“What have the Britons ever done for you?”

[denis45700]

The brits invented radar, penicillin, the jet engine, advanced ship design and modern DNA testing. I wish more of us knew our history...

Oh...and let's not forget the Pippa Buttlift.

The Germans invented the jet engine.

[jawn101]

The brits invented radar, penicillin, the jet engine, advanced ship design and modern DNA testing. I wish more of us knew our history...

Oh...and let's not forget the Pippa Buttlift.

The Germans invented the jet engine.

You're both technically right.

http://inventors.about.com/library/i...ljetengine.htm

[denis45700]

You're both technically right.

http://inventors.about.com/library/i...ljetengine.htm

No the Germans invented the jet engine durning WWII. The English just worked off there design. Also it was a scotish scientist that discover penicillin. He just worked for the British.

[nimaside]

Their woman.

I have to say I love the British accent on a girl. It's actually the only accent I like on a girl from a different country.

[stevedmc]

Their woman.

I have to say I love the British accent on a girl. It's actually the only accent I like on a girl from a different country.

Try riding on a train with 3 teenage girls (Brits) yapping. Its the most annoying sound in the world.

[nimaside]

Try riding on a train with 3 teenage girls (Brits) yapping. Its the most annoying sound in the world.

Sounds like Paradise!!! Ha. That is if they are over 18 of course.

[DCUK Martin]

No the Germans invented the jet engine durning WWII. The English just worked from their design. Also it was a Scottish scientist who discover penicillin. He just worked for the British.

1) Frank Whittle independently invented the jet engine and was the first to patent it. Unlike the germans, he also actually made it work consistently and continuously.

2) Britain comprises England, Scotland and Wales. The UK then includes Northern Ireland.

[jawn101]

1) Frank Whittle independently invented the jet engine and was the first to patent it. Unlike the germans, he also actually made it work consistently and continuously.

2) Britain comprises England, Scotland and Wales. The UK then includes Northern Ireland.

Also, even if the developer of penicillin was Scottish, I would think the credit for the discovery would go to whatever country under whose aegis {s}he was working, not to their original country of origin. But I don't know if that's a written "rule" or just a personal feeling.

[Kukem]

My mentor. He got me through one helluva tough spot in my life, both professionally and personally. He's from Nottinghamshire. Though I'd never say it to him, (he'd never let me live it down, lol) he helped me a lot. Sorry for the derail.... back to the fun stuff!

I also like "Red Dwarf", "Are You Being Served?" and the original "Who's Line is it, Anyway?" And if we're including the Scots; "Chewin' the Fat" and "Still Game" are great shows too.

[Farrar]

The BBC.
Thames Television.
Granada Television.
ITV.
Private Eye.

These things and others have allowed me to overlook the Spice Girls and Andrew Lloyd Webber. ;-)