Jay,
You seem to have spent too much time in Germany now. Their sense of
humour has rubbed off on you. Cheers,
Peter
74B
EPMD- van syckel, John wrote:
>
> Oh, excuse me.
>
> I know who John Cleese is but, I disagree with him.
>
> First, Americans do speak English. There are regional accents in
> the United States just as in Great Britain (Oh, like Cockney is real
> English?) Monty Python and the Flying Circus speak correct English ? Um, I
> don't think so.
>
> John Cleese in a recent interview was asked what, in comparison to
> the United States, was so great about Great Britain. He replied: "First, we
> speak English,
>
> Second, If you people played baseball, or Football, or Basketball
> (with any level of ability) that would not be a bone of contention. Yes, I
> know, the Americans don't play Rugby or Cricket very well. The only reason
> the Americans name something the "World Series" is for advertising purposes.
> No one believes it is really a "World" championship.
>
> Second, when we hold a world sporting championship we invite other
> countries to participate,
>
> Well, this is between Monica and Bill, don't you think. I don't ask
> what goes on in your bedroom.
>
> Thirdly when we greet our head of state we are only required to go
> down on *one* knee."
>
> .....................................................................
|