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[–] mkwt@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

They said England is no more, but that red X is also deleting Wales and Northern Ireland.

[–] Ranger@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 weeks ago

One could interpret it as all the localities with their own distinct cultures are freed from the yolk of the Bri'ish crown. Tolkien loved England but hated the Bri'ish empire as an example.

[–] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 6 points 2 weeks ago

This could also just be an implication of a name change. So "England" is no more, but it's now called "Angland."

[–] festnt@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

and a small part of france, but not scotland

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Acceptable casualties