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rychenroller
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posted April 17, 2002 11:38 PM |
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thanx rainbow hehe
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pandora
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posted April 18, 2002 12:26 AM |
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i am canadian
There is a TV commercial for Molson Canadian (mmm beer!) in which a Canadian fellow named Joe speaks out to clear up some misconceptions - i thought i'd post his rant here since it fit the topic
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Hey. I'm not a lumberjack, or a fur trader.
And I don't live in an igloo, or eat blubber, or own a dogsled.
And I don't know Jimmy, Sally or Suzy from Canada, although I'm certain they're really, really nice.
I have a Prime Minister, not a President.
I speak English and French, NOT American. and I pronounce it 'ABOUT', NOT 'A BOOT'.
I can proudly sew my country's flag on my backpack. I believe in peace keeping, NOT policing. DIVERSITY, NOT assimilation, AND THAT THE BEAVER IS A TRULY PROUD AND NOBLE ANIMAL.
A TOQUE IS A HAT, A CHESTERFIELD IS A COUCH, AND IT IS PRONOUCED 'ZED' NOT 'ZEE', 'ZED'!!!
CANADA IS THE SECOND LARGEST LANDMASS! THE FIRST NATION OF HOCKEY! AND THE BEST PART OF NORTH AMERICA!
MY NAME IS JOE!! AND I AM CANADIAN!!!!!!!!
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Amen
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Rychenroller
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posted April 18, 2002 04:02 AM |
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But of course, we all know you are a day behind dear
And when you say crikey! you say craykey! Thats not a misconception, its a fact!
I'm sure I'll get some payback
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pandora
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posted April 18, 2002 04:10 AM |
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poor poor aussie
The only time i say crikey is when i'm quoting the ultimate aussie Steve Erwin!! (the Crocodile Hunter) And i say it just fine, i just don't have your accent lol
As for being a day behind, you simply just don't get it It must be hard for you never knowing what day or time it REALLY is
PS: roo burgers... yikes!!
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Aculias
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posted April 18, 2002 04:43 AM |
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were all small-yes
We all talk funny-yes
We all have funny hairdos-yes
We have the unusual land-yes
We all support the lolly pop King yes
Can you guess where I am from
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Ursula
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posted April 18, 2002 09:15 AM |
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Quote: were all small-yes
We all talk funny-yes
We all have funny hairdos-yes
We have the unusual land-yes
We all support the lolly pop King yes
Can you guess where I am from
Never Never land ?
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DonGio
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posted April 18, 2002 11:20 AM |
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Or maybe "have-never-heard-of-period-commas-or-exclamation-marks-land"?
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Lith-Maethor
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posted April 18, 2002 11:40 AM |
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nah... you are both wrong...
Aculias is from Middle Earth... isn't that right... Smeagol?
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bizud
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posted April 18, 2002 03:48 PM |
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Woo-hoo, Pandora! Tell it like it is!
It cheeses me off SO MUCH when Americans act like Canada is the land of snow. Hey, we're not the north pole here. 90% of our population lives within 100 miles of the US border. It's like they think there's some kind of magic barrier, that the second you cross the 49th parallel, you're in a raging blizzard. It's ludicrous.
And we DO NOT end every sentence with "eh!"
Here's another thing: Canadians know more about the US than Americans know about Canada. I can name all 50 states, and I know who George w. Bush is, and I know who Dick Cheney is. That said, how many of you americans can name all ten provinces? Or who the Prime Minister is? Or who the Deputy P.M. is?
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The_Gootch
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posted April 18, 2002 05:09 PM |
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And to think that I thought all Canucks were shifty, too-polite-to-be-for-real, hash smoking,Molsen Swilling, igloo loving, hockey worshippers. Thanx, you really cleared that up for me.
Some misconceptions about my country...
1. We're all fat. No, not all of us...just 2/3.
2. We're sue happy. No wait, we are. Damn.
3. There's a McDonald's on every corner. Nope, we also have Burger King, Wendy's, Hardee's, Fat-Burger, Subway, the list goes on.
4. We are a paper tiger who will shrivel when hit. Well, as the evil-doers in the world will find out, we're not.
5. We have no idea what's going on in the world. Well, when you're too busy shoving a Big-Mac down your throat, making money, and playing video games it's hard to pay attention to anything else.
6. We're arrogant and self-centered. Hmmm, your points are...? We have also done the most selfless things in the history of nations. I think they balance out.
It's human nature to rip on the top dog. That is what the USA is, much as anyone hates to admit it. We have the best form of government(not perfect), the best combination of natural resources, and the constant influx of immigrants who want to make a better life for themselves and their children will help keep us strong.
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posted April 18, 2002 06:36 PM |
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Quote: 90% of our population lives within 100 miles of the US border.
Thank God for good fences!
Time to refill the canadian moat trap.
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Snogard
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posted April 19, 2002 10:18 AM |
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How about some stereotypical views on Japan, or perhaps even on Singapore, erh... yes, Singapore is a country...
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Ursula
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posted April 19, 2002 10:43 AM |
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Presumptions about Japan
tiny people
funny hairdo
talk funny
hej hej wait up this is what Aculias was talking about
and that lolly pop king, that must be wacko jacko
i think he is popular there
any way, some more stuff
They all know kung fu/tjap tjoy like no other
They are all extreem polite (unless youre not there)
They copy everything, only they make it smaller
everyone practises erobics at work
You can buy everything you ever wanted from a automated wall shop.
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Kynes
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posted May 23, 2002 05:01 AM |
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When people talk about the northern Europe - Sweden, Norway, Denmark - they never seem to mention Finland. Do they think it's some province of Russia or what?
There's always a lot to say about any country, but I can at least say Finland is a great country (and nothing like Russia too)! Kinda like Sweden, which is great too - I only hate their language, mostly because it's the other official language in here and thus mandatory in schools (will prolly change in time - not very liked thing here).
We drink a lot of vodka, yes, but probably more beer anyway. If I remember correctly we're the fattest people in Europe and it's been said we're the most USAish other than that too. I'm not so sure about that tho - at least many people don't approve of what USA is doing as the 'world's police'...
It's also been said that Finns are the most honest people in the world and I believe it too. You can always trust a Finn!
And no, we don't have polar bears or iglus and stuff here... Cold winters but warm summers that is.
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PhoebeDuViels
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posted May 23, 2002 05:37 AM |
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Quote: were all small-yes
We all talk funny-yes
We all have funny hairdos-yes
We have the unusual land-yes
We all support the lolly pop King yes
Can you guess where I am from
Quote: Aculias is from Middle Earth... isn't that right... Smeagol?
Somewhere in Hobbiton...I guess...
Talk about Indonesia...yes That largest archipelago in the world...
Indonesia is somewhere in Bali...
=Wrong Bali is a province of Indonesia=
Country is rule by a dictator...
=wrong the dictator has gone=
Whe are a poor country...
=sad but true, the only thing, Indonesia has third most richest man on earth?=
I can't think anything else.
Sandro have you got a comment?
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DonGio
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posted May 23, 2002 12:04 PM |
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OK, I've been meaning to do this for some time (trying to redeem myself here):
Positive prejudices on americans:
Extremely hospital and welcoming, engaged in local community, spend lots of time doing charitable work, they don't fight when watching sports, all african americans are great jazz musicians and that they have an advantage when it comes to rythmic music (grrr...), uhmm....
Positive prejudices on russians:
Also extremely hospital, share what they have willingly, a strong spirited people, very fond of culture, producing the best hockey players and ballet dancers, and last, but not least, ANNA KOURNIKOVA
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Damacon_Ace
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posted May 27, 2002 06:28 AM |
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Common misconceptions about AUSTRALIA.
- We all drink beer
- We are all rugby and cricket fanatics
- We all have vegemite for breakfast
- We all play two up
- We are all blond haired and blue eyed
- We all say G'day to each other every time
- We all dress like an ocker (singlet, stubby shorts and thongs)
- We all love to surf on the waves.
THESE ARE ALL WRONG!!!
These are the Facts:
- Not every Australian drinks beer. I never drank beer and I never will
- Not all Australians are rugby and cricket fans. I''m not!
- Not everyone has vegemite for breakfast.
- Only a few australians play two-up. Most watch.
- Only some white Australians have blond hair and blue eyes. We are a multicultural country, and I am of an Asian background. Our people come from ALL OVER THE WORLD!!! And don't forget the indigenous Aboriginies!!
- We do say G'day, but not all the time.
- Not all of us dress like ockers. In winter, we put a lot of clothes on (at least where I live). In summer, not all of us dress like this! I don't!!!
- Not everyone can surf in Australia.
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Sir_Elric
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posted May 27, 2002 11:32 AM |
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Quote: Australia...
We dont wrestle crocodiles, we rarely eat snakes, we dont "Throw another shrimp on the barbie" Kangaroos dont live in our backyard (we kill them actually, they are pests). We arent behind everyone in the technology area, in fact we are in front of most, and we may be the arse end of the world, but its the perfect place to live.
Might I add that New Zealanders are the sheep shaggers not the Aussies lol!
Also, from experience in travelling abroad, please don't ask "Oh you live in Australia? Do you know......."!
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campfreddie
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posted May 27, 2002 01:44 PM |
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I would tell you about the misconceptions and ridiculous stereotypes about the British but I'm too busy making a cup of tea.
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Biff_Justice
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posted May 27, 2002 02:21 PM |
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Acually, Aculias is talking about Oz. "We represent, the Lolli-Pop Guild. The Lolli-Pop Guild. The Lolli-Pop Guild. And we wish to welcome you to Munchkin Land."
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