British Exceptionalism

[elisi]

Via gillo.

With government ministers reportedly considering a negative ad campaign to deter potential immigrants from coming to the UK, the Guardian asked their readers for their tongue-in-cheek suggestions for what aspects of Britain should be included in the campaign. The weather, our transport network, and our politicians were all popular suggestions - here's the best of the posters.

This one might be my favourite (I especially like the inclusion of ITV3+1):



(This is especially funny from my POV, as I originally came to England in my gap year for a three month course, and... stayed. But that's probably a story for later. However, I can see both the outsider and the British side of things, and am amused.)

Comments

[yourlibrarian]

That first one on the list was great graphic design -- loved all the rain clouds! And the one of the pols for finance and education made me laugh.

[elisi]

They're definitely inspired! But then, there's plenty of material...

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

That is hilarious!! And the one you have here...that truly is the best one *cackles*

[elisi]

One of the Security Guards where I am working is Polish and we will often talk about how we are both 'poor immigrants' and are stealing jobs from the British. And then cackle. And then the English people shake their heads and wonder why ANYONE would actually come here. This is just the whole thing in poster form. :)

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

I heard the comment, but hadn't seen the posters. Hee! Very clever!

Granted, I'm from Oregon. We had a governor who-- on record-- told people "Welcome to Oregon, we hope you enjoy your visit. But please don't move here".

[elisi]

We are very good at being pessimistic and miserable here! ;)

And that quote cracked me up! Thanks for sharing.

[eaweek.livejournal.com]

Those are very amusing; thanks for sharing!

[redjaywrites.livejournal.com]

*tackles you* Mine.

Also... oh dear. Who thought this was a good idea?

[elisi]

Totally my pleasure! :D

[elisi]

*squeals, topples over*

I've miiiiiiiiiissed you. This week... /o\

Also... oh dear. Who thought this was a good idea?
Have you MET the Tory party?