what to wear in order not to stick out....
Jun 23rd 2003, 8:34 pm
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Re: what to wear in order not to stick out....
Following up to Barbara Vaughan
>Italy is full of shirts and jackets with bizzarre English phrases
>written on them. I should make a collection. When I see a really strange
>one, I tell myself, "I have to remember that one and write it down", but
>I never get around to it.
so is Spain "no work team" is the only one I can remember, probably
because it makes some sense.
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"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Wasdale, landscape photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
>Italy is full of shirts and jackets with bizzarre English phrases
>written on them. I should make a collection. When I see a really strange
>one, I tell myself, "I have to remember that one and write it down", but
>I never get around to it.
so is Spain "no work team" is the only one I can remember, probably
because it makes some sense.
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Wasdale, landscape photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
Jun 24th 2003, 4:17 am
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Re: what to wear in order not to stick out....
>Subject: Re: what to wear in order not to stick out....
>From: [email protected] (Miguel Cruz)
>Date: 6/23/03 20:48 Pacific Daylight Time
>Message-id:
>Barbara Vaughan wrote:
>> Italy is full of shirts and jackets with bizzarre English phrases
>> written on them. I should make a collection. When I see a really strange
>> one, I tell myself, "I have to remember that one and write it down", but
>> I never get around to it.
>I find them on baby and children's clothes more than anything else. They
>make great gifts for new parents! (at least if they have a sense of humor)
>miguel
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Speaking of spotting people from countries other than the one the are visiting
I must have a sixth sense also.
For instance I can spot a Canadian a mile away in Europe. They're the ones who
WILL carry those stuffed Moose heads to remind them of home.
Cheers
Gary Nichols
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>From: [email protected] (Miguel Cruz)
>Date: 6/23/03 20:48 Pacific Daylight Time
>Message-id:
>Barbara Vaughan wrote:
>> Italy is full of shirts and jackets with bizzarre English phrases
>> written on them. I should make a collection. When I see a really strange
>> one, I tell myself, "I have to remember that one and write it down", but
>> I never get around to it.
>I find them on baby and children's clothes more than anything else. They
>make great gifts for new parents! (at least if they have a sense of humor)
>miguel
>--
>Hit The Road! Photos and tales from around the world: http://travel.u.nu
>Latest photos: Maldives, Dubai and Vietnam
Speaking of spotting people from countries other than the one the are visiting
I must have a sixth sense also.
For instance I can spot a Canadian a mile away in Europe. They're the ones who
WILL carry those stuffed Moose heads to remind them of home.
Cheers
Gary Nichols
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All countries are good. Some are better than others. That's all.
All people are good. Some are better than others. That's all.
Gary Nichols
Jun 24th 2003, 8:16 am
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Re: what to wear in order not to stick out....
The Reid wrote:
>so is Spain "no work team" is the only one I can remember, probably
>because it makes some sense.
N.W.T. is a quite popular brand for (wind)surfing and snowboard gear
in this part of the world.
Words on clothes are in nearly any case kind of silly. The origin
might be in uniforms, meant to reduce the personality of the person
wearing them. In these days more a sign of (voluntary?) submission of
a person under higher values like [choose any brand].
Jens
>so is Spain "no work team" is the only one I can remember, probably
>because it makes some sense.
N.W.T. is a quite popular brand for (wind)surfing and snowboard gear
in this part of the world.
Words on clothes are in nearly any case kind of silly. The origin
might be in uniforms, meant to reduce the personality of the person
wearing them. In these days more a sign of (voluntary?) submission of
a person under higher values like [choose any brand].
Jens
Jun 24th 2003, 9:20 am
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Re: what to wear in order not to stick out....
"John Dierks" wrote in message news:...
Depends on where you're going. Of course, a beret will be de rigeur
if you'll be in Paris. And in southern Germany, you'll want to be
seen only in lederhosen. In the Netherlands, I'm sorry to say that
you will have to wear wooden shoes. Not the best for walking, but the
only way to blend in. I would avoid the Jockey Club in London.....
Depends on where you're going. Of course, a beret will be de rigeur
if you'll be in Paris. And in southern Germany, you'll want to be
seen only in lederhosen. In the Netherlands, I'm sorry to say that
you will have to wear wooden shoes. Not the best for walking, but the
only way to blend in. I would avoid the Jockey Club in London.....
Jun 24th 2003, 11:45 am
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Re: what to wear in order not to stick out....
Owain wrote:
> "Ken Pisichko" wrote
> | Barbara Vaughan wrote:
> | > I suggest sackcloth and ashes.
> | > Barbara
> | What colour? Does colour matter?
> Of course it does. It should be *natural* sackcloth. Dyed sackcloth is just
> sooo hippy, man.
> | I'd want to "blend in too" next summer if I come
> | to Europe with my two sons on a cycling trip.
> Then you want bright yellow-and-black lycra.
For me? What about the two youngsters? remember the OP wanted to be rather
inconspicuous. Are you saying the locals wear natural sackcloth? Lycra too?
BOTH at the same time?
Regards.
Ken
> "Ken Pisichko" wrote
> | Barbara Vaughan wrote:
> | > I suggest sackcloth and ashes.
> | > Barbara
> | What colour? Does colour matter?
> Of course it does. It should be *natural* sackcloth. Dyed sackcloth is just
> sooo hippy, man.
> | I'd want to "blend in too" next summer if I come
> | to Europe with my two sons on a cycling trip.
> Then you want bright yellow-and-black lycra.
For me? What about the two youngsters? remember the OP wanted to be rather
inconspicuous. Are you saying the locals wear natural sackcloth? Lycra too?
BOTH at the same time?
Regards.
Ken
Jun 24th 2003, 5:00 pm
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gatsby wrote:
> Speaking of spotting people from countries other than the one the are visiting
> I must have a sixth sense also.
> For instance I can spot a Canadian a mile away in Europe. They're the ones who
> WILL carry those stuffed Moose heads to remind them of home.
> Cheers
> Gary Nichols
Yes we do, but only on our hats. The really nice accent is the model that has a bit
of fishline atached to the Moose' ears. When we pull the little fishline the Moose
ears move back and forth as when the Moose is trying to distract the black flies
that normally buzz about it's head here in Canada.
> Speaking of spotting people from countries other than the one the are visiting
> I must have a sixth sense also.
> For instance I can spot a Canadian a mile away in Europe. They're the ones who
> WILL carry those stuffed Moose heads to remind them of home.
> Cheers
> Gary Nichols
Yes we do, but only on our hats. The really nice accent is the model that has a bit
of fishline atached to the Moose' ears. When we pull the little fishline the Moose
ears move back and forth as when the Moose is trying to distract the black flies
that normally buzz about it's head here in Canada.
Jun 24th 2003, 5:00 pm
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Terryo wrote:
> I would avoid the Jockey Club in London.....
Oh quit horsing around and stick to the clothing :-)
> I would avoid the Jockey Club in London.....
Oh quit horsing around and stick to the clothing :-)
Jun 24th 2003, 8:08 pm
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Following up to Jens Arne Maennig
>Words on clothes are in nearly any case kind of silly. The origin
>might be in uniforms, meant to reduce the personality of the person
>wearing them. In these days more a sign of (voluntary?) submission of
>a person under higher values like [choose any brand].
I agree, unfortunately many see having the label on the outside as
reinforcing their status rather than making them seem dupes of the
fashion industry. I would like one of the cheapo manufacturers to
bring out a range "I didn't pay double for a name brand" brand. They
would get my custom.
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Wasdale, landscape photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
>Words on clothes are in nearly any case kind of silly. The origin
>might be in uniforms, meant to reduce the personality of the person
>wearing them. In these days more a sign of (voluntary?) submission of
>a person under higher values like [choose any brand].
I agree, unfortunately many see having the label on the outside as
reinforcing their status rather than making them seem dupes of the
fashion industry. I would like one of the cheapo manufacturers to
bring out a range "I didn't pay double for a name brand" brand. They
would get my custom.
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
Wasdale, landscape photos, London & the Thames path "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk"
Spain, food and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" (see web for email)
Jun 24th 2003, 9:18 pm
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Icono Clast wrote:
> Are you an English-speaking North American? If so, there's absolutely
> nothing you can do to not be spotted. I can spot an American a mile
> away who's not in the home country. There's something unmistakeable
> about us and there's nothing you can do about it.
> Israelis and Australians are also quite easy to spot.
Interesting... Swedes and Estonians usually take me for a Finn, Finns
take me for an Estonian, and the rest of Europeans tend to take me for
an Israeli. I am an American.
--
Vera Izrailit
> Are you an English-speaking North American? If so, there's absolutely
> nothing you can do to not be spotted. I can spot an American a mile
> away who's not in the home country. There's something unmistakeable
> about us and there's nothing you can do about it.
> Israelis and Australians are also quite easy to spot.
Interesting... Swedes and Estonians usually take me for a Finn, Finns
take me for an Estonian, and the rest of Europeans tend to take me for
an Israeli. I am an American.
--
Vera Izrailit
Jun 24th 2003, 9:35 pm
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On 25 Jun 2003 09:18:53 GMT, Vera Izrailit
wrote:
> Icono Clast wrote:
>> Are you an English-speaking North American? If so, there's absolutely
>> nothing you can do to not be spotted. I can spot an American a mile
>> away who's not in the home country. There's something unmistakeable
>> about us and there's nothing you can do about it.
>> Israelis and Australians are also quite easy to spot.
The Austrailians wear bush hats with beer bottles hanging down from the
brim.
wrote:
> Icono Clast wrote:
>> Are you an English-speaking North American? If so, there's absolutely
>> nothing you can do to not be spotted. I can spot an American a mile
>> away who's not in the home country. There's something unmistakeable
>> about us and there's nothing you can do about it.
>> Israelis and Australians are also quite easy to spot.
The Austrailians wear bush hats with beer bottles hanging down from the
brim.
Jun 24th 2003, 10:12 pm
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Barbara Vaughan wrote:
> Icono Clast wrote:
> > "John Dierks" wrote:
> > > what can I wear to help not stick out?
> >
> > Are you an English-speaking North American? If so, there's absolutely
> > nothing you can do to not be spotted. I can spot an American a mile
> > away who's not in the home country. There's something unmistakeable
> > about us and there's nothing you can do about it.
>
> No one ever picks me for an American
I'm quite proud of the fact that I'm usually mistaken for a local
regardless of where I happen to be. I don't know why. I'm often
addressed in the local dialect rather than the national language.
> I will also say that I don't believe people who say they can pick
> Americans reliably. Some Americans are easy to identify, but certainly
> not all.
Well, that's true. You and seem to indicate that.
A "sixth sense" was mentioned in this thread and I believe I have it
to some degree. Of course it's possible that not every one of us I
think I spot is. But the degree of success I've had over the decades
is, uh, remarkable. In fact, I did.
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> Icono Clast wrote:
> > "John Dierks" wrote:
> > > what can I wear to help not stick out?
> >
> > Are you an English-speaking North American? If so, there's absolutely
> > nothing you can do to not be spotted. I can spot an American a mile
> > away who's not in the home country. There's something unmistakeable
> > about us and there's nothing you can do about it.
>
> No one ever picks me for an American
I'm quite proud of the fact that I'm usually mistaken for a local
regardless of where I happen to be. I don't know why. I'm often
addressed in the local dialect rather than the national language.
> I will also say that I don't believe people who say they can pick
> Americans reliably. Some Americans are easy to identify, but certainly
> not all.
Well, that's true. You and seem to indicate that.
A "sixth sense" was mentioned in this thread and I believe I have it
to some degree. Of course it's possible that not every one of us I
think I spot is. But the degree of success I've had over the decades
is, uh, remarkable. In fact, I did.
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A San Franciscan in (where else?) San Francisco
http://geocities.com/dancefest/ http://geocities.com/iconoc/
ICQ: http://wwp.mirabilis.com/19098103 IClast at SFbay Net
Jun 24th 2003, 10:27 pm
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Re: what to wear in order not to stick out....
In article ,
[email protected] (The Reid) wrote:
> I agree, unfortunately many see having the label on the outside as
> reinforcing their status rather than making them seem dupes of the
> fashion industry. I would like one of the cheapo manufacturers to
> bring out a range "I didn't pay double for a name brand" brand. They
> would get my custom.
Absolutely. Words cannot encapsulate my wrath when, having finally
discovered a nice grey hoodie without a logo on the front, I delightedly
paid for it and took it home only to discover one on the *back*. :;
[email protected] (The Reid) wrote:
> I agree, unfortunately many see having the label on the outside as
> reinforcing their status rather than making them seem dupes of the
> fashion industry. I would like one of the cheapo manufacturers to
> bring out a range "I didn't pay double for a name brand" brand. They
> would get my custom.
Absolutely. Words cannot encapsulate my wrath when, having finally
discovered a nice grey hoodie without a logo on the front, I delightedly
paid for it and took it home only to discover one on the *back*. :;
Jun 24th 2003, 11:12 pm
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Re: what to wear in order not to stick out....
Tim wrote in message
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> On 25 Jun 2003 09:18:53 GMT, Vera Izrailit
> wrote:
> > Icono Clast wrote:
> >
> >> Are you an English-speaking North American? If so, there's absolutely
> >> nothing you can do to not be spotted. I can spot an American a mile
> >> away who's not in the home country. There's something unmistakeable
> >> about us and there's nothing you can do about it.
> >
> >> Israelis and Australians are also quite easy to spot.
> The Austrailians wear bush hats with beer bottles hanging down from the
> brim.
beer bottles? Surely your jest. I have only seen them with koalas
a-dangling.
---
DFM
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prrbgxkwawxhha1@localhost...> On 25 Jun 2003 09:18:53 GMT, Vera Izrailit
> wrote:
> > Icono Clast wrote:
> >
> >> Are you an English-speaking North American? If so, there's absolutely
> >> nothing you can do to not be spotted. I can spot an American a mile
> >> away who's not in the home country. There's something unmistakeable
> >> about us and there's nothing you can do about it.
> >
> >> Israelis and Australians are also quite easy to spot.
> The Austrailians wear bush hats with beer bottles hanging down from the
> brim.
beer bottles? Surely your jest. I have only seen them with koalas
a-dangling.
---
DFM
Jun 24th 2003, 11:30 pm
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On Wed, 25 Jun 2003 21:12:17 +1000, Deep Floyd Mars
wrote:
> Tim wrote in message
> newsprrbgxkwawxhha1@localhost...
>> On 25 Jun 2003 09:18:53 GMT, Vera Izrailit
>> wrote:
>> > Icono Clast wrote:
>> >
>> >> Are you an English-speaking North American? If so, there's absolutely
>> >> nothing you can do to not be spotted. I can spot an American a mile
>> >> away who's not in the home country. There's something unmistakeable
>> >> about us and there's nothing you can do about it.
>> >
>> >> Israelis and Australians are also quite easy to spot.
>> The Austrailians wear bush hats with beer bottles hanging down from the
>> brim.
And all the women are called Maureen, Doreen, Pauline, Noreen or Kay.
(apologies to Paul Hogan)
> beer bottles? Surely your jest. I have only seen them with koalas
> a-dangling.
> ---
I obviously watch too much Monty Python, Bruce. Tim.
wrote:
> Tim wrote in message
> news
prrbgxkwawxhha1@localhost...>> On 25 Jun 2003 09:18:53 GMT, Vera Izrailit
>> wrote:
>> > Icono Clast wrote:
>> >
>> >> Are you an English-speaking North American? If so, there's absolutely
>> >> nothing you can do to not be spotted. I can spot an American a mile
>> >> away who's not in the home country. There's something unmistakeable
>> >> about us and there's nothing you can do about it.
>> >
>> >> Israelis and Australians are also quite easy to spot.
>> The Austrailians wear bush hats with beer bottles hanging down from the
>> brim.
And all the women are called Maureen, Doreen, Pauline, Noreen or Kay.
(apologies to Paul Hogan)
> beer bottles? Surely your jest. I have only seen them with koalas
> a-dangling.
> ---
I obviously watch too much Monty Python, Bruce. Tim.
Jun 25th 2003, 12:24 am
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On Wed, 25 Jun 2003 13:34:03 +0100, The Reid wrote:
> Following up to Tim
>> The Austrailians wear bush hats with beer bottles hanging down from the
>> brim.
> wouldnt beer bottles be a little heavy?
They're strapping glads, those Aussies. And anyway, the bottles wouldn't be
full for long.
Tim.
> Following up to Tim
>> The Austrailians wear bush hats with beer bottles hanging down from the
>> brim.
> wouldnt beer bottles be a little heavy?
They're strapping glads, those Aussies. And anyway, the bottles wouldn't be
full for long.
Tim.
