Looks like my winter vacation will get a little French(even if I delayed my trip to Europe, until the summer)

"El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!" (lightningzone) 12/02/2014 at 18:42 • Filed to: None

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My gf invited her snobbish, French, best friend from college to spend the holidays with us. From what she's telling me, her friend is not a huge fan of America, thinks that our lifestyle is sickening and decided to come and study here, only to "explore a less developed, culture".

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 18:46

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At least we don't surrender to the Germans. You should say that to her.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 18:47

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Dear Penthouse forum...?

Alex B > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 12/02/2014 at 18:48

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THIS.

SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 18:48

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I like your girlfriend's snobbish French friend. I have a feeling we'd get along.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 18:48

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Since she has a more open, continental attitude, you should invite her to the the threesome you had planned for her visit. She will either 1.) Refuse to come or 2) Join in. Either way, you win!

Brian Silvestro > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 12/02/2014 at 18:50

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beat me to it

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 18:50

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And where I'm from people hate on the Europeans for being too liberal, thinking they're less developed and weird.

Alex B > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 18:50

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I'm snobbish (I try to be nice most of the time. Don't judge), but not to that extreme.

StingrayJake > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 18:50

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A girl I used to work with at the student paper in college always bragged about having spent a summer in Paris. Her take was that she was much more cultured than us narrow-minded hicks and she was thus vastly superior because of her experiences abroad.

Funktheduck > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 18:53

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Is she hot? There are 2 ways you can handle this:

The mature way and try to show her the great parts of our country

Or... Act exactly how she thinks we do to the extreme. Poop with the bathroom door open. Take her only to mcdonalds in poor neighborhoods. find someone with a loud, gas guzzling truck and just have them rev the engine in front of her for hours.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 12/02/2014 at 18:54

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Gf even refused to show me her FB page, because she doesn't want me to stalk her, lol.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 12/02/2014 at 18:55

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Crap, you live in the South. Sorry for you, bro'.

Your boy, BJR > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 18:55

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Hey man, if she looks like that, she can think whatever the hell she wants.

Mosqvich > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 12/02/2014 at 18:55

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BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 19:01

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South western Ontario actually. In the last provincial election, our area results were: Conservative with 40%+ of the vote, then NDP (New Democratic Party), then Liberal. Just to put that into perspective, the Liberals won overall.

PanchoVilleneuve ST > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 19:02

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_syn…

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 12/02/2014 at 19:09

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Why is everybody thinking that I think about sex, all the time? I don't!

I think about cars too. And sex in cars. And I also think about places, like wild, remote areas, and busy places and space. And sex in wild, remote areas and in busy places and in space. Gah, forget it.

crowmolly > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 19:18

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FYI the last time I was in Paris I saw a bum jerking off on the banks of the Seine. Nothing goes with a good Bordeaux like watching an unkept elderly man beat his dick like it owes him money.

Aside from that, though, they do have a leg up on us in many cultural aspects. Pride in cuisine and dining is what struck me. I would go back tomorrow if I could.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 12/02/2014 at 19:19

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That would make me fill a bit of a jerk, since my family tree is 40% German.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 19:22

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I wasn't being 100% serious. Most of my family heritage is Northern European so I know where you're coming from.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > StingrayJake 12/02/2014 at 19:25

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The only thing the French have given the world is that great little town called Le Mans.

lone_liberal > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 19:29

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Lord, I hate Euro-snobs whether they're Euros themselves or from somewhere else. Just ask her about the enlightened attitude the French have toward immigrants and the oh-so cultured French soccer fans and their racism.

RallyWrench > crowmolly 12/02/2014 at 19:30

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I've had a couple of well-traveled friends tell me Paris isn't very nice at all once you wander away from the Champs Elysees. True?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > lone_liberal 12/02/2014 at 19:31

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That's unfortunately a lot of Europe. I love Norway but I'm not gonna go around being super douchy about "How Scandinavia is better than everywhere." Well I might, but only if I'm in a mood where I feel like being a dick. Which isn't often.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 12/02/2014 at 19:32

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Oh, haven't realized you're from Canada.

Waaait, weren't Canadians supposed to aspire at being more European? Or were those Australians? Damn you, former British Empire!

lone_liberal > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 12/02/2014 at 19:35

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Don't get me wrong, I love a lot of things about different European countries but there are plenty of ugly things too and the Euro-snobs always conveniently forget those things. They are just as bad as the "America Fuck Yeah!" crowd.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) 12/02/2014 at 19:35

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I get it, you don't have to post twice.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 19:35

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Most of Ontario is accepting of European culture, but the part I'm from is all hicks.

SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 19:37

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This is America and I can post as many times as I damn well please.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > lone_liberal 12/02/2014 at 19:38

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Yep,

RallyWrench > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 19:40

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In fairness, a lot of Americans' lifestyles are sickening. But, I'm led to believe many French people think this of everybody who isn't French, so don't sweat it. You should absolutely antagonize her by wearing a beret and stripey shirt all the time though. Maybe decorate your tree with little white flags. Dropping a piano on an old Renault or Peugeot (not a runner, of course) right in front of her would be ideal, but I'd understand if this is prohibitive.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) 12/02/2014 at 19:49

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No, this is my post, and I say how many times you can post.

But seriously, did you post the same message twice, or is Kinja fighting mobile browsers, again?

thebigbossyboss > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 19:55

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hahahahaha. That's awesome. I ain;t even mad bro.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > RallyWrench 12/02/2014 at 19:56

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Last time, I saw a Peugeot was like 3 years ago, in Long Island. It had no engine and the owner was pondering between selling it and putting a small Fiat engine in it.

thebigbossyboss > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 12/02/2014 at 19:57

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Eastern Ontario is the most conservative area of ontario. For sho. Your area has nice folks man. Got a lot of friends down there.

thebigbossyboss > Funktheduck 12/02/2014 at 20:00

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#2 is best fo sho.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > RallyWrench 12/02/2014 at 20:14

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Still, I could make some of those jokes and in the same time be a very nice guy. Maybe she will share, the French art of menage a trois, with us.

Tohru > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 20:20

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It's more that Quebec just wishes it was still part of France.

Tohru > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 20:21

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I've got a less developed culture for her to explore.

RallyWrench > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 20:24

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A man can dream, no? You must Carpe the shit out of that Diem, live with a certain, what is word... joie de vivre! Perhaps she has a, ow you say, je ne sais quoi? You can get in her good graces by admitting that Sebastian Loeb is a god, and go from there.

The Transporter > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 20:31

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Is she from Paris or a Parisian suburb? If so, that would explain the attitude.

SmoresTM Has No Chill (O==[][]==O) > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 20:34

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I think this is a Kinja issue on one of our ends. Ahaha. I definitely didn't post twice, or at least didn't mean to and I don't see the second post right now.

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 20:35

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Set her up on a blind date with one of uour friends who embodies Larry the Cable Guy.

Frank Grimes > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 20:35

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show her this.

or any other GDP of countries compared to US states map.

Ask her if she knows who the president of the USA is. then be all "I don't even know who the president of france is because france is irrelevant" that will piss her off.

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 20:37

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I live on Long Island. I havent seen a Pugeot here in over a decade.

Racescort666 > lone_liberal 12/02/2014 at 20:39

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This! This all the way. When you take national Pride to the extreme, it's just a dick measuring contest. There is nothing wrong with national pride, in fact I strongly support it but if you can't appreciate the strengths and offerings then you are no better than a squabbling child.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > Frank Grimes 12/02/2014 at 20:52

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But I know who is the French president. I watch the news.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! 12/02/2014 at 21:14

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I just found one. http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/19…

Still, the one I'm talking about was a rusty 505, owned by an old guy. He probably just scrapped it or something.

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 21:19

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Long Island city is actually part of Queens, which is part of NYC, which is ON Long Island, but not considered part of Long Island by anyone who lives in the area.

Confused yet?

Nice car though. I dare you to find a LeCar!!!!

crowmolly > RallyWrench 12/02/2014 at 21:58

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I don't think that's exactly true from what I've seen. There are other nice parts of Paris. But when you get to the outskirts it's not the greatest. They also have gypsy issues from time to time too.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 22:19

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What region do you live? There has to be some artsy/folksy thing that doesn't put the US in a negative light.

Flavien Vidal > RallyWrench 12/02/2014 at 22:36

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We actually think that way of ourselves... so don't worry it's completly normal... As I always say though, the main difference between a french asshole and an american asshole, is that the french asshole thinks he is the best and he will argue about it for hours while the american asshole just thinks he is the best...

Flavien Vidal > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 12/02/2014 at 22:46

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This thread is really pityfull to read... didn't think this would also occur on Oppo... Way to go to prove american stereotypes guys. One guy tells a story about a friend of his girlfriend who is a french asshole and there you go caricatural " 'mericans" come over with the overplayed german surrendering jokes (the only "joke" they know about france as apparently they lack enough knowledge and culture to make the thousands other that are quite visible to anyone who just watch something else on TV other than Honeybooboo).

I mean, you know, next time you read about someone, somewhere, in another country, who criticizes your beloved "Merica", whether the critics are justified or not, maybe, and I mean MAYBE, don't put the entire country in the same basket. No?

The day you guys will understand that what is happening on the comment section of this thread is the exact reason why americans are not exactly popular in the whole freaking world, maybe you'll start seing people actually change their opinion about the entire US of A.

This whole stupid and dumb "America love it or leave it" kind of behavior so many people seem to have here is really, really disgusting. Get over yourselves guys and stop reacting like a teenager girl that think "adults are assholes" because her parents made her clean her bedroom.

The Compromiser > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 12/02/2014 at 23:20

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How is Tecumseh?

RallyWrench > Flavien Vidal 12/02/2014 at 23:20

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Fair enough! Though I'd say the American asshole loudly & preemptively tells everyone he's the best, and won't hear an argument otherwise.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > The Compromiser 12/02/2014 at 23:47

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Only ever driven past there on my way to Detroit. Never actually been there.

The Compromiser > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 12/03/2014 at 11:43

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I think I had a burger zt the A&W there. They are very hickish. I'm farther along east and north of the 401 so it's like a foreign hillbilly country there to me.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > The Compromiser 12/03/2014 at 11:46

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How far along east? The 401 goes all the way to Quebec. I'm about 20 minutes from Sarnia.

The Compromiser > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 12/04/2014 at 15:27

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North of London and West Of Kitchener. Not quite the apple of the eye that Petrolia and Wallaceburg is, but it's nice.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > The Compromiser 12/04/2014 at 16:09

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Stratford area? I live in Petrolia.

The Compromiser > BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. 12/04/2014 at 21:57

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Bingo. Bieberville , Ontario.