Speech, Speech

Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by The Singer, Apr 28, 2006.

  1. The Singer

    The Singer New Member

    Jun 26, 2002
    Burnt Oak, N. London
    I apologise to fans of Will Shakespeare for rewriting his words, but there's something about the English invading France that stirs the blood.

    He which hath no stomach to this game,
    Let him depart; his passport shall be made
    And crowns for convoy put into his purse:
    We would not drink in that man's company
    That fears his fellowship to drink with us.
    This day is called the Champions League Final:
    He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,
    Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named,
    And rouse him at the name of Arsenal.
    He that shall live this day, and see old age,
    Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours,
    And say 'To-morrow is Champions League Day:'
    Then will he get out his album and show his photos.
    And say 'These I took on Champions League Day.'
    Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot,
    But he'll remember with advantages
    What feats he did that day: then shall our names.
    Familiar in his mouth as household words
    Rick, The Grimster and Dave M,
    Jeff and Idiparker, MilesBasher and Singer,
    Be in their flowing cups freshly remember'd.
    This story shall the good man teach his son;
    And May 17th shall ne'er go by,
    From this day to the ending of the world,
    But we in it shall be remember'd;
    We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
    For he to-day that drinks a beer with me
    Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
    This day shall gentle his condition:
    And gooners around the world now a-bed
    Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
    And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
    That came with us to the Champions League Final.
     
  2. Dave_M

    Dave_M New Member

    May 25, 2004
    Enfield
    Excellent. Enough to bring a tear to the eye.

    *Burts into a verse of "Land Of Hope And Glory"*


    http://12121.hostinguk.com/Glory.htm
     
  3. The Grimster

    The Grimster Member

    Apr 22, 2005
    Edmonton
    And just so every one understands - "holding your manhood cheap" is a BAD thing!!
     
  4. canadagooner

    canadagooner Member

    Jul 31, 2004
    Toronto
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Bravo!! Bravo!!
    A standing ovation from the colonies
     
  5. The Singer

    The Singer New Member

    Jun 26, 2002
    Burnt Oak, N. London


    Print it and show Gary for me.
     
  6. Red Agave

    Red Agave Member

    Aug 2, 2005
    Manchester


    **ahem**not just brothers in Europe you know**ahem**

    :D
     
  7. joMbe

    joMbe New Member

    Jan 21, 2006
    Baltimore, MD
    *applauds*

    I make my first appearance on these boards to thank you, Singer, for such fantastic material!

    I did my best to do your proud on the ArseAm pdocast this afternoon.

    Listen to it and let me or Mike know what you think. :D
     
  8. Dave_M

    Dave_M New Member

    May 25, 2004
    Enfield
    Its Shakespeare - the parts of female characters were always played by men anyway!
     
  9. KevTheGooner

    KevTheGooner Help that poor man!

    Dec 10, 1999
    THOF
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Andorra
    OK..I gotta guess though...

    Henry V?
     
  10. Grateful Gooner

    Grateful Gooner New Member

    May 3, 2001
    Charm City
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    Yes, that's correct. Here's the original:

     
  11. The Singer

    The Singer New Member

    Jun 26, 2002
    Burnt Oak, N. London

    cheers:D
     
  12. pookspur

    pookspur Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Indiana
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    i'm not sure i get the analogy. i mean, henry V was english, right? and i'm pretty sure he won the day at agincourt with english troops.

    maybe something from de gaulle circa 1943 would be better. y'know, something along the lines of "every frenchman - from the lowliest clerk in paris to we on our island of exile - knows that freedom still beats in each of our hearts, and that the day of liberation fast approaches!", or some such.



    hmmm. on second thought, his road to glory was paved by anglos, as well.

    perhaps something from napoleon. give me a minute ...
     
  13. Dave_M

    Dave_M New Member

    May 25, 2004
    Enfield
    The writing was in reference to the fans not the club. The club may have heavy french connections but we the fans are English. Or Pretend-English. I think "American" is the modern term ;)
     
  14. Lanesra

    Lanesra BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 13, 2003
    LONDON
    No, he was English
     
  15. pookspur

    pookspur Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Indiana
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    yeah, i thought of that (that it was about the fans, not the team) a bit later.

    me not that smart.
     
  16. The Grimster

    The Grimster Member

    Apr 22, 2005
    Edmonton
    Spurs supporter - not smart?

    Bit of a tautology that!
     
  17. The Singer

    The Singer New Member

    Jun 26, 2002
    Burnt Oak, N. London
    Understandable as you support the scum:D
     
  18. pookspur

    pookspur Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Indiana
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    speaking of tautology ...
     
  19. Dave_M

    Dave_M New Member

    May 25, 2004
    Enfield
    Why is whenever Grimster or Pookspur are in a thread i always need a dictionary to hand to understand wtf everyone is going on about.

    If in doubt just think "How would The Sun word this".
     
  20. Miles Brasher

    Miles Brasher Member

    Sep 6, 2004
    Coventry,England

    Something along the lines of:

    ' "They don't like it up em" says Keely 19 of Droitwich. We wondered whether Keely likes it up her or not, harhar. See more of Keely by logging on to thesun.co.uk '

    :rolleyes:
     
  21. The Grimster

    The Grimster Member

    Apr 22, 2005
    Edmonton
    I must admit I do have a proclivity to embrangle things!
     
  22. pookspur

    pookspur Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Indiana
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    taut-: tightly drawn; not slack.

    -ology: (from the greek 'logos', or logic) signifying logical, or scientific, analysis.

    tautology: the science of tensions.

    simple, really. :eek: ;)
     
  23. Catfish

    Catfish Member

    Oct 1, 2002
    Chicago
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Well done, Mr. English lit. goody goody.
     

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