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JeremySF · 03-12-2003, 01:02 PM

You've probably heard that the congressional cafeteria changed the name of French Fries to Freedom Fries. Basically there is a historical precedent for changing the names of avowed enemies during war time. During WWII we changed the name of frankfurters to hotdog, sauerkraut to liberty cabbage, etc.

What's idiotic about this is that....

1) French fries aren't French..weren't invented there. They were invented in Belgium.

2) There's probably nothing that would give the French greater satisfaction then for us to change the name of French Fries to something else given their snobbery for finer cuisine.

It would be akin to the French changing the name of American Snails to Escargot. Of course there's no such thing as American snails, and they already call it Escargot, but you get my point. Why would we want something that we didn't invent nor want association with named after us.

3) France, while very obstinate and annoying, is not an avowed enemy.

The French are probably elated that we changed the name. Chirac is probably peeing in his pants with glee.

Instead of changing the name, we should start attributing French to things fertilizer...instead calling it French Manure.

Stupid....

03-12-2003, 01:02 PM
JeremySF Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,236	French Fries now Freedom Fries...Are we that dumb? You've probably heard that the congressional cafeteria changed the name of French Fries to Freedom Fries. Basically there is a historical precedent for changing the names of avowed enemies during war time. During WWII we changed the name of frankfurters to hotdog, sauerkraut to liberty cabbage, etc. What's idiotic about this is that.... 1) French fries aren't French..weren't invented there. They were invented in Belgium. 2) There's probably nothing that would give the French greater satisfaction then for us to change the name of French Fries to something else given their snobbery for finer cuisine. It would be akin to the French changing the name of American Snails to Escargot. Of course there's no such thing as American snails, and they already call it Escargot, but you get my point. Why would we want something that we didn't invent nor want association with named after us. 3) France, while very obstinate and annoying, is not an avowed enemy. The French are probably elated that we changed the name. Chirac is probably peeing in his pants with glee. Instead of changing the name, we should start attributing French to things fertilizer...instead calling it French Manure. Stupid.... __________________ ICQ: 176050593 / AIM: JerSF2000 "Love is the answer - but while you're waiting for the answer sex raises some pretty good questions." ---------------------------------------------