Brits have some strange senses of humor, intent is often mistaken.
Nothing at all to apologize for. I know exactly how you feel.
Oh, those classy Brits.....
It’s funny. If Americans are upset that the least 2nd world country in Europe is joking about an event over two hundred years old that turned out to be nothing, then we’re the goofs.
The now-defunct Canadian national anthem, “The Maple Leaf Forever,” talked about how the British Canadians (Canada was still a British colony) defeated the nasty Americans in battles during the War of 1812, and the US national anthem talks about how we kept the nasty British from defeating us in a battle during the War of 1812.
Hmmm. I missed that part in history class...
I remember joking with my Brit in-laws who were thoroughly unaware of the incident. They were a tad embarrassed.
After some time the host couldn't help himself and asked Allen if he noticed the portrait. He replied that he had. Well, what did Allen think of the location? He replied that he thought it was entirely appropriate. Shocked, the host asked why. "Because nothing will make an Englishman s#$% faster than the sight of George Washington.
Lewis' next line in the film was "I love that story". So do I. People need to lighten up and get a sense of humor.
Sorry, but I am not offended.
” “the anniversary of burning of the White House with a BBQ.”
I know someone that almost had the same thing happen. His grill was too close to the house; melted the vinyl siding.
First time I knew the was what happened 200 years ago.
It’s okay.
We still have the Fourth of July.
(language warning)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UsGEyz_2rE
A little tweaking. Using sparklers makes clear it’s just being silly.
Harry Truman made major repairs to the Presidential Palace* in 1949; then in 2009 the place was turned into Section 8 Housing with great fanfare. Now it needs to be cleaned up and fumigated.
* Originally called the “President’s Palace” on early maps, the building was officially named the Executive Mansion in 1810 in order to avoid connotations of ROYALTY. Ency. Britannica. emphasis provided
On another topic, we had the US Ambassador to Japan recently attend a ceremony commemorating the bombing of Hiroshima. I found THAT very disturbing.
i don’t see the problem with it
we celebrate blasting them out of the country every july 4th.
I’m certain that, when the occasion is appropriate, US diplomats will remind the Brits that we had to save their sorry backsides twice during the early- and mid-20th century.
Where are they when you actually NEED them to burn the white house?
why would they apologize? Did someone from the regime complain?
Personally, I am not offended. Although I look at the incident as in bad taste, America used to stand for freedom of speech and expression. I refuse to allow political correctness and thin skin to tarnish a very long term of friendship between America and England. Whoever posted the announcement marking the 1814 burning of White House with BBQ and cake, needs to grow up and enter the world of adults and maturity. This is a free speech matter and the actions of one or two individuals. It should not be construed as the policy of the English government.
If I had to guess, it’s probably the work of the hordes of mannerless muslims who now infest the UK government.