jamesmark Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 This is the transcript of an ACTUAL radio conversation of a US naval ship with Canadian authorities off the coast of Newfoundland in October, 1995. Americans: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid a collision. Canadians: Recommend you divert YOUR course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision. Americans: This is the Captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR course. Canadians: No. I say again, you divert YOUR course. Americans: THIS IS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LINCOLN, THE SECOND LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES ATLANTIC FLEET. WE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE DESTROYERS THREE CRUISERS AND NUMEROUS SUPPORT VESSELS. I DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, THAT'S ONE FIVE DEGREES NORTH, OR COUNTER-MEASURES WILL BE UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP. Canadians: We are a lighthouse. Your call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Ancient urban myth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I know this is a repost, but it is very apt and just as bloody funny... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyrPbSPJe_I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Repostians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Repostians Yeah, but I was self-confessed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Another golden oldie from the Jamesmark 'Before We Had Teh Internet' files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I love when humorous myths are unknowlingly made into fact for the intended purpose of bashing. Made my day. Thanks. BTW - we joke about that clip all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I love when humorous myths are unknowlingly made into fact for the intended purpose of bashing. Made my day. Thanks. BTW - we joke about that clip all the time. I'd actually heard it was the Brits in the boat and the German coast guards.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 They're two separate clips. One is German coast guard and British vessel and is commercial about learning better english. The other is supposedly a U.S. aircraft carrier and a Canadian lighthouse, but two Navy personnel I work with say it is bullsh*t. This wouldn't surprise me as I've heard three different versions of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 OK. I've found PROOF!!!111!!! It was a US ship and an Irish lighthouse. brNX4xqlXJE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 Another golden oldie from the Jamesmark 'Before We Had Teh Internet' files. Bit like your personality, old very tired and been done the world over, or in other words boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 It was a US ship and an Irish lighthouse. "Hello......." Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyrPbSPJe_I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 This, I shit you not, is true. Recently when backpacking in South Anerica I met a pissed up American in my hostel who had a disliking for the English. Whilst slurring he turned to me and said: "Anyway, why is it you English named all your towns after our towns" I couldn't believe my ears - niether could this other English guy playing pool who turned round in disbelief and said to the Yank "What? We have pubs older than your country" Perfect response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 i was in York catherdral a long time ago with the ex ... whilst strolling along we passed a party of sterotypical americans .. all baseballs caps, burmuda shorts and huge waistlines .. two women asked the tour guide .. sonny is this place older the dubber dubber two ... he politly replied .. madam it's older than your country made me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 What do you say in response to those examples, other than... Yep.. there are ignorant people in every country. Unfortunately, they breed and travel and take it upon themselves to insult those, many of whom, come from the very countries from which most Americans are descendants. A poor representation of a nation as a whole to say the least. Need I break into stories of Mallorca, Sardinia, Sicily, Turkey, Japan, and my home country, (which I may add, is not all that different from England, and yes, much younger, respectfully). I've met many an outspoken traveller boasting rediculous claims and biased opinions. I think all that matters is that we are similar people with similar problems and a long tradition of choosing to be allies and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I met that Mike the Yank and he seemed really nice Besides, this joke is one of the oldest around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Hey Rob, couldn't ask for a better attorney! Not many would drive 2 hours to pick up an American they don't know after working all day, take em to the Pod and then back, only to go back to work 3 hours later. Top notch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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