Diggs Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 That cat reminds me of the Soviet tank-destroying dogs of WWII. They were trained to find food beneath tanks. The poor pooches were sent to chase German tanks in the hope of a meal with explosives strapped to their backs and a trip-switch in an upright position so when the mutt ran beneath the tank, the switch hit the underside and KABOOMMMM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Like... stop with these stories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggs Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I wouldn't want the US as a neighbour for the simple reason that a large sector of the population would cross the border to enjoy our social security and free healthcare... We have 'issues' at the moment with immigration - the UK is the destination of choice for much of eastern europe's migrant population for those very reasons. Its an indicator of a civilised society I guess, but one that forces hundreds of thousands of English people to emigrate each year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I still feel that "Ahmabigdickwad"*'s remarks were about the coalition forces of occupation, rather than about "Americans", and that there's no particular need to leap to the defence of America(ns). It is patently untrue that the world hates America. We can't get enough of: its juggernaut-like entertainment industry- the "movies", "Desperate Housewives", MTV (grunge-lite, r'n'b, hip-hop), and the iconic food-brands such as McDonalds, Kentucky Fried, Coca Cola which are enjoyed the world over. The list of American stuff of which the world can't get enough is almost endless. * That is soooo funny; it must have been lifted from Borat, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggs Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Don't forget Brittney... Where would the world's gutter press be without her column inches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie_sane Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I love America. We're good friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 We have 'issues' at the moment with immigration - the UK is the destination of choice for much of eastern europe's migrant population for those very reasons. Its an indicator of a civilised society I guess, but one that forces hundreds of thousands of English people to emigrate each year... Are you Morrissey? Are you Morrissey? Are you Morrissey in disguise? Are you Morrissey in disguise? (to the tune of "Bread Of Heaven") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie_sane Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 My uncle is an ex-hippie and conspiracy theorist nut (he does have exceptional taste in music though) and he said America is really run by the British. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Its an indicator of a civilised society I guess, but one that forces hundreds of thousands of English people to emigrate each year... Yeah, and whom do you suppose gets stuck with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) Canada, Australia and New Zealand mostly (same as where Germans go) but I fully agree with what b-f said. the whole notion that "everybody" hates Americans is so ridiculous, that I wouldn't even have bothered to reply or argue against it... Edited March 6, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 If it wasn't for America and it's allies in the 40's, the whole damn world would be speaking German right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Baloni Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hey, that wouldn't be so bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 What's wrong with German? My grandfather is German... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Well I do love german chocolate cake. But I hate the goosestep.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Let's not confuse Germany (and Germans) with Nazis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 In the absence of an official thread for "Casual Xenophobia" on SF, I guess we'll just continue to make do with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Canada, Australia and New Zealand mostly (same as Germany) Apparently you haven't seen many US reality shows on TV. All those emigrating Brits end up over here hosting crappy TV programs. When is someone going to check Simon's green card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 here we have crappy reality soaps with names like "up and away" or "our new life in australia" etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Baloni Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 soapz r tehghey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Let's not confuse Germany (and Germans) with Nazis. Yeah I hate Nazis. Epecially Illinois Nazis. (The term "Illinois Nazis" is from the movie "The Blues Brothers". One of the best movies of all time.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Yeah I hate Nazis. Epecially Illinois Nazis. (The term "Illinois Nazis" is from the movie "The Blues Brothers". One of the best movies of all time.) I read that over my lunch. Four fried chickens, and a Coke. And some dry white toast for my brother. over 300X Blue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 You want legs or wings? No.I want four fried chickens...and a coke. And some dry white toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 I hate Nazis. Especially Neo-Nazis. (The term "neo-nazi" doesn't come from a movie, but from real life) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_n_white Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Well be assured I don't shave my head or have a collection of swastika's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) I don't mean you we have enough of them running around here I was merely commenting on the casual approach to that topic and the (in my ears) strange sounding analogies such as "Illinois Nazi", "Soup Nazi", "Grammar Nazi" and other phrases I heard over the years Here, there would be an outrage about such comparisons, for the simple reason that nothing and nobody can be compared to that time and people... some additional thoughts: - every country has had it's dark days in history - WW2 ended more than 60 years ago - Germans in general are pretty nice people - Americans too - can we please stop this discussion (and go back to the original topic) - what is a "German Chocolate Cake"? Edited March 6, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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