EPTMusings from Germany - Page 2
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Jinsho
United Kingdom3101 Posts
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Carnac
Germany / USA16648 Posts
Distances in Germany are generally much shorter than in the US, getting to an Airport, checking in, [...], checking out/pickking up luggage, leaving airport takes so much time, that it often is much more convenient to take the train. As for stairs/elevators, I think the only instance of me regularily taking an elevator is when I go see my dermatologist who has his practice on the 7th floor somewhere. Anything else I take the stairs. Granted, I don't live in a big city, to buildings generally don't have a lot of floors. When I still lived in Munich I had a lot of escalators to use for the subway though, ofc. Glad you enjoy Germany! | ||
Carmac
Poland375 Posts
These people drink a 50-50 mix of Fanta and Coca-Cola and it's one of the most "mainstream" drinks in the country. They also drink apple juice mixed with sparkling water, so it's a perfect blend of the worst features of sparkling water and none of apple juice's benefits. Germans also eat currywurst which is a very very averagely-tasting sausage with some kind of tomato ketchupy sauce and curry dust on top. I do not understand. Nor do I understand french fries with mayonnaise. Also on topic of juices - Ze Germans most certainly do have a different pallate. They all taste differently. Sweets and candy is pretty damn epic in Germany, though! | ||
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Probe1
United States17920 Posts
MrBitter reminding us all the human cost of SC. Our olfactic decency. ^_-) | ||
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KeksX
Germany3634 Posts
On September 11 2011 22:50 Carmac wrote: Some of the most horrific culinary inventions I've encountered are from Germany. These people drink a 50-50 mix of Fanta and Coca-Cola and it's one of the most "mainstream" drinks in the country. They also drink apple juice mixed with sparkling water, so it's a perfect blend of the worst features of sparkling water and none of apple juice's benefits. Stop flaming our drinks!! xD Well but I think you can get everything in Germany, it just depends on what store you visit. Just try different things and you'll eventually find what you like. EDIT: I can imagine that you won't find very specific stuff, some things in Germany aren't really allowed when it comes to drinks n food, which may be allowed in other countries. | ||
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Carnac
Germany / USA16648 Posts
On September 11 2011 22:50 Carmac wrote: Fanta & Coke mix is disgusting, but then again I don't like Coke or Fanta either.Some of the most horrific culinary inventions I've encountered are from Germany. These people drink a 50-50 mix of Fanta and Coca-Cola and it's one of the most "mainstream" drinks in the country. They also drink apple juice mixed with sparkling water, so it's a perfect blend of the worst features of sparkling water and none of apple juice's benefits. Germans also eat currywurst which is a very very averagely-tasting sausage with some kind of tomato ketchupy sauce and curry dust on top. I do not understand. Nor do I understand french fries with mayonnaise. Also on topic of juices - Ze Germans most certainly do have a different pallate. They all taste differently. Sweets and candy is pretty damn epic in Germany, though! Apfelschorle (apple juice + sparkling water), however, is delicious and very refreshing, especially when you use quality apple juice. French fries have to be eaten pure. Also, make people stop confusing you with me. | ||
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kldfg
Germany59 Posts
As for the food--I totally get you. Of course we have all the stuff you like in Germany, but it doesn't taste the same. For me it's the same whenever I travel to NA. Similar things taste different, and when you've had something all your childhood, anything different will just not be satisfying. I hope our beer can cheer you up, though  | ||
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MBH
Ireland796 Posts
On September 11 2011 22:50 Carmac wrote: Some of the most horrific culinary inventions I've encountered are from Germany. These people drink a 50-50 mix of Fanta and Coca-Cola and it's one of the most "mainstream" drinks in the country. They also drink apple juice mixed with sparkling water, so it's a perfect blend of the worst features of sparkling water and none of apple juice's benefits. Germans also eat currywurst which is a very very averagely-tasting sausage with some kind of tomato ketchupy sauce and curry dust on top. I do not understand. Nor do I understand french fries with mayonnaise. Also on topic of juices - Ze Germans most certainly do have a different pallate. They all taste differently. Sweets and candy is pretty damn epic in Germany, though! You had me with the Cola-mix but you clearly crossed a line with the Currywurst flame hehe...I hope you are at least aware of the prestigious history of your so called "average tasting sausage". | ||
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Deadlyfish
Denmark1980 Posts
On September 11 2011 22:50 Carmac wrote: Some of the most horrific culinary inventions I've encountered are from Germany. These people drink a 50-50 mix of Fanta and Coca-Cola and it's one of the most "mainstream" drinks in the country. They also drink apple juice mixed with sparkling water, so it's a perfect blend of the worst features of sparkling water and none of apple juice's benefits. Germans also eat currywurst which is a very very averagely-tasting sausage with some kind of tomato ketchupy sauce and curry dust on top. I do not understand. Nor do I understand french fries with mayonnaise. Also on topic of juices - Ze Germans most certainly do have a different pallate. They all taste differently. Sweets and candy is pretty damn epic in Germany, though! French fries are awesome with mayonnaise! Currywurst is kinda disgusting, mostly because the sausage tastes horrific most of the time, it's way too "meaty" for my taste. But seriously, dont bash french fries and mayo... | ||
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Jinsho
United Kingdom3101 Posts
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Kipsate
Netherlands45349 Posts
also for god sakes Fries should be eaten with mayonaise. On September 11 2011 23:40 Deadlyfish wrote: French fries are awesome with mayonnaise! Currywurst is kinda disgusting, mostly because the sausage tastes horrific most of the time, it's way too "meaty" for my taste. But seriously, dont bash french fries and mayo... I agree with this. ow and Happyzerg rules. | ||
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Espelz
Germany813 Posts
On September 11 2011 22:50 Carmac wrote: Some of the most horrific culinary inventions I've encountered are from Germany. These people drink a 50-50 mix of Fanta and Coca-Cola and it's one of the most "mainstream" drinks in the country. They also drink apple juice mixed with sparkling water, so it's a perfect blend of the worst features of sparkling water and none of apple juice's benefits. Germans also eat currywurst which is a very very averagely-tasting sausage with some kind of tomato ketchupy sauce and curry dust on top. I do not understand. Nor do I understand french fries with mayonnaise. Also on topic of juices - Ze Germans most certainly do have a different pallate. They all taste differently. Sweets and candy is pretty damn epic in Germany, though! Regarding currywurst : It really depends on where you get it Oftentimes it really is just what you said, but a lot of places make their own sauce (like my lovely Dönninghaus Bratwursthaus here in Bochum <3 best currywurst ever !) , and its a lot better. And if you don´t understand french fries with mayonaise, never visit the netherlands :D (Although you probably should do, its a lovely country, I´m living about a 1 hour drive from the border/ 3-4 hours to the ocean and try to get there for a few days in summer every year) | ||
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zeru
8156 Posts
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Orpheos
United States1663 Posts
as for food, gotta get doner. its like gyros with this crispy bread pocket instead of a pita. and more vegetables and awesomeness. never was taken by currywurst. just a brat was always better to me. then again im never a big fan of heavy sauces. also there are some great regional wursts like frankfurt rindwurst and munchener weisswurst. like people diss germany and their sausages but damn do they taste amazing especially with some potatoes(bratkartoffeln yum) and beer. | ||
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voy
Poland348 Posts
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tomatriedes
New Zealand5356 Posts
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Branch.AUT
Austria853 Posts
I want to thank you for comeing to the european scene. I think you're, together with Rotti, europes bester casters. Im glad you like it in Germany and you hope you will be staying a long time. The best way to get good chocolate milk in my opinionon is buying cocoa powder and mix it yourself with sugar and milk. Or get Chocomel, which rotti should already have told you about though.  The only downside of central europe is that the stairs are out to get you. To be honest before I saw you on ESL tv I was merely aware of your name and that you did some zergy stuff. Your in depth game knowledge is very impressive, and from what I've seen so far you seem to be an excellent coach. If you plan on giving protoss coaching after The grass is always greener ends, I'm definately going to get me some coaching. Thank you for beeing the awesome person you are, have fun in Germany. PS: If you want to visit vienna (one of europe's most historic cities) some time I can give you a tour. | ||
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beg
991 Posts
i figured out people actually don't start to smell if they take a daily shower. not even after a profoundly sweaty sport session. not even then! think about it... (no showering after the sport session, just changing clothes) | ||
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Tatari
United States1179 Posts
On September 11 2011 19:41 DrainX wrote: if you want non-sparkly water you just poor some from the tap. I don't know anyone who would buy bottled non-sparkly water when you can get the same stuff for free at the nearest tap. Oh my god... I never thought about it like this before. America should really follow this example  | ||
itsjustatank
Hong Kong9145 Posts
Club soda also works wonders for that, as well. | ||
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