Random
Source Code
Random
An often misused term. Great Britain in the geographical sense refers to the largest of the 800+ islands that make up the British Isles.
In the political sense it refers to the union between Engalnd Scotland and Wales, and the central government of the same. (Add Northern Ireland into the equation and you get The United Kingdom)
Most people in Britain refer to themselves as English, Scottish or Welsh, Not British.
172👍 77👎
A phrase coined by people (and usually associated with the BNP) who are fed up of Britain becoming more and more politically correct, or identifying failing aspects of society caused by the government, such as education or the legal system.
"Did you know you can't sing baa baa black sheep anymore, it's baa baa rainbow sheep, that's broken Britain for ya!"
"Have you seen how much the university tuition fees have gone up this year? Broken Britain!"
14👍 4👎
A great show. I do really like it but there is a bad point, one I don't think Matt Lucas thought about. The endless quotes. If I heard one more "Yeah, but no, but" or "ano" or "Dust, Dust anyone" i may just have to rip there fucking heads off and destroy them!
Simon (Train Boy): You see Little Britain last night?"
Nick: "Yeah"
Simon (Train Freak): It was the best yet... Yeah but no but yeah but.." *smack*
82👍 44👎
A small group of islands north of Europe from which the modern world was born, without which America would be called 'The United States of Spain.'
Don't bother arguing to the contrary, 'cause you know Britain has more soul.
Alan: How can such a small island do so much for the modern world?
Geoff: It's 'cos they're British!
Alan: roflmao!!!!!111 oh yea!
320👍 197👎
The United Kindom of Great Britain and Ireland, 1836-1901 (although this is usually extended to 1705-1914). A period of Great prosperity as Britains' second empire (the only remnants of the medievel empire after the end of the hundred years war decision in 1556 were the Channel Islands) came of age. Along with the starting points of joining England & wales with Scotland in 1705, the new empire set about restoring lands lost after the "Golden age", and this was overseen by Queen Victoria. Due to the fact that the poor were suppressed while the rich grew very rich and well educated with beautiful accents (like myself), the stereotype of the posh-Brit grew. This empire was practically gone by 1965, although this had been seen by Churchill as early as the end of world war I. However, in this time Britain became the largest superpower ever known. Off the back of what seemed and invincible navy, a skilled army and even the worlds' first air force (with air balloons, albeit), this mighty roaring lion seemed untameable until drawn into war with other superpowers, which allowed a weak-by-comparison nation (USA) to become powerful.
Victorian Britain was a reflection of the affluence of Britain, which was in control of itself, its' neighbour Ireland and had its' enemies on a leash for the most part.
21👍 9👎
Great Britain is a European country consisting of 4 constituent countries: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The capital city is London (England). Great Britain also has 14 overseas territories and several dependencies.
Great Britain is a G8 country with one of the top 5 economies in the world. 4 of the top 10 (including the best) of the world's universities are located there (rankings; 2010). Great Britain came 4th in the Beijing Olympics.
Great Britain is a nuclear-armed superpower and one of the most tolerant countries in the world. Great Britain is responsible for penicillin, vaccinations, emancipation (Slavery was banned in England in 1772, and Great Britain in 1807), the English language, many world sports, basic human rights (the right to life, for instance, was first enshrined in the Magna Charta in 1215), trains, jet planes, modern armies, the computer, the internet, the phone, the television, and the first broadcasting services to go with it. Great Britain was also the only Allied country to fight from the beginning of World War II until the end, on all continents, against all odds.
Great Britain has a population of around 60 million. Around 92% of these are ethnically British (2002). The main language is English; minority languages include Welsh, Gaelic, Irish, Cornish, Scots and Ulster Scots.
Great Britain has fought mainly alone against overpowering forces of evil in World War II and against Napoleon, emerging victorious both times.
Great Britain has produced literally hundreds of cultural figures ranging from Shakespeare to the Beatles to Churchill.
Great Britain has numerous natural resources such as Oil and Gas (located primarily in Scotland and England) coal (Wales) and much more.
Great Britain is universally renowned to possess the most highly trained soldiers in the world, such as the SAS.
57👍 36👎
A cool little country that pwns all
Great Britain aka UK aka (by some Americans) England (i aint saying england aint a pretty sweet place but the country i live in is Britain so lets call it that)
112👍 84👎