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richfed
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 Posted - March 10 2003 : 05:48:19 AM
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Here's hoping that nobody gets too bent over shape over these. You've probably even seen 'em already, as I've received several copies - seem to be widely circulated. For those who haven't, here they are - and even for those who have, there's a new one at the bottom!
 French Quotable Quotes:
"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 M., 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 revolves around him."
"Next time there's a war in Europe, the loser has to keep France."
----> But the best one of all, added here courtesy of the Six Degrees syndrome, is this, right out of our beloved The Last of the Mohicans - from the script; on-screen version differs just slightly!
WEBB: [to Adjutants] Explain to the Major we care little about toying with colonial militia because we have little to fear from the French. They have not the nature for war. Their Latinate voluptuousness combines with their Gallic laziness and the result is: they would rather make love with their faces than fight.
... and so it goes!
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Theresa
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 Posted - March 10 2003 : 07:29:42 AM
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| Omigod, Rich. I had forgotten completely about that line from LOTM. PERFECT! Did you find my conclusion on the "breed apart and makes not sense" poll? |
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Lainey
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Posted - March 10 2003 : 2:31:06 PM
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WEBB: [to Adjutants] Explain to the Major we care little about toying with colonial militia because we have little to fear from the French. They have not the nature for war. Their Latinate voluptuousness combines with their Gallic laziness and the result is: they would rather make love with their faces than fight.
And wasn't this bullish bravado uttered shortly before Webb high-tailed it & disgraced himself in face of FRENCH advancement upon FWH? And who was it that surrendered? 
Vive Montcalm!
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Posted - March 10 2003 : 3:34:38 PM
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| Watch out Rich,Pepe LePew will get you! |
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Wilderness Woman
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Posted - March 11 2003 : 3:13:27 PM
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I just heard on a National Public Radio news-headline break that there are some cafeterias on Capitol Hill that have made some menu changes:
French Fries are now... "Freedom Fries"
French Toast is now... "Freedom Toast"
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Sjt. Malcolm MacWilliam
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Posted - March 11 2003 : 6:29:25 PM
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It is not uncommon during battles with the French that someone will shout the famous line which Webb came out with during LOTM. It has not lost its hilarity among the British (and esp. the Scottish) after all these years. What say ye, cousin Seamus? In agreement, are ye??
Alba Go Braugh!
God Save the King!!
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Seamus
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Posted - March 11 2003 : 9:27:16 PM
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| Aye, Cousin! It always causes laughter within the ranks.....OUR ranks. Those across the field see little humor in it! But, then again, they see little humor in most everything........ |
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but rather to skid in sideways,
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Ilse
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Posted - March 12 2003 : 3:08:58 PM
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French Fries are now... "Freedom Fries"
Freedom fries what?
Heck, what you call French fries is an invention of Belgium.
I read tonight one of the democrats wondered if the term "French Kissing" shouldn't be replaced with "Freedom Kissing" too?
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OH HAI!
Blessinz of teh Ceiling Cat be apwn yu, srsly.
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richfed
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Christina
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 Posted - March 13 2003 : 10:43:07 AM
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Originally posted by richfed
Hmmmmm ....
My question is what's next?
A new hairstyle called "Freedom" braids?
A new nailstyle called a "Freedom" manicure? (red white and blue polish optional...)
A new house accessory called "Freedom" doors?
Once again our elected officials have taken things to a lovely new level of hilarity. But I DO wonder about that "Freedom" kissing thing...
"Aw, ma, don't be mad! We were doing it to support the troops!"
Christina
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securemann
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Posted - March 13 2003 : 10:58:47 AM
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| Think I'll have some Freedom wine this weekend. |
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Seamus
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Posted - March 13 2003 : 1:34:41 PM
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| Does Freedom Kissing lead to need of a........ahem.....Freedom Tickler????????? |
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Wilderness Woman
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Posted - March 13 2003 : 4:19:27 PM
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Oui, oui, Monsieur...
...but only if one is wearing one's "Freedom Perfume" and "Freedom Teddy"!
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Seamus
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Posted - March 13 2003 : 4:27:06 PM
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HUZZAHS!!!
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but rather to skid in sideways,
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'...holy sh*t ...what a ride!'
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Seamus
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Posted - March 13 2003 : 4:29:06 PM
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le pant! le pant!!
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arrive at the grave safely
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but rather to skid in sideways,
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'...holy sh*t ...what a ride!'
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Seamus
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richfed
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Posted - March 14 2003 : 05:58:51 AM
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So then, this is what Mel Gibson was referring to to at the end of Braveheart, when, as William Wallace, he passionately screams:
Freeeeeeeeeeeeedommmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
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Seamus
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Posted - March 14 2003 : 06:40:25 AM
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Oh, man............I HOPE so!!!!!!!
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Theresa
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Posted - March 14 2003 : 06:59:44 AM
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| Well now, after this conversation I say who needs the French!? Christina, let's not forget that retro do the Freedom Twist and what about those Freedom Cut Green Beans? |
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Posted - March 14 2003 : 08:13:56 AM
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Originally posted by Seamus
(Did he have a smoke afterwards?)
Smoke......schmoke!
Give me a Freedom Pastry.... Or give me Death!! |
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Posted - March 16 2003 : 11:54:46 AM
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>>>Heck, what you call French fries is an invention of Belgium.
I read tonight one of the democrats wondered if the term "French Kissing" shouldn't be replaced with "Freedom Kissing" too?<<<
Yes, Ilse, I was kind of puzzled too!! :)While visiting France I never encountered French Toast, French Braids. etc..I am wondering who invented these terms over here.:)
Oh, and since people want to abolish anything that refers to the French I am really wondering what will happen to Baton Rouge??:)
Red Stick???? And not to forget the French Quater in New Orleans..<GRIN>
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Posted - March 16 2003 : 1:20:34 PM
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Hmmmmmm..... the "Freedom" Quarter of New Orleans?? Nah! Somehow that just doesn't fit the character of the area. Maybe we'll let that one stay!
Oh... and Lady Liberty?? She stays!! We love her too much!
Ciao! Or perhaps I should say Bon Jour!
(BTW... no offense is intended to anyone. Speaking for myself, this is all in good fun.) |
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Bea
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Posted - March 16 2003 : 2:48:44 PM
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Yes, this is certainly all in good fun..I didn't see anything offensive here..:)I am wondering though if Quebec will see a decline in American tourists..GRIN..Then again many Canadians aren't too fond of certain things in Quebec..:)
I have very dear friends in Paris and through them I actually found out that Lady Liberty comes from France. A miniature Lady Liberty can be found on the banks of the river Seine close to the Ile de la Cite. |
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Posted - March 16 2003 : 5:05:18 PM
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| Well, Ilse, it's not so much that we don't like Quebec..they don't like Canadians..:( I have never had the chance to visit this province..I'd like to one day!!! Oui, je parle Francais aussi parce que j'ai des amis tres chers a Neuilly sur Seine ( pres de Paris). Vive la France, le bagette,des fromages et les vins rouges.:) |
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Posted - March 16 2003 : 5:43:51 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Wilderness Woman
Hmmmmmm..... the "Freedom" Quarter of New Orleans?? Nah! Somehow that just doesn't fit the character of the area. Maybe we'll let that one stay!
Oh... and Lady Liberty?? She stays!! We love her too much!
Ciao! Or perhaps I should say Bon Jour!
(BTW... no offense is intended to anyone. Speaking for myself, this is all in good fun.)
Well now, WW, have you ever been to New Orleans? To me, you won't find a people more "free" than in the Quarters!  And I'm with you on Lady Liberty...she's one Frenchwoman that makes sense.
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Posted - March 16 2003 : 9:48:10 PM
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| Bea, I would venture to say that a lot of Canadians living in my area do not like Quebec! It has to do with the fact that being situated on the border means that if you want to hold a good job, you have to be bilingual. I am bilingual so this does not affect me, however I know many people who are struggling to learn the language and face the possibility of losing their jobs if they don't. It's really sad. I lay this mess at the Government's feet. Personally, I love the cities and people of Quebec! |
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