British embassy forced to apologise after BBQ celebrates burning of White House

[rpannier]

British diplomats in the US have been forced to apologise after revealing they were hosting a party to celebrate the anniversary of the burning of the White House.

The British Embassy in Washington held a ‘White House barbeque’ yesterday to mark the two hundredth anniversary of Britain capturing the US capital and setting fire to the President’s iconic address.

The Embassy even sent a message on Twitter from its official account with a photograph of a White House cake, flanked by British and American flags and surrounded by sparkler fireworks.

links:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2733672/British-Embassy-Washington-sparks-fury-holding-party-commemorate-200th-anniversary-burning-White-House.html

http://www.irishcentral.com/news/politics/British-embassy-forced-to-apologise-after-BBQ-celebrates-burning-of-White-House.html

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[madokie]

1. How stupid can the Brits be?

Hell, I'll answer that. Pretty damn stupid!

[IADEMO2004]

2. What else is there to do in August in Washington DC. Go for it.

This American feels no insult. Pro whiners should get a clue.

[Silent3]

3. Some people need a better sense of humor.

I personally love the idea of this BBQ.