last month. I thought is was just a Comic Relief thing I didn't realize that everyone got involved. It sounds like fun. Maybe I'll wear red on Friday as support. I can do the red nose too since my DH gave me his cold!