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I should like to point out that the term is The Queens English, as the language native and unique to the British Isles in its origins. The Americanisation of English came about after the Pilgrim Fathers left Plymouth Sound, therefore I put it to you that it is in fact your spellings that are incorrect and not ours. Yes we are a part of Europe but to be honest I don't know why, we have the English channel between us and to my Knowledge are separate. Wouldn't that be like claiming we are a part of The Americas after all it's only the Atlantic that keeps us apart?

Ha ha ha true Stan but didn't want to be called sexist by the ladies for saying Kings English ha ha ha . Well true we did loose it once but all that loss made us more determined, we now hang on to our sovereignty with a little more gusto than previously afforded.

Eternal, we are a small insular and introspective island off the coast of mainland Europe. Many of the natives here fear a rabid dog (or rabid human) sneaking through the tunnel and infecting them. As for the queens English how can you justify the discrepancy between 'writing' and 'written"?

No Archie. I thought it was in Europe.

I always feel sorry for americans, not only are you incapable of coming up with your own language, you can't even copy the english language correctly. Your confusion of the word 'gas' for 'petrol' is just going to lead to trouble one of these days, and as for words like 'pants' and 'fanny', well heaven help us. As for the spelling, so many 'z's in words like realize, is it just a way of cheating at scrabble?

Strewth.

....... desperately hoping this is a wind up now. If not: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=united+kingdom

Denmark is in County Cork, along with the Blarney Stone. Everyone knows that!

That is true for the most part Terrance, except for Cornwall (the Southern most principality) where everyone has sandcastles.

I heard the castles in Essex come in Burberry check.

My childhood castle was sandwiched between the slag heaps and the vinegar works.

You dog Stan! "Elsey's Barley Malt Vinegar - There's nobody Else's Like Elsey's" as the strap line used to go. As for slags and vinegar strokes - you ought to be ashamed!

Ahh shame, an uniquely English emotion that.

Ahh shame, an uniquely English emotion that.

Bugger

My wife rules me. I don't know 'bout no Queen.

The Queen of Great Britain and the Commonwealth is more of a figurehead now, as most of the actual power is held by Parliment and the elected Government. She does have the power though to Vito any decision they make, until they formulate any plans she actually agrees with. So she in theory still has the last word on how the country is run. The next in line to the Throne is Charles but many in this country think that it should be William, Charles has far too many skeletons in his cupboard to ascend the throne, Diana and her treatment being the main bone of contention. I hope this clears up some of the confusion for our American cousins You All ?

Oh my.

I am amazed at you asking that question, but I know that the American education system is geared up to have it's students believe, that the USA is the centre of the Planet . Sorry to shock you but that's untrue, the USA was not the Birthplace of Democracy either also untrue. But I am not going to be a know it all I am going to let others enlighten you, I am also a little curious to see how many know the answer. Like Stan the man says often the results are decided by the marginal constituencies (what you would call States we call Counties ). But that is only because far too many people do not bother to vote on Polling day, Believing there meagre mark would not change anything, and they are right if it's not used it won't. That's why for years we have been Govern'd by a two party system, because apathy is Great Britain's biggest enemy.

Here are a few other facts that Americans seem to get confused about . Marconi did not invent Television, That was John Logi Baird a Scotsman. Frank Whittle invented the Jet Engine and was not American He was British Luttterworth, England. The very first moving picture were invented by William F Green a British inventor in Cambridge England, he also invented the first fast celluloid film too. The list goes on Vertical take off aircraft, the hovercraft, and so so many other things. But you did invent Star Trek even if the best actors in it were British .

I don't think you are Dumb Eternal, maybe a little miss informed but not dumb. I would take a second look at saying you are the Land Of The Free, like any other country your Government tells you what is and is not acceptable, and you can not do as you please as neither can any of us. I think that may be a now outdated concept, and maybe George Orwell was right after all. You do have the NSA, CIA, and countless other clandestine secret organisations attached to your Government as do we. I am beginning to think that none of us are truly free any more. With CCTV on every corner Phone Tapping, an other countless methods of watching us, we are all potentially in some ones cross hairs ? Also you are spot on with the translation of I don't give a Toss, and yet over here Toss means something quite different?. Typical of English language say one thing, mean another most confusing really .

Archie way too many late night Hammer Films LOL

Stan True they do have some of the genius's of literary to boast,but I was talking of those that actually made a difference to our ways and standards of living. They also had Charles Manson, Bundy, oh and who could ever forget Sarah Pallin and Monica Lewenski ( sorry Monica if I miss spelt you name but Polish is not my strong suit )Bonnie and Clyde, Baby Face Nelson , Al Capone, Benedict Arnold ( No Stan that's Not Tom Arnold's Brother, and no Archie none of them had a wicker man or ate mud except possibly when they died). But we had the Yorkshire Ripper , The Krays, Ronald Bigs, Jack The Ripper, Dirty Den ? so I guess we are even there.

"I don't give a toss" means "I don't care one jot". "Toss" is slang for masturbate.

Dam Archie what You ON ? whatever it is I WANT SOME LOL

You left out Boadicea shooting William in the eye.

Just William?

Just Jack