Prince Philips latest gaff

Jimbuna · 02-20-13, 11:17 AM

He simply can't help himself

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The Duke of Edinburgh told a Filipino nurse her country must be "half empty", because so many of her compatriots have come to the UK to work for the NHS.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...herts-21519917

AVGWarhawk · 02-20-13, 11:42 AM

Well, the guy is 91 years old. The facilities my not be quite what they used to be.

Jimbuna · 02-20-13, 11:59 AM

Oh he has plenty of 'previous' going back over many years

To President of Nigeria, who was in national dress, 2003: “You look like you’re ready for bed!”

To a British trekker in Papua New Guinea, 1998: “You managed not to get eaten then?”

On the Duke of York’s house, 1986: “It looks like a tart’s bedroom.”

After Dunblane massacre, 1996: “If a cricketer suddenly decided to go into a school and batter a lot of people to death with a cricket bat, are you going to ban cricket bats?”

To Scottish driving instructor, 1995: “How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test?”

“You have mosquitoes. I have the Press.” To matron of Caribbean hospital, 1966.

Loads more in the link

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...live-90-133848

Takeda Shingen · 02-20-13, 12:03 PM

Someone on his staff needs to gag that man prior to public appearances.

Herr-Berbunch · 02-20-13, 12:58 PM

I think he's great, he says what a lot are probably thinking.

02-20-13, 01:08 PM

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On the Duke of York’s house, 1986: “It looks like a tart’s bedroom.”

In fairness she was a tart.

Oberon · 02-20-13, 01:48 PM

Philip is Philip, I think people would be a tad disappointed if he didn't put his foot in his mouth every time he opened it. I think most British people and world leaders know to just ignore what he says.
Still, he does tend to hit the nail on the head from time to time, in a manner very uncharacteristic to nobility. Although I did love Spains Juan Carlos when he told Hugo Chavez to 'just shut up' during one conference.

Bilge_Rat · 02-20-13, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

To Scottish driving instructor, 1995: “How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test?”

How do they?......

Jimbuna · 02-20-13, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

How do they?......

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On Princess Anne, 1970: “If it doesn’t fart or eat hay, she isn’t interested.”

Skybird · 02-20-13, 02:06 PM

I always liked his queer sense of humour, the casualness by which he fires his volleys - and his chuzpe not to hide it for reasons of exaggerated correctness. Leave the man like he is, I say.

AVGWarhawk · 02-20-13, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

In fairness she was a tart.

AVGWarhawk · 02-20-13, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I think he's great, he says what a lot are probably thinking.

I agree. At 91, does it really matter anymore?

Jimbuna · 02-20-13, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I agree. At 91, does it really matter anymore?

Probably not....after his death I can imagine someone making a programme based on a similar character who repeatedly makes such gaffes

AVGWarhawk · 02-20-13, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Probably not....after his death I can imagine someone making a programme based on a similar character who repeatedly makes such gaffes

And I would watch it on the BBC that is pumped into my home via Verizon FIOS cable.

BossMark · 02-20-13, 03:00 PM

The blokes always been a total and utter idiot.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Oh he has plenty of 'previous' going back over many years To President of Nigeria, who was in national dress, 2003: “You look like you’re ready for bed!” To a British trekker in Papua New Guinea, 1998: “You managed not to get eaten then?” On the Duke of York’s house, 1986: “It looks like a tart’s bedroom.” After Dunblane massacre, 1996: “If a cricketer suddenly decided to go into a school and batter a lot of people to death with a cricket bat, are you going to ban cricket bats?” To Scottish driving instructor, 1995: “How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test?” “You have mosquitoes. I have the Press.” To matron of Caribbean hospital, 1966. Loads more in the link http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...live-90-133848 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,615 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I always liked his queer sense of humour, the casualness by which he fires his volleys - and his chuzpe not to hide it for reasons of exaggerated correctness. Leave the man like he is, I say. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	The blokes always been a total and utter idiot. __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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02-20-13, 01:48 PM	#7
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Philip is Philip, I think people would be a tad disappointed if he didn't put his foot in his mouth every time he opened it. I think most British people and world leaders know to just ignore what he says. Still, he does tend to hit the nail on the head from time to time, in a manner very uncharacteristic to nobility. Although I did love Spains Juan Carlos when he told Hugo Chavez to 'just shut up' during one conference.