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To counter the America-centric "Where are you from?" poll, here's one for us Europeans :D

As most here come from the UK, I've provided several subdivisions there.

I've listed Ireland separately from Northern Ireland, since it's not part of the UK.

Besides the British Isles countries, I've listed the three most popolous European countries: Germany, Italy and France.
I've also listed two cities as example for each region/country.

I cant see any options at all...

Locameter.

I cant see any options at all...
Because of a flaw in VB, the thread is already posted while you're still writing out the poll options...
The poll is there now.

Where are the Nordic countries?!

To counter the America-centric "Where are you from?" poll, here's one for us Europeans :D

As most here come from the UK, I've provided several subdivisions there.
Besides that, I've listed the three most popolous European countries. Sorry if your country isn't listed, but there are only 10 options.
I've also listed two cities as example for each region/country.

*switches to arrogant American mode*

I'M FROM THE US OF A. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!! YOU PINKO FRENCHIES CAN GO SCREW YOURSELVES!!!!

*pisses by the Eiffel Tower*






nothing like a good exercise in self-satire. (I'm from the USA).

*Cough, Splutter*

Manchester and Liverpool as middle england!?!?!?!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! no no no no no no....

They are the North west...not the midlands...

Birmingham and Coventry and Nottingham are the midlands...not Manchester and Liverpool!!!

Oh god, I am a NORTHERNER NOT A BLOODY BRUMMY!!!!

Meh, I'm from just south of manchester :D

I live in England, but none of them. If Liverpool and Manchester are 'Middle England' and London and Bristol are 'Southern England', where's Leicester?

Southern England

Where are the Nordic countries?!

That way...

*Points*

I live in England, but none of them. If Liverpool and Manchester are 'Middle England' and London and Bristol are 'Southern England', where's Leicester?


16th in the Championship :D

Well I live in Bristol and it takes 2 hours + to get to Leicester.

Yeah, good way of countering it... I don't see anything East of Italy in there.

16th in the Championship :D
Hilarious. They should've won yesterday. Serve those Reading bastards right.

I don't actually support Leicester. I think they're crap. And I don't have anything against Reading either.

Hilarious.

mmmmmmmm Sarcasm

*Cough, Splutter*

Manchester and Liverpool as middle england!?!?!?!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! no no no no no no....

They are the North west...not the midlands...

Birmingham and Coventry and Nottingham are the midlands...not Manchester and Liverpool!!!

Oh god, I am a NORTHERNER NOT A BLOODY BRUMMY!!!!

Meh, I'm from just south of manchester :D

What makes you think we'd want you Manchester lot in middle England anyway :P

(I'm from Coventry, therefore, thankfully, not making me a Brummie :D)

That way...
Thanks mate.

What makes you think we'd want you Manchester lot in middle England anyway :P

(I'm from Coventry, therefore, thankfully, not making me a Brummie :D)

I thought you lot would want a decent city (not to mention football teams) down there...that said, at least you don't come from Derby ;) :D

As most here come from the UK, I've provided several subdivisions there.

Besides that, I've listed the three most popolous European countries. Sorry if your country isn't listed, but there are only 10 options.
Are you deliberately implying that Ireland is part of the UK?

:upyours:

I thought you lot would want a decent city (not to mention football teams) down there...that said, at least you don't come from Derby ;) :D

Derby...urgh...Coventry IS a decent city. 3 Cathedrals, 1 mostly destroyed, 1 only with walls, 1 intact (yay). Football isn't worth saying much. Oh, a waste-of-space stadium. That said, so's most of the city centre.

Anyway, I support Liverpool :P

Shetland Isles, up in Scotland. We have sheep and oil. Go us.

Are you deliberately implying that Ireland is part of the UK?
No, it isn't. That's why I listed it *separately* from Northern Ireland (which is part of the UK).

To those who miss their country: Europe has currently 25 member nations, so with only 10 poll options, there's no way I can list them all (especially not when making subdivisions for the countries on the British Isles).

To those who miss their country: Europe has currently 25 member nations, so with only 10 poll options, there's no way I can list them all (especially not when making subdivisions for the countries on the British Isles).
Don't mislead us then. The title could easily say this, "Where in Great Britian/Ireland/Germany/Italy/France are you from?" That way, you avoid the whole problem with the word Europe.

No, it isn't. That's why I listed it *separately* from Northern Ireland (which is part of the UK).

To those who miss their country: Europe has currently 25 member nations, so with only 10 poll options, there's no way I can list them all (especially not when making subdivisions for the countries on the British Isles).
As most here come from the UK, I've provided several subdivisions there.
Besides that, I've listed the three most popolous European countries.
Since Ireland is not one of the three most populous countries in Europe, you must think that it's part of the UK.

"Middle" England...

Since Ireland is not one of the three most populous countries in Europe, you must think that it's part of the UK.
It's a conspiracy! If they say it enough times it becomes truth, just like everything.

It's a conspiracy!
It's a conspiracy!
It's a conspiracy!
It's a conspiracy!
It's a conspiracy!
It's a conspiracy!
It's a conspiracy!

I refuse to vote on the grounds that you've insulted me :p

Middle England....bah!

Don't mislead us then. The title could easily say this, "Where in Great Britian/Ireland/Germany/Italy/France are you from?" That way, you avoid the whole problem with the word Europe.
Ok, I've change the title to "Where in the UK/Ireland/Germany/Italy/France are you from?" now.

Since Ireland is not one of the three most populous countries in Europe, you must think that it's part of the UK.
I've edited the description now to avoid any further misunderstandings.

I've edited the description now to avoid any further misunderstandings.
Including Ireland in "The British Isles" is also wrong, since this island is not at all British.

Ok, I've change the title to "Where in the UK/Ireland/Germany/Italy/France are you from?" now.
Thank you. However, I think that not too many people actually read the post titles, or even use them for that matter.

Good, beautiful and rich Surrey.

what about east anglia.
im in norwich ... we always get left out..
and we make the finest of all mustard.

Including Ireland in "The British Isles" is also wrong, since this island is not at all British.
Actually, Ireland is part of the British Isles. It is not, however, part of Great Britain or the United Kingdom.

Essex. Woo.:rolleyes: :p

Actually, Ireland is part of the British Isles. It is not, however, part of Great Britain or the United Kingdom.
Just like how Chile is part of the Americas despite the fact its not all that American.

I'm sure enough people have already said this, but:

this is a very stupid poll.

1) THE UK IS PART OF EUROPE!

2) Just off the top of my head, the following countries have been ommited:

Spain, Portugal, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Albania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Greece, Ukraine, Russia, Armenia

obviously you couldn't have fit them all on, and probably for quite a few there would be almost no nationstaters who live there, but you coulda at least tried, maybe having one option for "the Balkans" one for "Iberia" etc.

so all in all I give this poll 0/10.

This is hilarious. You make a poll to counter the arrogance of the US-centric poll, and you end up making one that's even more arrogant than the US-centric one. Hilarious.

This is hilarious. You make a poll to counter the arrogance of the US-centric poll, and you end up making one that's even more arrogant than the US-centric one. Hilarious.
Just shows that we aren't the most arrogant folks on the planet.

Actually, Ireland is part of the British Isles. It is not, however, part of Great Britain or the United Kingdom.

No no no. You have it all wrong.

Britain is part of the Celtic Isles: the Welsh, Scots and Irish out number you 3:1 in races.

;)

Britain is part of the Celtic Isles: the Welsh, Scots and Irish out number you 3:1 in races.
The Welsh, Scots, Irish, and English are races now? So that means that Iowans are now are race! The horror.

I grew up in Yorkshire...Glasshouses Village (near Pately Bridge, near Harrogate). Anybody from there? I haven't talked to some of my old friends in a LONG damned time.

The Welsh, Scots, Irish, and English are races now? So that means that Iowans are now are race! The horror.
I'm sorry. I can't stop laughing at this....

What do you think they are? British? :rolleyes:

Actually, Ireland is part of the British Isles. It is not, however, part of Great Britain or the United Kingdom.
No it's not. It has been considered so just because that term was invented in the 18th century, when Ireland was part of the UK. It is now defunct because it is factually inaccurate.

Just like how Chile is part of the Americas despite the fact its not all that American.
How is it not all that American?

To counter the America-centric "Where are you from?" poll, here's one for us Europeans :D

As most here come from the UK, I've provided several subdivisions there.

I've listed Ireland separately from Northern Ireland, since it's not part of the UK.

Besides the British Isles countries, I've listed the three most popolous European countries: Germany, Italy and France.
I've also listed two cities as example for each region/country.

I come from the extreme western Used to Be a Dutch Colony (Nieu Amsterdam), slightly more recently Used to Be a British Colony (New York).

See my Dutch roots? I live in Brooklyn (Breukelyn) and for many years on New Utrecht Avenue. ;)

My great grandparents came from Messina and Palermo, and somewhere way back from Spain. ;)
Oh, all right, so I'm one of those darned Americans....


Say, isn't your poll more than a bit Anglo-centric? I know the UK is the world, but there are those other annoying countries like Spain and Portugal... you know, Belgium, Austria.... ;)

Another thing, why do people make a point of writing "Londonderry" when "Derry" is equally valid, and easier to type?

Another thing, why do people make a point of writing "Londonderry" when "Derry" is equally valid, and easier to type?

Technically the county is called Londonderry as it's administered by Westminster and Stormont.

The city is called Doire or Derry as the City council voted to change the name back to its original several years ago, 1999 or 2000 I believe.

Good, beautiful and rich Surrey.
I'm so very sorry. I hope life improves for you in the future. :p

Another thing, why do people make a point of writing "Londonderry" when "Derry" is equally valid, and easier to type?
I get the impression from this thread you're not big on Britain. :p

Congratulations on 1,000 posts.

I'm sorry. I can't stop laughing at this....

What do you think they are? British? :rolleyes:

White.

What do you think they are? British?
Not all are British. I also think its ridiculous that you're taking me seriously. I now quote Geroge Mikes, which addresses this problem of 'races' quite nicely:
"I know a naturalized Britisher who, talking to a young man, repeatedly used the phrase 'We Englishmen'. The young man looked at him, took the pipe out of his mouth and remarked softly: 'Sorry, Sir, I'm a Welshman,' turned his back on him and walked away.
The same gentleman was listining to a conversation. It was mentioned that the Japanese had claimed to have shout down 22 planes.
'What-ours?' he asked indignantly.
His English hostess answered icily:
'No -- ours' " (How to be a Brit p 94).

So, the "British" in my understanding are the Northern Irish, English, Scots, and Welsh, those that make up "Great Britain", which once included Ireland, but not anymore, so lets get all politically inoffensive and say that there is no Britishers, only Englishmen, Scotsmen, Irishmen, Welshmen, and Northern Irishmen.
How is it not all that American?
American, as in the "United States of American" sense. People don't complain about Argentianians Americanizing everything and building McDonalds, do they?

White.
Race is and never has been defined by colour.

Ever hear of the phrase
"No Blacks
No Dogs
No Irish"

I also think its ridiculous that you're taking me seriously.

Apologies. Sarcasm and wit doesn't translate all to well in text.

Yes, lets get inoffensive. Travel around Ireland and start calling people British and you'll quickly see why thats incorrect. ;)

Race is and never has been defined by colour.

Ever hear of the phrase
"No Blacks
No Dogs
No Irish"


So that's racist against dogs?

Yes, lets get inoffensive. Travel around Ireland and start calling people British and you'll quickly see why thats incorrect.
Never say 'nizzle' to the average African-American.

It is now defunct because it is factually inaccurate.

The term "Northern Ireland" is factually inaccurate, but that doesn't make it defunct.

I'm from Belfast/Béal Feirste.

Technically the county is called Londonderry as it's administered by Westminster and Stormont.

The city is called Doire or Derry as the City council voted to change the name back to its original several years ago, 1999 or 2000 I believe.

Actually, I think it's something even more silly. The county is County Londonderry, the city is called Londonderry, but the city council is called Derry City Council. To change the name of the actual city it would need a new royal charter I think, but they could change the name of the council without needing one.

Only in Northern Ireland...

I've also listed two cities as example for each region/country.And you couldn't come up with any better options than Hamburg and Düsseldorf for Germany?

So, the "British" in my understanding are the Northern Irish, English, Scots, and Welsh, those that make up "Great Britain", which once included Ireland, but not anymore, so lets get all politically inoffensive and say that there is no Britishers, only Englishmen, Scotsmen, Irishmen, Welshmen, and Northern Irishmen.

Incorrect, Ireland was never part of Great Britain it was part of "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland" just as Northern Ireland is not part of Great Britain it is part of "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland".

I get the impression from this thread you're not big on Britain. :p

Congratulations on 1,000 posts.
I'm not big on being British in anyone's mind!

I didn't notice, thanks. I rarely look at that number.

American, as in the "United States of American" sense. People don't complain about Argentianians Americanizing everything and building McDonalds, do they?
The USA doesn't own the word "America". It's only among Anglophiles that "America" casually denotes the USA. In Spain it denotes Mexico. In Portugal it denotes Brazil. Really, the term belongs to the entire two continents.

I'm not big on being British in anyone's mind!
But why on earth not? We brought you famine, virtual slavery, civil war and, as if that wasn't enough, we'd pop over ourselves every now and again to give you a jolly good bash on the head.

What's not to love about the Irish being British? :p

But why on earth not? We brought you famine, virtual slavery, civil war and, as if that wasn't enough, we'd pop over ourselves every now and again to give you a jolly good bash on the head.

What's not to love about the Irish being British? :p
You where just too nice to us.

Waterford, South East Ireland.

No no no. You have it all wrong.

Britain is part of the Celtic Isles: the Welsh, Scots and Irish out number you 3:1 in races.

;)


YAY!!! About time someone made that point!!!

I'm from the Isle of Wight, and ALL of you are bloody northerners to me!

HA!

I'm from the Isle of Wight, and ALL of you are bloody northerners to me!

HA!
Not if they live in Devon or Cornwall...

None apply to me.

Not if they live in Devon or Cornwall...

Hmmm I think that a good deal of Devon is, but maybe not Cornwall. I conceed...

:p

So that's racist against dogs?

Not entirely. Dog is a species not a race, think posts through before you make yourself look like an idiot :P

Not entirely. Dog is a species not a race, think posts through before you make yourself look like an idiot :P

X..................None of the Above (Please specify)

I'm from southern Europe.

Belgian, from the north part.

(où on parle le Flamand, ce qui officiellement est la même langue que le Dutch, but there are differences)

Southern England. Southampton, Hampshire to be exact.

Southern England. Southampton, Hampshire to be exact.

*Points*

Look, its a southerner...it goes "Ohh argh, me tractor" and drinks cider and everything...


:p

Born in Hamburg, Germany. But for the past two decades I've been living in Groningen, the Netherlands.

*Points*

Look, its a southerner...it goes "Ohh argh, me tractor" and drinks cider and everything...


:p
better than being stuck in some coal mine like a human-smeagol hybrid mate ;)

besides that's the other southern bit: the south west... devon and the like. the south east is all essex and kent and shit (except west sussex... they rule). here we're right in the middle and don't conform to any of your stereotypes! haha! :P

I'm from Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italia.

better than being stuck in some coal mine like a human-smeagol hybrid mate ;)

besides that's the other southern bit: the south west... devon and the like. the south east is all essex and kent and shit (except west sussex... they rule). here we're right in the middle and don't conform to any of your stereotypes! haha! :P
Bugger off. Essex isn't part of the south east. Used to be its own kingdom, I'll have you know. And still is. I refuse to accept (coming from Essex) that I'm part of East Anglia (would you want to be associated with Norfolk?), or in the same part of the country as Kent.

Yeah, ok, Essex is in the south east. I just don't like that.

better than being stuck in some coal mine like a human-smeagol hybrid mate ;)

besides that's the other southern bit: the south west... devon and the like. the south east is all essex and kent and shit (except west sussex... they rule). here we're right in the middle and don't conform to any of your stereotypes! haha! :P

You drink cider!!! I've seen it!!!

Maybe mixed with blackcurrent and beer, but cider was consumed! :p

Bugger off. Essex isn't part of the south east. Used to be its own kingdom, I'll have you know. And still is. I refuse to accept (coming from Essex) that I'm part of East Anglia (would you want to be associated with Norfolk?), or in the same part of the country as Kent.

Yeah, ok, Essex is in the south east. I just don't like that.
tough. it is part of east anglia and also right by norfolk, and next to kent. hahahahaha *points and laughs*

and don't forget that hampshire was the largest part of the old kingdom of wessex *nods*
and that winchester (about 15 miles that way) was the capital of england.

and we get better weather down here

*looks all smug* ;)

You drink cider!!! I've seen it!!!

Maybe mixed with blackcurrent and beer, but cider was consumed! :p
ah but not scrumpey :p

tough. it is part of east anglia and also right by norfolk, and next to kent. hahahahaha *points and laughs*

and don't forget that hampshire was the largest part of the old kingdom of wessex *nods*
and that winchester (about 15 miles that way) was the capital of england.

and we get better weather down here

*looks all smug* ;)

Yeah, looks like the shite hit the fan since then... esp. for Essex ;)

And as for the weather, you lot get scared when you see snow. OH GOD THE HORROR :p

ah but not scrumpey :p

Still apple based alcohol :p lol

I have often wondered about where the Isle of Wight is, I don't think we are South West OR South East, we are in the middle, like PM in Southampton, and we are in out own special little time space continuum down here its 1956.

:p

I have often wondered about where the Isle of Wight is, I don't think we are South West OR South East, we are in the middle, like PM in Southampton, and we are in out own special little time space continuum down here its 1956.

:p
I like the Isle of Wight. There's something cool about the idea of living somewhere where you need to get a ferry to go anywhere else.

I don't think I dare tell you all where I'm from, seeing as it's been mocked mercilessly through this thread.

And as for the weather, you lot get scared when you see snow. OH GOD THE HORROR :p


yeah, its like the sky is falling on our heads! :eek: :eek: :D

I have often wondered about where the Isle of Wight is, I don't think we are South West OR South East, we are in the middle, like PM in Southampton, and we are in out own special little time space continuum down here its 1956.

:p
damn right we're not east or west... we're our own special brand of middlists :cool:
and it is true, the IOW is at best like a scene from a bad 70's cop show... isn't it where they shove all the old people to wait till they die?
oh no wait, that's bournemouth..... ;)

I'm from Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italia.
Ooooh, are you really? *makes sure to always hand you cookies so you never forget who's your BFF now and will let me crash at your parents' house for oh, say, a 5 month vacation :p*

I don't think I dare tell you all where I'm from, seeing as it's been mocked mercilessly through this thread.
Aw. You can tell me. I know nothing about Great Britain, I won't mock you. :)

And you couldn't come up with any better options than Hamburg and Düsseldorf for Germany?
Not to keep bashing on poor Heavenly Sex's poll options - but yeah, seriously? :p

and it is true, the IOW is at best like a scene from a bad 70's cop show... isn't it where they shove all the old people to wait till they die?
oh no wait, that's bournemouth..... ;)

No they DONT die...thats the thing...they just keep going....and going....there are people here who are 267 years old driving about in big Mercedes and paying less council tax.....

Aw. You can tell me. I know nothing about Great Britain, I won't mock you. :)
There's nothing wrong with where I live, they're just jealous. :p

But I'll still keep it quiet - I'm worried that if I ever give out a specific location some weirdo is going to say "oh, I live there too, let's meet up!" and I'm too polite to say no. I can think of a few people on here just off the top of my head I'd rather not discover lived round the corner from me...

There's nothing wrong with where I live, they're just jealous. :p

But I'll still keep it quiet - I'm worried that if I ever give out a specific location some weirdo is going to say "oh, I live there too, let's meet up!" and I'm too polite to say no. I can think of a few people on here just off the top of my head I'd rather not discover lived round the corner from me...

OH! and who would they be? :p

There's nothing wrong with where I live, they're just jealous. :p

But I'll still keep it quiet - I'm worried that if I ever give out a specific location some weirdo is going to say "oh, I live there too, let's meet up!" and I'm too polite to say no. I can think of a few people on here just off the top of my head I'd rather not discover lived round the corner from me...


I bet it's me....I have that effect on people.....:(

OH! and who would they be? :p
Well, certain people with sexual interests in young children spring to mind... I won't name names though.

Well, certain people with sexual interests in young children spring to mind... I won't name names though.


No need to, you can get a list of names of people like that off the government.

I bet it's me....I have that effect on people.....:(
I'm sure you'd be a very nice neighbour. :)

You're not really anywhere near me though.

There's nothing wrong with where I live, they're just jealous. :p

But I'll still keep it quiet - I'm worried that if I ever give out a specific location some weirdo is going to say "oh, I live there too, let's meet up!" and I'm too polite to say no. I can think of a few people on here just off the top of my head I'd rather not discover lived round the corner from me...
Alright, Mr. Prissypants, I can take a hint. I didn't really want to meet up with you anyway. Here, I'll even leave the binoculars in your backyard, you can have them. *stomps off in a huff*

:p


ETA: Ack, I only now saw the previous posts!:eek: I don't even especially like children, I swear! (Never thought that would come in handy one day :p).

No they DONT die...thats the thing...they just keep going....and going....there are people here who are 267 years old driving about in big Mercedes and paying less council tax.....
thank god for the NHS! :p

Where are these other two Italians !?!?!? :confused:

Where are these other two Italians !?!?!? :confused:

There are THREE Italians here?

I bet there aren't three Isle of Wighters....Unless this is a geriatric thread....

'oh maureen, did you see that support stockings are down at the co op?'
'Yes Ethel I did, and the price of condensed milk is terrible'
'I remember when it this was all fields...'

Ooooh, are you really? *makes sure to always hand you cookies so you never forget who's your BFF now and will let me crash at your parents' house for oh, say, a 5 month vacation :p*

Well I don't think my parents would allow it... Although there is always my house. Yay Cookies !!!!

There are THREE Italians here?

It's all lies I tell you, LIES !!!! I have yet to meet another born and raised Italian generalite.

Well I don't think my parents would allow it... Although there is always my house. Yay Cookies !!!!
Oops, guess I made you a bit younger than you are there.:p Well, wasn't that nice of me?! *hands Valori another biscotto delizioso*

To counter the America-centric "Where are you from?" poll, here's one for us Europeans :D
I've kept this secret for far too long. I must confess! I'm originally from the tiny nation of French-and-German-persons. I've tried to hide this, but the shame has become too much! Argh!

I've kept this secret for far too long. I must confess! I'm originally from the tiny nation of French-and-German-persons. I've tried to hide this, but the shame has become too much! Argh!
:(

Oops, guess I made you a bit younger than you are there.:p Well, wasn't that nice of me?! *hands Valori another biscotto delizioso*

lol Well I'm old enough that Glitziness would be an illegal relationship in the US, but that Aerou still has a couple years on me. :p

Including Ireland in "The British Isles" is also wrong, since this island is not at all British.

So, you are claiming that Northern Ireland is not at all British?

* Checks passport *

There appears to have been some ghastly error somewhere along the line.

*Looks at Poll*

Southerners Sah, Fausends of Em!


I swear there were more notherners than this!!!

*Looks at Poll*

Southerners Sah, Fausends of Em!


Don't shoot until you can see the white of their Cortinas.

Don't shoot until you can see the white of their Cortinas.

LOL! :D I like your thinking.

better than being stuck in some coal mine like a human-smeagol hybrid mate ;)

besides that's the other southern bit: the south west... devon and the like. the south east is all essex and kent and shit (except west sussex... they rule). here we're right in the middle and don't conform to any of your stereotypes! haha! :P
damn straight! ;) :p

*Looks at Poll*

Southerners Sah, Fausends of Em!


I swear there were more notherners than this!!!
Nah, we just make people think there's more of us.

Anyway, which option do I put? I'm a NWer but the nasty poll says Scouseland and Manc are Middle England. :(

Nah, we just make people think there's more of us.

Anyway, which option do I put? I'm a NWer but the nasty poll says Scouseland and Manc are Middle England. :(

Yeah, I clicked it anyways...

Yeah, I clicked it anyways...
Bah, damned inaccurate polls. Why I oughta...

And you couldn't come up with any better options than Hamburg and Düsseldorf for Germany?
Like what? Bloody Munich? That's not part of Germany, that's Bavaria! :p

Where are these other two Italians !?!?!? :confused:
Beh, ma ci sono già *quattro* Italiani :D
Per saperne di più, clicca pure sul numero indicato al destro dell'opzione "Italy". :D

I've kept this secret for far too long. I must confess! I'm originally from the tiny nation of French-and-German-persons. I've tried to hide this, but the shame has become too much! Argh!
You mean Belgium?

*Looks at Poll*

Southerners Sah, Fausends of Em!


I swear there were more notherners than this!!!
http://www.nostalgiacentral.com/images_movie/zulu_2.jpg
(you forgot the obligatory picture :D)

http://www.nostalgiacentral.com/images_movie/zulu_2.jpg
(you forgot the obligatory picture :D)

You do know that the Company that fought at Rorkes Drift were part of the Welsh Boarder Guards don't you?

I'm from a small town about 20 minites from Nottingham.

http://www.nostalgiacentral.com/images_movie/zulu_2.jpg
(you forgot the obligatory picture :D)

Well here is a pic of me taking on a Southerner...with a Martini Henry Mk.1 Carbine (as used in Zulu)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1587/dscf10871ds.jpg

Well here is a pic of me taking on a Southerner...with a Martini Henry Mk.1 Carbine (as used in Zulu)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1587/dscf10871ds.jpg

Fort Rinella wheres that?

Fort Rinella wheres that?

Just outside Valetta, Malta where the worlds largest muzzle loading cannon is also located.

Just outside Valetta, Malta where the worlds largest muzzle loading cannon is also located.
Heh, I've been there.

As an extra note, I hate Malta. That is all.

It really depends on what you mean by "from". I was born in France of American parents, but lived most of my life in the Greater London area....

Just outside Valetta, Malta where the worlds largest muzzle loading cannon is also located.

Do they still fire it as a tradition?

Heh, I've been there.

As an extra note, I hate Malta. That is all.

Wasn't my fave place of all time either...

Wasn't my fave place of all time either...

Whats wrong with Malta anyway?

Do they still fire it as a tradition?

Hell no, each time they fired it, they had to let people know a week in advance. The first time they fired it, it shattered every window within 2 miles. They let you fire a howitzer and two versions of the Martini Henry instead.


Edit: It was last fired in 1906 and was never fired in anger.

Limerick? That's a bit of an odd choice of an example for Ireland.

Whats wrong with Malta anyway?

Quite a few things, but I hesitate to go into them all here, but the one thing that pissed me right off was when I was in the cinema watching Godzilla, where each time a black man was on the screen, they made monkey noises. :mad:

Limerick? That's a bit of an odd choice of an example for Ireland.
ISLO's from Limerick...

Hell no, each time they fired it, they had to let people know a week in advance. The first time they fired it, it shattered every window within 2 miles. They let you fire a howitzer and two versions of the Martini Henry instead.


Edit: It was last fired in 1906 and was never fired in anger.

within 2 Miles, I bet the Shells are Gigantic!

Quite a few things, but I hesitate to go into them all here, but the one thing that pissed me right off was when I was in the cinema watching Godzilla, where each time a black man was on the screen, they made monkey noises. :mad:

I never thought that the Maltese were so Racist In this Modern age :eek:

I bet those who Emigrate to London will have a big problem :mad:

within 2 Miles, I bet the Shells are Gigantic!

They are rather massive yeah. No pics of them, but IIRC they about 907Kg in weight.

http://edrichton.com/Excursions/Rinella/Project.jpg