Posted by NikkiT2 on December 9, 2003, at 10:04:59
In reply to Re: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.. » NikkiT2, posted by tealady on December 9, 2003, at 3:56:48
I don;t know to tell the truth.. I know its been sung int he British Forces for a long time.. My dad often sung it apparently (with the lewd hand gestures.. But I'd never believe that of MY dad *lol*)
But.. its a nice tune, easy to remember.. God Save Our Queen is the UK's anthom, and we were playing Rugby as England, so that wouldn't be apprpriate. Land of Hope and Glory maybe, but thats not a very rousing song for a sport in my opinion.
Anyway.. we carried the cup home. thats enough for me!!
And I expect that the press were asking English fans.. Brits include Northern Irish, Welsh and Scots, and I somehow doubt they would have been supporting us (as teh Scots made abundantly clear before the match.. I suggested England stop financing them them, but I was being bitter apparently *l*)
I've alwayts called myself a Brit.. But, I ahve now decided I am ENGLISH, and I am proud to be so *smiles*
And I'm also not a pommie b*****d.. If one more person calls me that, I shall not be responsible for my actions.. Though I guess Dr Bobs wonderful civility laws atleast protect me from that.
Nikki
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