OT: seriously

PH wrote:

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

I think you answered your own question.
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Mike Russell
www.curvemeister.com

sure do
"PH" wrote in message

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

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Peter

As I have said before, I think that it might have something to do with Americans inability to use a Knife and a Fork at the same time. And, of course, there is their desire to elect and re-elect the strangest of people to be their President.

Roy G

"Wombatwal" wrote in message

sure do
"PH" wrote in message

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

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Peter

I’m a Canadian and I worked for an US company for a number years. During this time I traveled extensively.

From hippy California to snooty New England to hillbilly Arkansas to the middle of nowhere Texas….and for the most part I found the people I worked with to be gracious hosts (with the possible exception of Michigan). They just seem to change when they leave North America.

I also spent much of my time in places like Venezuela, Thailand, Europe and Saudi Arabia. People in these places tell me that it was refreshing to have a non-American to work with. In Saudi I was whisked through immigration and customs while the American I was with had a rough time of it….I was there during Ramadan and I tried to fit in (Something they say most Americans don’t do) and people appreciated that and went out of their way to make me feel comfortable…… South Americans take exception to people from the US calling themselves Americans.They feel that everyone from the "Americas" should have that title….I think Europeans dislike Americans on general principle…..something about having thier butts kicked way back in 1812 or something like that…..8^) And Thai people (who I found to be a most unassuming and truely nice people) tell me that Americans are too demanding.

How for the joke……Most Americans I have met are quite capable of using a fork and knife at the same time…..just not very well.
And how can Bush claim to be re-elected if he wasn’t elected the first time…….not my joke….but I thought it was funny.

"Roy" wrote in message

As I have said before, I think that it might have something to do with Americans inability to use a Knife and a Fork at the same time. And, of course, there is their desire to elect and re-elect the strangest of people to be their President.

Roy G

"Wombatwal" wrote in message

sure do
"PH" wrote in message

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

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Peter

On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 23:38:33 +0200, PH wrote:

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

Because they know bugger all about the rest of the world?

Because they think that you can solve all problems with a bigger gun?

Sorry, I shouldn’t feed the trolls…….

On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 23:37:38 GMT, "Roy"
wrote:

As I have said before, I think that it might have something to do with Americans inability to use a Knife and a Fork at the same time. And, of course, there is their desire to elect and re-elect the strangest of people to be their President.

Roy G

They elected him?

In our house we refer to the present incumbent of the white house as "Bush the Unelected".

Hi there.

Yes I think that all of the reasons so far are relevant.

When talking about Politicians, I keep thinking back to the initial stages of Watergate.

As soon as the news of the possible Scandal broke, everyone in the UK were convinced that Tricky was probably as guilty as hell, but were not quite so sure he would get found out.

On the TV news the Citiizens of the US all seemed to be convinced that "Our President" could not, and would never get involved in anything at all underhand. When the Party Machine brought out his daughter to say "My Daddy would never do anything like that" everyone here knew for certain that he was guilty. Yet the majority in the USA still seemed to believe he was innocent.

Talk about falling over with laughter. "What else would you expect a politician to be, if not a crook?" "Are they really that Simple?"

Then of course there was Reagan.

Admittedly at the same time we had the Crazy Lady, but she only got in, because of the Southern English, and they are not much better than the US Americans. It must have something to do with the education system.

Roy G

"Pete S." <fake@> wrote in message

On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 23:37:38 GMT, "Roy"
wrote:

As I have said before, I think that it might have something to do with Americans inability to use a Knife and a Fork at the same time. And, of course, there is their desire to elect and re-elect the strangest of people
to be their President.

Roy G

They elected him?

In our house we refer to the present incumbent of the white house as "Bush the Unelected".

PH wrote:

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

I’m assuming you are American living there. In which case, you will never learn the answer until you leave that country, travel and live outside it, and during which exercise an open, inquisitive mind. (You might even enjoy it!)

If history is any guide it’s unlikely that anybody’s explanations posted to Usenet will satisfy you, in which case actual research becomes necessary.

–T (who shouldn’t feed the trolls either)

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Peter

Mike Russell wrote:

PH wrote:

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

I think you answered your own question.

LMAO! Classic response Mike.

"toby" wrote in message

PH wrote:

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

I’m assuming you are American living there. In which case, you will never learn the answer until you leave that country, travel and live outside it, and during which exercise an open, inquisitive mind. (You might even enjoy it!)

If history is any guide it’s unlikely that anybody’s explanations posted to Usenet will satisfy you, in which case actual research becomes necessary.

–T (who shouldn’t feed the trolls either)

—
Peter

You’re all not feeding the trolls. They’re catching you with their little fish hooks.

"PH" wrote in message

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

They probably think it because Americans are childish.
H.

On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 21:08:12 +0100, "Hannah"
wrote:

"PH" wrote in message

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

They probably think it because Americans are childish.

well, that was a childish response.

hope this helps.

"howldog" wrote in message

They probably think it because Americans are childish.

well, that was a childish response.

American are you?

hope this helps.

If it helps you, then that’s great. I hope it made you feel better.
H.

Hannah wrote:

"howldog" wrote in message

They probably think it because Americans are childish.

well, that was a childish response.

American are you?

hope this helps.

If it helps you, then that’s great. I hope it made you feel better.
H.

Well Hannah
I too am "American" as in a US citizen and resident. I have travelled quite a bit and am less impressed by some of these "Continental Types" than they are. They are legends in their own minds.
US is preeminent in world power and that scares many. This is not unreasonable, Since my state of Massachusetts is represented by the likes of Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, and Barney Frank. We need to toughen up, tell the politically correct police to "grow up", and "enter the real world". After we get our own house in order, we should play real hard ball with those know-it-alls in Europe, like France and Germany who have beeen "has-beens" since I can remember. They are only envious. When did they last impact the world in a positive manner?

I am unrepentently, A PROUD AMERICAN

Presumably because they can’t spell English words properly :-))

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"PH" wrote in message

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

—
Peter

"Scruff" wrote in message

"toby" wrote in message

PH wrote:

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

I’m assuming you are American living there. In which case, you will never learn the answer until you leave that country, travel and live outside it, and during which exercise an open, inquisitive mind. (You might even enjoy it!)

If history is any guide it’s unlikely that anybody’s explanations posted to Usenet will satisfy you, in which case actual research becomes necessary.

–T (who shouldn’t feed the trolls either)

—
Peter

You’re all not feeding the trolls. They’re catching you with their little fish hooks.

Ok, so we are being caught by a Troll’s bait.

But you must admit it is good for a laugh, and might even be more fun than only answering serious questions.

But, why are Americans so ———– ?

Roy G

"Hank McCall" wrote in message

Hannah wrote:

"howldog" wrote in message

They probably think it because Americans are childish.

well, that was a childish response.

American are you?

hope this helps.

If it helps you, then that’s great. I hope it made you feel better.
H.

Well Hannah
I too am "American" as in a US citizen and resident. I have travelled quite a bit and am less impressed by some of these "Continental Types" than they are. They are legends in their own minds.
US is preeminent in world power and that scares many. This is not unreasonable, Since my state of Massachusetts is represented by the likes of Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, and Barney Frank. We need to toughen up, tell the politically correct police to "grow up", and "enter the real world". After we get our own house in order, we should play real hard ball with those know-it-alls in Europe, like France and Germany who have beeen "has-beens" since I can remember. They are only envious. When did they last impact the world in a positive manner?

I am unrepentently, A PROUD AMERICAN

Didn’t they create pasteurized milk or something like that?

"Roy" wrote in message

"Scruff" wrote in message

"toby" wrote in message

PH wrote:

Why the hell do people outside of America think that
Americans are childish?

I’m assuming you are American living there. In which case, you will never learn the answer until you leave that country, travel and live outside it, and during which exercise an open, inquisitive mind. (You might even enjoy it!)

If history is any guide it’s unlikely that anybody’s explanations posted to Usenet will satisfy you, in which case actual research becomes necessary.

–T (who shouldn’t feed the trolls either)

—
Peter

You’re all not feeding the trolls. They’re catching you with their

little

fish hooks.

Ok, so we are being caught by a Troll’s bait.

But you must admit it is good for a laugh, and might even be more fun than only answering serious questions.

But, why are Americans so ———– ?

Roy G

Oh yes, I admit it. I enjoy the grins to break up my work day!

Scruff wrote:

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I am unrepentently, A PROUD AMERICAN

Yeah, proud to be born somewhere…what an achievement!
You can be happy to be born here instead of in Sudan (that’s in Africa, you know, that big island after a lot of water), but proud? My dog was born here also, just like you.

Stephan
(born somewhere else and living in the US by choice)

"Stephan" wrote in message

Scruff wrote:

snip<

I am unrepentently, A PROUD AMERICAN

Yeah, proud to be born somewhere…what an achievement!
You can be happy to be born here instead of in Sudan (that’s in Africa, you know, that big island after a lot of water), but proud? My dog was born here also, just like you.

Stephan
(born somewhere else and living in the US by choice)

Hey dumbass,
That’s not my quote, not that it doesn’t apply. But the line above this one is.

Scruff wrote:

"Stephan" wrote in message

Scruff wrote:

snip<

I am unrepentently, A PROUD AMERICAN

Yeah, proud to be born somewhere…what an achievement!
You can be happy to be born here instead of in Sudan (that’s in Africa, you know, that big island after a lot of water), but proud? My dog was born here also, just like you.

Stephan
(born somewhere else and living in the US by choice)

Hey dumbass,
That’s not my quote, not that it doesn’t apply. But the line above this one is.

Hey now guys, let’s not get into an internet war here, like I almost did talking about Corel, LOL. This is a nice bunch of people sharing ideas and helping one another with PS issues.

Racism is not very nice.

Brian 🙂

Stephan wrote:

Scruff wrote:

snip<

I am unrepentently, A PROUD AMERICAN

Yeah, proud to be born somewhere…what an achievement!
You can be happy to be born here instead of in Sudan (that’s in

Africa,

you know, that big island after a lot of water), but proud? My dog

was

born here also, just like you.

Stephan
(born somewhere else and living in the US by choice)

Echo your first comments but would clarify your last line…Living in Hawaii whose native citizens are not all living in US by choice and which is itself not the US by choice. Still, they did at least get an apology. Just as well, couldn’t see that happening today.

To the OP. If only they/you were childish…there might be hope. Arrogance and belligerence are not the sole preserve of children and it is traits such as these that unfortunately create the stereotypical vision of the US. Fortunately stereotypical does not mean across the board so we can only wait until those who might see an apology as a way to make amends are once again in the ascendant.

Brian
(taking time off from Photoshop to feed the fishes)

On Sat, 2 Apr 2005 00:01:23 +0000 (UTC), "broga" wrote:

Presumably because they can’t spell English words properly :-))

Of course, they can’t, they speak American. 🙂

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Hecate – The Real One

Fashion: Buying things you don’t need, with money
you don’t have, to impress people you don’t like…

Hecate wrote:

On Sat, 2 Apr 2005 00:01:23 +0000 (UTC), "broga" wrote:

Presumably because they can’t spell English words properly :-))

Of course, they can’t, they speak American. 🙂

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Yes, quite shocking how they speak in the the colonies isn’t it?

Stephan

"Stephan" wrote in message
| Hecate wrote:
| > On Sat, 2 Apr 2005 00:01:23 +0000 (UTC), "broga" | > wrote:
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| > Of course, they can’t, they speak American. 🙂
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| Yes, quite shocking how they speak in the the colonies isn’t it? |
| Stephan

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