Britain seeks motto, get lots of piss taking
Prime minister Gordon Brown is asking for trouble with his idea to find a national slogan for Great Britain. Looking to help him out, The Times asked for suggestions from readers. Among the submissions: “Created by heroes, destroyed by Labour.” “Our government no longer listens.” “Drinking continues until morale improves.” “Our glass is half empty.” “Fat, rude arrogant, racist, selfish.” “Sorry, it’s all our fault.” “Promoting ahistorical unity myths since 1066.” “We apologise for the inconvenience.” “No balls, nerve or glory.” And the curious (to American ears) “Dipso fatso bingo asbo Tesco.” In the midst of this cynical barrage, someone had the nerve to suggest “Great people, great country, Great Britain.”
—Posted by Tim Nudd
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November 12, 2007 | Permalink
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Piss taking is what this countries about. That and /getting/ pissed.
Figuring out a slogan requires national identity, figuring out what we stand for, which is what exactly? I like living in Britain but the things that make us British aren't really things you can put in a slogan. Or really put your finger on.
Posted by: | Nov 12, 2007 11:30:05 AM
What's Gordo doing going to the Times anyway? I thought he was meant to be OLD SCHOOL labour...
Anyway, I like 'Dipso, Fasto, Bingo, Asbo, Tesco'.
Posted by: | Nov 18, 2007 9:04:52 AM
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