ferret Posted December 11, 2010 Report Posted December 11, 2010 I hadn't realized that was happening in the UK. Sorry to hear that. This isn't happening in the UK. I suspect the "british press" refered to is one newspaper favoured by neo nazis and gullible bigots who are too stupid or too lazy to think for themselves. Yes we do have some vandals and criminals who do appaling things, just like every other nation on the planet, but these are a small minority. If anyone wants to fly the union flag no one will stop them. If you want to shout "I am proud to be british" you may get some funny looks from your neighbours, but no one will stop you. Not many people do either, as we are a bit reserved and as an Island nation we know what country we are in. As for "Great Britan no longer exists" , that's utter crap. A nation is it's people, not a few boats. Great Britain has enriched the world with It's creativity in arts and science. Other nations have achievments which they are proud of, but this relatively small nation has been disproportionatly blessed with talent. The country may be in a mess at the moment, but we've been through tougher times and come out stronger and will again. I am proud of my nations past and have faith in it's future. I wouldn't live in any other country. I may not wave the flag often, but I don't need to. When you know you are the best you don't need to flaunt it. Quote Politicians are like nappies, both should be changed regularly for the same reason.
Members SilverBear Posted March 21, 2014 Members Report Posted March 21, 2014 My father owned a Morris Traveller, and they were described by Dame Edna Everage as 'half-timbered' cars - presumably for people who live in half-timbered houses! I was once commissioned to make a pair of leather suspenders for a guy in the States . . . it took a while for me to realise that he wanted a pair of what we call 'braces' to hold up his trousers (not pants)! Our definition of suspenders would have been inappropriate! And as for 'Time Team' . . . I've followed the programme for the last 15 years, and finally this year I was invited to take part in some of their digs, but they're not due for broadcast until January 2009. They'll probably take a lot longer to reach the US! This is a fascinating thread, and reinforces George Bernard Shaw's observation that the USA and Britain are 'two nations divided by a common language'! Ok I did a quick image search for British Suspenders and the only thing I saw out of place was to hold up stocking on women. Is this what you mean by suspenders over there? Quote
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