Why do we hate the french again? - Page 5

staceyv · 07-27-2005, 08:39 AM

I feel so guilty for not reading through all of these posts, after all, I asked the question. I kind of wanted a simple answer, like "because they bombed us" or "because they treat american tourists like crap" or "they started it"...

I never was good at history. I used to cram in school, get A's, and forget it all. History just bores me...

It seems like, from what I scanned, we don't really have a good reason to hate them as a group..

I still don't get it!

Silent · 07-27-2005, 08:51 AM

Who said you need a "good" reason?

mrnoodle · 07-27-2005, 10:47 AM

I actually spent about 10 minutes thinking about your question this morning, staceyv. I have narrowed my personal reasons down to two:

(1) At least half of all the French-language films I've ever watched sexualizes underage kids. It's like their directors can't make it through 2 hours of footage without lovingly filming a 12-year old with erect nipples, partially nude, showering with her schoolgirl friend, or at least hinting at prepubescent sexuality. For me, it goes beyond creepy, but it seems to be widely accepted as long as the director is French. The most mainstream example is Luc Besson's "Leon" a.k.a. "The Professional". It's a beautifully shot film, which means that critics call the sensual way the camera moves over Natalie Portman (age 10 or 12 or so) "art", not kiddie porn. Lock up the pervs and there would be no French cinema that didn't feature those stupid fucking street puppets. (imo)

(2) Pierre Capretz, whose bug-eyed, tousled-hair narration of French In Action was permanently etched into my brain throughout high school and college. Great course, frightening dreams at night. This picture does him too much justice -- the man's actually quite insane.

Queen of the Ryche · 07-27-2005, 11:22 AM

good wine, good cheese, but they spit, they smell, they're rude, and they run at the mention of war. nuff said.

wolf · 07-27-2005, 01:45 PM

Noodle's post reminds me that in addition to harboring murderers, they also have a record of providing sanctuary to child molesters.

WabUfvot5 · 07-27-2005, 02:09 PM

If you've ever met an arrogant Parisian from around that general area you will know how easy it is to hate the French. It all started with De Gaulle trying to boost morale.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-27-2005, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staceyv

I feel so guilty for not reading through all of these posts, after all, I asked the question. I kind of wanted a simple answer, like "because they bombed us" or "because they treat american tourists like crap" or "they started it"...

I never was good at history. I used to cram in school, get A's, and forget it all. History just bores me...

It seems like, from what I scanned, we don't really have a good reason to hate them as a group..

I still don't get it!

Because we can. Is that simple enough for you.

Griff · 07-27-2005, 04:26 PM

We resent them because we needed their navy once a long time ago when we were young.

Trilby · 07-27-2005, 04:42 PM

I hate the French because they think that I don't know how to order my own food at a restaurant.

But I do like their toast. And, fries. French fries---the food of gods. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmfrenchfries

Nobody's all bad.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-27-2005, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff

We resent them because we needed their navy once a long time ago when we were young.

And their sluts seduced our poor naive Ben Franklin.

capnhowdy · 07-27-2005, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

And their sluts seduced our poor naive Ben Franklin.

And on one occasion, Capnhowdy too...I mean two.

Griff · 07-27-2005, 07:27 PM

http://www.co.jyu.fi/~np/hate/FranceHate.html

07-27-2005, 07:29 PM

Actually, I think we're mad about the Statute of Liberty.

07-27-2005, 07:56 PM

Lingering animosity from the French-Canadian War?

07-27-2005, 07:57 PM

We got ripped off by the Louisiana Purchase?

07-27-2005, 10:47 AM	#63
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	I actually spent about 10 minutes thinking about your question this morning, staceyv. I have narrowed my personal reasons down to two: (1) At least half of all the French-language films I've ever watched sexualizes underage kids. It's like their directors can't make it through 2 hours of footage without lovingly filming a 12-year old with erect nipples, partially nude, showering with her schoolgirl friend, or at least hinting at prepubescent sexuality. For me, it goes beyond creepy, but it seems to be widely accepted as long as the director is French. The most mainstream example is Luc Besson's "Leon" a.k.a. "The Professional". It's a beautifully shot film, which means that critics call the sensual way the camera moves over Natalie Portman (age 10 or 12 or so) "art", not kiddie porn. Lock up the pervs and there would be no French cinema that didn't feature those stupid fucking street puppets. (imo) (2) Pierre Capretz, whose bug-eyed, tousled-hair narration of French In Action was permanently etched into my brain throughout high school and college. Great course, frightening dreams at night. This picture does him too much justice -- the man's actually quite insane. Attached Images

07-27-2005, 11:22 AM	#64
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	good wine, good cheese, but they spit, they smell, they're rude, and they run at the mention of war. nuff said. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

07-27-2005, 01:45 PM	#65
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Noodle's post reminds me that in addition to harboring murderers, they also have a record of providing sanctuary to child molesters. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

07-27-2005, 04:26 PM	#68
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	We resent them because we needed their navy once a long time ago when we were young. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-27-2005, 04:42 PM	#69
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I hate the French because they think that I don't know how to order my own food at a restaurant. But I do like their toast. And, fries. French fries---the food of gods. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmfrenchfries Nobody's all bad. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

07-27-2005, 08:39 AM	#61
staceyv Lecturer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 927	I feel so guilty for not reading through all of these posts, after all, I asked the question. I kind of wanted a simple answer, like "because they bombed us" or "because they treat american tourists like crap" or "they started it"... I never was good at history. I used to cram in school, get A's, and forget it all. History just bores me... It seems like, from what I scanned, we don't really have a good reason to hate them as a group.. I still don't get it!

07-27-2005, 08:51 AM	#62
Silent Romanes Eunt Domus Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 702	Who said you need a "good" reason?

07-27-2005, 02:09 PM	#66
WabUfvot5 Operations Operative Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 634	If you've ever met an arrogant Parisian from around that general area you will know how easy it is to hate the French. It all started with De Gaulle trying to boost morale.

07-27-2005, 07:27 PM	#72
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	http://www.co.jyu.fi/~np/hate/FranceHate.html __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-27-2005, 07:29 PM	#73
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Actually, I think we're mad about the Statute of Liberty.

07-27-2005, 07:56 PM	#74
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Lingering animosity from the French-Canadian War?

07-27-2005, 07:57 PM	#75
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	We got ripped off by the Louisiana Purchase?

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