T-Bone Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 yeah, so abortion would becone illegal, gays would be hung in the streets, the church would rule our every move, and the rich good old boys would just get richer. sounds like a great place to me. 150369[/snapback] JESUSLAND....what a wonderful place...damn, Jesus wouldn't want to go there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/americas/12/...s.ap/index.html To avoid being "harrassed" when traveling, this company suggests dressing like a god-damn Canadian. No offense to Canada, or any Canadians - I love your beer, strippers, beer, and strippers - but seriously? I have ALOT of issues with the politics of this country, but I would NEVER pretend to be from somewhere else. I mean, i think people that go to the middle east for any reason are taking a huge risk, but we're talking about traveling to places like Spain, Germany, France (f-ck France), and just so you don't get harrassed, wearing the flag of a different country? F-ck that!. 150090[/snapback] Maybe if you traveled out of the country every once in a while you would understand. Easy to talk big in the confines of your own country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Thank you Nick for the invite. In my business travels to Europe I never experienced any difficulties. If you really want to blend in - wear black in France. Everyone does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talonz Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 yeah, so abortion would becone illegal, gays would be hung in the streets, the church would rule our every move, and the rich good old boys would just get richer. sounds like a great place to me. 150369[/snapback] Last I looked the Crusades ended hundreds of years ago???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Travelling abroad and intentionally deceiving the locals.....giant leaps towards disproving the Ugly American stereotype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blzrul Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 I don't think the Ugly American stereotype will ever be dispelled as long as there are Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 I don't think the Ugly American stereotype will ever be dispelled as long as there are Americans. 150843[/snapback] My favorite American sterotype story involves a friend of mine trying to convince a Brit acquaintance that the "ugly american" stereotype is just that, a stereotype. In the middle of the conversation a group of drunken Texans (complete with cowboy hats) rolls by on a double decker...wish I could have been there. I travel quite a bit around the world for both work and leisure and have never been confronted for being American. I do find that many peope want to talk politics. Most Europeans do not like our governmental policies, but realize that the American people don't always agree with policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Ah yes....the "Ugly American". The most loathesome creature on Earth. Unlike the selfish, narcissitic and scared-silly French. Or the Irish, whose idea of a good time MUST involve fifty quarts of alcohol and some sort of fisticuffs. Or the Italians, who ridiculous frugality and penchant for screaming, yelling and carrying on just oooozes class. Or the Chinese....the Communist, chain-smoking Chinese, where if your firstborn is a girl, you kill it. Or maybe the Dutch, where Heroin possession ranks just about jaywalking on the list of violent crimes. Lets talk about the Germans. Real good record for foreign relations and human rights the last 100 years, huh? Same goes for the Russians. And the next time a Russian takes a shower, it will be the first time. And the Canadians...those wonderful Canadians. Ever seen how a Canadian acts at a Bills game? Nuff said. And even the Swiss....whose idea of dealing with world problems in their own backyard is to ignore them and whos main purpose on the globe is to be a clearing house for the ill-gotten gains of the World's most notorious people. And cheese. Yeah...the Ugly American. Im one of them. And judging by how the rest of the world goes about its business, damn PROUD to be one. And before any PC maroons call me out for stereotyping or bigotry, MY native nationality is listed somewhere above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Or the Irish, whose idea of a good time MUST involve fifty quarts of alcohol and some sort of fisticuffs. 150934[/snapback] Hey! You say that like it's a bad thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Hey! You say that like it's a bad thing! 150938[/snapback] Hey I'm Irish too, wanna fight about it! Hell, lets just get drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksfiend Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 brain drain you know. 150344[/snapback] Check This Out http://chrisevans3d.com/files/iq.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Tate Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/americas/12/...s.ap/index.html To avoid being "harrassed" when traveling, this company suggests dressing like a god-damn Canadian. 150090[/snapback] Do they recommend a mullet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Do they recommend a mullet? 151219[/snapback] Excuse me, in Canada that'd be known as "hockey hair". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 yeah, so abortion would becone illegal, gays would be hung in the streets, the church would rule our every move, and the rich good old boys would just get richer. sounds like a great place to me. 150369[/snapback] Yep, just another day at the office here in Texas. Next week is the big "hang the gays in the streets" festival! (I like when liberals prove how smart they are by showing how they have no idea what the red states are like.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman's Helmet Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Check This Outhttp://chrisevans3d.com/files/iq.htm 151184[/snapback] Didnt Snopes debunk this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman's Helmet Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Ah yes....the "Ugly American". The most loathesome creature on Earth. Unlike the selfish, narcissitic and scared-silly French. Or the Irish, whose idea of a good time MUST involve fifty quarts of alcohol and some sort of fisticuffs. Or the Italians, who ridiculous frugality and penchant for screaming, yelling and carrying on just oooozes class. Or the Chinese....the Communist, chain-smoking Chinese, where if your firstborn is a girl, you kill it. Or maybe the Dutch, where Heroin possession ranks just about jaywalking on the list of violent crimes. Lets talk about the Germans. Real good record for foreign relations and human rights the last 100 years, huh? Same goes for the Russians. And the next time a Russian takes a shower, it will be the first time. And the Canadians...those wonderful Canadians. Ever seen how a Canadian acts at a Bills game? Nuff said. And even the Swiss....whose idea of dealing with world problems in their own backyard is to ignore them and whos main purpose on the globe is to be a clearing house for the ill-gotten gains of the World's most notorious people. And cheese. Yeah...the Ugly American. Im one of them. And judging by how the rest of the world goes about its business, damn PROUD to be one. And before any PC maroons call me out for stereotyping or bigotry, MY native nationality is listed somewhere above. 150934[/snapback] Amen my man! I would NEVER be ashamed to say I'm an American or try to hide my nationality unless my life were actually at stake. Anyone who hides who they are or denies their heritage doesnt deserve to live in such a great place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 T-Bone. I rooted for you as a person during the World Series. But your comments above sicken me. If anyone decides to start a "send t-bone to Canada fund" let me know.....i have some cash i was saving for my mothers surgery....but it would be money better sent getting T-Bone north of the border. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 T-Bone. I rooted for you as a person during the World Series. But your comments above sicken me. If anyone decides to start a "send t-bone to Canada fund" let me know.....i have some cash i was saving for my mothers surgery....but it would be money better sent getting T-Bone north of the border. 151563[/snapback] Well I can think of a lot of worst things that should sicken you...life is too short to get so bent out of shape by someone's comments on the internet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 From another angle, when I travel overseas, especially the middle east, I don't advertise the fact that I'm American. Holds true for much of Europe and Asia, as well. The bad guys consider anything or anyone American anywhere as a potential target. It is easier to kill Americans overseas than it is here. I'm not advocating paranoia, but anyone travelling overseas shouldn't be wearing American flags on their ponchos either. It's just prudent in this day and age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 From another angle, when I travel overseas, especially the middle east, I don't advertise the fact that I'm American. Holds true for much of Europe and Asia, as well. 151583[/snapback] Good advice. Stay away from wearing American sports t-shirts, anything with an American flag, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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