Queen's WWIII Speech Revealed 147
EzInKy writes "This BBC article provides details of the script the United Kingdom's Queen was to deliver in the event of a nuclear holocaust. The document, released by the government under the 30-year rule, was drawn up as part of a war-gaming exercise in the spring of 1983, working through potential scenarios. In it, the Queen was expected to urge the people of the United Kingdom to 'pray' in the event of a nuclear war. Although it was only a simulation, the text of the Queen's address — written as if broadcast at midday on Friday 4 March 1983 — seeks to prepare the country for the ordeal of World War III. The script reads: 'Now this madness of war is once more spreading through the world and our brave country must again prepare itself to survive against great odds. I have never forgotten the sorrow and the pride I felt as my sister and I huddled around the nursery wireless set listening to my father's inspiring words on that fateful day in 1939. Not for a single moment did I imagine that this solemn and awful duty would one day fall to me. But whatever terrors lie in wait for us all, the qualities that have helped to keep our freedom intact twice already during this sad century will once more be our strength.'" I prefer Tom Lehrer's approach.
Blatant Lies (Score:5, Funny)
"Not for a single moment did I imagine that this solemn and awful duty would one day fall to me"
It's fun to see those words in a prepared speech. :)
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! (Score:5, Funny)
Here's the speech:
"We are the champions, my friends.
And we'll keep on fighting, 'till the end!
We are the Champions,
We are the Champions!
No room for losers, cause we are the Champions,
Of the World."
Oh... wait.. you meant THAT Queen?
Nevermind.
Re:WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! (Score:5, Funny)
Jon Stewart British queen voice? (Score:4, Funny)
OK, who read that while hearing Jon Stewart's British queen voice?
Re:Blatant Lies (Score:5, Funny)
Reading comprehension is fine. Attention span is... ooh! Shiny!