Hey, U.K....Take Us Back!

[3113]

So, well, the Fourth of July is just around the corner and I've decided...I want the U.S. to re-unite with the U.K.

Now I know what you U.K. folks are gonna say, "No bloody way!" Hey, I don't blame you. The U.S. hasn't been at it's diplomatic best of late and our exchange rate is crap. But really, we need you guys. You've got a bitchin' new Prime Minister, you've worked out health care and your homeland security is right on top of things.

And let's face it, that little break up we had back in 1776 was probably a mistake (and we both know that if King George's generals had fought harder--and if France hadn't loaned us that money, we'd still be part of the U.K right now). I mean, even though we've taken different journeys to get there, we're all on the same page now, aren't we? In fact, why don't we make it a big family reunion? All the countries the U.K. seeded back when and which are now democracies in pretty much the same mold: Canada, Australia and the U.S. We'll all rejoin the U.K. and be one big red-white-and-blue Empire again.

Of course, there are a few things the U.S. will have a little trouble adjusting to. I don't think we're too keen on Queen Liz. But I've an idea on how we can make the royal family acceptable to the colonies. Same principle as the "Prince of Wales" idea. Just make Prince William: "Prince of the U.S." America would *love* that.

Whadda think, U.K.? Should we use this 4th of July to reunite?

 

[Guest]

Can I fix you a drink this fine evening? I'm loaded with rum and coke.

 

[neonlyte]

Whadda think, U.K.? Should we use this 4th of July to reunite?

Sorry, I'll be on holiday on 4th July... have a good one.

 

[Stella_Omega]

I'd like to be British during the next week, while my neighbours, each night, shoot off more illegal fireworks than Daley has planned for Grant Park on the Big Event.

 

[rgraham666]

I'd like to be British during the next week, while my neighbours, each night, shoot off more illegal fireworks than Daley has planned for Grant Park on the Big Event.

Don't forget the overhead cover on your foxhole.

 

[Boxlicker101]

Do you really think it's a good idea? You'll have to drink warm beer and have tea and crumpets instead of coffee and doughnuts.

 

[Stella_Omega]

Do you really think it's a good idea? You'll have to drink warm beer and have tea and crumpets instead of coffee and doughnuts.

52° Fahrenheit isn't that warm-- I can't drink ice-cold things anyway

 

[gauchecritic]

Do you really think it's a good idea? You'll have to drink warm beer and have tea and crumpets instead of coffee and doughnuts.

The operative word there is beer. slightly below room temperature and definitely not lager.

 

[Vermilion]

Do you really think it's a good idea? You'll have to drink warm beer and have tea and crumpets instead of coffee and doughnuts.

If you've ever had az crumpet toasted over an open fire and lathered with butter and homemade jam you'd give up doughnuts in a flash, believe me.
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[3113]

Well...Starbucks has arrived in Britain (there is no stopping the great global overlord), so we don't really have to give up coffee drinks.

I don't drink much beer and I love tea. Having a daily tea time would, I think, be a boon to the U.S. Coffee breaks just aren't the same. Too short and tense. Tea time encourages folk to sit, relax and chat. As for crumpets...I'll go for scones instead thank you, with clotted cream and strawberry jam

 

[matriarch]

Do you really think it's a good idea? You'll have to drink warm beer and have tea and crumpets instead of coffee and doughnuts.

If you want to drink your kind of gnat's pee 'beer' here in the UK, it will be served to you as cold as your manufacturers state it should be served....but if you want to drink real beer, then you drink it at the temperature it's meant to be drunk..... not warm, chilled from being stored in underground, cool, beer cellars.....just not as cold as you drink it over there. And I'm with Stella, it's fucking painful trying to drink 'beer' that cold.

 

[NoJo]

I feel like I'm living in the 51st state here already, and frankly, that suits me just fine. All my favorite music and writing comes from the U.S. They really have to do something about their coffee though.

 

[3113]

I feel like I'm living in the 51st state here already, and frankly, that suits me just fine.

No, no. I'm not proposing that the U.K. become the 51st state--just the opposite. I want the British Empire to rise again and the U.S. can be part of it along with Canada and Australia.

Europe will fall in line soon after....

 

[Stella_Omega]

I feel like I'm living in the 51st state here already, and frankly, that suits me just fine. All my favorite music and writing comes from the U.S. They really have to do something about their coffee though.

We've done Starbucks about it, what more can we do?

 

[Vermilion]

We've done Starbucks about it, what more can we do?

Go to Italy... *that's* how coffee is done...
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<sneers> skinny latte my arse

 

[cheerful_deviant]

I am not going to drive on the left side of the road.

 

[neonlyte]

I am not going to drive on the left side of the road.

How do you get home?

 

[Vermilion]

I am not going to drive on the left side of the road.

Well, that's your choice, but I would have to advise against coming to visit... the traffic police tend to frown on driving into oncoming traffic...

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[rgraham666]

Well, that's your choice, but I would have to advise against coming to visit... the traffic police tend to frown on driving into oncoming traffic...

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This is assuming the person driving on the wrong side of the road lives long enough to be frowned on.

 

[TheeGoatPig]

Well, that's your choice, but I would have to advise against coming to visit... the traffic police tend to frown on driving into oncoming traffic...

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I refuse to drive anywhere where they drive on the left side of the road. Public trasportation or chueffers for me please.

 

[3113]

I am not going to drive on the left side of the road.

Well, as to that, I think there should be things that only get done in England, thus making it "special." Driving on the left can be what sets them apart as the elite center of the Empire, as the "founders" and all that.

The rest of us will keep driving on the right to indicate our original "colonial" position

 

[OhMissScarlett]

This thread makes me miss Lew and his doughnuts.

Revocation of Independence

 

[Stella_Omega]

Well, as to that, I think there should be things that only get done in England, thus making it "special." Driving on the left can be what sets them apart as the elite center of the Empire, as the "founders" and all that.

The rest of us will keep driving on the right to indicate our original "colonial" position

I kind of like that-- As well, I like the idea of being the Wild Colonial boy -- Girl -- umm... Weasel?

 

[Vermilion]

I refuse to drive anywhere where they drive on the left side of the road. Public trasportation or chueffers for me please.

<guffaw>
I'd fork out for the chaffeurs, if I was you mate. Cost about the same and you've got some hopes of the service actually running at all, never mind on time
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[3113]

I kind of like that-- As well, I like the idea of being the Wild Colonial boy -- Girl -- umm... Weasel?

I'm sure you'll find a way to weasel such a character and his/her position with a respresenative of the British crown into your latest opus