Britons too unruly for european resorts

[yeroen]

An interesting article with some appalling statistics that confirms what many already may know about British loutishness abroad:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/24/world/europe/24crete.html?em

Must be all that soggy climate repression.

In all fairness, they really should mention the German tendency towards militant nudism.

[Mord]

You say that like nudism is something to be frowned upon.

[Dagless]

In a family resort - yes.

[freeny]

While in Paris i was turned away from more then one pub because they thought i was British.

When asked why I was told that the British start too many fights...

[yeroen]

the key word here is 'militant'

Besides this is not the german olympic swim team we're talking about here. This is the hairy arsed and bockedy-hole variety.

[Jaffa Cake]

I went to the Netherlands this summer and not a resort, so you can't pin any of this on me.

[arkitect]

the key word here is 'militant'

Besides this is not the german olympic swim team we're talking about here. This is the hairy arsed and bockedy-hole variety.

Bockedy-hole?:confused:

What on earth?
:o:D

[Mord]

Why not ban ugly people from going outside so we don't have to look at their minging faces?

I don't see why children should be shielded from nudity, bodies are just bodies, skin is just skin.

[Dagless]

Why not ban ugly people from going outside so we don't have to look at their minging faces?

Because that's discrimination.

[leekohler]

I find this all rather ironic, given the disdain you Brits have for American tourists. :)

[Mord]

Because that's discrimination.

By the same logic so is your view on nudism.

[iJohnHenry]

Lager louts lose lingering license. lol

[thechidz]

You say that like nudism is something to be frowned upon.
you ever see the old nude guys that hang out on the danube in vienna??? not a pretty sight

[BoyBach]

It's the locals fault for catering to the Brits in the first place. They desperately wanted the British Pound so they sold them sausage 'n' chips, cheap lager and put up with the consequential rowdy behaviour.

[arkitect]

you ever see the old nude guys that hang out on the danube in vienna??? not a pretty sight

Only the old?

You should come to the UK and see some of the young nude guys that hang out in the gym change rooms… see the ravages of binge drinking and too many pies.
Not a pretty sight.

Why are only beautiful young bodies allowed to be naked? :confused:

[Mord]

you ever see the old nude guys that hang out on the danube in vienna??? not a pretty sight

Deal with it.

[djellison]

An interesting article ....

From which you changed the title for some reason.

"Some Britons Too Unruly for Resorts in Europe"

Not 'Britons too unruly'

SOME of them.

"in a 12-month period in 2006 and 2007, 602 Britons were hospitalized and 28 raped in Greece, and that 1,591 died in Spain and 2,032 were arrested there."

In 2007 there were 13.9 MILLION UK tourists visiting Spain ( http://www.statistics.gov.uk/downloads/theme_transport/mq6-q1-2008.pdf ) and 2.4 million visited Greece.

0.014% of Spanish visits resulted in an arrest.

That means 99.986% of British tourists in Spain in 2007 were NOT arrested.

I know that interntionally, the UK's two national sports are considered to be binge drinking and casual violence ( and infact, I'd probably agree ) - but let's have just a tiny bit of perspective here:

The HUGE, MASSIVE, MONUMENTALLY overwhelming majority of British tourists do not cause trouble. Even 'some' is frankly, a intentionally inflammatory choice of word.

Sorry to rant like this - but yes - there are a minority of Brits who behave like utter cave-men and women. The majority of us try to be polite, contribute to the local economy, and enjoy ourselves like grown ups - and I refuse to be tarred with the same brush as the brainless morons who go to Magaluf etc. to get drunk and get laid.

[arkitect]

From which you changed the title for some reason.

"Some Britons Too Unruly for Resorts in Europe"

Not 'Britons too unruly'

SOME of them.



Exactly.
But why let accuracy get in the way of a cheap sensationalist headline?
:rolleyes:

[és:]

0.014% of Spanish visits resulted in an arrest.

That means 99.986% of British tourists in Spain in 2007 were NOT arrested.

Thanks for saving me the bother of doing that myself.

Although, I do frown upon a lot of the people that go to places like Spain just to buy fish and chips and get drunk. Come to think of it, I've not had fish and chips (what a greasy stereotype) for about 2 years. Eeek.

[Ugg]

"in a 12-month period in 2006 and 2007, 602 Britons were hospitalized and 28 raped in Greece, and that 1,591 died in Spain and 2,032 were arrested there."

In 2007 there were 13.9 MILLION UK tourists visiting Spain ( http://www.statistics.gov.uk/downloads/theme_transport/mq6-q1-2008.pdf ) and 2.4 million visited Greece.

0.014% of Spanish visits resulted in an arrest.


I know that interntionally, the UK's two national sports are considered to be binge drinking and casual violence ( and infact, I'd probably agree ) - but let's have just a tiny bit of perspective here:



The corresponding BBC article went to clarify that the deaths in Spain aren't broken down by age. Since the retirement mecca of many Brits is now known as Marbella, I'll bet a good number of those deaths are pensioners.

At any rate, I'd much rather deal with the naked backside of a fit 80 year old Austrian than the backside of a vomiting, obese 20 year old brit with an equally obese tarted up girlfriend.

[Dagless]

I find this all rather ironic, given the disdain you Brits have for American tourists. :)
Oh us Brits are horrible abroad. We used to get that whole "oh they're British" shunning that some, more popular, holiday destinations had until we started visiting the lesser known areas.
Brit+Cheap booze+party atmosphere is asking for trouble :D

By the same logic so is your view on nudism.

Not really. You're not allowed to walk around town in the nip, why should a resort that allows the same public range be any different? If it was isolated to over 18's then fine (which there are). Just as the resorts I used to visit would only allow families.

[BoyBach]

You do realise that nudism is not about sex?

[Mord]

Not really. You're not allowed to walk around town in the nip, why should a resort that allows the same public range be any different? If it was isolated to over 18's then fine (which there are). Just as the resorts I used to visit would only allow families.

I don't see why nudity should be outlawed *anywhere*, be it in town on the beach or wherever, I also don't see why whether someone is over 18 or not should have any impact on their allowed exposure to nudity, sex perhaps but nudity is innocent, anyone who thinks otherwise is in my view deluded.

[és:]

I don't see why nudity should be outlawed *anywhere*, be it in town on the beach or wherever, I also don't see why whether someone is over 18 or not should have any impact on their allowed exposure to nudity, sex perhaps but nudity is innocent, anyone who thinks otherwise is in my view deluded.

A stunning lack of perspective, Mord. I know the point you're making but you have to acknowledge other factors that make up society.

[skunk]

Sorry to rant like this - but yes - there are a minority of Brits who behave like utter cave-men and women.A gratuitous insult to all troglodytes. Knock it off. :mad:

[iJohnHenry]

They're all dead anyway.

They no longer have any rights. :p

[skunk]

Rapier-sharp but somehow pointless.

[SMM]

I met a great number of people in my travels through the UK. This really surprises me. I was staying with some friends in Stoke during the World Cup (Rome I recall). There was a great deal of hooliganism by the English football fans. my friends, Alan and Pam were shocked by their behavior. I attributed it to drunk young men having a good time (at other's expense). Personally, I always found the UK citizens to be the best mannered of everywhere I have traveled. This does not change that opinion. Someone posted some statistics, showing this to be confined to a very small percentage. I think that is what makes sense.

[obeygiant]

I met a great number of people in my travels through the UK. This really surprises me. I was staying with some friends in Stoke during the World Cup (Rome I recall). There was a great deal of hooliganism by the English football fans. Alan and Pam were shocked by their behavior. I attributed it to drunk young men having a good time (at other's expense). Personally, I always found the UK citizens to be the best mannered of everywhere I have traveled. This does not change that opinion. Someone posted some statistics, showing this to be confined to a very small percentage. I think that is what makes sense.


Alan and Pam? Wait..... Oh yeah, Alan and Pam. Okay yeah. :)

[yojitani]

Couldn't help but think of the Monty Python Travel Agent (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcCuBWXd-hc) sketch after reading this.

[SMM]

Alan and Pam? Wait..... Oh yeah, Alan and Pam. Okay yeah. :)

I edited it for you. I keep forgetting not everyone can connect the dots. :p

[Mord]

A stunning lack of perspective, Mord. I know the point you're making but you have to acknowledge other factors that make up society.

Fundamentally I think it is wrong for society to outlaw nudity, my body is my own and if anyone thinks that showing it is immoral then they can avert their eyes as such beliefs are founded on religion primarily and the developed world is secular.

[SactoGuy18]

You REALLY have to wonder are we getting those boorish Brits at southern European resorts because of all the cheap flights from EasyJet and Ryanair, in my humble opinion? I certainly don't see them here in the USA, mostly because even with the stronger British Pound it's still fairly expensive to fly to the USA for an all-inclusive tour.

[MrSmith]

Fundamentally I think it is wrong for society to outlaw nudity, my body is my own and if anyone thinks that showing it is immoral then they can avert their eyes as such beliefs are founded on religion primarily and the developed world is secular.
So we can expect your nude body to grace this thread at some stage...?

[és:]

You REALLY have to wonder are we getting those boorish Brits at southern European resorts because of all the cheap flights from EasyJet and Ryanair, in my humble opinion? I certainly don't see them here in the USA, mostly because even with the stronger British Pound it's still fairly expensive to fly to the USA for an all-inclusive tour.


It's just the typical classless, close to home, type of resort that our... not so great... members of society go to for cheap booze, cheap flights, sun and probably sex.

Most people look at them with a wince. Every country has them.

[Mord]

So we can expect your nude body to grace this thread at some stage...?

It wouldn't be the first time if I did, however I abide the forum's rules even though I disagree with them. I also wouldn't see the point in exposing myself, I'm no exhibitionist.

[MrSmith]

...I also wouldn't see the point in exposing myself, I'm no exhibitionist.
Point taken. Must be great to have confidence enough in your body to go starkers. It'd be a crime against humanity if I did it.

[djellison]

for cheap booze, cheap flights, sun and probably sex.

The venues where the worst of this ****** behavior occurs, to be honest, do sort of invite it. (not literall, but they are going after those very people who cause the trouble)

They sell the very very cheap alcohol to the drunk people. If they were in a bar in the UK, they'd probably get a 'I think you've had enough'

Sales-people out on the streets giving out flyers to people who any idiot can see will be causing trouble later on - begging them to come to the clubs, get utterly pissed, get leery with the scantily clad dancing girls....it's not exactly the formula for polite, pleasant tourists.

Many of the resorts welcome these people with open arms, because they spend a lot of money on a lot of booze. That's why I avoid any place like it when going on holiday. Upstate New York, the quiet towns of Southern Spain ( Salobrena, for example ), or breaks in the UK in the Lake District etc.

Not saying that it's the resorts fault. It isn't. But they could do much to resolve the situation themselves. The question is - do they want to down-turn in trade that would result?

[és:]

breaks in the UK in the Lake District etc.

Probably my favourite place on earth. I love it. I'm sure there are nicer places around, but I've yet to find it.

I agree with your post, too.

[Dagless]

Probably my favourite place on earth. I love it. I'm sure there are nicer places around, but I've yet to find it.

I agree with your post, too.

Try the Peak District, much the same only higher and flatter. We drive through Buxton and the like on the way to my girlfriends uni and it's just beautiful and serene.

[és:]

Try the Peak District, much the same only higher and flatter. We drive through Buxton and the like on the way to my girlfriends uni and it's just beautiful and serene.

Yeah, I've been - it's really nice. Some of Yorkshire is pretty stunning, too. However, there is just something about those lakes when the sun rises above them that drives me wild.

I'll never forget walking down the track beside Ullswater at about 4:30 AM and then sitting on the shingle at the edge of the lake as the sun rose over it making everything orange and purple.

Stunning.

[djellison]

I like to sit at the North end of Coniston, and watch Campbell in Bluebird, in my minds eye, turning for his return run of Jan 1967

[BoyBach]

I certainly don't see them here in the USA, mostly because even with the stronger British Pound it's still fairly expensive to fly to the USA for an all-inclusive tour.


The US doesn't need to import drunken tourists; you already have Spring Break™! :p

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[Cromulent]

You REALLY have to wonder are we getting those boorish Brits at southern European resorts because of all the cheap flights from EasyJet and Ryanair, in my humble opinion? I certainly don't see them here in the USA, mostly because even with the stronger British Pound it's still fairly expensive to fly to the USA for an all-inclusive tour.

Also partly because America makes crap beer :). Who wants to go there for a drinking holiday, if the best you can get is a bottle of Budweiser or some other gassy tasteless lager (exaggeration I know, but based on truth)?

[mactastic]

Also partly because America makes crap beer :). Who wants to go there for a drinking holiday, if the best you can get is a bottle of Budweiser or some other gassy tasteless lager (exaggeration I know, but based on truth)?
Oh, there's plenty of good beer available here. Buttwiper and Rocky Mountain Horse Pee are not the only types of beer brewed here.

[djellison]

I had something beer-ish brewed in Ithaca a couple of months back - it was brilliant!

[skunk]

That Odysseus fellow surely knows his beer.

[Macky-Mac]

...“They scream, they sing, they fall down, they take their clothes off, they cross-dress, they vomit,” Malia’s [Greece] mayor, Konstantinos Lagoudakis, said in an interview..... NY Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/24/world/europe/24crete.html?partner=rssuserland&emc=rss&pagewanted=all)

well gee, sounds like quite a party

British lads on vacation;

[mactastic]

NY Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/24/world/europe/24crete.html?partner=rssuserland&emc=rss&pagewanted=all)

well gee, sounds like quite a party
You sure you're not talking about the Miss Buffalo Chip contest at Sturgis? ;)

[SMM]

Also partly because America makes crap beer :). Who wants to go there for a drinking holiday, if the best you can get is a bottle of Budweiser or some other gassy tasteless lager (exaggeration I know, but based on truth)?

One can find many very good ales in America. They say Seattle is the coffee capital of the US. But, we have many good micro-breweries and ale houses, similar to English style pubs. Oregon, next door, can also boast many fine breweries. If one goes to the brew pubs, you can get true cask conditioned ales. They use the standard British style ale engines, and the ale has no added carbonation. Montana has some good breweries, as does California.

My favorite English ale is "Old Thumper", which I discovered at the Old Alehouse in Salisbury. When we traveled, we always stayed in B&Bs in rural areas. We took most of our meals in pubs. I would ask the bartender to recommend a good local ale. So, we were able to sample ales from all the regions we visited. Very nice way to enjoy a holiday! ;)

[Jaffa Cake]

My favorite English ale is "Old Thumper"...Is that the one from Ringwood? If so, it's now being brewed under licence in the States by Maine's Shipyard Brewery. Just a pity that it's literally the other side of the country from you. ;)

[Macky-Mac]

You sure you're not talking about the Miss Buffalo Chip contest at Sturgis? ;)

hmmm, don't think so....after all, the NY Times article didn't mention anything about impromptu motorcycle races between bikers in drag

[SMM]

Is that the one from Ringwood? If so, it's now being brewed under licence in the States by Maine's Shipyard Brewery. Just a pity that it's literally the other side of the country from you. ;)

I guess I cannot answer the Ringwood question, Jaffa Cake. If I ever heard where it was brewed, it has been forgotten long ago. I only found it one more time, and that was in a small village pub, about half-way between London and Brighton. An English friend told me, it was available in the London area as well. Your point about the distance between Maine and me is significant. It is definitely out of my reach. There are a couple speciality stores, which carry a huge number of ales from around the world. I could probably find it there, but it would be bottled and have much more carbonation. I am not sure I would want to ruin my fond memories, with an inferior offering.

I just noticed you are from Hull. I will be staying with friends there on my next trip. They own a bookstore there.

[iJohnHenry]

I would ask the bartender to recommend a good local ale.

When in the British Isles, I just say "Landlord, a pint of your best bitter, please."

I am never disappointed.

[MrSmith]

I'm not aware you can get Bitter on pump anywhere outside the UK. Am I wrong? Anything else is piss.

[SMM]

I'm not aware you can get Bitter on pump anywhere outside the UK. Am I wrong? Anything else is piss.

Go back and read my post (#50). I will restate - there are numerous brew pubs, scattered throughout the western US (especially the NW), which have cask conditioned ales. They cover the entire ale spectrum; IPA, ESB, Amber, Porter, Imperial Stout, Scottish Stout, Oatmeal Stout, etc. Many of the brewers went to the UK to learn their craft. Some are from the UK. They take brewing seriously. There are many strictly alehouses, which pump their ales. Virtually all of the brewpubs do nothing except that. The ales are not refrigerated, just like in the UK. The casks are stored in cool cellars, and the ale is drawn up to the taps, using 'beer engines', exactly like the UK.

The Seattle area ale revolution, got into full-gear during the early 80s. Before the decade ended, there were ~20 established micro-breweries, and many smaller local ones. These are not just knock-off pretenders. They can compete favorably with most English ales.

[MrSmith]

And what do life-long UK Bitter drinkers say about them?

[Macky-Mac]

.... There are a couple speciality stores, which carry a huge number of ales from around the world. I could probably find it there, but it would be bottled and have much more carbonation. I am not sure I would want to ruin my fond memories, with an inferior offering....

You absolutely have the right idea here. There's something precious about memories of past moments that shouldn't be challenged

[SMM]

And what do life-long UK Bitter drinkers say about them?

Burt Grant is from the highlands. He produced fine Scottish ales, but is better known, in the UK, for his malts. He now lives in eastern WA (~2 hours from me), and produced beautiful ales. I have met him several times and talked shop. His reputation has reached across the Atlantic. I have hosted several Brits on holiday. Several knew of his pub already, and it was one of our destinations. Others were suitably impressed by the local brew-pubs I took them to. Of course, this would represent a very small sampling of individuals.

I know ale! I quit drinking American beer over 20 years ago. I can attest to the quality of these ales from a very sophisticated palate. If you doubt my claim, please come visit our beautiful city, and find out for yourself.

[MrSmith]

I'm more than convinced. :)

[Cromulent]

I only found it one more time, and that was in a small village pub, about half-way between London and Brighton.

Haha, that's probably near where I live. Coincidence or what? What was the village called if you don't mind me asking?

[Dmac77]

Well if all of you Brits act the way the mayor of London did, during the closing ceremony of the Olympics...

Seriously though, did the man even take a shower that day? He looked like he had just been in a bar fight or something, plus he touched the Olympic flag.

Don

[iJohnHenry]

I can attest to the quality of these ales from a very sophisticated palate. If you doubt my claim, please come visit our beautiful city, and find out for yourself.

One question remains.

How many of us ale drinkers can you put-up?? http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/MouseMeat/Smilies/MMafter.gif

[BoyBach]

Well if all of you Brits act the way the mayor of London did, during the closing ceremony of the Olympics...

Seriously though, did the man even take a shower that day? He looked like he had just been in a bar fight or something, plus he touched the Olympic flag.

Don


Boris (I might start calling him BoJo?) is a legend!

"Other nations, the French, looked at a dining table and saw an opportunity to have dinner. We looked at a dining table and saw an opportunity to play wiff waff."

I'm looking forward to his opening speech in 2012.

:D

[Much Ado]

^ Against my better judgement, I laughed at Boris's speech.

[SMM]

One question remains.

How many of us ale drinkers can you put-up?? http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g158/MouseMeat/Smilies/MMafter.gif

Two at a time and with two weeks prior notice. Seriously, if anyone decides to come to Seattle, I would be happy to host them.

[Jaffa Cake]

I just noticed you are from Hull. I will be staying with friends there on my next trip. They own a bookstore there.I can provide you with a list of fine drinking establishments, should your hosts turn out to be teetotallers and thus unknowledgeable in such matters. ;)

And what do life-long UK Bitter drinkers say about them?Some of them are very nice. Some of them are not.

[Schtumple]

Boris (I might start calling him BoJo?) is a legend!

"Other nations, the French, looked at a dining table and saw an opportunity to have dinner. We looked at a dining table and saw an opportunity to play wiff waff."

I'm looking forward to his opening speech in 2012.

:D

I wasn't sure if he was being serious, you never can quite tell with him :p But he is a legend...

To be fair, it's not the majority of us that go around beating the crap into everyone and everything...

It's the chavy, scum bag families who think they are the first people to ever go on holiday... ever, and think that by going around loud mouthing off at people they are being clever and people are in awe at the fact there are some strange new foreign people in their country...

In reality they're viewed as morons and give a bad representation...

It's quite sad really...

EDIT: anyone notice it's the european resorts... the cheap places to go, the lower classes once again ruining it for everyone else... :)

[Dmac77]

Boris (I might start calling him BoJo?) is a legend!

"Other nations, the French, looked at a dining table and saw an opportunity to have dinner. We looked at a dining table and saw an opportunity to play wiff waff."

I'm looking forward to his opening speech in 2012.

:D

Please tell me your joking. The man looks like a slob, I didn't think that the UK had hicks, I thought we (the US) were the only ones that have to deal with them. The man touched the flag, didn't even button his jacket, and wiped his nose on his sleeve like 5 times, plus I'm wondering if he has ever taken a shower.

Don

[bartelby]

The man touched the flag, didn't even button his jacket,

OMFG!!

Someone has to shoot BoJo (nice name BTW)!!
:rolleyes:

[Dmac77]

OMFG!!

Someone has to shoot BoJo (nice name BTW)!!
:rolleyes:

No, but he could at least learn some manners and proper etiquette. Wouldn't hurt him.

Don

[bartelby]

No, but he could at least learn some manners and proper etiquette. Wouldn't hurt him.

Don

oh, the irony.

[Dmac77]

oh, the irony.

Seriously the man created a false image of all British people that many people may believe (I don't). Seriously, you DON't Wipe your know on your hand and jacket and then touch a 84 year old flag. And he should of buttoned his jacket, and combed his hair.

Don

[iBlue]

Seriously the man created a false image of all British people that many people may believe (I don't). Seriously, you DON't Wipe your know on your hand and jacket and then touch a 84 year old flag. And he should of buttoned his jacket, and combed his hair.

Don

Leave old Boris alone. He might not have been at his tidiest but at least the man can string a sentence together... you know, if we're going to judge an entire nation by its government officials. ...and the occasional drunk tourist.

[Mord]

If Boris did clean up his image he'd lose all his appeal, he got voted in "for the lulz", he's a character and that's why people seem to like him

It's just a freaking flag, we don't worship ours like you do.

[Dmac77]

If Boris did clean up his image he'd lose all his appeal, he got voted in "for the lulz", he's a character and that's why people seem to like him

It's just a freaking flag, we don't worship ours like you do.

The man has no class! He's repulsive!

And it wasn't even your flag, it was the original olympic flag. he shouldn't put his snotty hands on it!

Don

[skunk]

Please tell me your joking. The man looks like a slob, I didn't think that the UK had hicks, I thought we (the US) were the only ones that have to deal with them. The man touched the flag, didn't even button his jacket, and wiped his nose on his sleeve like 5 times, plus I'm wondering if he has ever taken a shower.Got room for any more prejudices in there?

[Dmac77]

Got room for any more prejudices in there?

Well I'm just saying he put up a bad view of londoners, and unfortunately people will come to believe that all londoners are like him. It really wouldn't hurt him to take an etiquette class.

Don

[iBlue]

Well I'm just saying he put up a bad view of londoners, and unfortunately people will come to believe that all londoners are like him. It really wouldn't hurt him to take an etiquette class.

Don

"People" huh? You mean the sort who are dumb enough to judge millions by the appearance of one person?

[skunk]

Well I'm just saying he put up a bad view of londoners, and unfortunately people will come to believe that all londoners are like him. It really wouldn't hurt him to take an etiquette class.The man can't help it if he's got fly-away hair.

You really want to lose that signature: people will come to believe you're a complete prat.

[Lau]

Touched the flag sounds like a euphemism for something entirely filthy. :D

[Dmac77]

"People" huh? You mean the sort who are dumb enough to judge millions by the appearance of one person?
Unfortunately some people are like that.

The man can't help it if he's got fly-away hair.

You really want to lose that signature: people will come to believe you're a complete prat.
Then cut it. And most people around here already think that I'm a complete prat, it doesn't bother me.

Don

[Schtumple]

Unfortunately some people are like that.

The irony of your statement is unbelievable....

Then cut it. And most people around here already think that I'm a complete prat, it doesn't bother me.

Don

Maybe if you didn't insist on arguing with everyone and going with a "I'm always right, your utterly wrong" attitude, then maybe people might respect your opinion....

Back on topic: I do love the fact the article doesn't mention rowdy Brits on holiday in Britain.... I've seen several resorts completely battered by vandalism, I don't understand how some people go to somewhere, and attempt to destroy it, with no regard for others, it would be nice if their passports could be torn up before coming home...

[MrSmith]

Touched the flag sounds like a euphemism for something entirely filthy. :D
I thought of touching cloth.

[és:]

unfortunately people will come to believe that all londoners are like him.

Only complete idiots.

I guess all Americans are like Bush. Or are they just all fat and don't know that countries, other than America, actually exist. :rolleyes:


Maybe if you didn't insist on arguing with everyone and going with a "I'm always right, your utterly wrong" attitude, then maybe people might respect your opinion.....

I have to say, it's not the 'I'm right and you're wrong' attitude. I don't mind that at all. It's the opinions and the lack of any erudition to back them up that leads to people thinking that he's a complete prat.

[OllyW]

Only complete idiots.

I guess all Americans are like Bush. Or are they just all fat and don't know that countries other than America exist. :rolleyes:

Boris was born in America ;)

[MrSmith]

And presumably he's now aware that China exists.

[és:]

And presumably he's now aware that China exists.

I wouldn't put money on it.

[Mord]

The man has no class! He's repulsive!

And it wasn't even your flag, it was the original olympic flag. he shouldn't put his snotty hands on it!

Don

The same logic applies to the most of the world, flags are just cloth if it gets dirty it can be washed.

[BoyBach]

Did anybody else watch last weeks episode "Who Do You Think You Are?" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dozUkeDXXgw) featuring our beloved Boris? It turns out he is far more 'posher' than I thought, but just as entertaining as ever to watch!

By the way, I think I'm now going to pick on people for having untidy hair, apparently it's all the rage across the pond. :rolleyes:

[és:]

Did anybody else watch last weeks episode "Who Do You Think You Are?" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dozUkeDXXgw) featuring our beloved Boris? It turns out he is far more 'posher' than I thought, but just as entertaining as ever to watch!

Yeah, I watched it. General buffoonery for most of the program but interesting. I like the show in general but I've only got into it this series. I think I'm going to... acquire... some of the last series.

[arkitect]

By the way, I think I'm now going to pick on people for having untidy hair, apparently it's all the rage across the pond. :rolleyes:

But when Americans do untidy… boy do they do it well…
:D
http://www.extrememortman.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/Larry%20King%20big%20hair%20from%20Deadspin.jpg
God knows what made Larry King's hair stand on end like this though.

[iBlue]

^ OH MY GOD! :D (nice one)

[BoyBach]

God knows what made Larry King's hair stand on end like this though.


Maybe somebody told him his next interviewee was BoJo. :D