House cafeterias change names for 'french fries' and 'french toast'?! - Page 5

Donut · 03-13-2003, 05:42 AM

Mmm. 'Freedom Letters' - I suppose that could work!

Moiraine · 03-13-2003, 06:14 AM

As Talthyr Malkaviel pointed out, I wonder if those who advocate renaming "French XXX" words will also ban all the other french words they use, like "rendez-vous" or "à propos" ?

Masklinn, I believe I prefer to laugh than to cry about this ... [img]graemlins/girlsmile2.gif[/img]

Borvik · 03-13-2003, 06:28 AM

Most of the people I know are either still lying under their tables and laughing about all this, or they'll have to visit an ophthalmologist in the next few days because of all the eye-rolling they did.

(*sometimes I hardly can believe my dictionary for the words it spits out - I wonder how ophthalmologist is pronounced without causing some real severe damage to ones tongue*)

Donut · 03-13-2003, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Borvik:
Most of the people I know are either still lying under their tables and laughing about all this, or they'll have to visit an ophthalmologist in the next few days because of all the eye-rolling they did. (*sometimes I hardly can believe my dictionary for the words it spits out - I wonder how ophthalmologist is pronounced without causing some real severe damage to ones tongue*)

Congratulations on spelling it right. Most english people miss out the first 'h' which is silent btw.

Borvik · 03-13-2003, 07:17 AM

Thanks Donut [img]smile.gif[/img] . Anyway, I had to rely on what my dictionary said. Thinking of it, there are some other words, that really could need some changes or that are worth of renaming ... We could start with ophthalmologist

Link · 03-13-2003, 07:36 AM

Alpha Bravo! Rendezvous at six-o-niner! Repeat six-o-niner!

karlosovic · 03-13-2003, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cloudbringer:
I don't have a problem with them as a people or with their culture, just their politics.

Most americans I've met are nice enough, and with all the american TV etc we get here our culture is becoming pretty much the same as theirs as well.
So yeh I agree, their politics IS pretty messed up, but you cant hold George Bush against the whole country.

Ronn_Bman · 03-13-2003, 09:34 AM

Well I support the symbolic protest because it makes a statement without hurting anyone. The protest isn't against the French people, it's against the French position, and while some may not care for it, this has to be less offense than burning flags, pictures, effigies, etc.

Furthermore, the guy who proposed the change is in charge of the House cafeteria committee. It's one of his jobs to approve the menu there... names and all. And yes they even have to vote on their menu, so it isn't an more of a waste of time than when they voted last week to serve cheeseburgers.

[img]smile.gif[/img]

On the other hand, I'm only willing to go so far with the protest. I will never accept a substitute for a French kiss. Never, never, never! [img]graemlins/kiss.gif[/img]

[ 03-13-2003, 09:41 AM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ]

Attalus · 03-13-2003, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ronn_Bman:
Well I support the symbolic protest because it makes a statement without hurting anyone. The protest isn't against the French people, it's against the French position, and while some may not care for it, this has to be less offense than burning flags, pictures, effigies, etc.

Furthermore, the guy who proposed the change is in charge of the House cafeteria committee. It's one of his jobs to approve the menu there... names and all. And yes they even have to vote on their menu, so it isn't an more of a waste of time than when they voted last week to serve cheeseburgers. [img]smile.gif[/img]

On the other hand, I'm only willing to go so far with the protest. I will never accept a substitute for a French kiss. Never, never, never! [img]graemlins/kiss.gif[/img]

LO, no, or a French Letter, Donut.

Mordenheim · 03-13-2003, 10:02 AM

Yeah, I think this is a little overboard.

They changed the name at a local meat shop as well. I got there every weekend and get a very well made burger. I always get a side of french fries.

Anyway the last time I went I asked for french fries and they said "you mean freedom fries?"

.......

"Whatever, just give me some freaking fries"

Sad I think. Much smarter way's to protest

03-13-2003, 05:42 AM	#41
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03-13-2003, 06:14 AM	#42
Moiraine Anubis Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Up in the Freedomland Alps Age: 59 Posts: 2,474	As Talthyr Malkaviel pointed out, I wonder if those who advocate renaming "French XXX" words will also ban all the other french words they use, like "rendez-vous" or "à propos" ? Masklinn, I believe I prefer to laugh than to cry about this ... [img]graemlins/girlsmile2.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://grumble.free.fr/img/romuald.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br />The missing link between ape and man is us.

03-13-2003, 06:28 AM	#43
Borvik Drow Warrior Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Germany Age: 57 Posts: 274	Most of the people I know are either still lying under their tables and laughing about all this, or they'll have to visit an ophthalmologist in the next few days because of all the eye-rolling they did. (sometimes I hardly can believe my dictionary for the words it spits out - I wonder how ophthalmologist is pronounced without causing some real severe damage to ones tongue) __________________ There are two times in a man\'s life when he should not speculate: when he can\'t afford it, and when he can.<br /><br />(Mark Twain)

03-13-2003, 07:17 AM	#45
Borvik Drow Warrior Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Germany Age: 57 Posts: 274	Thanks Donut [img]smile.gif[/img] . Anyway, I had to rely on what my dictionary said. Thinking of it, there are some other words, that really could need some changes or that are worth of renaming ... We could start with ophthalmologist __________________ There are two times in a man\'s life when he should not speculate: when he can\'t afford it, and when he can.<br /><br />(Mark Twain)

03-13-2003, 07:36 AM	#46
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03-13-2003, 09:34 AM	#48
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	Well I support the symbolic protest because it makes a statement without hurting anyone. The protest isn't against the French people, it's against the French position, and while some may not care for it, this has to be less offense than burning flags, pictures, effigies, etc. Furthermore, the guy who proposed the change is in charge of the House cafeteria committee. It's one of his jobs to approve the menu there... names and all. And yes they even have to vote on their menu, so it isn't an more of a waste of time than when they voted last week to serve cheeseburgers. [img]smile.gif[/img] On the other hand, I'm only willing to go so far with the protest. I will never accept a substitute for a French kiss. Never, never, never! [img]graemlins/kiss.gif[/img] [ 03-13-2003, 09:41 AM: Message edited by: Ronn_Bman ] __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

03-13-2003, 10:02 AM	#50
Mordenheim Elminster Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Icewind Dale Age: 45 Posts: 432	Yeah, I think this is a little overboard. They changed the name at a local meat shop as well. I got there every weekend and get a very well made burger. I always get a side of french fries. Anyway the last time I went I asked for french fries and they said "you mean freedom fries?" ....... "Whatever, just give me some freaking fries" Sad I think. Much smarter way's to protest

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