nigel99 598 #1 July 24, 2009 The British are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats in Islamabad and have raised their security level from Miffed to Peeved. Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to Irritated or even A Bit Cross. Brits have not been A Bit Cross since the blitz in 1949 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from Tiresome to a Bloody Nuisance. The last time the British issued a Bloody Nuisance warning level was during the great fire of 1666. The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from Run to Hide. The only two higher levels in France are Collaborate and Surrender. The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed Frances white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the countrys military capability. It is not only the French who are on a heightened level of alert. Italy has increased the alert level from Shout Loudly and Excitedly to Elaborate Military Posturing. Two more levels remain: Ineffective Combat Operations and Change Sides. The Germans also increased their alert state from Disdainful Arrogance to Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs. They also have two higher levels: Invade a Neighbor and Lose. Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual, and the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels. The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy. Americans, meanwhile, are carrying out pre-emptive strikes on all of their allies, just in case. Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from No Worries to Shell Be Right, Mate. Three more escalation levels remain: Crikey!, I Think Well Need to Cancel the Barbie This Weekend and The Barbie is Cancelled. There has not been as situation yet that has warranted the use of the final escalation level.Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #2 July 24, 2009 oh, and SC in 3-2-1.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeQ.Public 0 #3 July 24, 2009 That is funnyVery soon, an honest person will not be able to sing the last 2 lines of our National Anthem:::Practice safe dining....use condiments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #4 July 24, 2009 Quote oh, and SC in 3-2-1.. BZZZZZZT Wrong - They have no sense of humor in SC. Speakers Corner either for that matter.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #5 July 24, 2009 i only have a good friend from NC, and he's got a sense of humour! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #6 July 24, 2009 Quote i only have a good friend from NC, and he's got a sense of humour! Bet he likes those trips to Argentina, doesn't he?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #7 July 24, 2009 You'll never see someone from NC in SC (Speaker's Corner) That's like someone from AL in L.A. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #8 July 24, 2009 QuoteYou'll never see someone from NC in SC (Speaker's Corner) That's like someone from AL in L.A. Oh - you'll see them - but there will be much the same exporession on their face.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #9 July 24, 2009 Quote Quote i only have a good friend from NC, and he's got a sense of humour! Bet he likes those trips to Argentina, doesn't he? he's actually doing trips to switzerland for the same reasons.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #10 July 24, 2009 Quote Quote You'll never see someone from NC in SC (Speaker's Corner) That's like someone from AL in L.A. Oh - you'll see them - but there will be much the same exporession on their face. they wont like L.A.; not enough roadkills for BBQ's.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #11 July 24, 2009 Damn you're prety smart over there. Didn't think you would get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #12 July 24, 2009 same reason why i dont live in zurich but in the countryside.. and nobody bothers if my girlfriend is also my sister.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeQ.Public 0 #13 July 24, 2009 Hmm,just like Alabama.Very soon, an honest person will not be able to sing the last 2 lines of our National Anthem:::Practice safe dining....use condiments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #14 July 24, 2009 Quote same reason why i dont live in zurich but in the countryside.. and nobody bothers if my girlfriend is also my sister.. So what you are saying is that you are Q: If you live near Zurich, you have a girlfriend that may also be your sister, and your family tree does not fork . . . you might be a 1) Roter Ansatz 2) Cou rouge 3) Collo rosso 4) AOTA A: 4 - All of the above.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #15 July 24, 2009 i'm not smart enough to understand that tough.. except for the AOTA! shamefully, i dont even have a sister.. but i have a dog! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #16 July 24, 2009 Quote i'm not smart enough to understand that tough.. except for the AOTA! shamefully, i dont even have a sister.. but i have a dog! What is your first language . . . In other words, if you were to take "ESL English as a Second Language" which language would it be primarily taught in, so that you could understand it?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #17 July 24, 2009 german, but also speak a bit of french and understand a junk of italian.. and some english, if my babelfish doesnt fuck up! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #18 July 24, 2009 Babelfish wrote those - so it shouldn't be an issueI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #19 July 24, 2009 there lies the problem.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #20 July 24, 2009 Quote there lies the problem.. Red Neck . . . is it not correct in all three languages?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #21 July 24, 2009 Quote Quote there lies the problem.. Red Neck . . . is it not correct in all three languages? it might be in french and italian, surely not in german.. but redneck is a slang-word anyway, hard to translate those if you dont actually speak both languages rather well.. i think redneck would be best translated as "hinterwäldler", put that in and see what it says!“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmfenaughty 0 #22 July 24, 2009 Quote Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from No Worries to Shell Be Right, Mate. Three more escalation levels remain: Crikey!, I Think Well Need to Cancel the Barbie This Weekend and The Barbie is Cancelled. There has not been as situation yet that has warranted the use of the final escalation level. You missed one for the Aussies ... "All fizzed up" according to NASCAR driver Marcos Ambrose I did enjoy your insight on the French .. how soon they forget. I believe you were mistaken about the Americans … we no longer have a "War on Terrorism" or "threat levels" .... Global War on Terrorism has been replaced by "Overseas Contingency Operation" by the current administration and last time I looked .. the president was traveling the world .. apologizing for America and kissing the asses of most of the world leaders 99% of the people on this earth are sheep ... dare to be different Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #23 July 24, 2009 Funnily enough the UK just lowered its threat level earlier this week from "severe" to "substantial" (I thought that's what this thread would be about). I do like your terms better though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floflo 0 #24 July 24, 2009 Quote I did enjoy your insight on the French .. how soon they forget. I believe you were mistaken about the Americans … we no longer have a "War on Terrorism" or "threat levels" .... Global War on Terrorism has been replaced by "Overseas Contingency Operation" by the current administration and last time I looked .. the president was traveling the world .. apologizing for America and kissing the asses of most of the world leaders Floflo, don't start with politics, don't answer, don't answer... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 598 #25 July 24, 2009 Quote Funnily enough the UK just lowered its threat level earlier this week from "severe" to "substantial" (I thought that's what this thread would be about). I do like your terms better though. I can't take the credit for this - it was an email forwardExperienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
