thursday 1 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Here's a good little giggle: Good little read about the book on Prince Philip's gaffes Duke of Hazard: The Wit and Wisdom of Prince Philip, the book was compiled by British journalists Phil Dampier and Ashley Walton from comments made by the prince during six decades of royal visits. For example, during a 1986 tour of China, Philip called Beijing "ghastly" and in 2000, he remarked that a deaf person in Wales likely got that way by standing too close to loud music. Other infamous Philip gaffes include: To a British student in China: "If you stay here much longer, you will go home with slitty eyes." To a British student in Papua New Guinea: "You managed not to get eaten then?" To a British tourist in Hungary: "You can't have been here that long — you haven't got a pot belly." To a Scottish driving instructor: "How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test?" To Australian Aborigines: "Do you still throw spears at each other?" Buckingham Palace officially apologized in November 2000, after the prince toured a Scottish factory. While looking at electrical equipment, the prince said its crude appearance seemed as if it was "installed by an Indian." Dampier said the prince speaks his mind. "He's insulted everyone from literally dozens of countries, so it's certainly not focused on one group of people, including himself and his own family," said Dampier. Dampier said the book is lighthearted and is meant to show him in an "affectionate manner." "He's a national treasure," he said. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 he's a class A moron, but I do like to hear what gaffe he'll come away with next!! Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Wasn't he called a nazi by somebody-or-another? He sounds like he could be really funny, is he wasn't serious Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 His grandson, Prince Harry dressed up as a Nazi for a fancy dress party Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Commentary on Al Fayed's address in the Diana Inquest: "He called Philip a “Nazi” and a “racist.” He said Philip could not accept the idea of Diana, mother to a future British king, marrying Dodi, a Muslim, “somebody who is naturally tanned, with curly hair.” He referred to the bloodline of Prince Philip, who was born in Greece into a family connected to several European royal families, including the German House of Battenberg, which was Anglicized to Mountbatten. “It’s time to send him back to Germany from where he comes,” Mr. Fayed said. “You want to know his original name? It’s Frankenstein.” Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Quote: during a 1986 tour of China, Philip called Beijing "ghastly" he probably got misquoted on the air pollution Link to post Share on other sites
1 4 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 The Wit and Wisdom indeed. What a nutter. Wouldn't mind reading that though. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Originally Posted By: thursday. Commentary on Al Fayed's address in the Diana Inquest: "He called Philip a “Nazi” and a “racist.” He said Philip could not accept the idea of Diana, mother to a future British king, marrying Dodi, a Muslim, “somebody who is naturally tanned, with curly hair.” He referred to the bloodline of Prince Philip, who was born in Greece into a family connected to several European royal families, including the German House of Battenberg, which was Anglicized to Mountbatten. “It’s time to send him back to Germany from where he comes,” Mr. Fayed said. “You want to know his original name? It’s Frankenstein.” Al Fayed is an Idiot as well....did anyone see his rap on the Ali G show a few years back? Quality! Link to post Share on other sites
fish&chips 0 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 That man is a nutter. Has anyone ever sued him? Can you sue The Royals? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Interesting point. I'm of the opinion one can, from the Bill of Rights 1689. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 “somebody who is naturally tanned, with curly hair.” I want to read that book! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Don't get me started on that fat pompous, conniving, egotistical maniac of Mohammed Fayed. AS to Prince Philip - he may be a racist, but at least he is an equal oppurtunity racist - insults everyone and anyone Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver Al Fayed is an Idiot as well....did anyone see his rap on the Ali G show a few years back? Quality! that rap was quality. good to see someone who didn't take himself too seriously Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 Did you just fart o' Duke? The Queen is not amused. Link to post Share on other sites
Rag-Doll 0 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 In a world of PC banality, it is kinda nice to have someone saying what lots of people think. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Lizzy's face is priceless!!! Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Wot TB said! El Fayed is the greatest twit the lord (of whatever religion you follow) ever put breath in. He's so up himself that he cannot see the light shining outa his @r$e. As a mate of mine used to say "nine foot tall - 6 feet from toe to head and 3 foot up himself" Link to post Share on other sites
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