Godt Wedding - Page 9

Billy · 10-12-2003, 04:43 AM

A Japanese helicopter hovers above as a boat carrying Chinese activists from the mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong heads for the Diaoyu Islands to proclaim China's sovereignty over the disputed territory October 9, 2003. The vessel was blocked by Japanese ships and copters, and a severe collision damaged the vessel. The activists returned safety Saturday.

Billy · 10-12-2003, 04:47 AM

Five Star Flag

wolf · 10-12-2003, 04:52 PM

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Originally posted by Billy
Red Flag

You are probably not aware that the term "red flag" has another meaning in English, beyond a flag which is the color red.

It's a way of warning someone that something bad is about to or likely to happen, or is a sign of danger.

slang · 10-12-2003, 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by wolf
...... or is a sign of danger.

That was the first thing I thought when I saw the pic. Asian people holding any flag other than the US flag makes me nervous.

That doesnt mean I dont like billy or appreciate his contributions.

quzah · 10-13-2003, 01:12 AM

I recall hearing some place that the American "national color" was going to be red, but they went with blue because of the whole "evil communists use red for their color thing".

It's simply amazing how petty people are. Like renaming "French Fries".

Quzah.

elSicomoro · 10-13-2003, 01:17 AM

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Originally posted by wolf
You are probably not aware that the term "red flag" has another meaning in English, beyond a flag which is the color red.

It tells drivers on a race track to stop where they are.

slang · 10-13-2003, 01:35 AM

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Originally posted by quzah
It's simply amazing how petty people are. Like renaming "French Fries".

Can you give me any more info on the color ref? I'm curious. Sounds like a good read while eating a big pile of victory fries.

Billy · 10-13-2003, 05:28 AM

We think the two colors instead the luck and passion. Some Chinese dislike the red sun flag of Japan becaue of the bad history between China and Japan. I think maybe you have the feeling as ours. In some bad time, a few Chinese hate the Star-Band flag of the USA.

But I think we should give other people freedorm and right to select what they like. Thanks.

Billy · 10-13-2003, 05:31 AM

Thai soldiers fend off "protesters" during a mock demonstration in Bangkok, October 13, 2003 ahead of the October 20-21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. There have been persistent suggestions that Thai security is not up to the job of keeping the leaders safe.

Billy · 10-13-2003, 05:32 AM

Visitors enjoy seeing snow along the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing October 12, 2003. The rare autumnal snowfall was caused by a strong Siberian cold mass that swept across the country, forecasters said.

GW

slang · 10-13-2003, 05:34 AM

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Originally posted by Billy
In some bad time, a few Chinese hate the Star-Band flag of the USA.

Maybe just a few Chinese, but many millions around the world. I heard someone say that our flag is a symbol of war. I dont think so. Our flag means freedom to me.

Anyway, you do pretty good with English. And I do like the pics!

xoxoxoBruce · 10-13-2003, 10:38 AM

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Originally posted by quzah
I recall hearing some place that the American "national color" was going to be red, but they went with blue because of the whole "evil communists use red for their color thing".

It's simply amazing how petty people are. Like renaming "French Fries".

Quzah.

National color? I didn't know we had a national color...except for race cars which is white with a blue stripe.

wolf · 10-13-2003, 12:32 PM

I also was unaware that we had a "national color" other than red, white AND blue ... all three, in combination. (Didn't know about the race-car thing ... is that in European Grand Prix or something? Of course I'm aware of "British Racing Green" didn't know there were standard colors for countries other than that.

Thinking ... no, the purple ribbon is for neopagan awareness, silver for "brain disorders" (it's NAMI's ribbon color for crazy), Pink for breast cancer, blue and silver for columbine, red for AIDS/HIV, Blue for internet censorship, yellow for bringing our troops home ... nope, can't specifically recall a national color. (this whole honor ribbon thing is getting even more complex than the hanky code.)

Maybe Q's just trying to be amusing again? He's not used to it, after all, and they can't all be winners.

arz · 10-13-2003, 01:42 PM

Race car colors

Britain - Green and hence "British Racing Green"
France - Blue
Germany - Silver
Spain - Yellow
Italy - Guess. Go on, guess.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-13-2003, 02:41 PM

Italy? Hmm...let's see...weren't all those Enzo machines..puce?

10-12-2003, 04:43 AM	#121
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Activists return safety from islands A Japanese helicopter hovers above as a boat carrying Chinese activists from the mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong heads for the Diaoyu Islands to proclaim China's sovereignty over the disputed territory October 9, 2003. The vessel was blocked by Japanese ships and copters, and a severe collision damaged the vessel. The activists returned safety Saturday. Attached Images

10-12-2003, 04:47 AM	#122
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Five Star Flag Attached Images Last edited by Billy; 10-12-2003 at 11:53 PM.

10-13-2003, 05:28 AM	#128
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Red and yellow are favoite color in China We think the two colors instead the luck and passion. Some Chinese dislike the red sun flag of Japan becaue of the bad history between China and Japan. I think maybe you have the feeling as ours. In some bad time, a few Chinese hate the Star-Band flag of the USA. But I think we should give other people freedorm and right to select what they like. Thanks.

10-13-2003, 05:31 AM	#129
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Thailand gears up for APEC summit Thai soldiers fend off "protesters" during a mock demonstration in Bangkok, October 13, 2003 ahead of the October 20-21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. There have been persistent suggestions that Thai security is not up to the job of keeping the leaders safe. Attached Images

10-13-2003, 05:32 AM	#130
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	Rare autumnal snowfall at Badaling Visitors enjoy seeing snow along the Badaling section of the Great Wall in Beijing October 12, 2003. The rare autumnal snowfall was caused by a strong Siberian cold mass that swept across the country, forecasters said. GW Attached Images

10-13-2003, 01:12 AM	#125
quzah Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 375	I recall hearing some place that the American "national color" was going to be red, but they went with blue because of the whole "evil communists use red for their color thing". It's simply amazing how petty people are. Like renaming "French Fries". Quzah.

10-13-2003, 12:32 PM	#133
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I also was unaware that we had a "national color" other than red, white AND blue ... all three, in combination. (Didn't know about the race-car thing ... is that in European Grand Prix or something? Of course I'm aware of "British Racing Green" didn't know there were standard colors for countries other than that. Thinking ... no, the purple ribbon is for neopagan awareness, silver for "brain disorders" (it's NAMI's ribbon color for crazy), Pink for breast cancer, blue and silver for columbine, red for AIDS/HIV, Blue for internet censorship, yellow for bringing our troops home ... nope, can't specifically recall a national color. (this whole honor ribbon thing is getting even more complex than the hanky code.) Maybe Q's just trying to be amusing again? He's not used to it, after all, and they can't all be winners. __________________ 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

10-13-2003, 01:42 PM	#134
arz Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 137	Race car colors Britain - Green and hence "British Racing Green" France - Blue Germany - Silver Spain - Yellow Italy - Guess. Go on, guess.

10-13-2003, 02:41 PM	#135
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Italy? Hmm...let's see...weren't all those Enzo machines..puce? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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