Why do people hate the French so much?

[TheSpreader]

I have no problem with them at all. Yeah they might be a bit arrogant and the media piled on a bunch of shit during "Operation Iraqi Freedom" - but other than that, why do you hate them so much?

I'm a red blooded southern boy and as conservative as they get and I still have no problem with them because I formulate my own opinions rather than having someone (especially the media) form it for me. I love it when people say, "If it weren't for us Americans the French would be speaking German!".

Lets take a look back and see what language we'd be speaking if the French didn't help us out during the American Revolution. Duh. Seems like a no-brainer to me.

So cut our French friends some slack and quit being so mean. They're French Fries for Christ's sake!!! Not Freedom Fries...what the fuck?!?!?

[BAKO]

I dont hate the french, i have few good french clients and they are very good people

[ContentSHOOTER]

Well just because they are FRENCH

[Mr.Right - Banned For Life]

I love the french.

[DaLord]

Who said anything about hatin' the french? I could mention someone who's a lot more hated than the french

[Canibal-7]

Originally Posted by DaLord

Who said anything about hatin' the french? I could mention someone who's a lot more hated than the french

So could I, and his name starts with a B and ends with an a H. Besides, Americans easily forget that the French gave them the Statue of Liberty.

[Lifer]

They need to take more showers.

Also they invented the French fry to make Americans fat.

French accent on a stinkin' babe is nice though

[The Demon]

What's not to hate about them? Their hygiene or lack thereof, there arrogance for no apparent reason since they're nothing special, their hatred for the US, and their inability to continue anything without surrendering..

[Jakke PNG]

Originally Posted by The Demon

What's not to hate about them? Their hygiene or lack thereof, there arrogance for no apparent reason since they're nothing special, their hatred for the US, and their inability to continue anything without surrendering..

Lol. wtf? Where do you people come up with this 'bad hygiene' thing?
..and americans talking about arrogant? Please....

[directfiesta]

Originally Posted by Lifer

Also they invented the French fry to make Americans fat.

Fries are from Belgium ...

And only AMERICANS call them " French " fries ) or Freedom fries ). Everywere else, they are knowned as " fries " ....

[directfiesta]

Originally Posted by The Demon

What's not to hate about them? Their hygiene or lack thereof, there arrogance for no apparent reason since they're nothing special, their hatred for the US, and their inability to continue anything without surrendering..

Obviously, you never been with a french women ... but maybe a straydog in your trailer park called " frenchie " ....

[TheSpreader]

Originally Posted by directfiesta

Fries are from Belgium ...

And only AMERICANS call them " French " fries ) or Freedom fries ). Everywere else, they are knowned as " fries " ....

They also call them chips.

[jackie1]

I like french food. I want some of that french chicken soup that's all creamy where the chicken is grinded. fuck its good!!!

[VicJay]

I don't particularly have anything against French people

[kmanrox]

i only have a problem with french ppl who have a problem with me.

[Iron Star]

Yeah! General De Gaule said:"La France serait si belle sans les Francais...".
It means:"France could be so beautiful without French...".

So, I agree, some french are arrogant, especially French who can speak to others people throught press, radio or TV. But, trust me, the "normal" french people isn't like that. Ask to Dominique De VILLEPIN (very arrogant - remember the ONU meeting before the iraqui war) is very near to be fired by the French people (I hope)...

About hygien, I know this legend, but it's a legend. Be careful do not take french for Italians! ;-)

About Fries, it comes from Belgium not from France. And if the Americans are so fat, they have jut to leave their car... or to make more sex! LOL

And if you like French girls speaking French, promote our site (yes!), all our video are only subtitled in English with original sound, and the girl moans in French... Exciting ? isn't it?

To finish, I love Americans (especially with nice but and big breast) and I think it's the same for you... ;-)

[Canibal-7]

Originally Posted by The Demon

What's not to hate about them? Their hygiene or lack thereof, there arrogance for no apparent reason since they're nothing special, their hatred for the US, and their inability to continue anything without surrendering..

Great, so you can be an arrogant fuck because you're special. Nice.

[WebairGerard]

I don't hate the French. Yes there have been points in history that many of us Americans point to and still hold a grudge. BUT many of us Americans don't have a long view of history and forget that without the help of France we would not have won the Revolutionary war and would probably still be a Brittish colony. We should NOT forget that either.

[Iron Star]

Originally Posted by WebairGerard

I don't hate the French. Yes there have been points in history that many of us Americans point to and still hold a grudge. BUT many of us Americans don't have a long view of history and forget that without the help of France we would not have won the Revolutionary war and would probably still be a Brittish colony. We should NOT forget that either.

Don't forget LA FAYETTE! But, we don't forget the NORMANDY in June 1944...

[SilentKnight]

We live in a small town that's 50/50 English and francophone - roughly divided geographically by a canal that splits the town in half.

Whenever possible, we tend to avoid doing business on the french side of town (grocery shopping, restaurants, etc.). Generally (but not all) most of the french on the east side of town are rude, obnoxious, arrogant and act as though they have some sort of entitlement. They whine, bitch and complain over everything. This isn't just my personal opinion, ask practically any Anglophone in town and they'll tell you the same.

They also don't maintain their properties as well as the English on the west side - real estate is cheaper in their neighbourhoods (on average) and 'for sale' signs tend to stay on their lawns much longer than anywhere else.

[p2p chad]

Everyone needs to hate someone...just happens to fall on the French! lol
Even up here in Canada. We drive through Quebec and get treated shitty too...they'll pretend to not understand english, god forbid you need directions! And ALL their roadsigns are French, whereas ours in Ontario are bilingual.

[mockomo]

I don`t hate them too.

[chupachups]

Originally Posted by TeenGodFather

Lol. wtf? Where do you people come up with this 'bad hygiene' thing?
..and americans talking about arrogant? Please....

Lol yes... someone needs to rethink things...

[Libertine]

I love the French. Especially in the south of France, hospitality is of a level unparalelled in most of western Europe. Random people will invite you for drinks or even dinner, people will gladly spend lots of time giving directions (last summer, when I accidentally hiked into France with a friend, an old lady actually spent half an hour drawing us a map of the area with directions on how to get on track again), foreigners are gladly welcomed almost everywhere, etc.

Plus, the food is absolutely great.

[QuaWee]

French peeps are cool with me

[leggs]

Originally Posted by Iron Star

Yeah! General De Gaule said:"La France serait si belle sans les Francais...".
It means:"France could be so beautiful without French...".

So, I agree, some french are arrogant, especially French who can speak to others people throught press, radio or TV. But, trust me, the "normal" french people isn't like that. Ask to Dominique De VILLEPIN (very arrogant - remember the ONU meeting before the iraqui war) is very near to be fired by the French people (I hope)...

About hygien, I know this legend, but it's a legend. Be careful do not take french for Italians! ;-)

About Fries, it comes from Belgium not from France. And if the Americans are so fat, they have jut to leave their car... or to make more sex! LOL

And if you like French girls speaking French, promote our site (yes!), all our video are only subtitled in English with original sound, and the girl moans in French... Exciting ? isn't it?

To finish, I love Americans (especially with nice but and big breast) and I think it's the same for you... ;-)

Buddy,

I live and own property in France. (Well not at this moment but will be returning there shortly.)

The french are special people. From a north american point of view, if you spend anytime in a country that has over 280 different types of cheese, you will go insane!

1) Doing business, which is really my only concern...
It is a nightmare!! There are more rules, regulations and paperwork than I could possibly imagine to tell you. The difference between the anglophone capitalism and french business practices is like night and day.

2) About the hygene...
Well, deodorant is easy to find at the ED's or Inter Marche but Anti-persperant is impossible to find. And if you do, it's in a small can and costs a lot. And forget about finding dental floss or Listerine.

3) Culturally the french are very conservative...
You go to their websites and will find anything that shows more than tits is blocked out. Plus shooting condomless is hell to do. Also, Gonzo or pushing the enevelope is just not something most French Women are willing to do.

Talk to Jochim or Liza Harper and both will tell you better than I. There was 1 true pornographer and that was Patrice Cabanel. All the rest are trying to be something that I have never been able to figure out.

4) As for the language...
Unless you speak it with either a Québec or a Parisien accent. It will never be good enough for a frenchman! I'm from the Gaspésie and my poor husband is Newfoundland Acadien. No matter what we say or how we say it. Everyone switches to english on us.
I used to get angry about but one day my husband pointed out that Parisiens get pissed off with Northern Frenchmen for the same reason. The Accent!

It was the French that made me respect what a truely great country the United States is. And it was France that made me see that seperatism was bullshit and just how awsome my Québec half of my heritage is. (We have come a long way baby!)

But I do agree with you on one thing...
There are some fantastic people in France!
If you meet the right ones, it's increadible!!!

And just like the people tend to run hot or cold. Frenchmen penis tends to be either really small or extremly big!

[Iron Star]

Originally Posted by leggs

Buddy,

I live and own property in France. (Well not at this moment but will be returning there shortly.)

The french are special people. From a north american point of view, if you spend anytime in a country that has over 280 different types of cheese, you will go insane!

1) Doing business, which is really my only concern...
It is a nightmare!! There are more rules, regulations and paperwork than I could possibly imagine to tell you. The difference between the anglophone capitalism and french business practices is like night and day.

2) About the hygene...
Well, deodorant is easy to find at the ED's or Inter Marche but Anti-persperant is impossible to find. And if you do, it's in a small can and costs a lot. And forget about finding dental floss or Listerine.

3) Culturally the french are very conservative...
You go to their websites and will find anything that shows more than tits is blocked out. Plus shooting condomless is hell to do. Also, Gonzo or pushing the enevelope is just not something most French Women are willing to do.

Talk to Jochim or Liza Harper and both will tell you better than I. There was 1 true pornographer and that was Patrice Cabanel. All the rest are trying to be something that I have never been able to figure out.

4) As for the language...
Unless you speak it with either a Québec or a Parisien accent. It will never be good enough for a frenchman! I'm from the Gaspésie and my poor husband is Newfoundland Acadien. No matter what we say or how we say it. Everyone switches to english on us.
I used to get angry about but one day my husband pointed out that Parisiens get pissed off with Northern Frenchmen for the same reason. The Accent!

It was the French that made me respect what a truely great country the United States is. And it was France that made me see that seperatism was bullshit and just how awsome my Québec half of my heritage is. (We have come a long way baby!)

But I do agree with you on one thing...
There are some fantastic people in France!
If you meet the right ones, it's increadible!!!

And just like the people tend to run hot or cold. Frenchmen penis tends to be either really small or extremly big!

...And I agree with you on almost all points you described, especially for the business aspect. It's completely impossible to do business in France (too many laws, too many arrogants, too many strikes). It is the main reason why we try to start an adult site in English (but it is difficult)... maybe, one of these days we could come in USA (not Canada, too cold for me! I would prefer Porno-valley!)

About penis size... Don't worry, the good trick is to know "how it works!" and also how women loves to use it... ;-)

[DaddyHalbucks]

Because they were snakes:

Many Helped Iraq Evade U.N. Sanctions On Weapons

By Craig Whitlock and Glenn Frankel
Washington Post Foreign Service
Friday, October 8, 2004; Page A01

BERLIN, Oct. 7 -- As part of its stealth effort to evade U.N. sanctions and rebuild its military, the Iraqi government under President Saddam Hussein found that it had no shortage of people around the world who were willing to help. Among them: a French arms dealer known only as "Mr. Claude," who made a surreptitious visit to Iraq four years ago to provide technical expertise and training.

Mr. Claude worked for Lura, a French company that sold tank carriers to Iraq, according to documents recovered by the top U.S. weapons inspector in Iraq. The mysterious Frenchman may have also helped the Iraqis attempt to acquire military-related radar and microwave technology, despite a U.N. ban on such trade with Iraq since the end of the 1991 Persian Gulf War.

Other French military contractors came to Baghdad with offers to supply the Iraqi government with helicopters, spare parts for fighter aircraft and air defense systems after 1998, when U.N. weapons inspectors withdrew under pressure, according to a report issued this week by Charles A. Duelfer, the chief U.S. weapons inspector. The report cites evidence that contacts between the French suppliers and Hussein's government continued until last year, less than one month before the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.

While not denying that the transfers took place, a spokesman for the French Foreign Ministry, Herve Ladsous, said the accusations "were not verified either with the people themselves or with the authorities of the countries concerned," according to the Associated Press.

The French were hardly alone in helping Hussein to reinvigorate his military forces during the 12 years that Iraq was under strict U.N. sanctions. Arm dealers and military suppliers from the former Eastern Bloc -- Russia, Poland, Romania, Belarus and Ukraine -- provided critical assistance to Iraq as it tried to build a long-range missile program and other systems that weapons inspectors feared could have been used someday to launch chemical, biological or even nuclear attacks.
...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...-2004Oct7.html

[Iron Star]

Originally Posted by DaddyHalbucks

Because they were snakes:

Many Helped Iraq Evade U.N. Sanctions On Weapons

By Craig Whitlock and Glenn Frankel
Washington Post Foreign Service
Friday, October 8, 2004; Page A01

BERLIN, Oct. 7 -- As part of its stealth effort to evade U.N. sanctions and rebuild its military, the Iraqi government under President Saddam Hussein found that it had no shortage of people around the world who were willing to help. Among them: a French arms dealer known only as "Mr. Claude," who made a surreptitious visit to Iraq four years ago to provide technical expertise and training.

Mr. Claude worked for Lura, a French company that sold tank carriers to Iraq, according to documents recovered by the top U.S. weapons inspector in Iraq. The mysterious Frenchman may have also helped the Iraqis attempt to acquire military-related radar and microwave technology, despite a U.N. ban on such trade with Iraq since the end of the 1991 Persian Gulf War.

Other French military contractors came to Baghdad with offers to supply the Iraqi government with helicopters, spare parts for fighter aircraft and air defense systems after 1998, when U.N. weapons inspectors withdrew under pressure, according to a report issued this week by Charles A. Duelfer, the chief U.S. weapons inspector. The report cites evidence that contacts between the French suppliers and Hussein's government continued until last year, less than one month before the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.

While not denying that the transfers took place, a spokesman for the French Foreign Ministry, Herve Ladsous, said the accusations "were not verified either with the people themselves or with the authorities of the countries concerned," according to the Associated Press.

The French were hardly alone in helping Hussein to reinvigorate his military forces during the 12 years that Iraq was under strict U.N. sanctions. Arm dealers and military suppliers from the former Eastern Bloc -- Russia, Poland, Romania, Belarus and Ukraine -- provided critical assistance to Iraq as it tried to build a long-range missile program and other systems that weapons inspectors feared could have been used someday to launch chemical, biological or even nuclear attacks.
...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...-2004Oct7.html

Avoid confusion: French government isn't the France! Is BUSH the America?

[The Demon]

Who's more arrogant? Americans or the French?

Let me say it another way. If you're Ali or MJ, aka top of the world, you have a right to be arrogant. If you're a little pissant that hasn't done anything for anybody, you being arrogant makes you look foolish.

[dissipate]

Did someone mention the french?

[KingK7]

Cuz they dont speak english and they are generally rather arrogant.
Oh, and they have more muslims than Syria apparently.

[directfiesta]

Originally Posted by DaddyHalbucks

Because they were snakes:

Many Helped Iraq Evade U.N. Sanctions On Weapons

By Craig Whitlock and Glenn Frankel
Washington Post Foreign Service
Friday, October 8, 2004; Page A01

BERLIN, Oct. 7 -- As part of its stealth effort to evade U.N. sanctions and rebuild its military, the Iraqi government under President Saddam Hussein found that it had no shortage of people around the world who were willing to help. Among them: a French arms dealer known only as "Mr. Claude," who made a surreptitious visit to Iraq four years ago to provide technical expertise and training.

Mr. Claude worked for Lura, a French company that sold tank carriers to Iraq, according to documents recovered by the top U.S. weapons inspector in Iraq. The mysterious Frenchman may have also helped the Iraqis attempt to acquire military-related radar and microwave technology, despite a U.N. ban on such trade with Iraq since the end of the 1991 Persian Gulf War.

Other French military contractors came to Baghdad with offers to supply the Iraqi government with helicopters, spare parts for fighter aircraft and air defense systems after 1998, when U.N. weapons inspectors withdrew under pressure, according to a report issued this week by Charles A. Duelfer, the chief U.S. weapons inspector. The report cites evidence that contacts between the French suppliers and Hussein's government continued until last year, less than one month before the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.

While not denying that the transfers took place, a spokesman for the French Foreign Ministry, Herve Ladsous, said the accusations "were not verified either with the people themselves or with the authorities of the countries concerned," according to the Associated Press.

The French were hardly alone in helping Hussein to reinvigorate his military forces during the 12 years that Iraq was under strict U.N. sanctions. Arm dealers and military suppliers from the former Eastern Bloc -- Russia, Poland, Romania, Belarus and Ukraine -- provided critical assistance to Iraq as it tried to build a long-range missile program and other systems that weapons inspectors feared could have been used someday to launch chemical, biological or even nuclear attacks.
...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...-2004Oct7.html

Brainwashing really works ... Have to try that on potential members

Iraq's Euro - American Weapons Collusion

excerpts:

Let us recall the President Saddam Hussein was able to build his daunting (military) weapons complex mainly with help form the United States, Britian, China and France and that 70 percent of the deadly-poisoned biological and chemical weapons or the critical scientific and technical capability to produce its mammoth arsenal of sophisticated weapons of mass destruction were sold to President Hussein by European Multinational Corporations (MNCs) to the tune of $48,7 billion between 1981-1988 with the approval and protection of their governments who are the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and were members of the 1991 United States-led coalition "multi-national forces" in the Persian Gulf.

These MNCs are from France, Belgium, Switzerland, Britain, Italy, Germany, Japan, Austria and the United States and were assisted by the U.S. government-run Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Departments of Commerce, State and Defense and National Security Council in the White House. Russia and China have also sold weapons of mass destruction to Iraq.

Yep, the french did it

[Downtime]

they're rifle droppers!

[EricaB.]

Je ne sais pas....

[Iron Star]

Ah, that's just a question of politic... Finally, French and Americans are on the planet only for three good reasons: born, fuck and die! It's called "evolution". Agree?

[dig420]

because Georgie the alcoholic cokehead draft dodging deserter privacy-invading police state govt. illegitimate president rich boy told them to, and he wears a cowboy hat so he must be a good Amurican.

[leggs]

Originally Posted by Iron Star

...And I agree with you on almost all points you described, especially for the business aspect. It's completely impossible to do business in France (too many laws, too many arrogants, too many strikes). It is the main reason why we try to start an adult site in English (but it is difficult)... maybe, one of these days we could come in USA (not Canada, too cold for me! I would prefer Porno-valley!)

About penis size... Don't worry, the good trick is to know "how it works!" and also how women loves to use it... ;-)

At last a Frenchman that "gets it." Who are you and when I'm back in France. (Still recovering from the boat sinking) Do you want to meet?

I have been using Polish girls that speak both French and English. They are less expensive, will go condomless and have no problem pushing the envelope. IE: They will do exactly everything you want.

And we can talk in french or english or practice polish if you like.

The french market is small.. pathetically small. "When 2,000 DVD sales is considered good. It gives you an idea of how small and bad it is."

Email me sometime and we can talk.

[Canibal-7]

Originally Posted by The Demon

Who's more arrogant? Americans or the French?

Let me say it another way. If you're Ali or MJ, aka top of the world, you have a right to be arrogant. If you're a little pissant that hasn't done anything for anybody, you being arrogant makes you look foolish.

You look foolish whenever you open your mouth so shut the fuck up bitch!!

[Thead]

'50 Good Reasons to Hate Americans' is selling like hotcakes in France.

[jjjay]

Originally Posted by dig420

because Georgie the alcoholic cokehead draft dodging deserter privacy-invading police state govt. illegitimate president rich boy told them to, and he wears a cowboy hat so he must be a good Amurican.

did you just copy and paste this from democratic underground?

[jjjay]

cheese eating surrender monkey:

[jjjay]

[MAC-CFs]

Hate comes from fear and fear from ignorance. Learn, travel, free your mind!!

[MichaelP]

Bonne Question, j'aimerais bien savoir moi aussi :!orglaugh

[justsexxx]

Originally Posted by The Demon

What's not to hate about them? Their hygiene or lack thereof, there arrogance for no apparent reason since they're nothing special, their hatred for the US, and their inability to continue anything without surrendering..

HAHAHAHA even been to France yourself? Or are you making up your statement after seeing the comedy channel?

I have ben many many times to France,and I love the environment...

[Canibal-7]

Originally Posted by MAC-CFs

Hate comes from fear and fear from ignorance. Learn, travel, free your mind!!

Yeah, don't be an asshole like that bitch The Demon.

[MichaelP]

Bonne Question, j'aimerais bien savoir moi aussi

One thing I hate about French guys tough (from France) is when they come here (Quebec) and they want US to change our habits or stuff to get like them...

Nous en France c'est comme ceci, Nous en France c'est comme cela... Ben Tabarnak, r'tournes-y donc en France !

Ok Ok Translation :

Us in France it's like this, Us in France, it's like that.... Then for fuc**g Sake, Go back to France ....

Many of them among the ones who move here, are arriving with their "I KNOW ALL SHIT" attitude...

[directfiesta]

Originally Posted by qwebecexpo

Bonne Question, j'aimerais bien savoir moi aussi

One thing I hate about French guys tough (from France) is when they come here (Quebec) and they want US to change our habits or stuff to get like them...

Nous en France c'est comme ceci, Nous en France c'est comme cela... Ben Tabarnak, r'tournes-y donc en France !

Ok Ok Translation :

Us in France it's like this, Us in France, it's like that.... Then for fuc**g Sake, Go back to France ....

Many of them among the ones who move here, are arriving with their "I KNOW ALL SHIT" attitude...

Hahaha .... et vrai.... mais a pres 20 ans, y changent un peu....

[TheJimmy]

"I fart in your gen-er-allll diiiii-rection...come back here..."