Marty, we might have to put up with their visit, they are not too welcome anywhere else these days.
The only thing angers me is, we are going to have to pay to watch the old bat. Wonder has the bold Mary's friendship with Jackie got anything to do with the visit?
Apparently, she comes over all funny when she sees him. Kind of like a Streisand and Gerry moment.
Nuala I,m not to sure about this pic take another look at Phil the Greek,is he giving someone the two finger salute,Mc Agrease is just back from Rossnolaigh hence the orange hue! Phil the Greek is sniggering at Biffos insensitivity at presenting Lizzie with a 20,000 piece jigsaw pic of Mullaghmore
I begrudgingly recognise Brian's obvious talent and attention to detail however his subject matter and your customary acclaim indicates your resentment with what must be surreal events for Republicans. I'm probaly stating the obvious here.
`If the visit by the Queen does go ahead ,I hope those protesting throw potatoes at her and McAleese'. Only spuds Marty, my my this decommissioning lark really has gone to far ? The first British monarch to visit Ireland since King George V in 1911 and you suggest marking the occasion with a symbolic throwing of spuds. If your weapon of choice has to be spuds may I suggest using `British Queens' no aul `Kerrs Pinks' for Her Majesty.
Good choice. However can I provide you with some further options. There are around 500 varieties of potatoes available to the Republican gardener to grow and throw. Yes, that’s right 500 varieties of potato! Finding all of them would be a bit of a task but may I suggest the Pentland Javelin,the Rocket or perhaps the Harmony.
Too many want that extended to the dead-to –be. And then there would be no discussion.
You are stating anything but the obvious. I just think his work is very good. You seem to think so too but we seem to differ in that I do not begrudge Brian the acclaim. Art for art’s sake Robert. I am sure somebody will find offence in your KKK joke – I found it funny. But humour, like soccer and some other things is in the eye of the beholder. To be enjoyed, but if annoyed, nothing to get excitable about. Enjoying your very informative historical tour.
Great cartoon the wee merchant seaman placed on the left paling in comparison to his fellow servant HMS sailor on the right. He looks familiar, the dignitaries placed high above looking down on the peasants what else need be said apart from the always funny background of a united Ireland. A lot of great references bound to offend the delicate natures of the how dare you make fun of the out dated monarchy worshiping mentality. Great cartoon that indeed insults by design a satirical whiplash no less the power of imagery well captured.
No offence intended by that joke, I used more pc terminology as not to do so. Nuala presented an opportunity I could'nt resist. Seem to be getting that `Tumbleweed Effect' again with regards to KKK/Orange Order comparison.
Robert, I didn't believe for a minute that you sought to offend or be racist. To me it was like your joke about the pegs - funny. But we will find the 'off with his head' type who will see it as other than it is. The 3 Ws is called for when you come up against them - wave, wink, wide berth.
Given the affrontery of a royal visit to the semi Republic, from a Republican perspective, perhaps that balloon should read - HELL. Céad míle fáilte would be nice.
Rbert apologies for the misspelling of your name,my grandson was climbing all overme at the time ,mindyou a cara it could have been worse,I could have spelt it Roibeard!!!!!
Hope Robert was not watching 'Egg Heads' when an English contestant thought the Battle of the Boyne took place in Scotland. To make it even more cringe worthy the programme was on Monday.
The knowledge that an English `Eggheads' contestant got a general knowledge question wrong on the geography of the Battle Of The Boyne is of great disappointment to me. Thankfully I had to pop out on Monday. Don't mean to press you dear but are you going to answer my question on the KKK/Orange matter?
Robert I was waiting on the revisionary history lessons ending as I have no interest in Kings or Queens. I did repost the original paragraph regarding the Protestant Bible so any time you feel up to explaining the question I will without doubt prove it’s a King James Version, not that I was aware that the law of god needed the authentic stamp of the Orange disorder though shall play along for the amusement.
Former IRA volunteer and ex-prisoner, spent 18 years in Long Kesh, 4 years on the blanket and no-wash/no work protests which led to the hunger strikes of the 80s. Completed PhD at Queens upon release from prison. Left the Republican Movement at the endorsement of the Good Friday Agreement, and went on to become a journalist. Co-founder of The Blanket, an online magazine that critically analyzed the Irish peace process. Lead researcher for the Belfast Project, an oral history of the Troubles.
Now wouldnt it have been lovely to have Brian let our wee doggie cock a leg at that monument
ReplyDeleteIf the visit by the Queen does go ahead ,I hope those protesting throw potatoes at her and McAleese
ReplyDeleteBrian, I am always amazed at the level of detail in your drawings. I believe you have annoyed a few with this particular one. They are easy annoyed
ReplyDeleteMarty, thought you might be more pleased with the red-head Mc Aleese.
ReplyDeletePoor old Louis, don't think any of the Royals gave a toss about him with the exception of Charlie.
Never seen a more stoney faced woman than the bold Elizabeth.
Married to Phillip she probably did not have much to smile about.
Brian captured that one well, more than likely he would find it all a big yawn or else he would be behind the monument with Fergie.
The Queen suits the green, hope she isn't trying to impress Big Gerard.
Marty, we might have to put up with their visit, they are not too welcome anywhere else these days.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing angers me is, we are going to have to pay to watch the old bat.
Wonder has the bold Mary's friendship with Jackie got anything to do with the visit?
Apparently, she comes over all funny when she sees him. Kind of like a Streisand and Gerry moment.
Nuala I,m not to sure about this pic take another look at Phil the Greek,is he giving someone the two finger salute,Mc Agrease is just back from Rossnolaigh hence the orange hue! Phil the Greek is sniggering at Biffos insensitivity at presenting Lizzie with a 20,000 piece jigsaw pic of Mullaghmore
ReplyDeleteFor a second there, I thought the woman behind Brian Cowen was Ruth Dudley Edwards!
ReplyDeleteMarty, missing the jigsaw literally.
ReplyDeleteIs that the dog coming down on a parachute?
Just got the meaning of 'Chicken Hawk' actually thought it meant something else.
ReplyDeleteVery, amusing. Brilliant wit!
Brian et al,
ReplyDelete`Do not speak ill of the dead' The Seven Sages
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Mullaghmore Nuala !!!!
ReplyDeleteAnthony,
ReplyDeleteI begrudgingly recognise Brian's obvious talent and attention to detail however his subject matter and your customary acclaim indicates your resentment with what must be surreal events for Republicans. I'm probaly stating the obvious here.
Marty,
ReplyDelete`If the visit by the Queen does go ahead ,I hope those protesting throw potatoes at her and McAleese'.
Only spuds Marty, my my this decommissioning lark really has gone to far ? The first British monarch to visit Ireland since King George V in 1911 and you suggest marking the occasion with a symbolic throwing of spuds.
If your weapon of choice has to be spuds may I suggest using `British Queens' no aul `Kerrs Pinks' for Her Majesty.
I think Robert it would have to be some rotten saxon varietie,thatsthe name of the spud by the way Robert!
ReplyDeleteMarty, apologies you know us Clonard people are a bit slow on the uptake.
ReplyDeleteBrian's so good at this, it just takes a while to grasp all the details.
That sort of ceremony would be worth a watching.
The Orange Lodge, are now adoring fans of Mrs Mc Aleese.
They even have forgiven the Nazis comment.
Fionnula,
ReplyDeleteI can't see a Mary McAleese LOL anytime soon however you will recognise the adoption of a psf tactic - turning a necessity into a virtue.
Marty,
ReplyDeleteGood choice. However can I provide you with some further options. There are around 500 varieties of potatoes available to the Republican gardener to grow and throw. Yes, that’s right 500 varieties of potato! Finding all of them would be a bit of a task but may I suggest the Pentland Javelin,the Rocket or perhaps the Harmony.
Nah Robert gonna stick with the saxon ,rotten ones of course
ReplyDeleteRobert,
ReplyDelete`Do not speak ill of the dead'
Too many want that extended to the dead-to –be. And then there would be no discussion.
You are stating anything but the obvious. I just think his work is very good. You seem to think so too but we seem to differ in that I do not begrudge Brian the acclaim. Art for art’s sake Robert. I am sure somebody will find offence in your KKK joke – I found it funny. But humour, like soccer and some other things is in the eye of the beholder. To be enjoyed, but if annoyed, nothing to get excitable about. Enjoying your very informative historical tour.
Great cartoon the wee merchant seaman placed on the left paling in comparison to his fellow servant HMS sailor on the right. He looks familiar, the dignitaries placed high above looking down on the peasants what else need be said apart from the always funny background of a united Ireland. A lot of great references bound to offend the delicate natures of the how dare you make fun of the out dated monarchy worshiping mentality. Great cartoon that indeed insults by design a satirical whiplash no less the power of imagery well captured.
ReplyDeleteAnthony,
ReplyDeleteNo offence intended by that joke, I used more pc terminology as not to do so. Nuala presented an opportunity I could'nt resist. Seem to be getting that `Tumbleweed Effect' again with regards to KKK/Orange Order comparison.
I,m going extreme camping there soon, it,l be intents!!!!
ReplyDeleteRobert, I didn't believe for a minute that you sought to offend or be racist. To me it was like your joke about the pegs - funny. But we will find the 'off with his head' type who will see it as other than it is. The 3 Ws is called for when you come up against them - wave, wink, wide berth.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a criticism of Brians pic it would be a teeny weenie one and that would be the airship,the spelling shoud read $HELL
ReplyDeleteMarty, speaking of visits and teeny weenies have you any plans to wear a kilt over the next few weeks?
ReplyDeleteMarty,
ReplyDeleteGiven the affrontery of a royal visit to the semi Republic, from a Republican perspective, perhaps that balloon should read - HELL. Céad míle fáilte would be nice.
There,s talk of me wearing a frock Nuala but hopefully its a while of yet,my rua gets spliced 2012 Rotert POG MO THON would be better!!
ReplyDeleteRbert apologies for the misspelling of your name,my grandson was climbing all overme at the time ,mindyou a cara it could have been worse,I could have spelt it Roibeard!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope Robert was not watching 'Egg Heads' when an English contestant thought the Battle of the Boyne took place in Scotland.
ReplyDeleteTo make it even more cringe worthy the programme was on Monday.
Fionnuala,
ReplyDeleteThe knowledge that an English `Eggheads' contestant got a general knowledge question wrong on the geography of the Battle Of The Boyne is of great disappointment to me. Thankfully I had to pop out on Monday. Don't mean to press you dear but are you going to answer my question on the KKK/Orange matter?
Robert, cannot find you question on the KKK and the Orange Order.
ReplyDeletePlease don't tell me that it is at the bottom of the 'Intelligent Design' post as you now need an elevator to get to the bottom of that one.
Be happy to answer once I have found it.
Robert
ReplyDeleteI was waiting on the revisionary history lessons ending as I have no interest in Kings or Queens.
I did repost the original paragraph regarding the Protestant Bible so any time you feel up to explaining the question I will without doubt prove it’s a King James Version, not that I was aware that the law of god needed the authentic stamp of the Orange disorder though shall play along for the amusement.