And in recognition of which I give you the inimitable Flanders and Swann with their Song of Patriotic Prejudice.
That was for all of the UKIP and BNP voters amongst you, of course. Confused or outraged American readers should note that this is one of those funny “irony” things that we Brits indulge in from time to time.
Hat tip to Alex Massie.
A song that always makes me giggle. I really think that it should become the English national anthem, to be sung at all Six Nations matches that England play.
But what would I know about it? I just blame it on Cromwell and William III.
I have always loved that song: it is so epically, cleverly, silly.
Totally wonderful. But I think it’s too literate for Rugby – he, he, he.
Now there’s a coincidence. A little while ago I sent a link to a friend and a message saying ..
” Flanders and Swann LIVE ! And they are Girls! ….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXPcBI4CJc8
Polite English applause for the wonderfully straight-faced Garfunkel and Oates performance of ” Sex With Ducks “