Americans take themselfs far too seriously
Jan 28th 2005, 6:34 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs far too seriously
Originally Posted by fatbrit
A couple of dozen hypodermics in the belly usually cures it. If not, I'm afraid they have to be put down.
Jan 28th 2005, 7:06 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs far too seriously
Originally Posted by DivineAngel
You are obviously a very smallminded person. I hope that you experience similar issues as are being described when you move to England and receive the same amount of symapathy as you apply here.
I would go to ENJOY the country. Not put it down (unlike some people).
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Jan 28th 2005, 7:20 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs far too seriously
Originally Posted by supernav
-- i don't whine and bitch about everything
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Jan 28th 2005, 7:28 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs far too seriously
Originally Posted by supernav
I wouldn't. Cuz unlike you guys (which i hope still represents a small% of britons) -- i don't whine and bitch about everything with an elitist attitude.
I would go to ENJOY the country. Not put it down (unlike some people).
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I would go to ENJOY the country. Not put it down (unlike some people).
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Nope -- this is it! Think we've probably got at least 99% of all Brit views here. Course, the IQ's probably a little higher than average with those on this board!
Are you still going? Or do you think you might give it a miss?
Jan 28th 2005, 8:16 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs (sic) far too seriously
:: munches popcorn:: 
Jan 28th 2005, 8:18 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs (sic) far too seriously
Originally Posted by ms_bhon
:: munches popcorn::
Jan 28th 2005, 8:19 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs (sic) far too seriously
Originally Posted by ms_bhon
:: munches popcorn::
Jan 28th 2005, 8:29 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs (sic) far too seriously
Originally Posted by AdobePinon
No, you're eating my popcorn. Go get your own.
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Jan 28th 2005, 8:31 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs (sic) far too seriously
Originally Posted by Ray
LOL.... your enjoying this...
Jan 28th 2005, 8:32 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs (sic) far too seriously
Originally Posted by precise_diamond
I am
Jan 28th 2005, 8:41 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs (sic) far too seriously
Originally Posted by precise_diamond
THE END!
Jan 28th 2005, 8:42 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs (sic) far too seriously
Originally Posted by precise_diamond
THE END!
Jan 28th 2005, 9:10 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs far too seriously
Originally Posted by fatbrit
Are you still going? Or do you think you might give it a miss?
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Jan 28th 2005, 9:18 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs far too seriously
Has anyone else noticed that irony just isn't a big thing in this country?
Jan 28th 2005, 9:41 pm
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Re: Americans take themselfs far too seriously
Originally Posted by supernav
Please don't try too hard to fit the stereotype of the arrogant Brit.
Don't come into my country and then slap me in the face by insulting me. You can bet if i moved to England, i'd have nothing but respect for the English people for allowing me in.
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Don't come into my country and then slap me in the face by insulting me. You can bet if i moved to England, i'd have nothing but respect for the English people for allowing me in.
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Secondly.
Slag off the UK whilst living there, and I bet all they'll tell you is: 'your problem mate'.
Europeans are very comfortable in their skins, unlike most Americans.