10. Please stop taking such nasty pictures of your kids when they're drunk
Yes, your kids are among the worst drinkers in Europe. But if that's one of the reasons you're leaving to escape such statistics, it doesn't really solve the problem. You need to take a more fundamental approach. In the meantime, at least take better pictures of them. Think of videos of little cats rolling around on the floor—something like that. Here's a little “best of” drunken British teenagers—it looks pretty bad.
9. Breed better politicians
Your current politicians have failed, across the board. They don't have to be pretty, funny, eloquent, or even well-read. But you can at least expect a certain basic competence and a moral compass from elected representatives in one of the oldest democracies in the world. Now it's up to you, dear Brits. Do something, produce better politicians, and really make an effort!
Worth watching: “The Brexit Storm” by BBC journalist Laura Kuenssberg.
8. Better manners from the British tabloid press
We shouldn't ask for the impossible, but when else if not now? So: We think your tabloid press is behaving really badly! All this swearing, insults, slander: it's really nasty and they should stop. What are your children and ours supposed to think? Tell them that. Thank you.
7. Give us a chance in soccer
It doesn't have to be a World Cup or European Championship right away—the Champions League would be great. Oh, we should do our homework first? Promote youth, train players well, hire coaches and teachers, and create sustainable structures? There might be something to that. But then: OK? Deal!
John Lennon – Give Peace a Chance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yU0JuE1jTk
6. The Princes of Hanover
Our young princes here are also very likeable: Ernst August Junior and his little brother, the thingamajig. So if yours don't want to, we'll take them. Or if Brexit goes wrong... it's hard to imagine what might happen to the Royals if the people revolt, just ask the French. Anyway, our two could definitely step in, even on weekends or something? We'll be happy to ask.
5. No jokes about British cuisine
No, we're not joking. Because there are good dishes you can eat there. The ones prepared by the many people whose ancestors immigrated there at some point, from India, Africa, the Caribbean, and other European countries, by the way. Oh, but now some of them want to leave the UK—what will be left of your cuisine then? Hmmm...
4. In Need Of New Pop Heroes
In the meantime, bring out a new Jimmy Page. Or a Keith Richards, Rod Stewart, Freddie Mercury, Annie Lennox, Marianne Faithful, Robbie Williams. Someone who really has what it takes and shocks everyone else. Use the creative break for that, someone like that would be cool afterwards. We look forward to your ideas and new types!
3. Rubber boots, Barbour jackets, umbrellas
Yes, okay, great performance. But the clothes are shapeless and we don't really want your rain. Sorry.
2. Put something warm on your actors
The Minack Theatre near Penzance in Cornwall offers a truly amazing backdrop: the stage right on the cliffs, with the Atlantic Ocean in the background. Every play performed there seems much more eerie, and most of them are about pirates, smugglers, and the like. But it must be freezing there! It's very cold where you are, so dress your actors in something proper.
https://www.minack.com
The Minack Theatre Trust CIO Porthcurno, Penzance
Cornwall, TR19 6JU | Phone: +44(0)1736 810181 Email: info@minack.com
1. Think again about the European idea
Dear Brits. It's about community. Standing together. Understanding. A greater common good. The prospect and desire for a shared bright future and cultural roots that we share with each other. We already have more than enough of everything together! We love you. Maybe you love us too, at least a little? Think again.
Rolling Stones – We Love You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmH7XVnVnGg