A bit of nonsense, for the American posters.?

Question

In Seventeen hundred and seventy six

On the fourth of July, I believe.

A bunch of people over the sea

Decided our dominion should cease

They didn't like our brand of tea

They didn't like our Coersive acts.

So they severed all the links with us

These are the established facts.

Just imagine what would have happened

If King George hadn't been such a twit.

You'd all talk with a plum in your mouth

Whilst maintaining a stiff upper lip.

You'd travel to work upon the tube

Say 'How Do You Do' and that,

Carry The Times and a furled umbrella

And wear a black bowler hat.

What a lucky escape you had.

Happy Fourth of July for tomorrow

Have a drink on me.

(got over my tears)

Answer 1

Fantastic fun, this one! Love it!

Even though you don't celebrate you wish all of us well...You are too kind. I will have a drink for you. We are also celebrating my best friends independence day birthday!

Answer 2

Thank you for your "kind" words about the 4th.  I have always wondered what was the British viewpoint on our "liberation". Its funny - after all these years - and I certainly was not alive then (I don't think) - I seem to have a sense of "embarrassment" about it in front of the British.  Like a sheepish teenager - who had to react - but still felt affection towards their roots. ♥

Answer 3

Loved it--.Here in Canada, we are a little bit American and a little bit British.--I hope the best of both.

Answer 4

Ah, the Fourth of July

How patriotic, how American

So red, white and blue

lets shoot some fireworks...

oops, made in China!

Some people like salt in their pint.  Others shed tears.  Same result, a salty taste!  Don't drink and cry...lousy beer!

Answer 5

Hey, Where are the trolls today? are they out tooting their horns ?

I am Canadian

I have just a little to say

on this your independence day..

an apology, perhaps atonement, if you will

Our civil war was fought in a bar

and it lasted a little over an

hour.

The only person who was arrested

in our civil war was an American mercenary,

who slept in and missed the whole thing...

but showed up just

in time to get caught.

and so goes democracy... Happy 4th to you all!

Answer 6

I doubt it. Even if the Americans had remained British subjects, they most likely would have continued to develop in different ways, such as Canadians and Australians.

Thanks for your "nonsense," regardless. I'm American but I feel half-Brit, having read so much English literature and history over the past thirty years. Cheers!

Answer 7

Whilst I enjoy a hotdog some french fries, and a cold beer, please have yourself some fish n chips and a pint.

Answer 8

"Hi!",

We all wear the red, white and blue it's the genetic code. I come from the condemned nation of 1788. May you American, have a great July 4th. Though I thought it was 1777, I didn't relise it was 1776. there you go, funny,meaningful and educational.

Great poem, from the land down under...(h**l)

WELL DONE  : )

Answer 9

Topical, and great fun.

Thanks for making my day!

Answer 10

Thank heavens the link via the Internet now exists!! I have met some amazing Brits and love them like family of which you are the matriarch.  Wonderful poem.

Answer 11

Oh, this is great!  History and humor in poetic form.  Whatever do the Brits do on the 4th?

Answer 12

Very funny,indeed.

My girl is English,so I am still dominated by a foreign power.

Thanks for the chuckle,luv.

Answer 13

lol..."How do you do". We're not exactly like that in England but funny anyway. 'appy Independence Day darlin'

Answer 14

Excellent!!

I always have a special drink and toast my commiserations to our former colony on their loss.

Answer 15

Thank you for yet another lovely, humorous, and above all readable poem. Once again you've brightened my day !!

Answer 16

"If King George hadn't been such a twit." - hehe, love that line! Thanks for making me smile with this poem, can't wait for our big picnic tomorrow!

Answer 17

My grandmother came from London as a young teen.  As much as she loved the USA she could not resist teaching her grandchildren the words to "God save the Queen" before we learned "My Country tis of Thee".  There were a couple of first grade teachers who were not amused!  I will drink to you and to England tomorrow, Granny, wish you could come for a hot dog and a beer.

Answer 18

Wow... The Vegetable Man Likes! Very nice and very entertaining. I really like the point you made here. A very excellent piece of work. Congrats! I will drink many for you tomorrow my friend!

Answer 19

It's All in Good Fun ,,,,Cheers & Happy Celebrating The 4th !!! ...........I'm toasting you with my Drink....

Absolute & Cranberry with a Twist ....Cheers

Answer 20

And how much was this tax that so enraged the colonies? 3 cents per year.