Wigans quote watch

[Anonymous]

Since we're being in the comedic spirit, I give you the over-the-top internet damsel-in-distress feather-spitting:

Is it true that the Americans gave the UK its liberty? I was under the impression that the Battle of Britain was won in 1940, before America even showed up. Thanks for taking the credit, though - since Americans, and not Poles and Britons working together, cracked the enigma code, and since Montgomery never killed fricking Ernst Rommel. Yup, if it weren't for America, the whole of Europe would have folded like a deck of cards, and Russia had nothing whatsoever to do with it. The French Resistance never happened, and the whole of Britain spent six years running around in circles going 'help us, help us, oh god help us' rather than, you know, shooting down German fighters and defending their tiny island to the hilt for two whole years before America even entered the war, after Germany was already marching on Russia after giving up on Britain.

Thank you, America! You saved the whole world! Well done! Would you like a cookie?

Yes, thank you Team America! F**k Yeah! I'm sure many Americans think Churchill: The Hollywood Years is a documentary.


As for a cookie, I think the high interest loan they provided, and that we only paid off a few years ago, was sufficient recompense for giving us our liberty.



Edit: p.s. I actually saw the Four Candles sketch played out for real in Tesco's at the weekend. I couldn't believe my ears.

"Wife: Can you get four candles please?
Husband: I don't think they sell fork handles in Tesco's"

I assumed they were having a joke, but both looked as miserable as sin so I think they were serious.

 

[Angliru]

Wigans on the anti-doping team Garmin:

"I think I can do better this year and make improvements in certain areas I felt I was always restricted with at that team."

I guess we should give him some props for honesty.

I must have been misinformed. It was always my understanding that Garmin and Vaughters gave him all the support he needed in pursuing his transition to being a grand tour contender. Does he specify what these "restrictions" were?

 

[Frosty]

The hypersensitive Brit posts remind me of that Monty Python scene in a Roman theater...."Hate the Romans, hate the Romans...but what they ever give us?"

The law...

Roads...

Running water...

etcetera

Only now it should be framed differently: "Hate the Americans...but what they ever give us?"

Our liberty...well, that's true.

(I'm by no means being patriotic here, rather all is merely in the comedic spirit.)

As mentioned above, well identified, dodgy history could be one On a personal level, i once won a game of scrabble by putting down the word 'chad' at the end. Would never have known that was a word unless from that election where a lot of americans werent strong enough to punch a hole in some paper. So there's something for you to be proud of

 

[rhubroma]

Since we're being in the comedic spirit, I give you the over-the-top internet damsel-in-distress feather-spitting:

Is it true that the Americans gave the UK its liberty? I was under the impression that the Battle of Britain was won in 1940, before America even showed up. Thanks for taking the credit, though - since Americans, and not Poles and Britons working together, cracked the enigma code, and since Montgomery never killed fricking Ernst Rommel. Yup, if it weren't for America, the whole of Europe would have folded like a deck of cards, and Russia had nothing whatsoever to do with it. The French Resistance never happened, and the whole of Britain spent six years running around in circles going 'help us, help us, oh god help us' rather than, you know, shooting down German fighters and defending their tiny island to the hilt for two whole years before America even entered the war, after Germany was already marching on Russia after giving up on Britain.

Thank you, America! You saved the whole world! Well done! Would you like a cookie?

God bless America! Land of the free and the brave!!

The beacon of freedom and democracy!!! Establisher of the Pax Americana, victor over the tyranny of Nazi-Fascism and then the Marxist evil empire and now the noble crusader against Islamic terrorism. The selfless protector of our anglo-european partners, who asks for nothing in return except your recognition of our limitless virtues and constant support in whatever future conflicts might threaten our national intersts and super power status, etcetera.

How am I doing? Since we're in the comedic spirit, mind you...

 

[Frosty]

I must have been misinformed. It was always my understanding that Garmin and Vaughters gave him all the support he needed in pursuing his transition to being a grand tour contender. Does he specify what these "restrictions" were?

Maybe he wanted to twitter more?

 

[taiwan]

[Politcs]...

Edit: p.s. I actually saw the Four Candles sketch played out for real in Tesco's at the weekend. I couldn't believe my ears.

Brilliant.

FUNEX?

 

[Mambo95]

I must have been misinformed. It was always my understanding that Garmin and Vaughters gave him all the support he needed in pursuing his transition to being a grand tour contender. Does he specify what these "restrictions" were?

You are misinformed. The training regime, the dietry plans etc, were all devised by people now employed by Sky - notably Rod Ellingworth, but also Shane Sutton, Steve Peters etc. I don't think Vaughters saw him very often - he didn't even speak to him for four months after the Tour.

 

[Angliru]

You are misinformed. The training regime, the dietry plans etc, were all devised by people now employed by Sky - notably Rod Ellingworth, but also Shane Sutton, Steve Peters etc. I don't think Vaughters saw him very often - he didn't even speak to him for four months after the Tour.

I said "supported". I never said Vaughters had anything to do with his transition. Wasn't the reason Vaughters didn't speak to Wiggins during that four months was because Wiggins was in the midst of negotiating his exodus to Sky and that this was pretty much contrary to everything he had and was saying to the press?

 

[Angliru]

Maybe he wanted to twitter more?

That's appears to be the extent of it since there has been no suporter's response giving an idea of what these "restrictions" were.

 

[Dr. Maserati]

I am delighted that the role of USA/Britain in WWII has been brought into this thread- as the it IS completely relevant to Bradley!

After being let down by the French/Cofidis, Britain/Bradley appears to have to surrender its future with the all powerful Germans/TMobile. However Britain/Bradley was saved from the evil Germans/TMobile by the swashbuckling Americans/Team Garmin (F**kYA) who allowed Britain/Bradley to rebuild itself in to a mighty nation/Tour contender.

However when Britain/Bradley did become a mighty nation/Tour Contender it no longer acknowledges the services of America/Garmin and has reverted back to bowing to The Queen/Dave Brailsford ....... Rule Britania/Go Team Sky!

 

[franciep10]

I am delighted that the role of USA/Britain in WWII has been brought into this thread- as the it IS completely relevant to Bradley!

After being let down by the French/Cofidis, Britain/Bradley appears to have to surrender its future with the all powerful Germans/TMobile. However Britain/Bradley was saved from the evil Germans/TMobile by the swashbuckling Americans/Team Garmin (F**kYA) who allowed Britain/Bradley to rebuild itself in to a mighty nation/Tour contender.

However when Britain/Bradley did become a mighty nation/Tour Contender it no longer acknowledges the services of America/Garmin and has reverted back to bowing to The Queen/Dave Brailsford ....... Rule Britania/Go Team Sky!

Love the WWII analogy maserati, how long have you been thinking about that one

 

[Anonymous]

I am delighted that the role of USA/Britain in WWII has been brought into this thread- as the it IS completely relevant to Bradley!

After being let down by the French/Cofidis, Britain/Bradley appears to have to surrender its future with the all powerful Germans/TMobile. However Britain/Bradley was saved from the evil Germans/TMobile by the swashbuckling Americans/Team Garmin (F**kYA) who allowed Britain/Bradley to rebuild itself in to a mighty nation/Tour contender.

However when Britain/Bradley did become a mighty nation/Tour Contender it no longer acknowledges the services of America/Garmin and has reverted back to bowing to The Queen/Dave Brailsford ....... Rule Britania/Go Team Sky!

Okay, that is pretty sweet right there! Bravo!

 

[Anonymous]

Lance is at it today..

on team sky

they are riding great. No surprise to me at all. Great riders and very well organized. Gr8 for the sport.

On the Vuelta Murcia

@bradwiggins looks strong too. For my money he's the favorite here.

thought id bring it back on track with some quotes.

 

[Andy99]

I guess Brad was politely asked to remove the last couple of tweets...

 

[Anonymous]

I guess Brad was politely asked to remove the last couple of tweets...

why, they are still there? Why would he be made to remove them?

 

[Dr. Maserati]

Love the WWII analogy maserati, how long have you been thinking about that one

I was just planning to show the Americans/British members of the forum exactly how the Americans became involved in WWII.

But a couple of wet hours on the saddle stuck to the road does strange things to the mind.

 

[Andy99]

why, they are still there? Why would he be made to remove them?

What, the pic of him wearing some of Trent Lowe's Garmin kit?

It was there, and on Russ Downings page..both gone

 

[Big GMaC]

I am delighted that the role of USA/Britain in WWII has been brought into this thread- as the it IS completely relevant to Bradley!

After being let down by the French/Cofidis, Britain/Bradley appears to have to surrender its future with the all powerful Germans/TMobile. However Britain/Bradley was saved from the evil Germans/TMobile by the swashbuckling Americans/Team Garmin (F**kYA) who allowed Britain/Bradley to rebuild itself in to a mighty nation/Tour contender.

However when Britain/Bradley did become a mighty nation/Tour Contender it no longer acknowledges the services of America/Garmin and has reverted back to bowing to The Queen/Dave Brailsford ....... Rule Britania/Go Team Sky!

You know my good doctor, if this start kicking off near the tour I may have to use this as my overly long singature

 

[pedaling squares]

We've gone from quotes, to picture pages, to fashion, to Britain vs USA, and now to WWII & politics. If I was Bradley Wiggins I would LOVE this thread.

 

[Anonymous]

What, the pic of him wearing some of Trent Lowe's Garmin kit?

It was there, and on Russ Downings page..both gone

oh this one..

@bradwiggins changes back to garmin and travels to the moon !!!!

link

 

[Winterfold]

the trouble with this Internet thing is that mercans are being exposed to humour, and some of them are even learning to be funny

that's just not on

he's realised blackcat is onto him:
also met my nutritionist who has given me a pot of green powder, in his words "it will make you **** like a donkey for days"

 

[kurtinsc]

Since we're being in the comedic spirit, I give you the over-the-top internet damsel-in-distress feather-spitting:

Is it true that the Americans gave the UK its liberty? I was under the impression that the Battle of Britain was won in 1940, before America even showed up. Thanks for taking the credit, though - since Americans, and not Poles and Britons working together, cracked the enigma code, and since Montgomery never killed fricking Ernst Rommel. Yup, if it weren't for America, the whole of Europe would have folded like a deck of cards, and Russia had nothing whatsoever to do with it. The French Resistance never happened, and the whole of Britain spent six years running around in circles going 'help us, help us, oh god help us' rather than, you know, shooting down German fighters and defending their tiny island to the hilt for two whole years before America even entered the war, after Germany was already marching on Russia after giving up on Britain.

Thank you, America! You saved the whole world! Well done! Would you like a cookie?

While I'm not sure how this topic made it into this thread, I would like to point out that while the British did hold off Hitler's planned invasion and won some victories in Africa and the middle east prior to US troops entering the war nobody had taken any land from Hitler in Europe. Russia was going back and forth with Germany on the Western front... but that front was WELL within the borders of Russia.

The first time allied armies made it into Europe and kept their ground, US forces were there (Patton and Montgomery taking Sicily). In fact when the US first began operating in the Atlantic theater (taking part in Operation Torch, attacking vichy controlled Algiers) in late 1942 did coincide with when things started turning around for the allies. This was when Montgomery took control and began having success against Rommell and when Zhukov took over the defense of Stalingrad and held.

Prior to that... things were pretty dire. Tobruk was taken and the British were routed. The british were under heavy attack at El Alamein. Soviet Crimea was compltely taken and troops were marching on Stalingrad. The germans weren't invading England... but they were pushing the allied back on the fronts that existed. The US troops entering the fray DID change the equationd drastically in favor of the allies.

Could the British and Russians have pulled it off without the US?

Perhaps. I can see a scenario where both survived. But Germany would have ended up stretching from the spanish border to wherever the Russian front stabilized, down to Italy in the south. They probably could have won peace... but with Germany largely being the victor. They NEEDED the bodies and arms the US threw into the war.

 

[blackcat]

the trouble with this Internet thing is that mercans are being exposed to humour, and some of them are even learning to be funny

that's just not on

he's realised blackcat is onto him:
also met my nutritionist who has given me a pot of green powder, in his words "it will make you $hit like a donkey for days"

but cannot defang the previous stupid twitter posts. If I was the Sky communications officer, I would care less for the post with the Garmin puffer jacket, that the previous posts.

The other pavlovian comments stay. If Wigans thinks he can defuse the stupidity of the previous posts, by making out he is engaging in bufoonery on purpose, he is misguided. No can do. He stays Wigans. Cant namedrop McCartney, calling him "Sir Paul" in unctuous twitterage, and then excuse the dildos, the DiLuca, the swanny ballsack comments.

We just want Wigans to win, and bring Brailsford form at the Tour.

 

[Winterfold]

I agree with your last point obviously, but the random not checked by the PR guy nature of his twitter posts will play pretty well in the UK.

I wonder how long Sky will let it go on for? Probably until Murdoch Jnr works out how to use twitter.

Lance calling him favourite for Murcia I see, trying to put a bit of pressure on i guess

 

[Anonymous]

Cant namedrop McCartney, calling him "Sir Paul" in unctuous twitterage, and then excuse the dildos, the DiLuca, the swanny ballsack comments.
.

Erm... McCartney...? You sure...

I was under the impression he was referring to Sir Weller.. Who was calling to congratulate him for obvious reasons.. They know each other.

You need to research a little better if you want to be taken seriously mate