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Lord Percy
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PostPosted: 17:18 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Happy St George's Day Reply with quote
Saw another thread by some moaner who seems obsessed with his secret shame about being English, so here's one for the rest of us.

Happy St George's Day Very Happy

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PostPosted: 17:19 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
And for the sake of adding discussion to the thread:

What are people's thoughts on a British national day? We don't have one.

Rather than disparate George/Andrew/Patrick/David days, I've always preferred the idea of one big day when everyone gets their union jacks out and celebrates how great the United Kingdom is.
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PostPosted: 17:25 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think this would be a good idea but can't speak for the Welsh/Scottish/Irish.

I seem to remember there was some reluctance to form a combined football team in the 2012 Olympics.
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PostPosted: 17:29 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm not a fan of rabid nationalism, but I think a wee bit of flag waving and national unity may well help the nation heal recent wounds, Brexit and austerity shaped wounds in particular.

I'd certainly prefer flag worship over Dear Leader Boris Johnson worship, anyway.
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PostPosted: 17:39 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
We all celebrate mayday happily enough. It's also VE day this year.

"Raising the flag and singing the anthem are, while somewhat suspicious, not in themselves acts of treason." - Terry Pratchett.
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PostPosted: 18:01 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Re: Happy St George's Day Reply with quote
Lord Percy wrote:
Happy St George's Day

And the same to you, although I must say I have never heard anyone say such a thing before! It usually just happens. When possible, I wear a red rose to mark the occasion. Many people say to me "Oh, why are you wearing a red rose?". However, it is not possible this year.
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PostPosted: 18:05 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Lord Percy wrote:
And for the sake of adding discussion to the thread:

What are people's thoughts on a British national day? We don't have one.

Rather than disparate George/Andrew/Patrick/David days, I've always preferred the idea of one big day when everyone gets their union jacks out and celebrates how great the United Kingdom is.


That's what the last night of the proms is for. I see no need to get pissed and lairy like the Irish or quote poetry to a lambs bladder filled with lung like the Scots.

Let's keep a bit of decorum whilst displaying our national pride.

As to what the Welsh do? No idea. Probably something to do with leaks and live sheep...
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PostPosted: 18:23 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_National_Day

Great event to celebrate, already a bank holiday nearby, and good chances of decent weather for outdoor gatherings.
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PostPosted: 18:29 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would be flying the English flag from my boat if I was on it, sadly I'm not. Evil or Very Mad
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PostPosted: 19:01 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nobby the Bastard wrote:

quote poetry to a lambs bladder filled with lung like the Scots.


Nah, that's to commemorate the birthday of a famous drinker, liar, fornicator, sometime tax collector, songwriter and poet.

St Andrews day is later in the year and passes with much less ceremony.
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PostPosted: 21:47 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
The following may cause a bit of mouth frothing from certain sensitive folk on here but: I don't really see myself as English and don't care a great deal for St George's Day (this thread was mainly just to troll mpd Very Happy).

This may be due to half my family being Scottish so it just feels weird if I start jumping around singing about being purely English. I don't think my dad would even allow it! Laughing

As far as I'm concerned, I'm British first, Yorkshire second, and nothing else really matters.
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PostPosted: 22:04 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Ireland is not in Britain. N. Irish Protestants certainly don’t celebrate ST Paddy’s day.


Here he is, to ruin another thread Clapping

Belfast has a St Patrick's Day parade every year FFS.

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Yorkshire?!

Really? You should be used to people speaking their mind then. Laughing

You come across as more of a Southerner.


Coming from the guy who actually did move down south Thinking

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PostPosted: 23:11 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well today I saw many England flags in the more UKIP areas of town, and many of the residents of the buildings were were wearing England tops. Nice people though Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 23:18 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Re: Happy St George's Day Reply with quote
Lord Percy wrote:
Saw another thread by some moaner who seems obsessed with his secret shame about being English, so here's one for the rest of us.

Happy St George's Day Very Happy

https://i2.wp.com/metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GettyImages-1007138858.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&zoom=1&resize=644%2C429&ssl=1
That is a nice picture, but the flag is flying upside-down.
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PostPosted: 23:23 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Lord Percy wrote:
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Indeed, up here we call a spade a spade, that's why I don't mind reminding you how much of a gigantic hateful cunt you usually are Thumbs Up

Oh! Percy, *please* be careful, you will recieve a ... but it is too late. You've already been mooned.
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PostPosted: 23:28 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Im-a-Ridah wrote:
Well today I saw many England flags in the more UKIP areas of town

Gosh. I did not know that there are many of them still around. Their raison d être, begging your pardon, has been removed Their job is done. Every one of them is tired and shagged out following a prolonged squawk.
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PostPosted: 00:25 - 24 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Well today I saw many England flags in the more UKIP areas of town, and many of the residents of the buildings were were wearing England tops. Nice people though Thumbs Up


You think they must be UKIP votes because they dare show national pride? How many votes did UKIP get in these areas of your town?


UKIP didn't stand a candidate. Their activists told me at the Euros they weren't going to. How many would they get depends because the vote is split between the Tories and them. How many would be willing to vote UKIP? Maybe 30% ish.
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PostPosted: 13:53 - 24 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
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UKIP didn't stand a candidate. Their activists told me at the Euros they weren't going to. How many would they get depends because the vote is split between the Tories and them. How many would be willing to vote UKIP? Maybe 30% ish.


TBP pulled candidates in most Southern areas, where they could have won. As a result, I voted independent, purely because I refused to vote for Damian "Laptop Porn" Green. In local issues, he really doesn't give a toss and has ignored all requests for help from his constituents.


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PostPosted: 14:00 - 24 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Easy-X wrote:

Ha! You think you've got it bad. My MP is Dominic "I know Kung Fu" Raab Sad


Hello, neighbour Very Happy
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PostPosted: 16:12 - 24 Apr 2020    Post subject: Re: Happy St George's Day Reply with quote
Riejufixing wrote:
Lord Percy wrote:
Saw another thread by some moaner who seems obsessed with his secret shame about being English, so here's one for the rest of us.

Happy St George's Day Very Happy

https://i2.wp.com/metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GettyImages-1007138858.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&zoom=1&resize=644%2C429&ssl=1
That is a nice picture, but the flag is flying upside-down.


How can you tell?
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