DanTheFoxBhoy Posted 16 March 2008 Posted 16 March 2008 Why is that fair enough???This is ENGLAND!!!!! Why do we have to have things named after foreign people!!!!!! What has Nelson Mandella done to deserve seomthing named after hik in Enlgand?? In South Africa yes, but here...NO!!!! Coming from a bloke whose country has erected statues of their German queen all over the world
LeeCovFox Posted 16 March 2008 Posted 16 March 2008 Coming from a bloke whose country has erected statues of their German queen all over the world I think thats just about the best point I've seen made on the subject. I hate this little Englander attitude that a lot of people have in this country. It is one of the reasons that the English nation is one that I detest, and I'm English myself (waits to be told to leave the country...). God knows how many of the "lets never change anything because I'm proud to be English and its against our tradition" brigade are going to top themselves when the Euro comes in and we are part of a nation called Europe. Because its going to happen you know, whether the readers of The Sun and the Daily Mail like it or not.
DanTheFoxBhoy Posted 16 March 2008 Posted 16 March 2008 I think thats just about the best point I've seen made on the subject. I hate this little Englander attitude that a lot of people have in this country. It is one of the reasons that the English nation is one that I detest, and I'm English myself (waits to be told to leave the country...).God knows how many of the "lets never change anything because I'm proud to be English and its against our tradition" brigade are going to top themselves when the Euro comes in and we are part of a nation called Europe. Because its going to happen you know, whether the readers of The Sun and the Daily Mail like it or not. Aye. I think nationalism is healthy with a liberal attitude. Sure, you can say [insert country here] is awesome with great cultural history, I'm proud to be a citizen etc, but taking on other cultures is healthy and brings multiculturalism. If it weren't for the Italians I'd probably still be eating mashed potatoes which I hate with a passion. Besides, Indians in Leicester make a fooking good curry. Not to mention how hot it is to hear a midlands accent coming from an Indian lassie with a tight toosh.
Zingari Posted 17 March 2008 Posted 17 March 2008 Nobody's with me in the Showaddywaddy statue campaign then ?
The People's Hero Posted 17 March 2008 Posted 17 March 2008 Its about areas of Leicester being colognised That'd be handy, cos it smells like sh it.
MikeyT Posted 17 March 2008 Posted 17 March 2008 Coming from a bloke whose country has erected statues of their German queen all over the world Didnt say i liked or agreed with that did I? Hmmm?
Zingari Posted 17 March 2008 Posted 17 March 2008 That'd be handy, cos it smells like sh it. let the colognisation of leicester begin what do you suggest ? some sort of crop spraying plane filled with chanel no.5 or should we build lots of gothic churches
CupidStunt Posted 17 March 2008 Posted 17 March 2008 @DanTheFoxBhoy That bit of stuff in your sig is some hot tottie with lovely bazooka's who is it?
DanTheFoxBhoy Posted 17 March 2008 Posted 17 March 2008 Didnt say i liked or agreed with that did I? Hmmm? No, but there is a measure of poetic justice there. England colonises India, India in return colonises England @DanTheFoxBhoyThat bit of stuff in your sig is some hot tottie with lovely bazooka's who is it? Not sure buddy, someone posted the gif in the chebs thread. I would check who posted it but I'm at work atm, and les femmes in the office probably wouldn't appreciate cheb bursting imagery plastered all over my monitor!
Dr The Singh Posted 18 March 2008 Posted 18 March 2008 If the fookers want a statue that represents multiculturism (cus Gandhi was a racist and bigot, proven fact), and then why not our own strong man Manjit Singh, he's got countless world records, i think he pulled a plane with his ears, or something!!! http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article441956.ece By ONLINE REPORTER Published: 08 Nov 2007 ONE of Britain’s strongest men today failed in a bid to break a world record - by pulling a double-decker bus using his ears. Manjit Singh hoped to pull the 7.5-tonne Routemaster at least 10 metres to kick off the third annual Guinness World Records Day, but only succeeded in moving the vehicle part of the way. “Unfortunately Manjit was not able to move the bus far enough on this occasion,” Guinness World Records spokeswoman Amarilla Espinoza said. “He only managed to pull it around five metres (16ft). He’s very disappointed, but that’s the nature of record-breaking.” Earlier this year, Mr Singh, from Leicester, succeeded in pulling a passenger aircraft weighing 7.4 tonnes a distance of 3.4 metres using his ears. He already holds several other records, including one for pulling a double-decker bus with his hair, and another for lifting 85kg with his ears. Madalyn Bielfeld, of Guinness World Records, added: “He did offer to pull it with lots of other bits of his body, but we settled on his ears.” Mr Singh’s record attempt in London’s Hyde Park was the first British event of World Records Day. Advertisement Later today, attempts will be made to build the world’s highest stack of poppadoms, and complete a Bedlam cube, which is similar to a Rubix cube, in the fastest time. Worldwide, other record-breaking bids will include efforts to make the world’s largest bra chain in South Africa, and to complete the most bungee jumps in 24 hours in Canada.
Zingari Posted 18 March 2008 Posted 18 March 2008 yes a genuine candidate at last manjit singh pulling a double decker with his ears or showaddywaddy
Raj Posted 18 March 2008 Posted 18 March 2008 If the fookers want a statue that represents multiculturism (cus Gandhi was a racist and bigot, proven fact), and then why not our own strong man Manjit Singh, he's got countless world records, i think he pulled a plane with his ears, or something!!! That would be a good 'un actually. I also opted for Sir Alec Jeffreys(the inventor of DNA) BUT i still go for the opinion that we dont need a statue of ANYONE in Leicester at this moment in time.
DB11 Posted 18 March 2008 Posted 18 March 2008 Aye. I think nationalism is healthy with a liberal attitude. Sure, you can say [insert country here] is awesome with great cultural history, I'm proud to be a citizen etc, but taking on other cultures is healthy and brings multiculturalism. If it weren't for the Italians I'd probably still be eating mashed potatoes which I hate with a passion.Besides, Indians in Leicester make a fooking good curry. Not to mention how hot it is to hear a midlands accent coming from an Indian lassie with a tight toosh. Curry is Bangladeshi
Dr The Singh Posted 19 March 2008 Posted 19 March 2008 Curry is Bangladeshi Not quite mate, although most chef's are Bangladeshi, the cuisine is native to India, Bangladesh and Pakistan!!!
Zingari Posted 19 March 2008 Posted 19 March 2008 Not quite mate, although most chef's are Bangladeshi, the cuisine is native to India, Bangladesh and Pakistan!!! cuisine is a french word , you nicked that then
Ultra Posted 8 April 2008 Posted 8 April 2008 The planning application for the statue, which is to be sited near Belgrave Road flyover, will be discussed by the City Council next Tuesday (April 15). Officers of the council are recommending approval, subject to guarantees that the group who have made the application will be responsible for the statue's maintenance and upkeep. I also understand that Gary Lineker, who was given the freedom of the city in 1995, has given his backing to the plan. Apparently he is not so keen on a statue of himself, as he fears the sculptors might not get the ears right..
Head Honcho Posted 8 April 2008 Posted 8 April 2008 Curry is Bangladeshi So basically you think that curries have only been around since 1947?
Ultra Posted 15 April 2008 Posted 15 April 2008 Not even as long as that. Bangladesh only gained independence in 1971.
FilboFox Posted 15 April 2008 Posted 15 April 2008 Sorry if this has already been said but: It has been confirmed that the statue of Ghandi WILL be erected in Leicester... confirmed as of a few hours ago. Ridiculous...
lavrentis Posted 15 April 2008 Posted 15 April 2008 Sorry if this has already been said but:It has been confirmed that the statue of Ghandi WILL be erected in Leicester... confirmed as of a few hours ago. Ridiculous... FFS
Ultra Posted 15 April 2008 Posted 15 April 2008 Some facts that came out of the debate... 1) An overwhelming majority of city residents who contacted the council about the statue supported it. 2) The majority of respondents who took part in internet polls on the subject also supported the statue. 3) The applicants ARE a registered charity, based in Leicester (contrary to the myth circulated earlier in the thread). 4) Neither they or the Council have any objections to other figures being commemorated in a similar fashion. 5) People of distinction have been revered in Leicester for over 2000 years, regardless of their connections (or lack thereof) with the city. 6) Gandhi is being celebrated for his achievements and beliefs, not for his race or nationality. 7) The statue will attract extra visitors (and not just from the Asian community) and bring more trade (and therefore money and jobs) to the city. 8) It will also boost Leicester's national and international prestige (just like our football team used to do... ) 9) The Council took far more flak when honouring Nelson Mandela in 1986, yet were ultimately vindicated. 10) The statue is already bringing people together. It was welcomed by councillors from various parties and backgrounds (Christian, Hindu and Muslim).
BigGibbo Posted 16 April 2008 Posted 16 April 2008 Sorry if this has already been said but:It has been confirmed that the statue of Ghandi WILL be erected in Leicester... confirmed as of a few hours ago. Ridiculous... Meh!
brookfox Posted 16 April 2008 Posted 16 April 2008 Unbelievable, I wouldn't mind but he was only in one good film.
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