House cafeterias change names for 'french fries' and 'french toast'?! - Page 6

03-13-2003, 10:11 AM

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Originally posted by Davros:
And we went through those tired old issues before when you found some EU laws, were roundly criticised for your anti-French inferences, and backed off and said "I just thought it was funny".

Those pig laws weren't having a swipe at your country were they. You were having a swipe at theirs by throwing in the pig laws in much the same way as the freedom fries people think they are doing.

So while it's 1-1 in the "isn't this silly" saga, it's 2-0 in the "let's throw a wobbly cos those people don't agree with me" war.

Ya know Davors, I have no idea what you are trying to say here. Stupid is stupid, silly is silly, doesn't matter what the issue is and I am not waging any war so please explain yourself clearly and in a manner that I in my limited unsophisticated way can understand Please. Are you trying to make some kind of personal issue/point about me in this post?

Davros · 03-13-2003, 10:15 AM

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Originally posted by Mordenheim:
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

Pity it's not happening over here so I could similarly protest in the same manner as they are, and tell them ever so kindly to shove their freedom fries and give me some French ones.

I agree that it is their right to protest though - but I am sure they will grow up and realise how silly they are being ........ well, ...... eventually [img]smile.gif[/img] .

Donut · 03-13-2003, 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by Attalus:
LO, no, or a French Letter, Donut.

Perhaps you should switch to a Dutch cap!

[ 03-13-2003, 10:59 AM: Message edited by: Donut ]

Donut · 03-13-2003, 11:11 AM

I need someone to show me the things in life that I can't find

Kaltia · 03-13-2003, 11:41 AM

You strange Americans...lol...

Davros · 03-13-2003, 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by Donut:
I need someone to show me the things in life that I can't find

I am looking for a cafe in an airport near an escalator. There seems to be lots of cafe's, and I am in an airport, but where the heck is that escalator

Moiraine · 03-13-2003, 12:39 PM

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Originally posted by Davros:

Quote:
Originally posted by Donut:
I need someone to show me the things in life that I can't find

I am looking for a cafe in an airport near an escalator. There seems to be lots of cafe's, and I am in an airport, but where the heck is that escalator [/QUOTE]Davros, bah !

And to think that some people given that same list manage to find the escalator but not the cafe ... [img]smile.gif[/img]

Talthyr Malkaviel · 03-13-2003, 02:24 PM

Let us celebrate the liberty of expression evident in this example.
If possible, I propose wine accompanied by light hearted music for this little soirée.

That is, if we can cease discussions for a moment to ponder how auspicious some regions are to have such things as liberty, and equality.

Anyone bring any Armagnac? [img]smile.gif[/img]

WOLFGIR · 03-13-2003, 03:09 PM

Hmm, well.. Here we don´t call it french fries, we call it pommes frites or pommes strips.
We don´t say french toast, (unless you are at a cafe that wants to charge you extra and look exclusive

) we say Fattiga riddare!

Poor knights, very poor knights that can´t afford real food.

Apart from that, people have a right to do many things, so when I go to buy some piglet toys I will try to order some freedom fries next time I pass Mac Donalds.. Hmm, interesting.. sounds alittle Scottish.. would that then be er.. hehe, lets not go there...

Masklinn · 03-14-2003, 05:33 AM

Hey, there is still some work to do. What about french dressing, french window, french polish, french letter, french kiss ?

Americans like to believe that changing word is changing everything. Look how "Indian" got renamed into "Native American". Politically correct for sure, but won't make their massacre be forgiven. "Black" into "African American" ? Same thing, wont make the racism be forgotten.

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WOLFGIR Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 3,450	Hmm, well.. Here we don´t call it french fries, we call it pommes frites or pommes strips. We don´t say french toast, (unless you are at a cafe that wants to charge you extra and look exclusive ) we say Fattiga riddare! Poor knights, very poor knights that can´t afford real food. Apart from that, people have a right to do many things, so when I go to buy some piglet toys I will try to order some freedom fries next time I pass Mac Donalds.. Hmm, interesting.. sounds alittle Scottish.. would that then be er.. hehe, lets not go there... __________________ Don´t eat the yellow snow

03-14-2003, 05:33 AM	#60
Masklinn Avatar Join Date: January 12, 2003 Location: Paris, France Age: 44 Posts: 594	Hey, there is still some work to do. What about french dressing, french window, french polish, french letter, french kiss ? Americans like to believe that changing word is changing everything. Look how "Indian" got renamed into "Native American". Politically correct for sure, but won't make their massacre be forgiven. "Black" into "African American" ? Same thing, wont make the racism be forgotten. __________________ <br /><br />-=roaar=-

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