I guess my point got lost in the translation! Winston Churchill was right! We are two nations separated by a common language!Borrobil wrote:Never did get the tank, guess you have to be American, fun though.
?? Hat Trick.....
-looking forward to Fridays TV!
In any event, the US version starts off Act 2 with Billy, Tall Boy (or sometimes Michael) and Small Boy running down the aisles, shouting '50p for the Miners'. They are the ones who say 'Can you hear it in the distance.....' with a coconut to sound like the reindeer hooves. They sing 'It's coming down to Easington....'.....then George takes over with the inimitable 'hat trick' where he drops it on his toe, and flips it on to his head. It is about the kids, which makes sense to me, considering the topic.
One of the memories I have is clearing the aisle from patrons just before the boys run down. I advised them it was for their own safety - to clear the aisles!
I enjoy the UK version; but I find the jokes a bit stale, with Billy only appearing half way through, and having little to do. It is a rather lackluster moment featuring the adults (George and Tony), which makes it quite different.
But that is just my opinion.