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[Ionian]

This thread is hilarious with people freaking out about a 99 year old dead person. The dude is dead.

I'm Irish and detest the Royal family but always had a great laugh reading about his antics and the stupid things he said but this is a man that served in WW2, not some middle-aged console gamer. Dude was great fun.

The majority of the Royal Family are are either from or descendants of people from other countries anyway.

 

[Blade2.0]

Are they right?

The royal family hasn't been terrible for the UK or England has it?

During the mid 1600s, England got rid of the monarchy and it's place we had a republic ruled by a military dictator. It was a disaster and the monarchy was brought back, which gave us the constitutional monarchy we have today.

I'm a Royalist because I believe our system works well and I like having a Royal family. It's part of my culture and national heritage. If that makes me a simp then so be it.

If you don't like the Royals then that's fine, but show a little class rather than childishly celebrating the man's death.

More harm than good, yes. I believe so. But I'm not going to derail the thread any longer.

 

[Drew1440]

Looks like the BBC has suspended its programming, just simulcasting BBC news across its network.

 

[Croatoan]

Good riddance to the old cunt, fuck the royals.

Anyone who loves the Royal family is the definition of a simp ........ run along loyal subject! Pathetic!


I will have a few celebration beers tonight.

Why is celebrating someone's death allowed here but I get in trouble for telling people like this what I really think about them?

IMO, bullying needs to see a resurgence. Too many uppity shits about in the world.

He has been reply banned from the thread

Weak, perma ban his ip for shit like that. Don't want people like that here.

 

[Nester99]

This thread is hilarious with people freaking out about a 99 year old dead person. The dude is dead.

I'm Irish and detest the Royal family but always had a great laugh reading about his antics and the stupid things he said but this is a man that served in WW2, not some middle-aged console gamer. Dude was great fun.

The majority of the Royal Family are are either from or descendants of people from other countries anyway.

Posting on the internet is “freaking out?” Reaction to death is “hilarious?”

Do you always have awkward and Inaccurate reading of social situations?

 

[Ionian]

Posting on the internet is “freaking out?” Reaction to death is “hilarious?”

Do you always have awkward and Inaccurate reading of social situations?

Go back and read my posts from the start for context.

Then try replying to me again.

I was referring to the people acting like assholes.

 

[Reality Czar]

For some reason people want to weigh in an moralize and pronounce final judgement on the entire value of England based on this one man’s death. How about we quit judging people based on their ancestors?

This man fought in WWII. That was his life. He wasn’t there in 1600. Maybe he isn’t to blame for everything the country ever did over its entire history?

 

[BigBooper]

RIP, sorry for you British lot.

I think I'll use Grey Poupon with my lunch today.

 

[SlimySnake]

Great man. Played second fiddle to a woman for over 70 years. Left his career in the Navy for the country after King George died. Not many here would do that.

Also remained mostly scandal free despite some affairs which is pretty insane coming from a family that had Simpson, Diana and Meghan.

 

[dealer-]

Had a good chuckle at a few of these.

 

[BaneIsPain]

RIP. He was a great character.

 

[Kraz]

Added a minute of silence during morning rituals before anthems today.
The British royals are living mythology for many of us in the provinces. Bound historically and confirmed ceremonially into roles that raise demigods for national service. Thank you, Duke.

 

[Reality Czar]

I dunno what to say if you are surprised that a 99 year old may have said a thing that could be considered racist at one point in their lives.

 

[Banjo64]

Terrible news.

Some tiny dicked disrespectful individuals hiding behind their keyboards on this forum, that would never say this shit out in public, because they’d get knocked the fuck out. Big men I’m sure; with the decorum, grace and class of Mr Blobby.

 

[Rest]

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[jufonuk]

RIP 99 is amazing innings

 

[Banjo64]

But in a speech to mark their golden wedding anniversary in 1997 the Queen made it clear how dearly important her husband was.

She described him as "someone who doesn't take easily to compliments, but he has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I and his whole family, in this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim or we shall ever know".

 

[ManaByte]

I'm Irish and detest the Royal family but always had a great laugh reading about his antics and the stupid things he said but this is a man that served in WW2, not some middle-aged console gamer. Dude was great fun.

Yes, I'm going to miss the random goofs.

 

[truth777]

I don’t get it either. The royals basically function as parasites who refurbish castles on the UK’s dime and people fawn over them? They protected notorious child molester Jimmy Saville for years and are now protecting child molester Prince Andrew. What makes them great besides this carefully crafted perception that they are “above” everyone else? It’s disgusting.

 

[Hari Seldon]

RIP. 99 is a good run no matter how you look at it.

 

[Reality Czar]

royals basically function as parasites who refurbish castles on the UK’s dime and people fawn over them?

Don't forget the Canadian dime too. For some reason socialist anti imperialists still feature The Queen on their money.

 

[Banjo64]

Don't forget the Canadian dime too. For some reason socialist anti imperialists still feature The Queen on their money.

The retard has liked your comment, not even realising you’re taking the piss out of him.

 

[Mistershine.]

I don’t get it either. The royals basically function as parasites who refurbish castles on the UK’s dime and people fawn over them? They protected notorious child molester Jimmy Saville for years and are now protecting child molester Prince Andrew. What makes them great besides this carefully crafted perception that they are “above” everyone else? It’s disgusting.

Yeah, they don't do anything.

Apart from bring in billions through tourism, act as a restraint for the government, have a matriarch that's one of the most respected heads of state in the world.

But apart from that, what have the Romans royals ever done.

Edit: stately homes/listed buildings are legally required to be kept in a good state of repair, if the royals didn't do it the government would and the cost would be the same.

 

[Sakura]

RIP to a great man. Nothing but respect.

 

[Gp1]

“If it has got four legs and it is not a chair, if it has got two wings and it flies but is not an aeroplane, and if it swims and it is not a submarine, the Cantonese will eat it.” (at a 1986 World Wildlife Fund meeting).

The man predicted the coronavirus

Rip

‘You’re too fat to be an astronaut’ and other ‘off-the cuff’ remarks by Britain’s Prince Philip

Duke of Edinburgh’s reputation for plain speaking has led to controversy

www.irishtimes.com

 

[pauljeremiah]

Banksy should retire now just to make everyone wonder.

 

[Kreen101]

very few of us are worried about foreign people.

I know.

 

[Romulus]

Damn ripe age. If I can get there I'll have to triple the life I've already lived. Crazy thinking about it.

It would seem crazy but after 30 it feels like father time straps you in a fucking rocket ship. Lol.

 

[StabbyStabStabStabStab]

Yeah, they don't do anything.

Apart from bring in billions through tourism, act as a restraint for the government, have a matriarch that's one of the most respected heads of state in the world.

But apart from that, what have the Romans royals ever done.

Edit: stately homes/listed buildings are legally required to be kept in a good state of repair, if the royals didn't do it the government would and the cost would be the same.

You've got to admit. the concept of a largely inert royal family existing in the modern age must be a little strange to those looking in. Even more so for countries like Australia, where Q is still the head of state.

And re: the royal residences and properties I'm sure they could be monetised rather than simply maintained (it wouldn't be too long before Buckingham Palace is turned into a Weatherspoon's mind you...)

 

[Senua]

RIP

People are calling him a Nazi on twitter when he fought them in WW2

"you're team killing, Phillip"

 

[Deleted member 17706]

RIP Prince Philip. Man, the royal family can't catch a break these days.

 

[Deleted member 17706]

Are they right?

The royal family hasn't been terrible for the UK or England has it?

During the mid 1600s, England got rid of the monarchy and it's place we had a republic ruled by a military dictator. It was a disaster and the monarchy was brought back, which gave us the constitutional monarchy we have today.

I'm a Royalist because I believe our system works well and I like having a Royal family. It's part of my culture and national heritage. If that makes me a simp then so be it.

If you don't like the Royals then that's fine, but show a little class rather than childishly celebrating the man's death.

Good take, in my opinion.

Yeah, after that brief stint with Oliver Cromwell, I think you all made the right choice bringing back the Royalty and transitioning to the Constitutional Monarchy system.

Certainly a lot less bloody than the path the French chose.

 

[FreedomOfSpeech]

How easy it is for some to dehumanize others merely by labeling them with this or that label.

If someone is xenophobic, maybe that's because they look at xeno and don't like what they see?

 

[PhoenixTank]

decorum, grace and class of Mr Blobby.

Don't you dare shit talk Mr Blobby like that.

 

[The Hamburglar]

Within 30 minutes of his death I was already getting memes sent to me on WhatsApp.


For the record Philip was awesome.

 

[Robot Carnival]

as a former citizen of the commonwealth, my condolence goes out to the Queen. he might not be "up to standard" for some of the modern kids, but he did stick with it for 73 years and supported the Queen through some tough times.

 

[AJUMP23]

Had a good chuckle at a few of these.

"Aren't you all descended from pirates?" seems like a compliment.


"British women can't cook." is true that is why he married a German.

 

[FunkMiller]

"Aren't you all descended from pirates?" seems like a compliment.

I did my family tree a few years back. I literally am descended from pirates on my British mother's side. It's fucking awesome.

Given the other half of me is Australian, I'm basically walking criminal royalty.

 

[Dark Star]

RIP. Dude was a boss. He reached level 99.

 

[Goro Majima]

I always feel a tinge of sadness whenever a major public figure that has been around my entire life passes away.

That and I’m looking at Gen Z and I’m not real excited about some of the attitudes and values they’re bringing to the table going forward. So while there’s something to be said against the bigoted notions of older people, there’s also a certain strength of character being lost with the generation that lived through and fought in WW2.

RIP

 

[AJUMP23]

I did my family tree a few years back. I literally am descended from pirates on my British mother's side. It's fucking awesome.

Given the other half of me is Australian, I'm basically walking criminal royalty.

We should lock you up now just for all of our safety.

 

[Spoog]

Not a fan of the Royals but 99 is an impressive age to reach and I feel so bad for Liz on this one, imagine losing someone after 73 years together - must be heartbreaking.

 

[Mistershine.]

You've got to admit. the concept of a largely inert royal family existing in the modern age must be a little strange to those looking in. Even more so for countries like Australia, where Q is still the head of state.

And re: the royal residences and properties I'm sure they could be monetised rather than simply maintained (it wouldn't be too long before Buckingham Palace is turned into a Weatherspoon's mind you...)

Have you seen the amount of people that flock to Buck House just to get a selfie with the guards? The money is already there.

Fun fact: when I was a kid my nan took me to London for a few days and I had my picture taken with a horseback guard. Put my chocolate coated hand right on his super shiny boot. Good Times.

 

[Airbus Jr]

My condolence to the royal family

 

[FunkMiller]

We should lock you up now just for all of our safety.

You're probably right

 

[plushyp]

RIP. The queen is one step closer to becoming immortal.

 

[ManaByte]

RIP. The queen is one step closer to becoming immortal.

She already is. There was an episode of The Crown set in the 80s where she won the Quickening.

 

[T8SC]

RIP.

He had a long life though and it was a peaceful death. The Royals have had a pretty shitty few months with the Megan/Harry nonsense & now this, on top of the global shittiness with Covid. Lets hope the rest of the year is better for them & everyone else.

 

[Reality Czar]

You've got to admit. the concept of a largely inert royal family existing in the modern age must be a little strange to those looking in.

Not really. It is not like the modern age is free of political dynasty. The USA just had two generations of Bushes. Joe Biden's son is partaking in just as much international dealings as any royalty probably would have.

I feel like the pomp and circumstance gives people the ability to say "Oh isn't it great we are so past this" as if we are not still ruled by elites that are above the law. In one way it is there for progressives who want to pat themselves on the back while they let others rule their lives. They are almost a scapegoat at this point.

At any rate, Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey have the same kind of power to decide who gets to talk and who does not once wielded by kings in medieval times. We are not as modern as you think.

 

[AlteredForms]

What the fuck is this? Our Royal just died and you come in here with this bullshit?

What's with the outrageous response? People have the right to badmouth a public figure to their heart's content, under those same laws of free speech those sign-wavers on the streets of London are quick to quote. I'm of the mind to show even a small amount of respect and reverence for the deceased but people don't have to listen to my rules and they sure as shit don't have to listen to yours. He was an abrasive old fart who said some things that rubbed people the wrong way but did a lot of charity work in the UK and was beloved by many people. Give the man a proper burial and honours and move on.