Europe vs. America (photo link)

[painintheass]

It's funny because it's true
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=3/6818460827.jpg&s=x2

[galleryseek]

you just found this picture?

where the fuck have you been hiding?

[Za Ha]

Welcome to 1999.

[xclusive]

Congrats on finally getting online with your leet AOL software

[BV]

old pic but it is true

When my Dutch friends come here they are overwhelmed with all the fatsos we have.

I tell them Everything is bigger here in the US. We have the big SUV's, the Super Size this and the Big Gulp that, even the supersized big mompies. Were all about how much and how fast we can eat. You see 300 lb moms feeding their 200 lb fatso kids Super Grand Slams at Dennys. You don't see that shit in Europe.

[woj]

this is even older than the timeline pic itself...

[DarkJedi]

Originally Posted by painintheass

It's funny because it's true
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=3/6818460827.jpg&s=x2

TIMELINE !!

[Johny Traffic]

did you discover the interweb today?

[okdesign]

lol
nice pic

[gangbangjoe]

Originally Posted by DarkJedi

TIMELINE !!

timelines needed in sector A

[Greg Jacobson]

you are a moron, everybody knows American women are much fatter than in that pic

[groark]

Heh when I ordered a supersize menu and got this HUUUUUGE coke I was like "wtf.."

[painintheass]

Originally Posted by woj

this is even older than the timeline pic itself...

Well jr....
I guess it's called having a life and not spending every moment being a net geek.

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by painintheass

Well jr....
I guess it's called having a life and not spending every moment being a net geek.

Or just being French.



Just kidding. My good friend Serge just got back from Paris. Said he it's not like the old Paris he's used too.

Everyone spoke english.

You keep making fun of the Americans.

[Shoehorn!]

Originally Posted by xclusive

Congrats on finally getting online with your leet AOL software

[sonofsam]

Originally Posted by galleryseek

you just found this picture?

where the fuck have you been hiding?

missed your 6k

[painintheass]

Originally Posted by Anthony

Or just being French.



Just kidding. My good friend Serge just got back from Paris. Said he it's not like the old Paris he's used too.

Everyone spoke english.

You keep making fun of the Americans.

Quebecoise actually.

Here in France they actually switch to english with me and the only difference is my dialect is diffferent. Sad commentary about french of France is unless they hear it exactly they way they are used to and the statement is exactly the sort of thing they want to hear. They assume you don't speak french and are english.

In French I will say
"I work hard to keep food on my table."
They say,
"Fill the refridgerator."

Since my statement is different I must be english.
And the Americans are right, they are very cowardly.

But as for americans in France... Man they crack me up! Some of the absolutely stupid things they do or say. I kind of have a small hobby making mental notes of the most memorable moments, of when they are particularly dumb.

eg: Heard an american couple talking about the effiel tower 2 days ago as they stood looking at it.

"effiel tower. I guess effiel is french for awful because they forgot to put the walls on it."

Or in a really fine resturant I watched one man say this to the server.

"Excuse me, we are from texas and my son won't forgive me if I don't try out different flavours of french fries while I'm here. Can I see your special menu for them?"

But the best I remember from last summer.

"What the hell do you mean I can't roller blade in the Louvre? I'm an american damn it. My grandfather help save this place from those Nazi Sweedes when they invaded to steal your jews."

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by painintheass

Quebecoise actually.

Here in France they actually switch to english with me and the only difference is my dialect is diffferent. Sad commentary about french of France is unless they hear it exactly they way they are used to and the statement is exactly the sort of thing they want to hear. They assume you don't speak french and are english.

In French I will say
"I work hard to keep food on my table."
They say,
"Fill the refridgerator."

Since my statement is different I must be english.
And the Americans are right, they are very cowardly.

But as for americans in France... Man they crack me up! Some of the absolutely stupid things they do or say. I kind of have a small hobby making mental notes of the most memorable moments, of when they are particularly dumb.

eg: Heard an american couple talking about the effiel tower 2 days ago as they stood looking at it.

"effiel tower. I guess effiel is french for awful because they forgot to put the walls on it."

Or in a really fine resturant I watched one man say this to the server.

"Excuse me, we are from texas and my son won't forgive me if I don't try out different flavours of french fries while I'm here. Can I see your special menu for them?"

But the best I remember from last summer.

"What the hell do you mean I can't roller blade in the Louvre? I'm an american damn it. My grandfather help save this place from those Nazi Sweedes when they invaded to steal your jews."

HAHAHAHA, those are hilarious. I've come to grips that my fellow americans aren't the best ambassadors to the rest of the world. C'est la Vie!

[painintheass]

Originally Posted by Anthony

HAHAHAHA, those are hilarious. I've come to grips that my fellow americans aren't the best ambassadors to the rest of the world. C'est la Vie!

Thats ok,

The french of France aren't exactly the best people in the world to interact with.

Especially when you consider the fact that the only french speaking country they helped create that ISN'T borderline 3rd world nation is Canada. And it's half-english.

I call it as I see it.
For the most part... Most American's are pretty fucking stupid. The american government likes it that way.

But the real french from France are ignorant assholes. All the middle easterners migrating here is a good thing. They are the only people that do their jobs without bitching or a snotty comment.

[borked]

Originally Posted by painintheass

But the real french from France are ignorant assholes. All the middle easterners migrating here is a good thing. They are the only people that do their jobs without bitching or a snotty comment.

Being from Paris, your comment is localised. Parisians are ignorant and I didn't like my 6month encounter there at all. I now live in Marseille and have done for 3 1/2 years and love it. The french from Marseille are FAR from ignorant assholes - they are the warmest people I have ever met from a major city.

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by borked

Being from Paris, your comment is localised. Parisians are ignorant and I didn't like my 6month encounter there at all. I now live in Marseille and have done for 3 1/2 years and love it. The french from Marseille are FAR from ignorant assholes - they are the warmest people I have ever met from a major city.

Very nice. I will add Marseille to my list of places to visit! Thanks!

[borked]

Originally Posted by Anthony

Very nice. I will add Marseille to my list of places to visit! Thanks!

It's the least tourist cities on the Med coast, but it's very much full of life. The 'quartiers' around the old port are the poorest in Marseille, but the people there are fantastic and the markets are simply great (the smells from the various meats, spices, herbs change at every street corner).

One word of warning though, being not very touristic, there are very very few people that speak English. However, if you make even the slightest effort, the people are extremely sympathetic to foreigners attempting to converse and will absolutely never turn their back on you. That said, if you want to kick back your heels and speak English, head down the coast road from the old port (vieux port) to "vielle Chapelle" and you'll find a fantastic English pub called, what else, the Red Lion. Have a pint and watch the sun set over the Med. Fantastic.

Oh yeah, public transport is shite

[spideriux]

it's old but good

[painintheass]

Originally Posted by borked

Being from Paris, your comment is localised. Parisians are ignorant and I didn't like my 6month encounter there at all. I now live in Marseille and have done for 3 1/2 years and love it. The french from Marseille are FAR from ignorant assholes - they are the warmest people I have ever met from a major city.

My apologies! Yes you are very right and that is very very true. I really should have wrote the Parisians are assholes. In my dealings I have noticed that the Non-Parsians suffer the same bullshit and are much nicer to deal with.

[dij]

matrix just came out!

[borked]

Originally Posted by painintheass

My apologies! Yes you are very right and that is very very true. I really should have wrote the Parisians are assholes. In my dealings I have noticed that the Non-Parsians suffer the same bullshit and are much nicer to deal with.

And at only 3h 10mins away on the TGV you need to get away from teh ignorance more often

[megatgpdotnet]

Oh yes! I always laugh whene I see this pic, even if its for 1001st time :D

[The Gigi]

Originally Posted by Greg Jacobson

you are a moron, everybody knows American women are much fatter than in that pic

LOL

[justsexxx]

Hehe, well I must say I was also amazed by the amount of "big" girls in the USA. Untill I ordered a big(not supersize) meal. Damn that was REALLY REALLY big. However, what I never understood, you could also order small/medium/big drinks. And refills were free. Why do ppl order HUGE? They are to lazy to walk 2 times?

[justsexxx]

As far as France, in The Netherlands we say, it's a GREAT country, to bad French ppl live there :D

Serious, you have to be lucky, many French are friendly and such. When you start speaking French to them(even in your worst attempt) they are more friendly, then when you start in English. Don't ask me why, but that is what I experienced. And I have been in France a lot of times

The foodis simply great there, and so is the wine. Besdies that the weather is there better then here, and there you have soooooo much space. Something I sometimes really miss here

[painintheass]

Originally Posted by borked

And at only 3h 10mins away on the TGV you need to get away from teh ignorance more often

I float back and forth from Paris to Lyon.
I plan on getting out your way soon enough. Just got to get a few things done. I've teamed up with someone and have several projects on the go. So it will most likely be this summer.

[Rui]

Originally Posted by painintheass

Quebecoise actually.

Here in France they actually switch to english with me and the only difference is my dialect is diffferent. Sad commentary about french of France is unless they hear it exactly they way they are used to and the statement is exactly the sort of thing they want to hear. They assume you don't speak french and are english.

In French I will say
"I work hard to keep food on my table."
They say,
"Fill the refridgerator."

Since my statement is different I must be english.
And the Americans are right, they are very cowardly.

But as for americans in France... Man they crack me up! Some of the absolutely stupid things they do or say. I kind of have a small hobby making mental notes of the most memorable moments, of when they are particularly dumb.

eg: Heard an american couple talking about the effiel tower 2 days ago as they stood looking at it.

"effiel tower. I guess effiel is french for awful because they forgot to put the walls on it."

Or in a really fine resturant I watched one man say this to the server.

"Excuse me, we are from texas and my son won't forgive me if I don't try out different flavours of french fries while I'm here. Can I see your special menu for them?"

But the best I remember from last summer.

"What the hell do you mean I can't roller blade in the Louvre? I'm an american damn it. My grandfather help save this place from those Nazi Sweedes when they invaded to steal your jews."

So FUCKING truth & funny...damm

[Rui]

BTW France rocks, its a great place to visit, specialy with your significant other...Paris is simply amazing

[justsexxx]

Originally Posted by Rui

BTW France rocks, its a great place to visit, specialy with your significant other...Paris is simply amazing

Ever been to Milan?

[brilsmurf]

hi hi great pic, hadnt seen it before!

[svenski]

I wouldn't go as far as saying the French helped build Canada, it was more of a case that after they were soundly beaten by the British, the British instead of killing them all off, let them be.

Now you have all the problems about which language is official, English only speaking people being denied jobs, that sort of thing, inside Quebec.

You've got to love the French attitude though. Whilst the UK moans about the EU and fights its corner, they tend to do it through the proper channels and faithfully sign off the legislation and enforce the rules when the EU finally agrees.

The French fight their corner by strikes, blockading ports and telling new members to shut up (hi Poland), then when they get their way they hardly enforce anything anyway.

If only they'd been a bit more ballsy against the Nazis.

Just my , the French ain't all bad , after all they do have the TGV.

[Shert]

OBesity is a US issue, big size meals and the systems makes it everything comfortable that makes people lazy about exercise and going outdoor to play sports. Europeans , south americans, asians are way more active on their every day basis.

[nmcog]

How does one get rid of a pain in the ass?

[Pipeline Q]

There was a study done recently to check on this, and they found that the British were actually the most overweight in the western world.

[painintheass]

Originally Posted by svenski

I wouldn't go as far as saying the French helped build Canada, it was more of a case that after they were soundly beaten by the British, the British instead of killing them all off, let them be.

Now you have all the problems about which language is official, English only speaking people being denied jobs, that sort of thing, inside Quebec.

You've got to love the French attitude though. Whilst the UK moans about the EU and fights its corner, they tend to do it through the proper channels and faithfully sign off the legislation and enforce the rules when the EU finally agrees.

The French fight their corner by strikes, blockading ports and telling new members to shut up (hi Poland), then when they get their way they hardly enforce anything anyway.

If only they'd been a bit more ballsy against the Nazis.

Just my , the French ain't all bad , after all they do have the TGV.

Read your history about the French getting their ass kicked by English in Canada. The French "out gunned" them but they still choose to surrender instead of fight. Oh well......

I'm Quebecoise and I've lived and recieved my education in both Ontario and Quebec. I will the first one to say that some of the biggest problems facing Canada in the french-english relationship is the prejudice from the french and the lack of a clue from the english.

Add to this that the goverment of Quebec is only concerned with 2 cities in a very large province and is quite content to let all other Quebecors recieve sub-standard education or rural living accomodations. The iliteracy rate of the Gaspesie or Laurentides is alarming to say the least. Many of these people have never even been as far as Quebec city and have no clue about the rest of Canada. And the politicians like it this way because they play on their fears and phobias. ("Oh the english will beat you up if you leave the province, they want to wipe out your language, etc etc.")

Our goverment would do well to make the entire country bilingual and be done with it. (IE: No french and No english.. everyone is both)


But that's niether here nor there.

As for France.....

I was married to an American and lived in the United States for close to 5 years. And it has been just over 2 years since I moved to France. These two nations are polar opposites!

American tends to be an agressive capitalist society that hates paperwork and goverment intervention.

France is anything but agressive and is a republic-socialist society that loves paperwork and goverment interference.

But France has many things in common with the United States. Xenophobia, prejudice, extreme religious right wing policies, etc. They might not have a KKK out here but any black man that lives some place other than Chateau Rouge area can't get any job other than grocery store bouncer regardless of his credentials.

My biggest complaints with France are the cowardice, xenophobia and beaucracy.

On a daily basis I get attacked for the way I speak french. Hell, they go as far as to say that I'm not even Quebcoise because I don't speak like a Montreal'r. (Sorry I was raised a closer to Labrador than Montreal) I have an Acadien friend here and they just won't let up at all on him.

As for the xenophobia...

Well man I have no words to describe it. In france everything not french must be english. In a market I watched a Russian man stuble over a word or two of french and in seconds he was litterally assulted with people barking english out at him. It was sooo bad it scared the shit out of him. (It was like vultures in the Nevada dessert on a feeding frenzy)

I also watched a friend of mine from Havre meet a Parisian friend of mine. The two assumed each other was an anglophone and switched to english. It took several minutes of argument from me to convince them they were speaking to fellow countrymen.

(The most amazing thing is this goes on soooo frequently and the majority of frenchmen don't even realize they are doing it.)

And the cowardice....

The first month I was here I was taught a french proverb. "To be happy you must hide." Even confronted with the truth many (not all) frenchmen will still try to avoid all and any confrontation. They do not want to fight and will do anything to stay out of one. Perhaps the most disgusting example of this was during world war 2 when the french goverment deported thousands of jews into the hands of the Nazis to try and placate them. They knew what the Nazis where doing and still shipped them off. Many of these Jews were children of less than 6 years of age.

I don't like the American way of hostility or dealing with things. But this is the one thing that turns my stomach in disgust. But than I'm Quebecoise and Canadienne, not French. And if I was alive during that time period I would have taken a gun and assasinated the French president and priminister.

Sometimes a line does have to be drawn. As a nation, France has a hard time doing that.

As for the paperwork....
Well I have my bank account in England. It was just easier to get one there than in France.

Ok, I said my two cents.

[wargames]

Old stuff.

[Kevsh]

Originally Posted by gangbangjoe

timelines needed in sector A

Ok, I need a timeline: I haven't seen this one before. Very funny

[Paraskass]

Originally Posted by gangbangjoe

timelines needed in sector A

[reynold]

That evolution pic is funny.

[wargames]

that reminds me of the film supersize me

[painintheass]

Originally Posted by wargames

that reminds me of the film supersize me

Well it was a nice conversation about country differences.
But I guess it just can't compete with that timeline photo.