Posted on 06/18/2015 10:25:34 PM PDT by beaversmom
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Let me first explain that despite historical differences,
and the fact that the Grenadier Guards are names as
such due to us destroying the French Grenadiers
and stealing their name, as well as countless other wars
and battles. We English are at worst pretty indifferent to
our brethren across the narrow sea. That said, French
Children, in groups as part of a school trip, with matching
hats or bags or whatever, are the worst. They will stand and
scream insults and throw things and just generally try
everything they can to get a reaction from us. No other tourist
of any description are as notoriously horrific to be around.
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French children are better eaten than heard.
What happened with the Grenadiers and the Canucks?
Dispute over soccer versus hockey?
I didn’t understand the Canadian reference either. Maybe someone will know.
I’m going to say it was the Canadians’ fault (even though I have no idea) so that one of them will step up, sputtering, and explain why they offended the Queen with loutish behavior.
Yobs. Tut tut ....
Must be in reference to this last year. I was thinking he meant something happened in England to a Canadian.
My male-line family is Scottish.
I went to Scotland for a big family reunion.
I did not know it, but there were a lot of French folks that have my last name, and they showed up in actual berets; kids too.
And drunk. Mostly just the adults though.
Oh, and the women tended to be slimmer and more attractive than our women.
Could it be that the Queen has a naughty side? ;)
I read last year that Queen Victoria had a “secret” lover. I can’t remember the publication, but here is one article from the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/01/opinion/a-queens-forbidden-love.html?_r=0
There was at least one movie based on the story, “Mrs. Brown” (1997), with Judi Dench playing Victoria (and nominated for Best Actress), Billy Connolly as John Brown, and Gerard Butler in his film debut as John’s younger brother Archie, who was also in service to the royals.
Thanks...I’ll have to check that out. :)
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