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deminks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:03 PM Original message |
Bush to get etiquette tips before he receives the Queen |
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greatauntoftriplets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
1. No Tex-Mex, I guess. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:14 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. Yes, he does chew w/his mouth open, there are numerous |
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greatauntoftriplets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:34 PM Response to Reply #7 |
28. I somehow had that feeling that he was the type.... |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 04:05 PM Response to Reply #7 |
72. Same here. It shows and abject lack of class and consideration. |
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tenshi816 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 05:55 PM Response to Reply #7 |
86. He also picks his nose in public too, |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
2. It's time for them to tape that debate microphone onto his back again |
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Turbineguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:08 PM Response to Original message |
3. Etiquette |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
4. heh heh-- hey, yer majesty, pull my finger-- no really, pull my finger.... |
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GRLMGC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:10 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. Sadly, I can totally imagine that happening nt |
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Bunny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
6. I wonder if he'll try to give her a shoulder massage, like he did Angela Merkel. |
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napi21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:18 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. That's the FIRST think I thought of too! I can read the headlines now! |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:21 PM Response to Reply #11 |
15. I am curious, just what would they do if someone did touch |
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GRLMGC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:23 PM Response to Reply #11 |
18. I thought she did shake hands |
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napi21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:48 PM Response to Reply #18 |
34. I think that's the key "IF she offers her hand first". The anchor I was |
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tenshi816 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 06:21 PM Response to Reply #18 |
89. She does shake hands, quite happily. |
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greatauntoftriplets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:36 PM Response to Reply #6 |
31. I hope he slobbers food all over his white tie.... |
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femmedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 03:49 PM Response to Reply #6 |
70. If he's eating fast, he isn't talking. |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 04:08 PM Response to Reply #6 |
73. No, it's the 'Queen of Whales'... much more important than the German Chick... |
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etherealtruth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 05:07 PM Response to Reply #73 |
80. He'll break out the massage oil for this one. |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:14 PM Response to Original message |
8. Oh, great. Commander Guy has to be briefed on etiquette |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:19 PM Response to Reply #8 |
12. LOL... |
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jaxx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:23 PM Response to Reply #8 |
20. Just think what his etiquette lessons may have stopped......... |
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jwirr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:35 PM Response to Reply #8 |
29. When he accompanied poppy and babs to dinner at the palace |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:45 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. I'm gonna hate myself after posting this, but it is such an easy |
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jwirr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:28 PM Response to Reply #33 |
43. LOL |
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spoony (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 04:22 AM Response to Reply #8 |
60. "Don't worry, I'm the, uh, Etiquette Guy now too..." |
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Buns_of_Fire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 03:04 PM Response to Reply #8 |
67. I understand he's big on farts, too |
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formercia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 04:00 PM Response to Reply #67 |
71. And the Queen says.... |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
9. His Dad wasn't invited but Elizabeth from The View is? |
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GRLMGC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:17 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. George the First might puke on her |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 03:35 PM Response to Reply #9 |
68. Isn't Bush Sr. persona non grata in the current administration? |
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sellitman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
13. I wanna be a fly on the wall |
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NYC Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
14. Oh no, you just KNOW he's going to do something to embarass himself and us |
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dancingme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
16. "Yo Queen!" |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:26 PM Response to Reply #16 |
22. I'm not sure if this story is true, but here is what I heard... |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:33 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. It was one thing for Satchmo do that |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 03:59 AM Response to Reply #26 |
58. That's FANG. |
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jwirr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:39 PM Response to Reply #22 |
32. From Louis Armstrong it was a sign of respect. |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
17. 1. Spit out Skoal. 2. Do not say "Howdy, Queeny" 3. No chugging contests. nt |
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Edweird (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
19. Hey, he can break out his special boots. |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:00 PM Response to Reply #19 |
37. I can see it now..."We call these boots... |
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Fridays Child (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
21. Just tie him up and throw him in the basement. Pickles knows how to handle royalty... |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:27 PM Response to Original message |
23. Is there an "Etiquette for Dummies" book? |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:29 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. Here you are: |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:53 PM Response to Reply #25 |
35. LOL... |
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jimshoes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
24. Hey george, |
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hootinholler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
27. Could this evening possibly result in a duel? |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 04:03 AM Response to Reply #27 |
59. Hey we had Aaron Burr and Dick Cheney shooting other people. |
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Vincardog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
30. Speaking as a resident of the great state of TX. I am tired of the Con. Cowgirl being refered to as |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:57 PM Response to Reply #30 |
49. If it is any consolation, I know he's not a Texan, it is all a |
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blondie58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 04:19 PM Response to Reply #30 |
75. yeah- he is most certainly NOT a Texan |
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BlueCollar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 05:14 PM Response to Reply #30 |
82. Haven't been down to the stockyards lately? n/t |
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Vincardog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 06:39 PM Response to Reply #82 |
90. Party at Billy Bobs |
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liberal N proud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
36. "The Commander Guy gooses the Queen." |
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Lisa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
38. so he's "a really fast eater" -- Her Majesty will probably have to save him from choking |
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aint_no_life_nowhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
39. In 1991, Bush asked the Queen who the "black sheep" was in her family |
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Lisa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 07:21 PM Response to Reply #39 |
91. she could say, "We've checked -- it's still you." (apparently they are 13th cousins) |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
40. He already knows how to use his pinky. |
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bonito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:17 PM Response to Original message |
41. They'll probably strap him in to a presidential highchair |
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spindrifter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:22 PM Response to Original message |
42. A good dose of beano |
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murloc (381 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
44. Thats kind of different |
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yvr girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:40 PM Response to Reply #44 |
46. The Queen always leaves something on her plate to allow others to |
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MisterP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
45. I've had this nightmare before |
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MazeRat7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
47. Lipstick on a pig I tell ya.... -nt |
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whistle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 09:55 PM Response to Original message |
48. If shrub squeezes Liz II's shoulders he'll be take to the Tower of London |
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bananarepublican (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 03:51 AM Response to Reply #48 |
57. Let's hope he gives her a 'titty-twisting-Texan' welcome! |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
50. At least her rosebushes are safe this time... |
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mnhtnbb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 02:04 PM Response to Reply #50 |
63. LOL. I read that HM the Queen was pretty pissed with 'ole Bushie boy |
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Patsy Stone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 10:13 PM Response to Original message |
51. From the NYT: Pickles is using the Clinton's china! |
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libnnc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 10:16 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. I thought they'd be using Chinet platters and Dixie cups n/t |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 04:46 PM Response to Reply #52 |
77. It's worse |
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NV Whino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-04-07 10:17 PM Response to Original message |
53. Grilled cheese on the menu |
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bumblebee1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 02:32 AM Response to Reply #53 |
54. His pants will be short. n/t |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 02:05 PM Response to Reply #54 |
64. Will they make him sit at the card table just in case |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 02:36 AM Response to Original message |
55. Odd. He seems rather well versed in Saudi etitquette. |
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NV Whino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 09:35 AM Response to Reply #55 |
61. Yeah. I can see it now |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 03:35 AM Response to Original message |
56. lol... |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 02:00 PM Response to Reply #56 |
62. this whole thread is brilliant. |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
65. "I eatz wid me feetz." |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
66. when he bends to kiss his hand, he'll fart and say, "Hey! ya pult muh fanger." |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
69. That's ok,they had to teach the Queen how to choke down her bile. |
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Matariki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
74. Oh screw this whole idea of 'royalty'. |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 05:30 PM Response to Reply #74 |
84. Agreed. And what ever happened to "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"?? |
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DRoseDARs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 04:31 PM Response to Original message |
76. Please, dear God, let him give her an unwelcome shoulder rub! |
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MzNov (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 05:17 PM Response to Reply #76 |
83. LOL that's the first thing that came to my mind. Dear lordy the old girl |
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spiderpig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
78. Etiquette tip for the Queen |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
79. Rule #1: Nobody starts eating until the Queen starts eating. |
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etherealtruth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
81. Boris Yeltsin |
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Cass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
85. Well at least this is a formal state dinner in Washington and not some |
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FloridaJudy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 06:18 PM Response to Reply #85 |
88. And knowing Bush |
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Lisa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 07:31 PM Response to Reply #85 |
92. Ironically, Her Majesty is quite at home on REAL farms ... |
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FloridaJudy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-05-07 06:14 PM Response to Original message |
87. Maybe he could just watch the movie instead |
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