british

A union of four nations, England, Scotland, wales and Northern Ireland. Former world super power. But thanks to largely friendly links with it's former colonies still can hold a lot of clout over international opinion.

With in these nations there is a very rich cultural, historical and enthic diversity that attracts over 35 million visitors a year.

Sadly it's population are now mainly disillusioned with its internal political system and as a result we have a very pro Bush government ruling a very anti bush population. However the British people have their own way of dealing with their rogue leaders.

2.5 million people marched through London against Britains involvement in Gulf war 2 and other marches the same day involved another 4 million people. There wishes were ignored. A price Blair is now paying at the ballot box.

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ducks and drakes

UK term for skimming stones across the surface of a body of water. (origin obscure)

To relax Archie would spend hours on the beach alone with his thoughts whilst playing ducks and drakes

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McMannaman

To have a nightmare day. The sort of day where everything you do turns to shit. To deliver a performance so below par it haunts you for the rest of your life. Term derives from Steve McMannaman, the former England midfielder and his last England game.

And Heskey's fallen over, he's having a real McMannaman out there today.

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scrumpy

A very potent type of rough cider. Normally associated with South West England, although the county of Kent also produces some good stuff. A good scrumpy normally has an alcohol content of atleast 7% by volume, be full of semi liquid apple pulp and taste like appley vinegar. It is suprisingly refreshing and can be consumed in vast quantities; providing the drinker does not want to use his legs for the next five hours. Was often given to wurzels in lieu of payment by landowners in an attempt to keep the works complient.

"Arrrrgghhhr yoouzzsh moi bessshhtisss mate yoush are." (a phrase often heard from the lips of scrumpy drinkers.)

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Parasite

A blood sucking vermin that drains strenght from it's host

The British royal family are the worlds most active group of parasites.

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Stephen Hawkins

A genius, the best in his or her field.

Named after the famous wheelchair bound scientist.

David knew his research into the anatomy of atomic structure would make him a real Stephan Hawkins

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karaoke

A painful form of 'entertainment' only to be attempted when very, very, very drunk. (see also tribute band)

Big John needs a good 8 pints before he is in the mood to murder Hotel California

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