sweet effay

You've probably seen this in the press: The government's latest attempt to make us feel patriotic and special about English culture is to get people to nominate and vote for things they think are most iconic about our glorious heritage. So what should win? Something which makes us feel proud to be English, obviously, but what could that be? Afternoon tea? The village cricket match? Fuck all that. How about a bunch of long haired, mentally deranged musicians, many of whose proficiency for drug abuse far outstrips their proficiency on their respective instruments? I know there will be readers out there expecting me to plump for Stonehenge, but what's the bloody point of going to Stonehenge if Hawkwind aren't playing there for free? Yes folks, it's true: You can vote for Hawkwind as top English icon. I know you'll all want to, so here's the link to help you on your way.