NorthernGent -> RE: Bit of a rant (i guess) (12/4/2006 11:48:14 AM)
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ORIGINAL: Lordandmaster It's ours! Ours, I tell you. Henry VIII did NOT say "game on." He may have had a lot of wives, he may have started a new religion, but "game on" isn't on his résumé. quote:
ORIGINAL: NorthernGent Anyway, "the game is afoot" was introduced in King Henry VIII's time and game on is a variant of that so it's ours. lol, yes, Henry VIII was many things, including the fattest man who has ever walked on this earth. Sadly, the cold, harsh reality is finally hitting home - we don't even own our language. Nor do we own our national dish these days. Another country grabbed it and called it French Fries and then changed the name again to mark an invasion (and dragged us into it at the same time - talk about taking the piss). Our one contribution to world cuisine stolen from us. Talk about having the clothes off our backs. Will you take the queen and associates?
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