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RichJohnston Junior Member
Joined: 13 Aug 2003 Posts: 248 Location: London, UK
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 11:56 am Post subject: Why I Love France |
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It's true, I love France. Here's three reasons.
1. They have the best comic book shops on the planet. Better than Japan, better than Korea, better than Spain and certainly better than UK/US. The most touristy comic book shop in Paris is the one in the Virgin Megastore on the Champs Elyesses.
2. Pornography is a way of life. Natural, organic, and culturally based. It's not a big thing. Sex isn't dirty, it's fun, apparently.
3. I'm a cheese snob. So, d'uh.
Remember, France, and indeed Europe, are not anti-semetic. You always get racists all over the world, and sometimes some of them exploit fear to get a certain amount of them elected. Anti-semitism exists, just as it exists in the USA. But it's not mainstream opinion, and can lead to major backlashes against individuals when expressed publically.
Is www.throwthejewdownthewell.com still going? Sacha Baron Cohen nailed it.
The French were there in the first Gulf War, giving Baghdad a kicking. just not for the sequel... a feeling echoed by many individuals around the world, even if their governments didn't agree.
And as for the whole "you'd be speaking German if it wasn't for us" argument. The Second World War victory was a fragile creature. The Germans would have been victorious if not for the USA. But the Germans would also have been victorious if not for Russia. And the Germans would have been victorious if not for a little man called Alan Turing inventing the modern computer to crack codes.
The surrender in the Second World War was an attempt to save as many lives of the population as possible. Unlike the UK, there wasn't a channel between two countries. If it wasn't for the French, the USA would still be a British colony (though that had more to do with the French-British battles than any support for America).
More likely, if it wasn't for the French, the USA would be speaking English. You'd say "lift" when you mean elevator, "trousers" when you mean pants and "fanny" when you mean "pussy".
France is a country proud of its culture and resistenat to culture drift. It has a strong rule of law, decent education and health and has contributed greatly to the modern and classical arts. It doesn't always agree with US foreign policy and has a tendency to mouth off in such circumstances.
And the women are great kissers. _________________ Rich Johnston |
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SpecialComics Senior Member

Joined: 22 Jan 2004 Posts: 1446 Location: Florida
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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Wait a minute....."fanny" doesn't mean "butt" it means "pussy" in england?
HAHAHAHAHAHA! My grandma says Fanny all the time.
As for your love of France....that comic shop bit is some good info to know, but it doesn't sell me on the country....the porn bit however....
--Shawn DePasquale
Vicious Circle Project _________________
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Jono Senior Member

Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 1453 Location: Buffalo
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 12:54 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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Leave it to the British to spoil our fun with a bunch of facts. Thanks Rich...  |
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marioboon Senior Member

Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 1569 Location: B-E-L-G-I-U-M
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 1:13 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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don't forget the hairy arm pits, rich!
and the love they have for comics is genuine. They don't call it the ninth art for nothing.
And they're hosting an expo on André Franquin, the belgian genius of european comic art and they spent 25 million dollars on it! _________________ Learn some Flemish: go to www.pulpdeluxe.be
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NatPurcell Senior Member

Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 1922 Location: Lambada- The Forbidden Dance
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 2:20 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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The french have a wonderful sense of Irony. And good looking broads too. And, even though I'm half-italian and a lightning bolt will strike me for even thinking this; french methods of cooking are far and away the best. French food is unbelievable. _________________ May the Darkfire avail you,
Nat Purcell
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MACK! Senior Member
Joined: 27 Sep 2003 Posts: 1023
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 2:32 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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I love France.
I've had great experiences with the people and friends that I met in France.
I love the people and the culture.
I try to go there once a year since I first visited Paris in 98.
All of the Kabuki volumes are translated in French. I love my French publisher.
And my French readers that I meet as book signings have been wonderful! |
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cloneranger Junior Member

Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 334 Location: I don't know, I was blindfolded when they brought me here.
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 2:34 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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I like French toast. _________________ Harold Gorky: Superman! How did you find me?
Superman: Hey, I'm Superman. |
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JABSEN Veteran

Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 2576 Location: ATL,Georgia
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 3:04 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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Comic shops and porn?
Man do you know how to convince this board  _________________
heartofmold wrote: | JABSEN wrote: | I just realized that almost all my post today were about David Mack.
Should i be worried? |
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marioboon Senior Member

Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 1569 Location: B-E-L-G-I-U-M
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 3:20 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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JABSEN wrote: | Comic shops and porn?
Man do you know how to convince this board  |
and porn IN the comic shops on kids levels! _________________ Learn some Flemish: go to www.pulpdeluxe.be
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JABSEN Veteran

Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Posts: 2576 Location: ATL,Georgia
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 3:21 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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marioboon wrote: | JABSEN wrote: | Comic shops and porn?
Man do you know how to convince this board  |
and porn IN the comic shops on kids levels! | I FRANCE  _________________
heartofmold wrote: | JABSEN wrote: | I just realized that almost all my post today were about David Mack.
Should i be worried? |
No, but Mack should be!  | Official Sir MINION of Ryan's Elitist Club
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Coyote Junior Member

Joined: 28 May 2004 Posts: 145 Location: Le Mans , France
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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NatPurcell wrote: | The french have a wonderful sense of Irony. And good looking broads too. And, even though I'm half-italian and a lightning bolt will strike me for even thinking this; french methods of cooking are far and away the best. French food is unbelievable. |
I live in France and I adore Italian (and Chinese) food.
I didn't imagine our comics shop were so amazing though . _________________
"Duffman nerver dies , only the actors who play him , baby , OH YEAH"
Hey ! I'm a French guy so don't be surprised if my english is a little weird. |
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Medieval Guy Junior Member

Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 377 Location: Minneapolis
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 3:38 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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When I was in Normandy in 1997, everywhere I went I saw signs with American, Canadian, and British flags, saying "Welcome To Our Liberators." In Caen, I was wlaking down the sidewalk when I saw a monument to the first allied soldier (a Canadian) killed in the city. They used to like us just fine in Normandy; I'm not sure if that's still the case after the abuse they've taken for not abandoning their principles to bend over for Bush. _________________ Medieval Guy, aka Rob Helmerichs
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lyra_silvertongue Senior Member

Joined: 28 Nov 2003 Posts: 1109 Location: so cal
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 5:01 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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I am told they share my love for Jerry Lewis.
My sister is always saying "Why don't you just go to France with your horrible movies?"
Who could hate Scared Stiff?
Damn that lady. _________________ "Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow they judge them; sometimes they forgive them."
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RichJohnston Junior Member
Joined: 13 Aug 2003 Posts: 248 Location: London, UK
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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lyra_silvertongue wrote: | I am told they share my love for Jerry Lewis.
My sister is always saying "Why don't you just go to France with your horrible movies?"
Who could hate Scared Stiff?
Damn that lady. |
I tell you, nothing makes you apprectiate Jerry Lewis than watching Eddie Murphy's films.
BTW, Funny Bones justifies Lewis' entire career.
Now what's with the US and Benny Hill/Are You Being Served? _________________ Rich Johnston |
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RichJohnston Junior Member
Joined: 13 Aug 2003 Posts: 248 Location: London, UK
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Posted: Oct 31, 2004 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: Why I Love France |
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Medieval Guy wrote: | When I was in Normandy in 1997, everywhere I went I saw signs with American, Canadian, and British flags, saying "Welcome To Our Liberators." In Caen, I was wlaking down the sidewalk when I saw a monument to the first allied soldier (a Canadian) killed in the city. They used to like us just fine in Normandy; I'm not sure if that's still the case after the abuse they've taken for not abandoning their principles to bend over for Bush. |
There is general affection in UK and Europe for America and Americans. Sometimes we may get a bit pissed offd with things we feel US culture has forced upon us, but generally things are good.
The current administration has faltered a little there... but I don't think that's just Iraq. Clinton was much loved in Europe and the UK and it's probably a comparison thing. I'm not sure if Kerry would go down any better after a honeymoon period.
Apparently the Queen wants Tony to have a word with George or John about Kyoto though. _________________ Rich Johnston |
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