Tomorrow the Dutch and the French soccer teams face each other in the European Championships. North and South; two types of Franks against each other. But this is not the Battle of the Golden Spurs, and will not decide the fate of Flanders, nor will it decide the supremacy of herring over snails.
It is, rather, a sporting contest between the 'Mad Cheese' and the 'Fromage Perfide'.
If you support the Dutch, play this anthem:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6xhRN5zz4g
[The national anthem of The Netherlands performed by all bands at the Netherlands Militairy Tattoo in 2006. ]
If you favour the French, play this anthem:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K1q9Ntcr5g
[Long, rousing version - nearly five minutes long.]
I like both teams. The Dutch finally have their act together, the French play well. May the best Franks win.
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NOTE: For the words to the Dutch anthem, go here:
http://theothersideofthelizard.blogspot.com/2008/06/dutch-national-anthem.html
If you feel like singing along, please do. I assume you already know the words to the French anthem, and in any case they will show on screen when you click the youtube link above.
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