Surprise for all you men out there
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I guess he's trying to say that all british girls are ugly :| (Which, I suppose he's entitled to believe, as most cultures find different things beautiful) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
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God forbid you would apologise for your insults! No thanks are necessary. If you're feeling generous though, a weekly cheque will suffice. Now let me be clear, the following comments are all in jest only... That French food you're all so fond of and proud of? It's just English food with a sauce on ;) And here's what the rest of the World thinks... It took no more effort than casting a Frenchman into Hell Dutch saying Attila, the scourge of God, the French, his brothers Italian saying The French write other than they speak, and speak other than they mean German saying The friendship of the French is like their wine, exquisite, but of short duration German saying To speak French means not to have any sense. French colonial saying French pox and a leather vest wear for life. German saying The French write other than they speak, and speak other than they mean. German saying The friendship of the French is like their wine, exquisite but of short duration. German saying They [the French] do everything; they know nothing. Italian saying The French don't say what they mean; don't read as they write, and don't sing according to the notes. Italian saying Have the Frenchman for thy friend; not for thy neighbour. Nicephorus I, Byzantine emperor The ignorance of French society gives one a rough sense of the infinite. Joseph E. Renan, French philologist, religious writer and historian A fighting Frenchman runs away from even a she-goat. Russian saying The Frenchman's legs are thin, his soul little; he's fickle as the wind. Russian saying And what some well-known people say: France is a dog-hole. William Shakespeare, All's Well That Ends Well, c.1603 PAUL BOURGET: Life can never be entirely dull to an American. When he has nothing else to do he can always spend a few years trying to discover who his grandfather was. TWAIN: Right, your Excellency. But I reckon a Frenchman's got a little standby for a dull time too; he can turn in and see if he can find out who his father was. Mark Twain, US writer I do not dislike the French from the vulgar antipathy between neighbouring nations, but for their insolent and unfounded airs of superiority. Horace Walpole, British letter-writer and memoirist However, there's also this one which is what you should have quoted: Continental people have a sex life; t
phykell wrote: If you're feeling generous though, a weekly cheque will suffice You think it was an apology ? It wasn't. I should have been more sarcastic. To be speak frankly, I didn't like the tone of your first post. You would have say "He, your words are insulting", I would have apologized in the minute. Understood at the first level, it wasn't funny, and probably even at a second level either. Instead of that, I didn't understood that, I took it at an attack directly targeting myself, not my words, judging my person like a Grand Inquisitor promissing me a future of burning crosses. I know I was wrong. I know I'm susceptible. But :wtf:, I can't agree with such an attitude. It's may also be a part of the wicked game to push the people the farther. You thought I was trying to make other laugh with me ? My intention was to get a counterstrike, using the same provocative and I thought at this moment humorous terms. For example, Mr Wulff is quiet strong at this game. What else should I wait from an audience which is at 80% anglo-saxon ? Anti-french rants aren't rare in these forums, as are anti-US, or anti-UK. The best they prove when they're serious is often their stupidity. It's also a way to laugh at these stereotypes. Did you ever look at South Park ? If yes, this page [^]sums up what I think. About your quotes, one half is true, one half is an insult. What do you want to prove with them ? That you can be a moron too ? BTW, I'm a proud supporter of the CCC, the Committee against cats ;P "We are all here against the cats. Why ? Because a cat loves you only if you feed him. Otherwise he just goes to your old neighbour to have some food. A cat is egoist, when he kills a mouse, it's a game for him, it isn't to help you. A cat has no brain, he runs like a fool on the wall to catch a fly. He runs for hours to catch his shadow. A cat hates you , otherwise why does he scratch your wallpapers, why does he kill your home green plants ?. If you agree with all of these, or if you can argue better , join us by contacting your local "Comité Contre les Chats"."
I hurt so bad inside I wish you could see the world through my eyes It stays the same I just wanna laugh again
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I would thank your Highness to have shown to me, little blamable, insulting, ignorant and bigoted worm, the power of his/her thought and been generous enough to show me the light. Till now, I was sure than english women were all Margaret Thatcher-alike, and their only chance to find a husband was using the fog. About Australians, I thought they were all crocodiles hunters in the bush drinking Forster's. I'm so ashamed to have been in the shadow and the darkness of ignorance so long, and will sing for the future generations the name of your Majesty.
I hurt so bad inside I wish you could see the world through my eyes It stays the same I just wanna laugh again
LOL - this is great. It's Fosters though, not Forsters. KaЯl wrote: will sing for the future generations the name of your Majesty. Can I have a copy of the mp3 ? Christian No offense, but I don't really want to encourage the creation of another VB developer. - Larry Antram 22 Oct 2002 C# will attract all comers, where VB is for IT Journalists and managers - Michael P Butler 05-12-2002 Again, you can screw up a C/C++ program just as easily as a VB program. OK, maybe not as easily, but it's certainly doable. - Jamie Nordmeyer - 15-Nov-2002
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Don't believe a word of it - people are fundamentally the same whereever you go. Anna :rose: www.annasplace.me.uk
"Be yourself - not what others think you should be"
- Marcia GraeschTrouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Add-In for Visual C++
Why do I suddenly think of Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder ? Christian No offense, but I don't really want to encourage the creation of another VB developer. - Larry Antram 22 Oct 2002 C# will attract all comers, where VB is for IT Journalists and managers - Michael P Butler 05-12-2002 Again, you can screw up a C/C++ program just as easily as a VB program. OK, maybe not as easily, but it's certainly doable. - Jamie Nordmeyer - 15-Nov-2002
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Why do I suddenly think of Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder ? Christian No offense, but I don't really want to encourage the creation of another VB developer. - Larry Antram 22 Oct 2002 C# will attract all comers, where VB is for IT Journalists and managers - Michael P Butler 05-12-2002 Again, you can screw up a C/C++ program just as easily as a VB program. OK, maybe not as easily, but it's certainly doable. - Jamie Nordmeyer - 15-Nov-2002
Christian Graus wrote: Why do I suddenly think of Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder ? Ouch! :rolleyes: I really should have spotted that one coming, shouldn't I? :laugh: Anna :rose: www.annasplace.me.uk
"Be yourself - not what others think you should be"
- Marcia GraeschTrouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Add-In for Visual C++
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phykell wrote: bigoted, ignorant, inflammatory or insulting. on the other hand, look at the full posting days we have when the "informercial king" turns up. :)
I knew it would end badly when I first met Chris in a Canberra alleyway and he said 'try some - it won't hurt you'..... - Christian Graus on Code Project outages Religion without Science is blind, Science without Religion is lame -Albert Einstein
Megan Forbes wrote: on the other hand, look at the full posting days we have when the "informercial king" turns up. Ugh! Don't remind me... X| Anna :rose: www.annasplace.me.uk
"Be yourself - not what others think you should be"
- Marcia GraeschTrouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Add-In for Visual C++
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phykell wrote: If you're feeling generous though, a weekly cheque will suffice You think it was an apology ? It wasn't. I should have been more sarcastic. To be speak frankly, I didn't like the tone of your first post. You would have say "He, your words are insulting", I would have apologized in the minute. Understood at the first level, it wasn't funny, and probably even at a second level either. Instead of that, I didn't understood that, I took it at an attack directly targeting myself, not my words, judging my person like a Grand Inquisitor promissing me a future of burning crosses. I know I was wrong. I know I'm susceptible. But :wtf:, I can't agree with such an attitude. It's may also be a part of the wicked game to push the people the farther. You thought I was trying to make other laugh with me ? My intention was to get a counterstrike, using the same provocative and I thought at this moment humorous terms. For example, Mr Wulff is quiet strong at this game. What else should I wait from an audience which is at 80% anglo-saxon ? Anti-french rants aren't rare in these forums, as are anti-US, or anti-UK. The best they prove when they're serious is often their stupidity. It's also a way to laugh at these stereotypes. Did you ever look at South Park ? If yes, this page [^]sums up what I think. About your quotes, one half is true, one half is an insult. What do you want to prove with them ? That you can be a moron too ? BTW, I'm a proud supporter of the CCC, the Committee against cats ;P "We are all here against the cats. Why ? Because a cat loves you only if you feed him. Otherwise he just goes to your old neighbour to have some food. A cat is egoist, when he kills a mouse, it's a game for him, it isn't to help you. A cat has no brain, he runs like a fool on the wall to catch a fly. He runs for hours to catch his shadow. A cat hates you , otherwise why does he scratch your wallpapers, why does he kill your home green plants ?. If you agree with all of these, or if you can argue better , join us by contacting your local "Comité Contre les Chats"."
I hurt so bad inside I wish you could see the world through my eyes It stays the same I just wanna laugh again
KaЯl wrote: You think it was an apology ? It wasn't. I should have been more sarcastic. You really think I thought *you* were apologising? Perhaps it's me that should've been more sarcastic. Anyway, mine was light-humoured sarcasm. KaЯl wrote: To be speak frankly, I didn't like the tone of your first post. You would have say "He, your words are insulting", I would have apologized in the minute. Understood at the first level, it wasn't funny, and probably even at a second level either. If you'd actually come out and said what it was as I requested, then I would've been able to tell you if I was insulted or not. You just evaded the issue. Personally I wasn't insulted because I know it's not true but many people would've been and one of my pet hates is such generalisations. KaЯl wrote: About your quotes, one half is true, one half is an insult. What do you want to prove with them ? That you can be a moron too ? I also specifically stated that they were to be taken in jest only. Anyway, you say "moron too". Who's the other one(s)? KaЯl wrote: What else should I wait from an audience which is at 80% anglo-saxon ? Anti-french rants aren't rare in these forums, as are anti-US, or anti-UK. The best they prove when they're serious is often their stupidity. It's also a way to laugh at these stereotypes. Anti-French rants? What are you on about? I've never seen anybody rant on about the French people per se. However, rants concerning subjects such as the French Secret Service's conduct and France's testing of nuclear weapons and many others, *are* valid topics to discuss here, and the French Government should indeed be held accountable by all for these actions. KaЯl wrote: I know I was wrong. OK, some humility at last! If it was all an attempt at humour then fair enough, let's just let it go. I could take the stance that I'm completely outraged by what you said, but I'm not so I won't. I've no real desire to try and out-argue you or anyone else on this subject as there's nothing to be gained from it anyway... "The folly of man is that he dreams of what he can never achieve rather than dream of what he can."
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KaЯl wrote: You think it was an apology ? It wasn't. I should have been more sarcastic. You really think I thought *you* were apologising? Perhaps it's me that should've been more sarcastic. Anyway, mine was light-humoured sarcasm. KaЯl wrote: To be speak frankly, I didn't like the tone of your first post. You would have say "He, your words are insulting", I would have apologized in the minute. Understood at the first level, it wasn't funny, and probably even at a second level either. If you'd actually come out and said what it was as I requested, then I would've been able to tell you if I was insulted or not. You just evaded the issue. Personally I wasn't insulted because I know it's not true but many people would've been and one of my pet hates is such generalisations. KaЯl wrote: About your quotes, one half is true, one half is an insult. What do you want to prove with them ? That you can be a moron too ? I also specifically stated that they were to be taken in jest only. Anyway, you say "moron too". Who's the other one(s)? KaЯl wrote: What else should I wait from an audience which is at 80% anglo-saxon ? Anti-french rants aren't rare in these forums, as are anti-US, or anti-UK. The best they prove when they're serious is often their stupidity. It's also a way to laugh at these stereotypes. Anti-French rants? What are you on about? I've never seen anybody rant on about the French people per se. However, rants concerning subjects such as the French Secret Service's conduct and France's testing of nuclear weapons and many others, *are* valid topics to discuss here, and the French Government should indeed be held accountable by all for these actions. KaЯl wrote: I know I was wrong. OK, some humility at last! If it was all an attempt at humour then fair enough, let's just let it go. I could take the stance that I'm completely outraged by what you said, but I'm not so I won't. I've no real desire to try and out-argue you or anyone else on this subject as there's nothing to be gained from it anyway... "The folly of man is that he dreams of what he can never achieve rather than dream of what he can."
phykell wrote: Perhaps it's me that should've been more sarcastic Yes, please put some emoticons. I'm not fluent enough in English to get all the subtleties of your language. The other solution would be you learn mine, my way of thinking and building sentences would probably be more comprehensible for you. phykell wrote: Personally I wasn't insulted Oh, so you are a Don Quichotte, aren't you ? phykell wrote: Anyway, you say "moron too". Who's the other one(s)? Is that humour again ? Don't you understand without pointing every detail ? :confused: I still don't know. phykell wrote: I've never seen anybody rant on about the French people per se This one [^] is the first I can remember. Some others also from Americans still reproaching us of cowardness because of the defeat of May/June 40. phykell wrote: OK, some humility at last! It's so sad you didn't have at anytime made the same effort, I'm probably not the only one to be arrogant. You thought you were totally right on all this ? B*llshit! Anyway, as you said this conversation won't go any further, and I hope see you on an another topic where perhaps we would get a better understanding.
I hurt so bad inside I wish you could see the world through my eyes It stays the same I just wanna laugh again
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phykell wrote: Perhaps it's me that should've been more sarcastic Yes, please put some emoticons. I'm not fluent enough in English to get all the subtleties of your language. The other solution would be you learn mine, my way of thinking and building sentences would probably be more comprehensible for you. phykell wrote: Personally I wasn't insulted Oh, so you are a Don Quichotte, aren't you ? phykell wrote: Anyway, you say "moron too". Who's the other one(s)? Is that humour again ? Don't you understand without pointing every detail ? :confused: I still don't know. phykell wrote: I've never seen anybody rant on about the French people per se This one [^] is the first I can remember. Some others also from Americans still reproaching us of cowardness because of the defeat of May/June 40. phykell wrote: OK, some humility at last! It's so sad you didn't have at anytime made the same effort, I'm probably not the only one to be arrogant. You thought you were totally right on all this ? B*llshit! Anyway, as you said this conversation won't go any further, and I hope see you on an another topic where perhaps we would get a better understanding.
I hurt so bad inside I wish you could see the world through my eyes It stays the same I just wanna laugh again
KaЯl wrote: Yes, please put some emoticons. I'm not fluent enough in English to get all the subtleties of your language. The other solution would be you learn mine, my way of thinking and building sentences would probably be more comprehensible for you. I was never any good at languages until I learned C/C++ :) KaЯl wrote: Oh, so you are a Don Quichotte, aren't you ? Who's been talking? I guess I do OK but now I'm happily married - to a beautiful English girl :) KaЯl wrote: Is that humour again ? Don't you understand without pointing every detail ? I still don't know. Nah, it was just a cheap shot at your use of the language (sorry). KaЯl wrote: This one [^] is the first I can remember. Some others also from Americans still reproaching us of cowardness because of the defeat of May/June 40. Hey - I supported Senegal in the World Cup (as well as England of course) - they did great! Funny thread too :) KaЯl wrote: It's so sad you didn't have at anytime made the same effort, I'm probably not the only one to be arrogant. You thought you were totally right on all this ? B*llshit! I think arrogance in this context means to be knowingly superior. I've never said the British were any better than the French. Have you ever noticed how much difficulty people have, in proving their point, when they start off generalising like "The French..." or "The English...". As for our discussion, there's nothing to win as I said. My only point was that the British are probably just as passionate as any other people generally speaking. You know that - and that's fine. :) KaЯl wrote: Anyway, as you said this conversation won't go any further, and I hope see you on an another topic where perhaps we would get a better understanding. OK, hope to speak to you soon. I was thinking of starting a thread on Foie Gras - what do you think? :) "The folly of man is that he dreams of what he can never achieve rather than dream of what he can."
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KaЯl wrote: Yes, please put some emoticons. I'm not fluent enough in English to get all the subtleties of your language. The other solution would be you learn mine, my way of thinking and building sentences would probably be more comprehensible for you. I was never any good at languages until I learned C/C++ :) KaЯl wrote: Oh, so you are a Don Quichotte, aren't you ? Who's been talking? I guess I do OK but now I'm happily married - to a beautiful English girl :) KaЯl wrote: Is that humour again ? Don't you understand without pointing every detail ? I still don't know. Nah, it was just a cheap shot at your use of the language (sorry). KaЯl wrote: This one [^] is the first I can remember. Some others also from Americans still reproaching us of cowardness because of the defeat of May/June 40. Hey - I supported Senegal in the World Cup (as well as England of course) - they did great! Funny thread too :) KaЯl wrote: It's so sad you didn't have at anytime made the same effort, I'm probably not the only one to be arrogant. You thought you were totally right on all this ? B*llshit! I think arrogance in this context means to be knowingly superior. I've never said the British were any better than the French. Have you ever noticed how much difficulty people have, in proving their point, when they start off generalising like "The French..." or "The English...". As for our discussion, there's nothing to win as I said. My only point was that the British are probably just as passionate as any other people generally speaking. You know that - and that's fine. :) KaЯl wrote: Anyway, as you said this conversation won't go any further, and I hope see you on an another topic where perhaps we would get a better understanding. OK, hope to speak to you soon. I was thinking of starting a thread on Foie Gras - what do you think? :) "The folly of man is that he dreams of what he can never achieve rather than dream of what he can."
phykell wrote: I was thinking of starting a thread on Foie Gras Beware, I live in South West of France.:-D Foie Gras, good bread, a sweet white wine, as a Monbazillac[^], followed by Magret de Canard[^] with potatoes made in a heavy saucepan, accompanied with a red wine from Frontonnais[^]... :megadrool:
I hurt so bad inside I wish you could see the world through my eyes It stays the same I just wanna laugh again