Quote Originally Posted by Kraxis
Now is it really an understatement? If something is 'bloody wrong' then it is very wrong. And that was certainly the case. It would have been an understatement if he had said:
"I say, our ships are not working at optimal efficiency today. Could I have another cup of tea please?"
No he said "bloody ships" not "bloody wrong." "Bloody wrong" would have indeed taken it out of the understatement category, because it was clear to everyone that something was very, very wrong with them at that point.