Terror Threat Levels
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14-02-2011, 11:36 PM
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Terror Threat Levels
Right I'm probably going to get into a load of trouble for this (sorry Nitrus et al)but here goes anyway.
The following was allegedly written by John Cleese and the the views expressed are not, necessarily, those of FATBOY. Apologies too to all those nationalities mentioned, being English myself, I too am "a little miffed". Enjoy The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats 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." The English have not been "A Bit Cross" since the blitz in 1940 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 in 1588 when threatened by the Spanish Armada. The Scots raised their threat level from "Pissed Off" to "Let's get the Bastards" They don't have any other levels. 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 France 's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability. It's 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 Neighbour" 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. Australia, meanwhile, has raised its security level from "No worries" to "She'll be right, mate". Two more escalation levels remain: "Crikey!', "I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend" and "The barbie is cancelled". So far no situation has ever warranted use of the final escalation level. |
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15-02-2011, 12:56 AM
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RE: Terror Threat Levels
Thanks for posting that I needed a good laugh!
from a Scot Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.[/font][/i] |
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15-02-2011, 08:59 AM
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RE: Terror Threat Levels
lol!!! thanks for sharing this (from a belgian)
It's "a struggle for heaven and earth. Where there is one law: fight or die. And one rule: resist or serve."
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15-02-2011, 02:56 PM
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RE: Terror Threat Levels
Loved it! (From Downunder)
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16-02-2011, 02:30 PM
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Very funny!! Thanks for posting.
We move on from this It's the realisation that I make a negligible difference Sometimes you have to give a man a chance |
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16-02-2011, 07:45 PM
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RE: Terror Threat Levels
haha love it!
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16-02-2011, 11:29 PM
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RE: Terror Threat Levels
I was actually feeling a bit miffed that we cousins were not included. Maybe it's because we can't take a joke? (Just joking....) I've seen it with this included:
Americans meanwhile and as usual are carrying out pre-emptive strikes - on their allies, just in case. Yup - Just. In. Case. Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet [Spooks]; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. ~Wm. Shakespeare, Hamlet |
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17-02-2011, 12:16 AM
(This post was last modified: 17-02-2011 12:25 AM by FATBOY.)
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RE: Terror Threat Levels
Yes - I think there are several versions knocking about on the web. While I think the core of it is 'Cleesian', I suspect some versions have had additions made to them, whether the comment you mention is an addition, or not, I'm not sure.
Personally I think most Americans have a good sense of humor and are somewhat more subtle than the 'American comment' suggests. But thats not very funny! Cousinly love FATBOY |
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25-02-2011, 04:11 AM
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lol i read it too myself in a john cleese voice, which made it even better. i imagined him saying it infront of a fire in his dressing gown for some reason though
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25-02-2011, 08:56 AM
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RE: Terror Threat Levels
Too funny!
Mind you, a couple a weeks ago the threat level from natural disasters probably rated a "Crikey!', "I think we'll need to cancel the barbie this weekend". What about NZ? 3. beached, bru 2. beached az 1. heaps beached az "I like the niceties. They protect us from tyranny." |
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