EPTI could enlighten you and link you some pointers both in french and in english about the way the world see France but it's much more funnier to see a good iteration of mindless debates by people who have little arguments to sustain their sayings ...
France Bashing - Page 22
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Otolia
France5805 Posts
I could enlighten you and link you some pointers both in french and in english about the way the world see France but it's much more funnier to see a good iteration of mindless debates by people who have little arguments to sustain their sayings ... | ||
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Djeez
543 Posts
On January 22 2012 06:13 Kojak21 wrote: i dont mind people from france at all, but im from canada, and those damn frenchies from quebec.... We hate you too, Kojak21 -Sincerely, the French Canadians. | ||
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Lightwip
United States5497 Posts
On January 22 2012 07:01 dUTtrOACh wrote: I thought ripping on France was as old as the English. Anywhere the English have been, they have created resentment for France. Look at Americans' lack of love for France, even though they helped them a little against the British. Look at how many Anglophone Ontarians shit-talk Quebecois while they worship Georges St-Pierre. Just a solid old rivalry, IMO. No harm intended, I'm sure. It would take a quick US history course to show how little we have in common with France. In under 50 years after the revolution, the US decided that they were better off improving relations with Britain than with France, given that they honestly had to choose. The United States was always closer to Britain. We hastily signed a treaty to end the Revolution before France could have its say. Basically, the US and France have never been especially close. Despite the revolution and the War of 1812, we still liked Britain more. | ||
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Devolved
United States2753 Posts
On January 22 2012 04:18 Sharkey wrote: Half truths US entered WW1 because of 2 reasons (not one as stated above): 1) Unrestricted Submarine warfare (not just the sinking of the RMS Lusitania) 2) Zimmerman Telegram Because of Pearl Harbor US entered the Pacific War not the European Front. They only entered WW2 because of German's declaration of war against them on Dec. 11th. Nitpicking? Yes, but truth is truth is truth. As far as WWII, I think we would have eventually been involved in the European Front regardless of Pearl Harbor or German's declaration of war against us. First though, we had to build up the infrastructure to be able to support an overseas war against a German army that literally had the resources of all of Europe. This started by providing the English with all types of weaponry and war machines as we continued to build up our infrastructure. Because of the ramped up production to provide the English with weapons we had the factories in place to sustain war-time production. There were many scuffles and incidents between Germany and the U.S. because of this, and at this point it was inevitable we would become involved, it was just a matter of when. | ||
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-Duderino-
United States80 Posts
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Noocta
France12578 Posts
On January 22 2012 07:09 Otolia wrote: This thread is about to get golden. I could enlighten you and link you some pointers both in french and in english about the way the world see France but it's much more funnier to see a good iteration of mindless debates by people who have little arguments to sustain their sayings ... This thread is golden already. Can't stop laughing at what i read in it. Specialy the whole " French are coward because they didn't follow Bush in Iraq. " I know it's mostly a deep america feeling, and most people on this site know better, but i didn't know somes people still thought that. | ||
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Fatalize
France5210 Posts
If you try to speak french, even if it's broken, they will be a lot less hostile, and will try to speak with you. if you try to speak english with them, the vast majority of people wont even try to understand what you want to say. Some people (read: Americans) see this as rudeness, but i wonder what their reaction would be if somebody was asking them something in French in their country. | ||
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Nacl(Draq)
United States302 Posts
The whole bashing back and forth between each other is more so like two brothers picking on one another. It's just what countries do that have similar revolution times. | ||
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Introvert
United States4756 Posts
I think before threads of this type can become really informative, there needs to be a greater variety of people here. What what I can tell, there is a large vocal majority, and a smaller, very silent minority. Or maybe there is just a large majority and VERY small minority. On topic, here in the US, the basing is almost ALWAYS playful. Jokes involving any other person/country for surrender are amusing because of our history. When you consider that the beginning of this nation involved the exact opposite of surrender, it makes more sense. We still poke fun at and somewhat look down on figures who give up, or at least we did.(not to turn this into a debate about our once heavily held ideas). | ||
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gds
Iceland1391 Posts
On January 22 2012 07:20 Fatalize wrote: Some people (read: Americans) see this as rudeness, but i wonder what their reaction would be if somebody was asking them something in French in their country. They would probably pull out their gun and shoot you in the face then throw hamburger greasy papers at your dead body. | ||
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sebusca
United States72 Posts
On January 21 2012 21:22 FantaFanta wrote: the usa envy the french and thus make fun about them coz their arrogantce won't let them realize it. User was warned for this post we are super envious of a country who thinks they are the greatest people of all time but cant actually defend themselves without us doing it for them  User was warned for this post | ||
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sebusca
United States72 Posts
On January 22 2012 07:27 gds wrote: They would probably pull out their gun and shoot you in the face then throw hamburger greasy papers at your dead body. Proving the point why you silly people are ignorant. Europeans in particular presume to know anything about American culture and just in reality are incredibly retarded. Congratulations. | ||
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sebusca
United States72 Posts
On January 22 2012 07:20 Fatalize wrote: About the fact that French people are very hostile to tourists : If you try to speak french, even if it's broken, they will be a lot less hostile, and will try to speak with you. if you try to speak english with them, the vast majority of people wont even try to understand what you want to say. Some people (read: Americans) see this as rudeness, but i wonder what their reaction would be if somebody was asking them something in French in their country. French people are hostile to everyone that isn't French. As evidenced by your post. | ||
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sebusca
United States72 Posts
On January 22 2012 07:18 Noocta wrote: This thread is golden already. Can't stop laughing at what i read in it. Specialy the whole " French are coward because they didn't follow Bush in Iraq. " I know it's mostly a deep america feeling, and most people on this site know better, but i didn't know somes people still thought that. Ya, France was a coward long before that. | ||
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Fatalize
France5210 Posts
On January 22 2012 07:31 sebusca wrote: French people are hostile to everyone that isn't French. As evidenced by your post. They're hostile to everyone that doesnt even attempt to speak french in France. Most americans dont understand this concept. Since 99% of them couldnt even make a basic sentence in any non-english language. | ||
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Leporello
United States2845 Posts
On January 22 2012 07:32 Fatalize wrote: They're hostile to everyone that doesnt even attempt to speak french in France. Most americans dont understand this concept. Since 99% of them couldnt even make a basic sentence in any non-english language. I've vacationed in France two times and luckily never met anyone as hostile as you appear to be in this post. Most people are quite polite and happy to have tourism. | ||
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Cyber_Cheese
Australia3615 Posts
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GoTuNk!
Chile4591 Posts
On January 22 2012 07:20 Fatalize wrote: About the fact that French people are very hostile to tourists : If you try to speak french, even if it's broken, they will be a lot less hostile, and will try to speak with you. if you try to speak english with them, the vast majority of people wont even try to understand what you want to say. Some people (read: Americans) see this as rudeness, but i wonder what their reaction would be if somebody was asking them something in French in their country. Nothing against france, but sorry this is ridicously rude. Everyone knows english, how the fuck is someone supposed to know french? When I see tourists I don't care what language they speak, I'm always nice to them and give them directions, even if I have to use hand signals. Also it's not the same to ask for directions in french on usa than on english in france, though I understand your point. Difference is anyone from latin america and most likely asia will have english as the common language with french. | ||
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-Zoda-
France3578 Posts
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Devolved
United States2753 Posts
On January 22 2012 07:32 Fatalize wrote: They're hostile to everyone that doesnt even attempt to speak french in France. Most americans dont understand this concept. Since 99% of them couldnt even make a basic sentence in any non-english language. So if I'm going on vacation to Europe and plan to visit the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, and and Italy then I should learn five different languages before travelling? Funny how the French are the only ones that think we should learn their language before travelling to their country for a short vacation. That's what's called arrogance. | ||
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