#015: Checkmate
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So that's why Americans have flags everywhere, it's to make sure that everyone knows they already have that land!
In that case, I claim this thread in the name of Scotland.
Alba gu bràth and all that jazz. You can collect your complimentary kilts, Irn Bru and Tunnock's teacake on the way out.
Alba gu bràth and all that jazz. You can collect your complimentary kilts, Irn Bru and Tunnock's teacake on the way out.
Unassailable logic if you ignore actual law, in particular the Outer Space Treaty that prevents nations claiming celestial bodies even if they have flags. Neil Armstrong was wasting his time.
Still, your clearly an Eddie Izzard fan and that's alright in my book.
Still, your clearly an Eddie Izzard fan and that's alright in my book.
I'm reminded of the Spanish woman who filed [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/8174180/Spanish-woman-claims-ownership-of-the-sun.html] for legal ownership of the sun.
Funny as it was, what exactly is it mocking? There was literally no invading in Halo, it was all "raze to the ground and hang everyone by their intestines" with the Covenant. Same with the USNC.
No joke, right this moment I'm listening to Flower of Scotland, having just finished Highland Cathedral.Andy Shandy said:In that case, I claim this thread in the name of Scotland.
Alba gu bràth and all that jazz. You can collect your complimentary kilts, Irn Bru and Tunnock's teacake on the way out.
..sometimes I hate working in central Glasgow!
Yeah...especially as the take off would have sent the flag flying anyway.Scow2 said:
Hey...you know how the flag rules mean you can't lie flags on the ground? What about the ground on the Moon?
You got a flag, Mr. Martian? ;pcanadamus_prime said:
OT: Wait. The planet is artificial right? So they need to use a flag to claim this artificial construct, right?
Their flag is also artificial. <.<
So does that mean if we plant a flag on their flag, we own their flag, and by proxy we would own the planet the flag is planted on? >
Grey, Cory. These questions NEED answering!
It is really sad to see this guy have a more interesting personality than master chef....I mean chef f*CK!!
Do you have bagpipes and drum?Andy Shandy said:
I mean, it's all very well to have space marines in their fancy kit, but it you want to say "This is mine, keep off", blasting out "Scotland the Brave" just works better.
I claim this planet in the name of Ed! Bringer of bacon! Not sure who will get that!canadamus_prime said:
Andy Shandy said:In that case, I claim this thread in the name of Scotland.
Alba gu bràth and all that jazz. You can collect your complimentary kilts, Irn Bru and Tunnock's teacake on the way out.