So the french are good for something

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The discussion revolves around humor related to cultural stereotypes, particularly focusing on French and American interactions. Participants share links to humorous content, express opinions on cultural mockery, and discuss perceptions of racism and political differences. The conversation touches on broader themes of national identity and the implications of humor in cross-cultural contexts.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants share a humorous link and express enjoyment, indicating a light-hearted approach to cultural mockery.
  • Others argue that mocking the French is inappropriate and highlight feelings of sickness regarding racism against the French, suggesting that it is unjustly tolerated compared to other forms of discrimination.
  • A few participants reflect on the nature of humor in Canada, noting a trend of making fun of Americans, which they find amusing.
  • There are claims about the political actions of France and the U.S., with participants discussing historical trade relations and military actions, leading to differing views on the appropriateness of criticism directed at either country.
  • Some participants advocate for stopping the bashing of nationalities and emphasize the importance of treating individuals with respect, regardless of their government’s actions.
  • A participant questions the use of the term "unprecedented" in a specific context, suggesting it may be a misuse of the word.

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The discussion contains multiple competing views, with some participants defending the French against perceived racism while others engage in light-hearted mockery. There is no consensus on the appropriateness of cultural humor or the implications of political actions by either country.

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Participants express various assumptions about cultural identity and humor, and there are unresolved tensions regarding the interpretation of political actions and their historical context.

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Have a gander at this little beauty.

http://www.humour.com/affiche/bush.asp

Enjoy!
 
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Well, THAT'S about the most fun I've had all day! :smile: (Says a lot for my day, doesn't it? :biggrin:)

Thanks, Chopnik! I needed that! :smile: Here. Have a cookie. *stuffs cookie into computer* It's a pumpkin cookie! You like? :shy:

p.s.
Everyone please note that French Mockery is not mocking the French! This is a REALLY FUNNY site by the french. :smile:
 
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yup yup yup, the french are good at mocking other people
 
this [post] makes me sick.
 
Je crois que nous n'avons aucune raison valide de parler de mauvais mots contre n'importe qui.
 
Il me fait toujours malade combien le racisme contre le français il y a une excuse pour les musulmans mais le français est descriminated contre pour est politiquement différent
 
Je vous remercie de votre réponse, Smurf.
 
Smurf said:
Il me fait toujours malade combien le racisme contre le français il y a une excuse pour les musulmans mais le français est descriminated contre pour est politiquement différent

Translated: It makes me always sick how much racism against French there is an excuse for the Moslems but French is descriminated against for is politically different
 
Je tu remercie de toi reponse, Propro :biggrin: .
 
  • #10
lol, here's a translation with better grammar:
It makes me ill how much racism there is against the french, with muslims there is an excuse but the french are being descriminated against for being politically different.
 
  • #11
Dude, I'm British. Us and the French go way back. So chill.
 
  • #12
Actually I wonder if you even looked at the link...
 
  • #13
I viewed the link, Make a better Bush. I believe its origin is Americain. The humour value is so limited. I ask you, where are all the real improvements such as eyeshadow and liner, mascara, lipgloss? He also needs to choose a more fashionable 'do and to have his brows plucked and shaped.
 
  • #14
CeeAnne said:
I viewed the link, Make a better Bush. I believe its origin is Americain. The humour value is so limited. I ask you, where are all the real improvements such as eyeshadow and liner, mascara, lipgloss? He also needs to choose a more fashionable 'do and to have his brows plucked and shaped.

Oh, you're GOOD! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: That would be much more fun. :smile: :smile: I wonder if they have one for Kerry, too... :smile: Probably not... Bummer. Those things are a kick. :wink:
 
  • #15
jimmy p said:
Dude, I'm British. Us and the French go way back. So chill.
I'm agitated as there have been several anti-french threats recently (not all on this forum).
 
  • #16
Smurf said:
lol, here's a translation with better grammar:
It makes me ill how much racism there is against the french, with muslims there is an excuse but the french are being descriminated against for being politically different.

Mmm...sorry guys for going back few steps...but my modest english comprehention and dislexia cannot make me got this sentence...can some re-forming it, please?

Tsunami, Free Cookies Via PF is copy right product my Moses Gradma Ltd. stil Moses gramda do not know yet :smile: :smile:. I do not care abuot my gradma, I want free pumkin cookie...
 
  • #17
I don't know about you, but I think poking fun at Americans took over here in Canada.

I hear about 5 jokes a day related to American stupidity. At least 5, no less. If you do something dumb, you get away with it by saying "being an American."

I'm sorry, but this is the trend and I kind of like it. Too much to make fun of.
 
  • #18
I also have noticed much of the same in my town, but it really depends on what of people you are around, there are a surprising number of bush supporters in my neighborhood.
 
  • #19
Smurf said:
I also have noticed much of the same in my town, but it really depends on what of people you are around, there are a surprising number of bush supporters in my neighborhood.

I hate to say it, but that is not surprising if you are from west.

Realistically we know who voted for Harper a.k.a. Bush's *****.

Note: I normally call Harper plastic face along with Alberta's PM (cowboy just like Bush).
 
  • #20
True, but the majority of people are still anti-bushists
 
  • #21
Smurf said:
I'm agitated as there have been several anti-french threats recently (not all on this forum).


Why do you think that might be then?

Not that they had big trade links with Saddam (despite the sanctions), insulted the new nations about to join the EU, ruin third world agriculture by insisting on the EU Common Agricultural Policy that uses taxpayers money to subsidide their farmers and dump waste on world markets at less than cost price...

Oh, and haven't France just wiped out the Ivory Coast air force in an unprecedented attack?
 
  • #22
Adrian Baker said:
Why do you think that might be then?

Not that they had big trade links with Saddam (despite the sanctions), insulted the new nations about to join the EU, ruin third world agriculture by insisting on the EU Common Agricultural Policy that uses taxpayers money to subsidide their farmers and dump waste on world markets at less than cost price...

Oh, and haven't France just wiped out the Ivory Coast air force in an unprecedented attack?

That still doesn't beat the Americans.
 
  • #23
The Americans tried to remove a viscious dictator in Iraq, the French did secret trade deals with him...
 
  • #24
Adrian Baker said:
The Americans tried to remove a viscious dictator in Iraq, the French did secret trade deals with him...
I don't know how secret they were at the time (I sure didn't hear anything about it) but the Americans also had numerous trade deals going on with Saddam. Especially Cheney/Halliburton.
(By 'viscious dictator' - did you mean 'vicious' or 'viscous'?)
 
  • #25
Stop with the french bashing already! The french PEOPLE are fine! Their government is questionable - as are ALL governments that I've been reading about on these boards. Especially MINE! :biggrin: Let's get back to Bush bashing! :smile: :smile:
(JUST KIDDING! Let's stop bashing everything. Live and let live. Stop being rude to each other! PEACE!)
 
  • #26
Tsunami said:
Stop with the french bashing already! The french PEOPLE are fine! Their government is questionable - as are ALL governments that I've been reading about on these boards. Especially MINE! :biggrin: Let's get back to Bush bashing! :smile: :smile:
(JUST KIDDING! Let's stop bashing everything. Live and let live. Stop being rude to each other! PEACE!)

A-MEN!

...uh... I mean...

HOC-KEY!
 
  • #27
un·prec·e·dent·ed ( P ) (n-prs-dntd)
adj.
Having no previous example: unprecedented economic growth.
Having no precedent or example; not preceded by a like case; not having the authority of prior example; novel; new; unexampled.
 
  • #28
JasonRox said:
A-MEN!

...uh... I mean...

HOC-KEY!

:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:

ExACTly! :biggrin:

HOC-KEY!
 
  • #29
Smurf said:
un·prec·e·dent·ed ( P ) (n-prs-dntd)
adj.
Having no previous example: unprecedented economic growth.
Having no precedent or example; not preceded by a like case; not having the authority of prior example; novel; new; unexampled.

I'm glad you pointed out the definition. I can't see any reason for using that word in the sentence. It suggests either a complete obliviousness of the history of conflict, or more likely, a misuse of the word 'unprecedented'.
 
  • #30
Tsunami said:
Stop with the french bashing already! The french PEOPLE are fine! Their government is questionable - as are ALL governments that I've been reading about on these boards. Especially MINE! :biggrin: Let's get back to Bush bashing! :smile: :smile:
(JUST KIDDING! Let's stop bashing everything. Live and let live. Stop being rude to each other! PEACE!)
Yeah! I'm French AND American, I'm hated by everyone! :frown: :bugeye:
 

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