Note to our American friends: do the British really go on and on about the second world war? Too damn right we do, even to the extent that we sing anti Nazi songs in the playground.
Can't believe there's so many of you that don't know the Greek one! :eek: It's a Pulp song 'Common People' The first line is "She came from Greece, she had a thirst for knowledge"
Doh! I was thinking current affairs rather than pop, now you've mentioned that, of course I know it!
Me too! I loved SMTV:Live. Do you remember 'Chums' and 'Cat the Dog'?
Yes! 9.25 on a saturday morning used to be the highlight of my week! It was great to see clips on the 30 years of city programme that was on at xmas, I'm surprised they got away with some of the stuff
Or maybe just a more recent childhood? us oldies, we grew up within the shadow of the war you know Now, where's my walking stick?
Hey! I now know that I'm only 3 years older than Keren, so that can't be it. (Unless perhaps I'm just very well versed in slightly rude children's songs. Which is possible. )
Well, I just got my husband to do the citizenship test (he is Australian but has lived here for 24 years). He got 7/10 and, not surprisingly, did not know the canteen question, but Natarhi, you will be pleased to know he did not hesitate on the Greek question.
So I was right? They did age Merlin in order to make him look more like the Merlin I'd expect to see at Camlann
Not as such no, he came out in his Dragoon old man disguise and then proceeded to kick ass with a lightning storm across the battlefield and then reverted back to his normal young self.
How come everyone knows the Hitler balls song, I've never heard it. Am now starting to wonder if I had a deprived childhood.
Possibly because Dad's Army was at the height of its popularity when I was a kid and so all things "war" and army were sung in the playground?
Our version involved either the Albert Hall or, when we were being truly parochial, Leeds Town Hall
Well, I just got my husband to do the citizenship test (he is Australian but has lived here for 24 years). He got 7/10 and, not surprisingly, did not know the canteen question, but Natarhi, you will be pleased to know he did not hesitate on the Greek question.
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Oh right. That's interesting. The version I know of that song is different. Am I allowed to quote it? Ah well, the worst they can do is ban me:
Hitler .. has only got one ball
Goering .. has two but very small
Himmler .. has something similar
And poor Goebels has no balls at all.
Yes, and it wasn't pretty
Puts crown next to halo for one of the Merlins to polish
*snatches crown and puts in on before running, ladylike, off with it* :p
It won't fit though, star89 . . . your head's too big :D:D
*tries it on for size* It fits perfectly thank you :mad: Now top up my wine glass!
Doh! I was thinking current affairs rather than pop, now you've mentioned that, of course I know it!
Sorry, get one of the staff
I don't DO serving
And that crown's too small for you . . . you look like you're wearing a pastry cutter on your head
Yes! 9.25 on a saturday morning used to be the highlight of my week! It was great to see clips on the 30 years of city programme that was on at xmas, I'm surprised they got away with some of the stuff
How come everyone knows the Hitler balls song, I've never heard it. Am now starting to wonder if I had a deprived childhood.
I was! That was directed at Natarhi :rolleyes:
:eek: It does not it suits me just fine. What have I told you about jealousy
I havn't
Ah yes, I loved them both. My favourite was 'Wonkey Donkey' though.
ITS GOT TO RHYME!!!!!!
Or maybe just a more recent childhood? us oldies, we grew up within the shadow of the war you know Now, where's my walking stick?
*limps around pretending she needs a walking stick*
Urm here it is Avi *passes it back to her* :o
I still think of SMTV whenever I hear 'Please Mr Postman'
But Natarhi knows it...unless she's really a lot older than she claims.
Me too
Enjoy
I think The Beautiful Corrs was one of my favourites. "Shut up Jim! We let you out of the house!"
Not as such no, he came out in his Dragoon old man disguise and then proceeded to kick ass with a lightning storm across the battlefield and then reverted back to his normal young self.
Possibly because Dad's Army was at the height of its popularity when I was a kid and so all things "war" and army were sung in the playground?
Our version involved either the Albert Hall or, when we were being truly parochial, Leeds Town Hall
*curtsies apologetically*
*fills star's wine glass*
*takes rest of bottle off to the knight's chambers*
Well done, he can have a bonus point from me.