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Professor

7 years ago

"God Save The Queen" vs. "Our Country 'tis of Thee (America)"

This being a World Cup year, and just because the Spurs... I mean, England are playing Croatia this afternoon's semi-final... I'm surprised how few Brits realize what us Yanks have done to their nat...

Professor

And to mock King George.

Distinguished Professor IV

7 years ago

I think many mocked him on both sides of the pond. :)

debbie.jean.bro
Advanced Tutor
7 years ago
It's "MY country tis of thee," not "OUR country..." In any event, I suppose the Brits will have to change it to "God Save the King" when they get stuck with (shudder) King Charles.
- MarkJFine
  Professor
  7 years ago
  debbie.jean.bro wrote:
  It's "MY country tis of thee," not "OUR country..." In any event, I suppose the Brits will have to change it to "God Save the King" when they get stuck with (shudder) King Charles.
  Haha... you are correct. No idea where I got 'our' from. <insert egg on face emoji here>
- maratsade
  Distinguished Professor IV
  7 years ago
  It's a pretty flexible anthem, and maybe we'll skip Chuckles and get Will. I can't imagine Charles wants the post.
  
  debbie.jean.bro wrote:
  It's "MY country tis of thee," not "OUR country..." In any event, I suppose the Brits will have to change it to "God Save the King" when they get stuck with (shudder) King Charles.