Controversy (albums, Celtic, quote, band, Ching)

right-track · 05-11-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jr.

Any etymologists in the house?

I wouldn't describe myself as one, but I do have an interest in the origin of words.

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Originally Posted by adidasss

also:"England is named after the Angles, one of a number of Germanic tribes believed to have originated in Angeln in northern Germany, who settled in England in the 5th and 6th centuries. This is also the origin of its Latin name, Anglia" - source wikipedia

so essentially english people are actually germans....

Yep.

That and Scandinavian. The Vikings settled in England, particularly in the North. The English are a mix of German/Norwegian/Danish/Norman.
It's misunderstood that the Normans were French.
Normans (Norsemen = Of the North) were invaders of that part of France (Normandy) prior to 1066 and the Norman invasion of England. Normans are essentially Vikings.

Apparently, to this day Norwegians describe the English as "violent Norwegians".

Urban Hat€monger ? · 05-11-2006, 02:37 PM

And while we`re on the subject it should be noted that before he took England William The Conqueror was known as William The Bastard

anticipation · 05-11-2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc.DGAF

I don't know if there's already such a thread somewhere but Imma post this one as a subsidiary to The Bitch Box. There's alot of **** that some poeple think about but don't talk about because it's too controversial. Me, I love controversey, makes life more interesting. So I'm asking, no-daring, you to post some controversial ideas or subjects here, find out if there's more out there that agree with you, or if your a lone boner!

If you love it so much, maybe you should try learning how to spell it.

Doc.DGAF · 05-11-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gentleman Johnny

If you love it so much, maybe you should try learning how to spell it.

Took you an awful long time to point out a simple mistake. What can I say? "To err is human, to forgive divine."-Alexander Pope

DontRunMeOver · 05-11-2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

Yep.

That and Scandinavian. The Vikings settled in England, particularly in the North. The English are a mix of German/Norwegian/Danish/Norman.

I'm pretty sure that's not true. When the Romans came to Britain, there were already plenty of people here - Celtic tribes, but referred to as 'The Britons' nowadays. Various peoples from mainland Europe came and settled, pillaged or invaded (such fun they had in them days) and some English ancestry stems from them, but the majority of the population has been found (via mitochondrian DNA testing and that there maternal DNA testing, yes I read this all in New Scientist because I'm that sad) to come from the original celtic people who came over here 3000 years or more ago. In York and few places in the North East there was found to be some Viking ancestry and in East Anglia there were a lot of German genes (we know who to blame for Essex), but everywhere else in England there was surprisingly little Saxon/Angle/Viking/Norman descent.

Culturally and linguistically, however, England has been very influenced by the Germans, Normans and Scandinavians, as the aristocracy in Britain came from these groups and they were in the best position to dictate cultural values. Even now, our queen is German, and her husband is Greek.

Also, you forgot to mention Punjabi and Pakistani

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right-track · 05-11-2006, 04:46 PM

The English are a mix of German/Norwegian/Danish/Norman...and as you quite rightly point out, the indigenous Celtic population dominates. Trust you to do the homework...swot.

And you forgot to mention that the most popular dish in England is, Chicken Tikka Massalla. Yum yum.

swim · 05-11-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hobojesus

And America is brilliant? England makes more sense than America. At least it has 'land' in there.

Raise your hand if you won the war.

right-track · 05-11-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by swimintheundertow

Raise your hand if you won the war.

*Looks around for Russians.*

DontRunMeOver · 05-11-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by swimintheundertow

Raise your hand if you won the war.

Yeah, so we lost one match. We're still top of the league.

Doc.DGAF · 05-11-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by swimintheundertow

Raise your hand if you won the war.

America might sound funny, but we sure kick a**!

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right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	The English are a mix of German/Norwegian/Danish/Norman...and as you quite rightly point out, the indigenous Celtic population dominates. Trust you to do the homework...swot. And you forgot to mention that the most popular dish in England is, Chicken Tikka Massalla. Yum yum.