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February 15, 2007
Good Save, the Queen: In an effort to make up for missing the opening of Arsenal's Emirates stadium last October due to a back injury, Queen Elizabeth has invited the team—including captain Thierry Henry [YouTube video]—over to Buckingham Palace for tea. I just hope someone doesn't ask her to pass the crumpets.
I'm sure Thierry Henry won't wear his Che Guevara t-shirt to the occasion (though it'd be great if he put on a Louis Quatorze lapel pin, or wore a cravat with a fleur-de-lis pattern; too subtle, I know).
posted by Hugh Janus at 12:54 PM on February 15, 2007
I see Helen Mirren as the Queen, with the Thierry Henry role played by Chris Rock.
posted by owlhouse at 03:53 PM on February 15, 2007
"The Queen was disappointed about not being able to officially open the new Arsenal stadium due to her back strain," said a Buckingham Palace spokesman. " Buckingham Palace spokesmen can split infinitives with impunity these days.
posted by bobfoot at 08:25 PM on February 15, 2007
Me thinks Dallas doth protest too much.
posted by tommybiden at 08:33 PM on February 15, 2007
The back strain probably came from having rough sex with Phillip. Enjoy the mental image...
posted by Drood at 02:04 AM on February 16, 2007
Cabbage. Well, that's what he calls her, according to the film.
posted by owlhouse at 02:55 AM on February 16, 2007
The back strain probably came from having rough sex with Phillip. He's Greek and she's German, so you never know...
posted by Mr Bismarck at 03:14 AM on February 16, 2007
Man... I don't picture either of them being a bottom...
posted by Drood at 04:25 AM on February 16, 2007
Show our royal family the proper respect, you gibbering colonials.
posted by squealy at 04:47 AM on February 16, 2007
I think we did.
posted by yerfatma at 06:36 AM on February 16, 2007
squealy: I believe much of the fun is being had by the Queen's own subjects in this thread. :) Owlhouse: Calling someone "cabbage" as a term of endearment is a French thing to do. However it is usually a woman referring to a man when they call them "mon petit chou" (my little cabbage), I believe.
posted by scully at 08:23 AM on February 16, 2007
Squealy: I'm a Brit, thank you very much. My taxes keep those spongers in their sexual perverse luxury.:)
posted by Drood at 09:46 PM on February 16, 2007
You're all traitors. How dare you lampoon Brenda and Keith in such a manner? Heads will roll.
posted by squealy at 12:43 PM on February 17, 2007
Photos from the event are available on BBC.
posted by scully at 08:50 PM on February 21, 2007
Very nice.