View Poll Results: Do we agree with the Telegraph's definition of Britishness?
British people's right to say what they think
6
31.58%
Defiance of Nazi Germany in 1940
4
21.05%
British people's sense of fair play
7
36.84%
Britain's landscape
9
47.37%
Achievements of Britain's scientists and engineers
5
26.32%
British justice
3
15.79%
Parlimentary democracy
5
26.32%
People's politeness and consideration to each other
6
31.58%
The Royal Navy
1
5.26%
Having a strong economy
3
15.79%
Tolerance of other people's ideas
3
15.79%
Not been invaded since 1066
3
15.79%
Britain's stocism - ability to "take it"
7
36.84%
The monarchy
4
21.05%
Other, please state
4
21.05%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll
What does it mean to be British?
Jul 27th 2005, 4:37 am
#16
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 13,233
Re: What does it mean to be British?
Originally Posted by PeteY
What do you say to a cup Father Jack?
" **** OFF CUP!"
HAahahaha. I love that program.
" **** OFF CUP!"
HAahahaha. I love that program.
- Enjoying the best comedy - British!
Jul 27th 2005, 4:40 am
#17
Cup of tea, Father?
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Underground, overground, wombling free
Posts: 6,895
Re: What does it mean to be British?
****! Nuns! Reverse! Reverse!
Originally Posted by JulesandChris
'****!', 'Arse!', 'Knickers!'
Jul 27th 2005, 4:44 am
#18
Forum Regular
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 33
Re: What does it mean to be British?
I think 'Britain' actually means the geographical island of Great Britain , whereas what we think of as 'British' is the 'United Kingdom' as in the union of the Protestant crowns of Scotland and England. Therfore, it's basis is very much with the Royal Family and religion, hence why in some parts of 'Britain' (most obviously Northern Ireland and West of Scotland), 'British' and the Union Flag are somewhat controversial.
Jul 27th 2005, 4:47 am
#19
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 13,233
Re: What does it mean to be British?
Originally Posted by Kangablue
I think 'Britain' actually means the geographical island of Great Britain , whereas what we think of as 'British' is the 'United Kingdom' as in the union of the Protestant crowns of Scotland and England. Therfore, it's basis is very much with the Royal Family and religion, hence why in some parts of 'Britain' (most obviously Northern Ireland and West of Scotland), 'British' and the Union Flag are somewhat controversial.
Jul 27th 2005, 4:48 am
#20
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Re: What does it mean to be British?
Morning Departure(1950)
A funny old black and white film with funny men with sqeaky voices talking about being trapped in a submarine off the British coast.
"Pull yourself together Stokes" *slap*
"Thankyou sir I needed that"
"Blimey! Me, drinking tea in the officer's mess".
"Stop saying Blimey."
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A funny old black and white film with funny men with sqeaky voices talking about being trapped in a submarine off the British coast.
"Pull yourself together Stokes" *slap*
"Thankyou sir I needed that"
"Blimey! Me, drinking tea in the officer's mess".
"Stop saying Blimey."
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