Tutoriel : How to English

by Deritatium

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  1. Sources:

    * **In Antiquity:** The British living in a swamp is referenced in [a famous Roman quote](https://www.loebclassics.com/view/dio_cassius-roman_history/1914/pb_LCL177.265.xml?readMode=recto) : *”They can endure hunger and cold and any kind of hardship; for they plunge into the swamps and exist there for many days with only their heads above water…”*. Also one of their most famous tourist destinations is a [pile of rocks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehenge).
    * **In the Middle Ages:** The notorious British King [Henry VIII](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII) had six wives (beheaded ~~one~~ two) and was known for wearing a [codpiece](https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/a-brief-history-of-the-codpiece-the-personal-protection-for-renaissance-equipment).
    * **In India:** The British “acquired” a [large diamond](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koh-i-Noor) from here, now set in the [Crown of Queen Elizabeth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_of_Queen_Elizabeth_The_Queen_Mother).
    * **In Africa:** This refers to the [English Gold Coast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Coast_(British_colony)).
    * **In Greece:** During WWI, some British soldiers looted [marbles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elgin_Marbles) from the Parthenon, they are now displayed in the British Museum. The Greek is wearing a [ceremonial uniform](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Guard_%28Greece%29).
    * **In Spain:** The British are still [world champions in balconing](https://www.reddit.com/r/2westerneurope4u/comments/1d9ofqj/balconing_league_standings_19992024/), and Pedro wants [tourists to go home](https://www.reddit.com/r/interesting/comments/1dxvf32/protests_in_spain_asking_tourists_to_go_back_home/) (translation: “Asshole! Go fucking home!”).
    * **On the internet:** See r/2westerneurope4u. Dey took err jaabs (They took our jobs) is from [South Park](https://youtu.be/APo2p4-WXsc?t=123) and in reference of the recent UK riot with this man saying : [he can’t get a job ‘because of immigrants’](https://www.thisisoxfordshire.co.uk/news/24401743.swindon-man-says-cant-get-job-immigrants/).

  2. Most moral and upright people in Europe you bunch of sleeping, tax avoiding rules lawyers.

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