Just 11 perfect replies to John Cleese after he said London’s ‘not really an English city anymore’
John Cleese has been on Twitter to complain that London’s not really an English city anymore. To back up his point, such as it is, he said the capital was the part of the UK which voted most strongly to remain in the EU.
Some years ago I opined that London was not really an English city any more
Since then, virtually all my friends from abroad have confirmed my observation
So there must be some truth in it…
I note also that London was the UK city that voted most strongly to remain in the EU
— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) May 29, 2019
And it generated no shortage of replies, as you might imagine, of which these are our 11 favourites.
1.
Ah, morning, Major https://t.co/3pgracz3Y6
— Ern Malley (@GeoffShadbold) May 29, 2019
2.
‘English’ is a flexible, evolving term.
London is a thoroughly multicultural city. It also remains profoundly English. The two terms are not incompatible.
You need to update and expand your concept of ‘Englishness’. https://t.co/tZ1dgUvfb7
— Jonathan Coe (@jonathancoe) May 29, 2019
3.
you hired a Spanish man to work at your hotel, hypocrite
— The Discourse Lover (@Trillburne) May 29, 2019
4.
Some years ago I said something a bit ignorant and dog-whistly.
I hang out with people who are also a bit ignorant and dog-whistly.
So it must be correct…
Whilst I’m at it, here’s another example of confirmation bias for you.
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 29, 2019
5.
Don’t mention the bore https://t.co/pNvnRlnTed
— Nish Kumar (@MrNishKumar) May 29, 2019
6.
John Cleese is in the process of moving to Nevis, in the Caribbean. I hope there's a old Nevisian comedian ready to moan about how Charlestown won't "really be a Nevisian town any more." Goddamn immigrants. https://t.co/jp8WA3gLgn
— Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) May 29, 2019
7.
Always preferred Palin
— Nooruddean (@BeardedGenius) May 29, 2019
8.
What’s an “English” city, then, sir?
A place in England welcoming people from all over the world, particularly the commonwealth?
A place where the vast majority speak English as a first language?
A place where England’s govt and traditions are enshrined?Or…just a white place?
— (@jocastarora) May 29, 2019
9.
These days, if you say you're English, you'll be arrested and thrown in jail. https://t.co/wkCxGrjfkt
— Chris Morris Bits (@chrismorrisbits) May 29, 2019
10.
Just checked John. It’s still in England. All is fine. https://t.co/xDRiaEx9X4
— Richard K Herring (@Herring1967) May 29, 2019
11.
I’ve fixed that for you. You’re welcome. pic.twitter.com/i672w4GyuH
— Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) May 29, 2019
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