France: Better Bread, Butter, Cocktails & More

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around comparisons between France and the United States, focusing on various cultural aspects such as food, beverages, sports, and societal behaviors. Participants explore subjective opinions on quality and preference without reaching definitive conclusions.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that France has superior food quality across various categories, citing bread, butter, and cocktails.
  • Others challenge the notion of French superiority in food, arguing that American options can be better, particularly in wine and bread.
  • There are claims that Italy may offer even better food than France, with specific references to coffee and gelato.
  • Participants mention cultural aspects such as French riots, humor, and the French approach to language compared to Americans.
  • Some express a fondness for specific French culinary experiences, particularly in regions like Provence.
  • Discussion includes references to historical figures in mathematics and music, suggesting a cultural richness in France that some participants appreciate.
  • There are humorous exchanges about stereotypes and cultural quirks, including the quality of French pastries and the metric system.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement, with no consensus on whether France or the US is superior in the discussed categories. Multiple competing views remain, particularly regarding food quality and cultural attributes.

Contextual Notes

Participants' claims are based on personal experiences and subjective opinions, leading to a variety of perspectives without definitive resolutions. The discussion reflects a blend of humor and serious cultural critique.

  • #91
I wanted this to be a "you're better!" "No, You're better!" kind of thread.
 
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  • #92
Andy said:
ha, i knew this would turn into a france versus the US of A thread.
Oh, and we won the battle of britain before the US got involved. And when i say we i am including all of the other nationalities that fought with us to stop the nazi's dominating europe.

I think the original point was that, without American involvement in D-Day, France was pretty screwed. Even if the Soviets had eventually taken back France from the Nazis, they would have just occupied it themselves.

Of course, without French help, I'm not sure the US would ever have successfully gained and kept its independence anyway.
 
  • #93
The Russians would have probably just declared a cease fire once they pushed Germany out of their territory if the Allies weren't able to re-take France. I don't see the Russians going into Germany with their losses and the extra firepower they would have had to fight against.
 
  • #94
Chi Meson said:
Why, the French gave me that idea. They're better thinkers. I used to resist, but now I just accept it.

*grabs a watch*

*dangles it*

you are getting very sleepy... very very sleepy... The United States is the greatest nation on Earth. We did everything first, even the things we weren't around to actually do first such as city sewer systems. Reject all notions to the contrary. Reject even those who agree with you. Buy me a coke.

*snaps his fingers*
 
  • #95
loseyourname said:
I'll tell you something both France and the US beat Belgium in: women. Search for "Belgian Women" on google and you get this:
http://www.ifbbbelgium.be/images/IFBB%20Women%20WK%202004.jpg
Along with a bunch of photos of that prairie-dog faced Kim Clijsters.

oh my god

*pukes all over the city*
 
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  • #96
Anttech said:
No I'm anti-you, not anti-american... It was a joke, but I guess you didnt get it... Could you not see the smile on my face??

I was also joking. And I am sure you saw the smile on my face as I can see that hidden camera you have behind my desk.
 
  • #97
Hey everybody! It's a great day! I'm great, you're great! Burgers are great! Coke is great! Grab an aptenodyte and let's get us some burgers coke and fr.. fr.. fries!
I'm feeling sleepy.:zzz:
 
  • #98
Chi Meson said:
Hey everybody! It's a great day! I'm great, you're great! Burgers are great! Coke is great! Grab an aptenodyte and let's get us some burgers coke and fr.. fr.. fries!
I'm feeling sleepy.:zzz:
Falling asleep faster than a hemidemisemiquaver...

FREHHDUM FRIES!
 
  • #99
I should paint some fries red, white, and blue and go up to people and tell them to eat it. If htey don't, ill call them unpatriotic.
 
  • #100
Pengwuino said:
I should paint some fries red, white, and blue and go up to people and tell them to eat it. If htey don't, ill call them unpatriotic.

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

Can you tape it, and post the video online somewhere if you do? I'd love to see that.
 
  • #101
What would be a great top-off would be if after they denied it, I had some friends dressed up as FBI agents walk up to them and pretend like they are about to arrest them.
 
  • #102
Pengwuino said:
*grabs a watch*
*dangles it*
you are getting very sleepy... very very sleepy... The United States is the greatest nation on Earth. We did everything first, even the things we weren't around to actually do first such as city sewer systems. Reject all notions to the contrary. Reject even those who agree with you. Buy me a coke.
*snaps his fingers*



I... am... getting... very... sleepy...

:smile:
 
  • #103
So wheres my coke

I wonder what would happen if i made a "Everything in america is better" thread. It would probably be derailed quickly enough by the liberal trolls from P&WA
 
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  • #104
You wouldn't need any trolls to derail a thread like that, just someone with an IQ higher than 50.. so that excludes you I guess
 
  • #106
Sorry mum :biggrin:
 
  • #107
Have the United states ever won a war on their own?
 
  • #108
Depends. Do Native Americans count as part of the United States?

edit: Actually, the Spanish-American war over Florida and such was fought alone, as far as I can recall.
 
  • #109
Andy said:
Have the United states ever won a war on their own?

Has England in the last ... 300 years?

Even in the Pacific, the aussies were stragling in with us so technically we didn't even win that on our own... technically.
 
  • #110
Smurf said:
Originally Posted by Andy
Have the United states ever won a war on their own?Depends. Do Native Americans count as part of the United States?
edit: Actually, the Spanish-American war over Florida and such was fought alone, as far as I can recall.

Don't forget about the Mexican war of 1847 in which we got over 1/3 of Mexico as booty. And we already had Florida before the Spanish-American War--We got the Phillipines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico in that war. And more recently, there was that little police action down in Panama.
 
  • #111
Has England in the last ... 300 years?

Remember the falklands? It took our army longer to get to the falklands than it did for us to recapture it.
 
  • #112
Andy said:
Remember the falklands? It took our army longer to get to the falklands than it did for us to recapture it.
:smile: that's pretty funny
 
  • #113
And on the topic of the Falklands, I recall that it was the FRENCH-made exocet missles that did severe damage to a couple of British battleships. These incendiary devices were so hot they caused the aluminum, 'scuse me, "aluminium" to start burning. Those French!
 
  • #115
WarrenPlatts said:
Don't forget about the Mexican war of 1847 in which we got over 1/3 of Mexico as booty. And we already had Florida before the Spanish-American War--We got the Phillipines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico in that war. And more recently, there was that little police action down in Panama.


And it's sad that we're planning on giving back most of it by the year 2010
 
  • #116
Pengwuino said:
And it's sad that we're planning on giving back most of it by the year 2010
What? Huh?
 
  • #117
You're from California--so you know we've already given it back!

!Viva Poncho Villa!
 
  • #118
Chi Meson said:
Wha-ho! Two-shay!
Touche is spelled... well, like I just spelled it. Except with an accent. English keyboard won't let me add it.
 
  • #119
WarrenPlatts said:
You're from California--so you know we've already given it back!
!Viva Poncho Villa!

Yah but its not "official" yet.
 
  • #120
Smurf said:
Touche is spelled... well, like I just spelled it. Except with an accent. English keyboard won't let me add it.
Wait, don't tell me...let me guess.. it's French, innit? They're even better at spelling!
 

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