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“Alerts to Threats in Europe: By John Cleese

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I woke up wanting to read something silly.  Life can be so somber.  John Cleese did it for me.  And going through my spam folder also made me laugh.  No, I am not interested in off market viagra from Canada.  Nor am I wanting a school bell or a fire pit.  Perhaps I am heartened that spam never really changes.  Nor do they make any sense.  But John Cleese does and I am glad for that.  This is a little dated considering what is happening in the world, and terrorism  is no joke, but Cleese has a good grasp of history, especially WWII.  I can appreciate that considering our President’s mouth just might get us nuked.

Lady Nyo

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ALERTS TO THREATS IN EUROPE: BY JOHN CLEESE

by John Cleese – British writer, actor and tall person

The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in Syria and have therefore 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 nearly 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 have raised their threat level from “Pissed Off” to “Let’s get the Bastards.” They don’t have any other levels. This is the reason they have been used on the front line of the British army for the last 300 years.

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.

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 have 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; 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 alright, 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 last final escalation level.

A final thought – ” Greece is collapsing, the Iranians are getting aggressive, and Rome is in disarray. Welcome back to 430 BC”.

 

 

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6 Responses to ““Alerts to Threats in Europe: By John Cleese”

  1. kanzensakura Says:
    January 15, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    This is so very funny. I read it twice and howled. Now I wish I knew someone to forward this to. Thank you for making my day.

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  2. ladynyo Says:
    January 15, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    Hehe….I loved it too when I first read this about a year ago. These things just never die….they are topical and it’s a wonderful look back (if the word ‘wonderful’ can be used with war…) at WWII and foibles of nations.

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  3. petrujviljoen Says:
    January 15, 2018 at 5:10 pm

    It’s hilarious!

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  4. ladynyo Says:
    January 15, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    Yep! I’m still laughing!

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  5. Frank Hubeny Says:
    January 17, 2018 at 11:42 pm

    Incredibly funny! From the bloody nuisance of the Spanish Armada to the glass bottomed Spanish submarines.

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  6. ladynyo Says:
    January 18, 2018 at 12:54 am

    ROTF!!!! I love this piece and that silly Cleese! I have posted that last year but for some reason it wasn’t read. One thing I found was that many people were too young to understand the references or just…..not versed in history or WWII history. I found that piece hysterical. I love the characterization of each nation. Runs true! Especially Italy! LOL!

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