Durka-Durka~SPARTA~ Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 hah, thought some of you'all would like this article.... http://dailycandor.com/what-europeans-think-of-each-other/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebb Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Sounds about right mate, now don't get me started on you guys over there as well .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durka-Durka~SPARTA~ Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 lol, it's funny to see that in Europe, pretty much everyone hates their neighbors, or if they don't hate their neighbors, they hate someone else, but somehow they seem to find humor in it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrester~SPARTA~ Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 ouch.... I'm Dutch.....lol but I feel European more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard~SPARTA~ Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Very funny but very wrong as we are the best chefs in Europe (in other words the world) We do not hate other Europeans because we aren't European we are better than them Denmark is cool because of the bacon Holland is cool because it just is ROFLMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrester~SPARTA~ Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Best chefs, you mean in the cooking way? Rolfmao, we have 3 chefs that do television shows too, that are mor fun than Gordon Ramsey and the guy with that split between his front teeth, I can't recal (Jamie Oliver) his name....lol Ah well Every country has its charms, I like the Full English Breakfast, and the meat loafs they serve in Cornwall near the Tin mines (heavy on Salt, with a good pint of proper Beer) In France I like the croissants, and in Sweden I like the Girls, In Italy I like the Olives.... And in Belgium I like to make jokes about Belgians, And the German Beer is superior to all things on earth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durka-Durka~SPARTA~ Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 Custard, didn't your people used to boil babies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inimigo~SPARTA~ Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Best chefs, you mean in the cooking way? Rolfmao, we have 3 chefs that do television shows too, that are mor fun than Gordon Ramsey and the guy with that split between his front teeth, I can't recal (Jamie Oliver) his name....lol Ah well Every country has its charms, I like the Full English Breakfast, and the meat loafs they serve in Cornwall near the Tin mines (heavy on Salt, with a good pint of proper Beer) In France I like the croissants, and in Sweden I like the Girls, In Italy I like the Olives.... And in Belgium I like to make jokes about Belgians, And the German Beer is superior to all things on earth... About that in bold, it's ok, you're Dutch: enough said :-) - About the Underlined text, Are you sure you've been to Belgium? We have over 650 different kinds of beer, and you only by the taste of a few already -properly (;-))- you'll revise your statement, I'm sure. Yep, I'm Belgian, but part of my heart still lies in Brazil. As for the article: -The French: wouldn't call them arrogant but "chauvinistic" (if that word exists in English ). What you have with the French too is that they will refuse to talk another language than French. Not that bad if you think about it, EXCEPT that they do the same in YOUR country ! (Actually, Belgium has 3 official languages, so everyone speaks French as well. But I can imagine in Holland that things may be more complicated ...) -The Italians: nothing I could confirm of what is stated in the article. Only thing I hated most about Italy (from my few visits) were EVERY SINGLE PIZZA TASTED LIKE CRAP (in my humble opinion) -The Germans: NO European (educated that is) would EVER mention WWII in a teasing/mocking way towards a German. In general, Europeans would never cheer for Germany in a World Cup ... Reasons only Europeans know ;-) I personally find Germans extremely funny and strangly enough a lot indeed lack some humor. - The Scandinavians: Can't really confirm/deny anything here. I work for a major Danish company and they're "too correct" if you know what I mean. - The Elite Belgians: Title says enough :-) ... One thing I would like to say: We love to joke (in a friendly manner) with the Dutch and there has been and always will be a sort of competition in about everything you can imagine. Though (and I believe this goes both ways) we'll always cheer for eachother in competitions when one or the other is out of that competition. Can see the list goes on, but no time here to finish my side today. So maybe already too boring, but that's it for today ! BELGIUM !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebb Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I also love your moules frittes .... mmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard~SPARTA~ Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 No we actually roast babies better crisped up. When I said best chefs I didn't mean the TV variety altho it is pretty impressive that G Ramsey is being told by Australians he swears too much lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durka-Durka~SPARTA~ Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 I can't believe a Belgium company bought my ol'boy beer! I'm going to have to drink in a different language now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicSN6 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Seriously, Looks like it is Sam Adams and Yeugling for me from now on. But I do like Smithwicke's from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathrus~SPARTA~ Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 HAHA, Well we all need to remember... if we didn't have something to bitch about... we would find something in record time... usually within minutes. Humans have to be able to bitch about something or we explode... and its a mess. OH.. and on the Belgians, I really do miss all those pastry shops and cafe's. Walking the streets of Brussels can be alot of fun as it is full of shops. Those sidewalk cafe's also had great frittes. Good thing I wasnt there very long... too much good food. I would have had to buy tickets for 2 seats on the airplane when I went home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathrus~SPARTA~ Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 On the Belgians buying our beloved Budweiser... if they start selling a brand called "Primus", try some as it is very good. A small Belgian Brewery in the Congo makes it. I think it is made elsewhere also. I know people who brought cases of it to bring back to the US. and yes it is that good. Did I mention that Primus only comes in quart bottles? yum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inimigo~SPARTA~ Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Now that we are talking about Belgium. You all know "french fries" doesn't really exist right? ("french") fries initially come from BELGIUM. Also, the very first snipers are Belgians too! History, history ... so many mistakes. But the above, everyone should know by heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durka-Durka~SPARTA~ Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Yeah, well....at least we have HAMBURGers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrester~SPARTA~ Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 About that in bold, it's ok, you're Dutch: enough said :-) - About the Underlined text, Are you sure you've been to Belgium? We have over 650 different kinds of beer, and you only by the taste of a few already -properly (;-))- you'll revise your statement, I'm sure. Yep, I'm Belgian, but part of my heart still lies in Brazil. As for the article: -The French: wouldn't call them arrogant but "chauvinistic" (if that word exists in English ). What you have with the French too is that they will refuse to talk another language than French. Not that bad if you think about it, EXCEPT that they do the same in YOUR country ! (Actually, Belgium has 3 official languages, so everyone speaks French as well. But I can imagine in Holland that things may be more complicated ...) -The Italians: nothing I could confirm of what is stated in the article. Only thing I hated most about Italy (from my few visits) were EVERY SINGLE PIZZA TASTED LIKE CRAP (in my humble opinion) -The Germans: NO European (educated that is) would EVER mention WWII in a teasing/mocking way towards a German. In general, Europeans would never cheer for Germany in a World Cup ... Reasons only Europeans know ;-) I personally find Germans extremely funny and strangly enough a lot indeed lack some humor. - The Scandinavians: Can't really confirm/deny anything here. I work for a major Danish company and they're "too correct" if you know what I mean. - The Elite Belgians: Title says enough :-) ... One thing I would like to say: We love to joke (in a friendly manner) with the Dutch and there has been and always will be a sort of competition in about everything you can imagine. Though (and I believe this goes both ways) we'll always cheer for eachother in competitions when one or the other is out of that competition. Can see the list goes on, but no time here to finish my side today. So maybe already too boring, but that's it for today ! BELGIUM !!! As far as I know Belgium is ready to fall apart, and then there will only be 300 beers per part left.... No I like Bavarian beer over anything, the Rheinheitsgebot makes the beer proper to drink, not too heavy (like many Belgian Monastery beers, and not giving a headake like Jupiler. I've been to Belgium a couple of times, and I like the Bourgondic way of living, and during Autumn I like a Belgian beer too. But my second homeland is Bavaria (were my grandmother came from) Outside Europe I'd like to visit my other familys roots in South Afrika and Indonesia, but taht will come when I have my buss pass....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durka-Durka~SPARTA~ Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Good luck getting there on a bus, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchman~SPARTA~ Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 The only decent beer's English beer. Everything else is second best. And Bud..... well that's just piss in a bottle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrester~SPARTA~ Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 The only decent beer's English beer. Everything else is second best. And Bud..... well that's just piss in a bottle! Yeah, its warm in the hand, has a undefinable layr of chemical foam on it and when you take a sip you taste something bitter that tastes somewhat familiar, like something you tried at the age of 4....lol Nope, give me my Weizenbier Don't blame me for getting thirsty...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlon64~SPARTA~ Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 WOW the beer over there is great! Also Hambugers are from Germany=hamburg. And Pizza Is chinese, not Italian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchman~SPARTA~ Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Yeah, its warm in the hand, has a undefinable layr of chemical foam on it and when you take a sip you taste something bitter that tastes somewhat familiar, like something you tried at the age of 4....lol Nope, give me my Weizenbier Don't blame me for getting thirsty...lol Next time you get over here look me up and I'll treat you to some real English ale, without a chemical additive in sight. Then you'll know what a decent beer tastes like...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicSN6 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Pass the Smithwick's PLEASE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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