For once, Bucky’s right and Rob’s wrong. England doesn’t have an anthem.
“God Save the Queen” is the anthem of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (of which England is one constituent part). It’s true that it’s often played as the English anthem at sporting events – but then again so is “Jerusalem”. As for Rob’s favourite sport, rugby – the English crowd, at least, tends to go with “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” (mostly for reasons I won’t go into in the comments to a family strip).
I’m sure Bucky would like the (not often played) second verse; O Lord our God arise,Scatter our enemies,And make them fall!Confound their politics,Frustrate their knavish tricks,On Thee our hopes we fix,God save us all!
There is another verse that has “Rebellious Scots to crush” too.
Kind&Kinder about 3 years ago
Hmmmm. I wonder what my personal anthem is!
Randallw about 3 years ago
Try Land of Hope and Glory, or Jerusalem.
dadoctah about 3 years ago
What probably threw Bucky was that “God Save the Queen” is the same tune as “My Country, ’Tis of Thee”.
(It just occurred to me what rants he could derive from the word “’Tis”.)
Cpeckbourlioux about 3 years ago
Like everything else, from the beginning, rip it off and claim it. Ask any native American.
Herb Goldschmidt Premium Member about 3 years ago
Not “England’s” national anthem, but the national anthem of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
TwilightFaze about 3 years ago
This arc is one of the rare moments where Bucky is actually calm (compared to usual). Shame it doesn’t last.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 3 years ago
It’s her entrance music, professional wrestling style.
(“Bah gawd, that’s Elizabeth Regina with a steel chair!”)
Pocosdad about 3 years ago
Cue the Sex Pistols!
fredd13 about 3 years ago
For once, Bucky’s right and Rob’s wrong. England doesn’t have an anthem.
“God Save the Queen” is the anthem of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (of which England is one constituent part). It’s true that it’s often played as the English anthem at sporting events – but then again so is “Jerusalem”. As for Rob’s favourite sport, rugby – the English crowd, at least, tends to go with “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” (mostly for reasons I won’t go into in the comments to a family strip).
Jeffin Premium Member about 3 years ago
Careful Buck. Queenie has long distance smiting capabilities.
Michael Scott about 3 years ago
So, did we steal the music from “God Save the Queen” and change the lyrics to “My Country ’Tis of Thee” just to mess with them?
Znox11 about 3 years ago
So, what do they play when there’s a king?
Diat60 about 3 years ago
Does Her Maj sing “God save my Gracious self” and “Long live my Noble self”?
Numbnumb about 3 years ago
If Bucky stands sideways to a good breeze is there a loud whistling sound?
bmckee about 3 years ago
Although when they used to play it for the Queen Mother it was the Granthem.I’ll show myself out.
KeithRodgers about 3 years ago
I’m sure Bucky would like the (not often played) second verse; O Lord our God arise,Scatter our enemies,And make them fall!Confound their politics,Frustrate their knavish tricks,On Thee our hopes we fix,God save us all!
There is another verse that has “Rebellious Scots to crush” too.
Diat60 about 3 years ago
Recommending highly a new comic “Bozo”!
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member about 3 years ago
He’s not entirely wrong.
BlitzMcD about 3 years ago
God Save The Queen by the Sex Pistols would work just as well. At least the tune itself is rousing and upbeat.