Appreciation thread

[kaya'08]

I miss BK's Whoppers. I hope the EU will force France to open its borders to BK again, their burgers are better than McDo's imo.

Why the hell does France not have BK?

 

[bub]

I used to visit my dad as a kid when he was working in Brussels in the 80's and to tell the truth I did not like the city very much, but I was amazed how polite the people were, total strangers would salute themselves in the elevator:shock:

Antwerp/Anvers well that is a fun city! Louvain sounds nice too, I have heard a lot of good things about its Catholic University.

I don't like Brussels neither. There are several great buildings in the center and in the European district, but if I was the burgmester I'd burn most of the city.

And yeah, Louvain is cool. The first reason why I go there is the cheap beer, and the second reason is the university

Hmmm not sure about that... but I would trade my Johnny Hallyday against your Jacques Brel

OK, but I want a free entrance to the Louvre

 

[bub]

Why the hell does France not have BK?

We don't have them in Belgium neither. Every time we go to Spain, BK is our first meal :mrgreen:

 

[kaya'08]

Im assuming Belgian French and mainland French are actually quiet different?

 

[kaya'08]

We don't have them in Belgium neither. Every time we go to Spain, BK is our first meal :mrgreen:

Another reason why Sarkozy is barking mad. How can you not have BK? Why the hell is it not in Belgium or France? Please explain??? :doh

 

[bub]

Im assuming Belgian French and mainland French are actually quiet different?

We are the ones who speak without mistakes

j/k it depends on the region, there are 3 or 4 different French accents in Belgium, and many more in France

 

[kaya'08]

We are the ones who speak without mistakes

j/k it depends on the region, there are 3 or 4 different French accents in Belgium, and many more in France

:rofl

*Eagerly waiting for Paris's reaction*

 

[bub]

Another reason why Sarkozy is barking mad. How can you not have BK? Why the hell is it not in Belgium or France? Please explain??? :doh

We have another brand, "Quick"

It's the Belgian McDonalds, a bit more expensive and slightly better

 

[paris]

We don't have them in Belgium neither. Every time we go to Spain, BK is our first meal :mrgreen:

Ah so thats why the Belgians go to Spain and the French to Holland: to order their meals at BK

 

[Anima]

It has come into light through Kaya's discussion that perhaps we take US for granted so to make up for it in our own special way we created this

Now get our thinking caps on and list the things you like about the United States.

I'll start.
TV shows. They make the best shows from Lost to Family Guy, American Dad ...

Ach. I hate the concept behind this thread. I don't think we have any need to thank the US in such a manner. I do however like American Dad. Not as good Still Game or Mock the Week, but it's still good.

 

[paris]

I like the Daily Show: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Official Website | Current Events & Pop Culture, Comedy & Fake News

 

[Wessexman]

It has come into light through Kaya's discussion that perhaps we take US for granted so to make up for it in our own special way we created this

Now get our thinking caps on and list the things you like about the United States.

I'll start.
TV shows. They make the best shows from Lost to Family Guy, American Dad ...

There are loads and loads of things.They have some good shows like Fraiser and Seinfeld as well as excellent literature like Mark Twain and Henry James. I love the healthy place of guns in their culture and admire somewhat their greater commitment to conservatism and limited gov't. Then of course there is Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Publius, Brutus, the federal farmer, John Randolph of Roanoke, Calhoun, Thoreau, Lysander Spooner, Russell Kirk, Richard Weaver, Robert Nisbet and many more.

I do object to the assertion they make the best tv shows however. Certainly in comedy we Brits kick their arses. Blackadder, The office, Only fools and horses, Teachers, Men behaving badly, Dad's army, Monthy Python, Coupling, Father Ted, Blackbooks, The Fastshow, The Vicar of Dibly,The Goodlife etc, I could on and on

 

[Mira]

There are so many things that I like about the United States.

First things that come to mind:

Andy Warhol, Martin Luther King, Henry Thoreau, the Cohen brothers, Woody Allen, Henry Miller, the misterious J.D Sallinger, Janis Joplin, Homer Simpsons, Dorothea Lange, Louis Hine, my favourite Robert Frank and of course the best ever Bugs Bunny !!!

I really appreciate the way people are treated in shops and restaurants (even though sometimes totally overdone) but I prefer that over being yelled at by café waiters in Paris. I appreciate the way people are more relaxed and more civilised when theyu drive (compared to France again)

I love the scenery, the magestical natural monuments, the desert....

Oh and I love clam chouder and dingdongs (yes dingdongs) and Oreo Cookies

 

[B L Zeebub]

Cuban coffee Latino's on Kendal drive , it is as good as Turkish, Greek, Serb, and Croatian.

Smuckers peanut butter with grape jelly.

Sunday Brunch, Crab Shacks, President Obama, Judge Judy, New England, Boulangerie Paul, shopping when the $ is weak, key lime pie, rib shacks ect ect ect.

 

[Mira]

Cuban coffee Latino's on Kendal drive , it is as good as Turkish, Greek, Serb, and Croatian.

Smuckers peanut butter with grape jelly.

Sunday Brunch, Crab Shacks, President Obama, Judge Judy, New England, Boulangerie Paul, shopping when the $ is weak, key lime pie, rib shacks ect ect ect.

OooOoooh, which reminds me of Jerry's famous Deli on Ventura boulevard in LA, and Pinks hot dogs, was it on Highland boulevard ?? (anyone here from LA) ?

Damn the peanut butter and jelly sandwitches, wicked !!!! when I first discovered them I thought I had just tasted food from heaven :fly:

 

[Wessexman]

President Obama,

To be fair we have Blair if it is politicians that are all gloss and no substance that you are looking for.

 

[paris]

Oh I luv The Simpsons

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[B L Zeebub]

To be fair we have Blair if it is politicians that are all gloss and no substance that you are looking for.

how's his latin:rofl
ps is he american?

 

[Wessexman]

how's his latin:rofl

Dunno, maybe he could help you with yours. After all you made a spelling mistake earlier.:mrgreen:

ps is he american?

No unfortunately he is British.

 

[Kandahar]

My favorite things about the United States:

- No matter what kind of environment you want to live in, there is a city in the United States that meets your qualifications...and it is no hassle at all to pick up and move across country (aside from the usual stuff like family/job issues).

- Generally speaking, the United States is probably the most liberal nation in the world when it comes to freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

- Race relations are quite good here. Perhaps there will always be some simmering problems, but I've never encountered the kind of cross-racial respect/tolerance/intermingling in any other country, except maybe Canada.

- The cost of living is much lower here than in almost any other developed nation (this is both a positive and a negative, as it's largely due to the weak dollar).

- Our universities are, quite simply, the best in the world.

- No other nation can produce good movies as consistently as the United States can.

- Our political system is very stable and moderate...it is almost always played between the 40-yard lines.

- We have one of the most diverse and resilient economies in the world. What other nation has an economy strong enough to quickly rebound from the flooding of a major city, or a terrorist attack that killed 3,000 people?

- There is more upward mobility here than in many other countries. I think this is largely due to cultural idiosyncrasies rather than economic reasons. Americans, no matter how rich or poor, constantly think about how they can do better and how their kids can do better. In many parts of the world, lower-class people are discouraged from "selling out" by working to succeed.

 

[B L Zeebub]

Dunno, maybe he could help you with yours. After all you made a spelling mistake earlier.:mrgreen:
No unfortunately he is British.

as has been stated before I am Dyslexic.

 

[Wessexman]

as has been stated before I am Dyslexic.

Is that why you don't post serious stuff then?

 

[B L Zeebub]

Is that why you don't post serious stuff then?

Nah thats boredom, re-hashing the same old same old, the swift visits to other forums to plagiarize, hold no charm for me.

What does amuse me is the ego's of some poster here, who because they take their role in this fine place so seriously, are prepared to pm another member and demand an explanation as to why they had "thanked" another member who's post opposed theirs, sad and rather anal dont you agree?:lol:

 

[Wessexman]

Nah thats boredom, re-hashing the same old same old, the swift visits to other forums to plagiarize, hold no charm for me.

What are you talking about?

What does amuse me is the ego's of some poster here, who because they take their role in this fine place so seriously, are prepared to pm another member and demand an explanation as to why they had "thanked" another member who's post opposed theirs, sad and rather anal dont you agree?:lol:

No what is rather sad and anal is some posters have so little to do that they come to a political discussion site and hardly ever post anything that could be considered a contribution. Instead they make little trolling jokes constantly and thank people for attacking people they don't like without ever having the guts to stand up seriously for their positions.

Like most posters I wish those folks would go back under their bridge and give the rest of us some peace....

 

[B L Zeebub]

What are you talking about?


No what is rather sad and anal is some posters have so little to do that they come to a political discussion site and hardly ever post anything that could be considered a contribution. Instead they make little trolling jokes constantly and thank people for attacking people they don't like without ever having the guts to stand up seriously for their positions.

Like most posters I wish those folks would go back under their bridge and give the rest of us some peace....

PM Kaya or Paris and ask them :lol:

I must admit your contributions to the the thread about queuing in the 10 items or less check out line, riveting, you must be a fan of Dale Wintons Supermarket Sweep:lol: