And, because of the flags, some fool (perhaps French) young "reporter" came over and started asking about the relationship/friendship between the US and Israel. "Zum beople zink eetz too muuch." I said, "Ya got a problem?....Get lost." EUdiot. You are so much nicer than me.
I would have visibly melted, and said you have such a lovely french accent! So much nicer than the German you'd be speaking if the US hadn't stood up for you in WWII...