whats the UK like?

[eckythump0]

England is great. The people however, are not.

 

 

 

so you have met every Englishman then i assume to make such a judgement?

[SuziAngel]

*Pre-1801 Union Flag*

 

 

 

Why the old flag? Am I missing something? :?

 

 

 

I will always be fond of the west country.

 

 

 

Me too. Devon, Somerset, Cornwall - all fantastic places. Besides Wales, the West Country is the only other place in the UK that I'd consider living in. I think I'd be more inclined towards Devon though.

 

 

 

London scares me. I get sent there for conferences sometimes and I usually end up dragging a colleague with me. :ohnoes:

 

 

 

As for the people, you shouldn't judge a person by where they live. It's the same the whole world over - you'll find nice people, stupid people, not-so-nice people...etc, wherever you go.

[bbalking]

Since we are on the topic of England, I just gotta know, what is a chav?

 

 

 

Well basically a poor, common person who lives on benefits provided by the government. They wear crap clothes, have shaved bald heads, have kids in their teens, smoke when they're 12, drink when they're 10, beat up and assault anyone who gives them a "wrong" look, smash bus shelters for entertainment, jack cars for fun, don't give a damn about education, look forward to going to prison, all have A.S.B.Os (anti-social behavioural orders) and are proud of them and just the general lowlife of Britain.

[Stoop111]

Ok thanks, I was under the impression that they may have been wealthy.

[Biabf]

Fries = Chips

 

 

 

Chips = Crips

 

 

 

right?

 

 

 

 

 

eh?

 

 

 

 

 

Don't stand under london bridge?

Chips = Crisps not crips

 

Crips is a not-so-nice term for a physically disabled person...

[das1330]

Since we are on the topic of England, I just gotta know, what is a chav?

 

 

 

Well basically a poor, common person who lives on benefits provided by the government. They wear crap clothes, have shaved bald heads, have kids in their teens, smoke when they're 12, drink when they're 10, beat up and assault anyone who gives them a "wrong" look, smash bus shelters for entertainment, jack cars for fun, don't give a damn about education, look forward to going to prison, all have A.S.B.Os (anti-social behavioural orders) and are proud of them and just the general lowlife of Britain.

 

 

 

so... like white trash?

[Jaziek]

Since we are on the topic of England, I just gotta know, what is a chav?

 

 

 

Well basically a poor, common person who lives on benefits provided by the government. They wear crap clothes, have shaved bald heads, have kids in their teens, smoke when they're 12, drink when they're 10, beat up and assault anyone who gives them a "wrong" look, smash bus shelters for entertainment, jack cars for fun, don't give a damn about education, look forward to going to prison, all have A.S.B.Os (anti-social behavioural orders) and are proud of them and just the general lowlife of Britain.

 

 

 

so... like white trash?

 

 

 

no.. Much, much, much, much worse. And greater in proportional abundance i feel.

[SuziAngel]

Ok thanks, I was under the impression that they may have been wealthy.

 

 

 

Some are. Take a look at David and Victoria Beckham.

[Futurama]

If you're living in a nice part of London, not too bad. There's lots of transport to and from the city so you wont be stuck for things to do, just watch out for groups of kids who look like they're up to no good and avoid top decks of buses.

[darkmage099]

I never claimed to have that opinion myself and I certainly didndt generalise all americans as "jackasses". I was merely mentioning what I believe to be a fact that the saying was commonly used to refer to America in this country.

I was calling the kid who called English jerks a jackass.

 

 

 

But don't visit anywhere south of Virginia. Full of rednecks that will do anything. They're crazy.

 

 

 

Use your own advice jackass.

[angryjoe]

Ok thanks, I was under the impression that they may have been wealthy.

 

 

 

Some are. Take a look at David and Victoria Beckham.

Nooo, I don't care much for Victoria since she became ugly but David isn't a chav. He might of been a Manure player but he is still the best England player and the only one that cares about the team.

 

 

 

Don't call him a chav he is a hero!!!!

[look_its_rob]

Well, england is basically a lesser version of u.s.a, sept with worse teeth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

calm down just joking! (kinda)

[Antrune_II]

Right, dont bother going to Wales or Scotland for a start; that means we can eliminate this stupid 'UK' termonology. London is an excellent city, just keep in the middle and dont wonder off to the outskirts because you'll be surrounded by mindless black/white chavs everywhere with dam 14 yr old single mothers pushing their push chairs. Or just be confronted with monstrosities such as council estates and muslim ghettos. If you really want to experience proper England, with proper members of society just venture into the small towns and villages like the the cotswolds or places like cambridge and windsor. The north is fairly shocking but you do find a good sense of community which the south seems to lack. England is great because of its history so visit loads of old buildings and establishments!

[eckythump0]

Subject: London (chav) Olympics

 

 

 

This sums up east London

 

 

 

As you know, London (Stratford) will be hosting the Olympic Games in 2012. What you may not know is that many of the famous events which go to make up this spectacular event, are to be especially altered for 2012. A copy of these changes has been leaked, and is reproduced below.

 

 

 

OPENING CEREMONY

 

The flame will be ignited by a petrol bomb thrown by a native of the area, in the traditional dress of balaclava and hoodies. The flame will be contained in a large overturned police van situated on the roof of the stadium.

 

 

 

THE EVENTS

 

In previous Olympic Games, East London's competitors have not been

 

particularly successful. In order to redress the balance, some of the

 

events have been altered slightly to the advantage of local athletes.

 

 

 

100 METRES SPRINT

 

Competitors will have to hold a DVD player and microwave oven (one in each

 

arm) and on the sound of the starting pistol, a police dog will be

 

released from a cage 10 yards behind the athletes.

 

 

 

110 METRES HURDLES

 

As above but with added obstacles (i.e. car bonnets, hedges, garden fences, walls etc)

 

 

 

HAMMER

 

Competitors in this event may choose the type of hammer they wish to use (claw, sledge etc) the winner will be the one who can cause the most physical damage within three attempts.

 

 

 

FENCING

 

Entrants will be asked to dispose of as many stolen goods as possible in 5 minutes.

 

 

 

SHOOTING

 

A strong challenge is expected from local men in this event. The first target will be a moving police van. In the second round, competitors will aim at a post office clerk, bank teller or Securicor-style wages delivery man. The traditional .22 rifle has been replaced in this event by a choice of either a Browning automatic handgun or Sawn-off 12-bore shotgun.

 

 

 

BOXING

 

Entry to the boxing will be restricted to husband and wife teams, and will take place on a Friday night. The husband will be given 15 pints of lager while the wife will be told not to make him any tea when he gets home. The bout will then commence.

 

 

 

CYCLING TIME TRIALS

 

Competitors will be asked to break into the University bike shed and take an expensive mountain bike owned by some mummy's boy on his first trip away from home. All against the clock.

 

 

 

CYCLING PURSUIT

 

As above, but the bike will be owned by a visiting member of the Australian rugby team, who will witness the theft.

 

 

 

MODERN PENTATHLON

 

Amended to include mugging, breaking and entering, flashing, joy-riding and arson.

 

 

 

SWIMMING EVENTS

 

All waterways are currently being tested for toxicity levels, once one is found that can support human life, swimming events will be organised, please note that the Synchronised Swimming event for this year will comprise of dropping acid and watching all the funky ripples on the pool, the specific musical support to this event will be provided by "The Verve".

 

 

 

THE MARATHON

 

A safe route has yet to be decided.

 

 

 

MEN'S 50KM WALK

 

Unfortunately this will have to be cancelled as the police cannot guarantee the safety of anyone walking the streets of East London, especially anyone that appears to be mincing ...

 

 

 

THE CLOSING CEREMONY

 

Entertainment will include formation rave dancing by members of the Stratford Health in the Community anti-drug campaigners, synchronised rock throwing, and music by the Ilford community choir. The flame will be extinguished by police riot water cannon following inevitable pitch invasion by confused West Ham organised hooliganism club. The stadium itself will then be boarded up before the local athletes break into it and remove all the copper piping and the central heating boiler

[RSBDavid]

any good pubs or clubs.. and pics are nice too

[Goldenjkered]

Theres a lot of chavs in Britain (Council House and Violence), and they ruin the place to be honest. I hate chavs. If you come see me in Wales, you'll see a lot of sheep and farm animals, and quite a few castles. Even I live right next to the biggest castle in Wales and the 2nd biggest in the UK lol.

[jcfc]

Theres a lot of chavs in Britain (Council House and Violence), and they ruin the place to be honest. I hate chavs.

 

So do I. Just remember, once you're in with the chav culture, you cannot get out. Oh yeah, drink tea with milk, and go to as many cafes as possible and get the Full English breakfast. Then you'll look like a true englishman. Also, if you like just random news, read The Sun and the Mirror, if you want proper news, read The Times, The Telegraph, all the big papers. I will admit that I read The Sun though, cos my dad brings it home from work. lol =]

 

Oh yeah, and remember. Try, please try, to use the English words for things. For example, don't call a nappy a diaper. Please.

[megakiller32]

Theres a lot of chavs in Britain (Council House and Violence), and they ruin the place to be honest. I hate chavs.

 

Also, if you like just random news, read The Sun and the Mirror, if you want proper news, read The Times, The Telegraph, all the big papers. I will admit that I read The Sun though, cos my dad brings it home from work. lol =]

 

Its more like - if you want news, read The Times or Telegraph. If you want Porn or pretty much naked women- read the Sun or the Mirror. :P

 

And chavs make the UK look bad. :(

[Evrae]

At least the Sun keeps it on the inside pages. The Sport on the other hand, is basically a porn mag for poor people - same price as a newspaper but with less news and more pictures.

[Geordiequeen]

England is a really nice place to live, I have lived practically all over the world when i was younger as my Dad's work made him move around a lot. I lived in America for two years, Spain, France, Germany, Japan, Africa, you name it and I have probably lived there, but England has that quality that no other country as, we might call it all the names under the sun but it is not half as bad as some countries, just take a trip to Iraq or South Africa and you will soon see how good England is.

[ltb2006]

Theres a lot of variety-even london itself is so mixed culture. I'd recommend trying out other places. Theres a lot more to uk than london :wink:

[Crazykid1321]

Man, I still have no idea how England really is, I must watch Shawn of the Dead again to investigate! :D

[spikethebloody]

The U.K is the only place in the world where you can be in two seperate worlds, just by traveling a few miles, one of the places is bustling and exciting, the other is quiet and serene.

 

 

 

The people of the U.K are incredibly polite (although there are some exceptions) you will find yourself generally excepted as a member of the U.K in no time.

 

 

 

Remember that people will always put themselves out to help you over here, so don't be afraid to ask.

[ltb2006]

Right, dont bother going to Wales or Scotland for a start; that means we can eliminate this stupid 'UK' termonology. London is an excellent city, just keep in the middle and dont wonder off to the outskirts because you'll be surrounded by mindless black/white chavs everywhere with dam 14 yr old single mothers pushing their push chairs. Or just be confronted with monstrosities such as council estates and muslim ghettos. If you really want to experience proper England, with proper members of society just venture into the small towns and villages like the the cotswolds or places like cambridge and windsor. The north is fairly shocking but you do find a good sense of community which the south seems to lack. England is great because of its history so visit loads of old buildings and establishments!

 

So if you want a stereotypical view of england, you can stay in the middle of london and go to some small boring towns like cambridge. Sounds fun :roll:

 

Personally I would travel about and try and get a real insight of the u.k instead of just visiting token places like Buckingham palace...

 

 

 

Right, dont bother going to Wales or Scotland for a start; that means we can eliminate this stupid 'UK' termonology.

 

And have you ever been outside middle class England?

[Sk4terpunk90]

Fries = Chips

 

 

 

Chips = Crips

 

 

 

right?

 

 

 

 

 

eh?

 

 

 

 

 

Don't stand under london bridge?

Chips = Crisps not crips

 

Crips is a not-so-nice term for a physically disabled person...

 

 

 

My bad that was an un-intentional typo.