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Originally posted by mtthwmen at work, 'land down under', is a masterpiece!! i hope the Aussies kick your butt so we dance to its melodious tones!
Good trolling, but you slipped up there. No sane person would call Men at Work "brilliant".
In case you didn't notice, God Save the Queen (while rubbish, I'll happily admit) is not the English national anthem. It's the British anthem. That includes the Scots. Of course, the Queen is also the Aussie's head of state as well, since they haven't had the sense to get their own yet.
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ummm now why would we endorse a national anthem that has a section in it stating that General Wade shall be sent up to sort us rebellious Scots out
Lord, grant that Marshal Wade,
May by thy mighty aid,
Victory bring.
May he sedition hush and like a torrent rush,
Rebellious Scots to crush.....
i have never heard it sung at a sporting match unless it was sung by the English when they are dressing up as nuns to watch the cricket or visiting Murryfeld to get a tanking and sent hame tae think again.
We have our own national anthem don't you know, and guess what, its not God save the queen. If it is not the English national anthem then why do they sing it when they come here as if it were? i suggest instead they should do a morris dance type of Hacka and prance around in their own inimitable fashion.
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Originally posted by HumeALol, perhaps you could initiate the trend somehow? a man with a pigs bladder on a little stick bopping the heads of the opposition may also help!
I have been campaigning for this for years. Would certainly take the sting out of the opposition...
Originally posted by karoly aczelLol, thats really funny! you wanna hear some Scots humour Karoly poly, check this dude out at the Edinburgh festival. hopefully you can understand him, we find him hilarious! Kevin Bridges.
I met a guy today from Glasgow that has been in Oz for 52 years. couldn't understand a word he was saying. I'm so glad I only have to read you and not try to decipher your take on the english language!🙂
Originally posted by robbie carrobieWell, that's about as relevant nowadays as the verse in the Australian national anthem that goes:
men at work, 'land down under', is a masterpiece!! i hope the Aussies kick your butt so we dance to its melodious tones!
ummm now why would we endorse a national anthem that has a section in it stating that General Wade shall be sent up to sort us rebellious Scots out
Lord, grant that Marshal Wade,
May by thy mighty aid,
Victory ...[text shortened]... ring.
May he sedition hush and like a torrent rush,
Rebellious Scots to crush.....
"When gallant Cook from Albion sailed,
To trace wide oceans o'er,
True British courage bore him on,
Til he landed on our shore.
Then here he raised Old England's flag,
The standard of the brave;
'With all her faults we love her still'
'Britannia rules the wave.'"
God Save the Queen is the British anthem, and you're quite right that it shouldn't be used for English teams. When representing Britain - e.g. the Olympics - then it's appropriate. Chris Hoy looked happy enough having it played for him in Beijing.
In the Commonwealth games England use "Land of Hope and Glory".
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Originally posted by mtthwwell that's up to him, obviously he is happy being a subject of her Majesty, whereas the rest of Europe are citizens, not subjects! either way the Aussies gonna get you!
Well, that's about as relevant nowadays as the verse in the Australian national anthem that goes:
"When gallant Cook from Albion sailed,
To trace wide oceans o'er,
True British courage bore him on,
Til he landed on our shore.
Then here he raised Old England's flag,
The standard of the brave;
'With all her faults we love her him in Beijing.
In the Commonwealth games England use "Land of Hope and Glory".
for those who are aware of their history it is an affront to the memory of our heroes, who, safe in valour's glory the English steel would disdain!
I dedicate this to all you beautiful Aussies out there and wish you well for the coming text match!
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