Quote Originally Posted by beloitpiper View Post
I never understood why people taunt and intimidate the guards in London. I mean, jeez, if somebody were taunting a Marine guarding the White House guess how long they would be standing and conscious....
From The Simpsons:

At the US embassy, the family walk inside the wrought-iron gates. Homer
spots a marine standing guard.

Homer: Hey! Are you like one of those English guards who can't laugh
or smile or anything? [makes noises and faces at him]
[gets punched in the face] Ow!
Marine: No, Sir! US Marine Corps, Sir!