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French fry ban targets wrong country (no, it doesn't)
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| March 12 2003
| Reuters
Posted on 03/12/2003 2:07:13 PM PST by knighthawk
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To: Blackyce
In light of Belgium's recent conduct, I think its only fair that we continue to call Brussels sprouts, Brussels sprouts. Oh, absolutely. I consider them conclusive proof of the existence of Satan.
To: knighthawk
"France has neither winter nor summer nor morals. Apart from these drawbacks, it is a fine country. France has usually been governed by prostitutes."
----Mark Twain
"I would rather have a German division in front of me than a French one behind me."
--- General George S. Patton
"Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without your accordion."
--Norman Schwartzkopf
"We can stand here like the French, or we can do something about it."
---- Marge Simpson
"As far as I'm concerned, war always means failure"
---Jacques Chirac, President of France
"As far as France is concerned, you're right."
---Rush Limbaugh,
"The only time France wants us to go to war is when the German Army is sitting in Paris sipping coffee."
--- Regis Philbin
"The French are a smallish, monkey-looking bunch and not dressed any better, on average, than the citizens of Baltimore. True, you can sit outside in Paris and drink little cups of coffee, but why this is more stylish than sitting inside and drinking large glasses of whiskey I don't know."
--- P.J O'Rourke (1989)
"You know, the French remind me a little bit of an aging actress of the 1940s who was still trying to dine out on her looks but doesn't have the face for it."
---John McCain, U.S. Senator from Arizona
"You know why the French don't want to bomb Saddam Hussein? Because he hates America, he loves mistresses and wears a beret. He is French,people."
--Conan O'Brien
I don't know why people are surprised that France won't help us get Saddam out of Iraq. After all, France wouldn't help us get the Germans out of France!"
---Jay Leno
"The last time the French asked for 'more proof' it came marching into Paris under a German flag."
--David Letterman
How many Frenchmen does it take to change a light bulb? One. He holds the bulb and all of Europe is expected to revolve around him.
To: knighthawk
I heard on NPR that in fact France should be cerdited.
Ben Franklin brought the concept back to the States after his stint as our First ambassador to the frogs.
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posted on
03/12/2003 3:42:39 PM PST
by
Kay Soze
(F - France and Germany - They are my Nation's and my Family's enemies.)
To: Tiemieshooz
"I call 'em FRENCH fries." - Alan Colmes, Mar. 11, Hannity & Colmes. (^;
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posted on
03/12/2003 4:04:43 PM PST
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
("I call 'em FRENCH fries" - Alan Colmes, Mar. 11.)
To: knighthawk
Are French Fries really from France? I was under the impression that they weren't. Doesn't the French part of the term allude to the type of cut of the potatoes, ie., French Cut (like French Cut green beans)?
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posted on
03/12/2003 4:18:01 PM PST
by
mass55th
To: knighthawk
They are called chips, and they are served with malt vinegar.
To: dfwgator
So what do we call Belgian Waffles or Brussels Sprouts now?Pressed Pancakes and Baby Cabbage?
To: knighthawk
JHC - mayo?
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posted on
03/12/2003 6:53:08 PM PST
by
lodwick
(We may have to kill them all.)
To: jellybean
Ever tried a little sumpin called "Freedom Kissing?"
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posted on
03/12/2003 7:24:57 PM PST
by
bluefish
To: mass55th
I am no expert on 'friet' (that's what it's called in the Netherlands), but the article says:
"Historians are divided on its origin but agree it became a popular dish in both Belgium and France during the 19th century. "
To: Tiemieshooz
The best one is the one from Letterman.
To: jellybean
As a show of support I've given up French kissing for the duration. I know it's a sacrifice, but I'm willing to do my part. That is not the point. You can call it the Freedom kiss.
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