It makes people so angry
when I say how plucky and well organised they are.
"I hope it's Germany" I say
drawing out my team in the sweepstake at work.
"England" I say, unfolding the piece of paper, all disappointed.
"They don't have a chance."
I laugh at Ben who has drawn Spain.
"No way!" I say. "This is the year of the Germans."
"I know one team that's good at penalties"
I say to Ben when he mentions Chris Waddle. He ignores me.
I wear the 1990 West Germany shirt on dress down Friday.
The lady who collects money for the local hospice refuses my pound.
"Would anyone like some of my Currywurst?" I ask at lunch.
"You're from Kent" Ben says.
"Why do you keep going on about Germany?"
you should have seen how red his face was.
Comments
celticman | June 14, 2010 - 21:00
I'll take your pound. Post it to me...C'mon the Germany.
alice sunderland | June 15, 2010 - 12:27
gott in himmel! anyone but germany. ps. have you heard waddle pronounce the word penalty? pelanty - every time! the experience musta affected him badly.