God Save The Queen

[Stapel]

Originally posted by jack merchant
I thought the record was held by the Emperor Franz Joseph II from Austria-Hungary (1848-1916). Although one might argue that Louis XIV officially became king of France in 1643 at the age of 5 (wasn't it Mazarin who ruled as a regent until he came of age?).

AFAIK Louis became king officially the day after Mazarin died.

 

[MrPresident]

He was called Elvis!

Why the past tense?

 

[CurtSibling]

Originally posted by MrPresident

Why the past tense?

He changed his name.

 

[Zcylen]

Originally posted by zippy


The rebellious scots if I recall the third verse of the national anthem correctly

what does that third verse say?

the best english is the dead english?

 

[MadScot]

It's not so easy to track down the lyrics for the "third verse" as it's been dropped for quite some time - either the Scots are less rebellious, or the English are less worried about them?

God grant that Marshall Wade,
May by thy mighty aid,
victory bring,
May he sedition hush,
and like a torrent rush,
Rebellious Scots to crush
God save the King.

is the verse in question, by the way.

 

[CurtSibling]

Originally posted by MadScot
It's not so easy to track down the lyrics for the "third verse" as it's been dropped for quite some time - either the Scots are less rebellious, or the English are less worried about them?

is the verse in question, by the way.

No, it is just that we were never truly crushed!

As my people are fond of saying to our English cousins: Gerritupyeez!

 

[Siegmund]

It seems rather early to speculate just how long Elizabeth will make it. It's certainly *possible* she could set a new record for longest reign considering how long her mother lasted. But she does have a looong way to go. She has only just barely overtaken Edward III for the #4 spot for England, but seems to be in good shape to move up. (Ahead of her are Victoria, 1837-1901, George III, 1760-1820 (but there is a regency issue), and Henry III, 1216-1272.)

 

[Simon Darkshade]

Well, the Scots have not come south since 1745, so it must be assessed that the divine aid was fairly successful.

 

[CurtSibling]

Originally posted by Simon Darkshade
Well, the Scots have not come south since 1745, so it must be assessed that the divine aid was fairly successful.

Darklord of Oz, you utter many lies!
We go to England all the time! I was in London last year!

At least no Australians have ever set their impure feet upon Scotland in anger...
We would drink thier beer and send them back to their English masters!

 

[Simon Darkshade]

There is a slight difference between going to London for a kipper salesmans conference; and marching down in full force with dirk and claymore, playing with yer pipes in full view of innocent English women and children.

 

[CurtSibling]

Originally posted by Simon Darkshade
There is a slight difference between going to London for a kipper salesmans conference; and marching down in full force with dirk and claymore, playing with yer pipes in full view of innocent English women and children.

Who says me and my drunken Motorhead-listening mates were not doing just that!?!

Anyway, rebellion and cheek from Scots is a way of life. Long may it remain so.

And when it comes to beating up unruly Australians, we Scots and English make a good team!

 

[Simon Darkshade]

Originally posted by CurtSibling
Who says me and my drunken Motorhead-listening mates were not doing just that!?!

Anyway, rebellion and cheek from Scots is a way of life. Long may it remain so.

And when it comes to beating up unruly Australians, we Scots and English make a good team!

1.) Pipe fiddler!

2.) Sounds like Aussies

3.) Can't really recall the last time England beat Australia in anything.

 

[CurtSibling]

Originally posted by Simon Darkshade
1.) Pipe fiddler!

I was meaning the claymore part...

Originally posted by Simon Darkshade
2.) Sounds like Aussies

We have something in common! Hard alcoholism and disrespect!

Originally posted by Simon Darkshade
3.) Can't really recall the last time England beat Australia in anything.

They have Hugh Grant and Jamie Oliver, these creeps far outrank Paul Hogan for irritation potential.

 

[zulu9812]

Curt, I didn't know you were a Scot - where abouts are you?

 

[MrPresident]

Curt, I didn't know you were a Scot - where abouts are you?

My guess would be Scotland.

Can't really recall the last time England beat Australia in anything.

Losing. We are the finest losers in all the land. We have it down to a fine art now. No longer does the prospect of an England defeat upset the heart as it did the days of yesteryear. We can now claim our rightful place in the loser hall of history. Give an Englishman a defeat and he shall turn it into a glorious fight against all the odds in which the winning was secondary to the desire. Long live England and forever shall we lose. But if we lose to those damn Aussies one more time...

There is a slight difference between going to London for a kipper salesmans conference; and marching down in full force with dirk and claymore, playing with yer pipes in full view of innocent English women and children.

No there isn't. Both times you will be so delayed trying to get there you will turn around and go home. Who needs fortifications when you have the M25?

either the Scots are less rebellious, or the English are less worried about them?

Or we find it too hard to remember more than one verse.

 

[Zachriel]

Originally posted by Zachriel
We in America had a King once.

Originally posted by Darkness
And a popular one too!

Yes, we used to make life-sized dolls of the king, dress them up real nice with a crown and all. Then we lit them on fire. It was quite fun and the whole family participated.

I miss the good ol' days.

 

[CurtSibling]

Originally posted by zulu9812
Curt, I didn't know you were a Scot - where abouts are you?

Glasgow outskirts, Clydebank.

 

[CurtSibling]

Originally posted by Zachriel




Yes, we used to make life-sized dolls of the king, dress them up real nice with a crown and all. Then we lit them on fire. It was quite fun and the whole family participated.

I miss the good ol' days.

You forgot the bit about being hanged for doing it!

 

[CurtSibling]

Originally posted by MrPresident
My guess would be Scotland.

The boy is a sharp one.

Originally posted by MrPresident
Losing. We are the finest losers in all the land. We have it down to a fine art now. No longer does the prospect of an England defeat upset the heart as it did the days of yesteryear. We can now claim our rightful place in the loser hall of history. Give an Englishman a defeat and he shall turn it into a glorious fight against all the odds in which the winning was secondary to the desire. Long live England and forever shall we lose. But if we lose to those damn Aussies one more time...

Said like a true student!

 

[Cecasander]

Originally posted by CurtSibling
Glasgow outskirts, Clydebank.

What do you wear under your kilt?