Author: Dieter Buerssner
Date: 09:38:38 11/19/03
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On November 19, 2003 at 12:07:58, Robert Hyatt wrote: >That's certainly a "poor title". But since baseball is pretty much a US >sport, I suppose it is reasonable. The NBA also uses that "world champions" >title and while it is obviously true, it isn't proven by competition. Reminds me to the following from John Cleese (a couple of years ago, at a time where Monika Lewinsky (sp?) got well known through the world): Cleese had just returned to his native land from an extended stay in the United States and after some routine observations on life in the former colonies, he was asked if there are any major differences between British subjects and American citizens. "Well," he replied, "I've given that question a great deal of thought, and I've come to the conclusion that there are three basic differences. "First and foremost, we speak English. Second, when we call a sporting event a world championship or World Series, we have the grace and courtesy to invite at least one other nation to participate." Then, after a pause for breath and perhaps emphasis, "And third, when we pay homage to our Head of State, we kneel down on only one knee." Cited from: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2001/03/05/60II/main276541.shtml I think the date in the URL is much later, than the actual joke. Regards, Dieter
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