Sunday 29 May 2011

British Understatement

From Calling England:

It reminds me of the famous story from the Korean war where 600 British were under attack from 10,000 Chinese soldiers, and the British brigadier; Thomas Brodie reported to the American Commander that the situation was "a bit sticky, things are pretty sticky down there" i.e. hurry up with them reinforcements - now! Needless to say to the Americans the phrase; "a bit sticky" didn't quite have the same urgency.

1 comment:

  1. I've seen something like this before and it's not too bad, haha.
    It's very close to being accurate and reminds me why it's so great to be English.

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