figure bid

"Tea", refers to the issue surrounding the tax that Britain placed on tea that was sent to America, which was at that time a British colony.

The yanks refused to pay this tax and dumped the tea overboard into the sea.

The revolt was led by an entrepreneur by the name of Mr Fred Starbuck who, some say, had a vested interest of some sort. :wink:

"figured" - was a factor

"bid" - attempt

If you google for "The Boston Tea Party" you will get the story.

Thank you Doowop and McTag!!

Tea also figured in America's bid for independence from British rule - the Boston tea Party.

Tea was involved in Amercia's bid for independance from British Rule - during the Boston Tea Party.

The Top 5 Differences If America
Were Still Under British Rule
(USA version)


No hard "R" in Viceroy Bush's pronunciation of "nuculah."

Without guns, urban gangs would engage in drive-by snubbings.

The Cubs would still find a way to break your heart, but it would be in cricket.

Box of ribbed erasers in every nightstand drawer.

and the Number 1 Difference If America Were Still Under British Rule...


Cockneybonics.