Circ Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Transtic Nerve [/i] [B]French call them "fried apples"...[/B][/QUOTE] Here in Quebec, we use Patate Frite (Fried Potatoes, very rare) or just Frites, most often. I don't see the use to add French... [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by treton_noir[/i] [B]the french word for "apple" is "pomme". the french call potatoes "pomme de terre" or "apples of the earth". actually, come to think of it, the only term i heard them use in reference to fries is "frit" (sp?). its pronounced like the english "free". [/B][/QUOTE] Right. It's Frite actually, and pronounced free-te. And the word oversea is, as I just pointed, "patate", which may come from potatoe. Now, the whole issue is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Few days ago, me and some friends had a good laugh about some old man in Florida who wanted said French fries renamed all over the country, so when I read that one, I just laughed my head and *** off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuoMax Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 I think thst these pewople are being childish and immature. There is no point in changing the name other than to create more hatetowards us (USA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orien_Xel Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 [color=blue]Wow...that is SO STUPID!!!! Gokents: Just...whoa...thats bigoted.... Anyway, those people are idiots and should be barred from ever holding a position in the US government. Why change the names? Its sooo stupid!!! I had [b]FRENCH[/b] Toast this morning for breakfast...Mmmmmmm......[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShinje Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 [size=1] [color=blue] The whole war in Iraq has gotten ridiculous, so ridiculous, it has hit a new low, Freedom Fries and freedom toast. why aggravate the french? Does the bush administration want their oild too? Honestly, On the news last night, we saw these two congressmen holding up a plaque dedicated to the "freedom fries" What an utter disgrace. And yet, it is ironic that the frenc ARE the ones wantiong peace, it just shows you, America, how you government can be so narrow minded and petty. A truly horrible day for US/Franco relations, Im sick of the whole ***ing war. [/size] [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentdeath Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 it seems increbibly stupid whereas we wouldn't be a country without their help! but somewhat patriotic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Transtic Nerve [/i] [B]YEAH! I wonder what these idiots would say then! Anyway, French Fries aren't even FRENCH! It was invented by a Belgians. (The only relation to the French is the fact that the French sold them to Americans) The frozen French fry we use in Fast Food resturants was invented by an AMERICAN! In fact, only in America do they call them FRENCH fries. The English call them chips. The French call them "fried apples"... This is absolutely ridiculous. Blame your own country for making it French you stupid asses. [/B][/QUOTE] Furthermore, I believe in an older term in Britian, 'french' meant "cut long and narrow". Thus, french fries would be narrow potato strips dipped in grease. Idiots. Stupid Congress trying to win over the blue-collars. What next [in light of Germany's isolation], are we going to start calling them 'Hamericas'? Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Change Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 So do I call France "Freedom" now? Seems like a logical extension... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Macaiodh Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by GinnyLyn [/i] [B] (I can't wait for my kids and/or grandkids to ask me if this had [i]really[/i] happened when they study this in their history books.) [/B][/QUOTE] [COLOR=darkblue]Yeah, I know. I was filling out a baby book the other day and I was at the part about "What was going on in the world when I was pregnant?" I had to write about all this stupid crap. The "World Leaders" section was too embarassing to even want to fill out, but I did it anyway.[/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 I don't really care about the change. It's not like it's widespread. The public wouldn't collectively change its vocabulary. I mean, come on, heh. Politicians aren't exactly the most mature people in the world, so this doesn't surprise me. Look at the juvenile mudslinging surrounding elections and the constant bickering between parties. Whenever times of war are upon us, there's always silly propaganda and such that surafces along with it. Look at government posters during the World War II period, for instance. ;) So, I doubt that the new name will last very long--even in the cafeterias of government buildings. French fries are a part of Americana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hikaru Ichijyo Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 It's times like this that I'm almost ashamed to be called an American. This whole war issue first of all is out of hand, and has really ruined the reputation of the United States. Also I have no clue what us Americans are trying to acomplish by changing the name of French Fries to Freedom Fries. -___- That's really going to get France backing the good old USA. :rolleyes: In short this idea is stupid along with Bush's reasons to go to war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 [COLOR=blue][I]All I have to say is that the worlds gone mad. No one can do anything without having fingers pointed at you and then be accused of something. This "freedom fries" thing just proves how bad things have gotten.[/COLOR][/I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan L Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Funny.. my Mum actually knows someone who was asked to pray with George Bush (a minister who lives somewhere in Washington.. vague I know, but heh).. and his personal opinion of him is "he's an absolute nutter". Granted, that's one man's opinion rather than absolute fact.. but at least he's actually met the guy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circ Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 Many, many powerfull people are weird. Now, the problem is: How do these people get elected in the first place??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinnyLyn Posted March 13, 2003 Share Posted March 13, 2003 'Cause the rest of us are even weirder. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Hmm, does anybody else have the feeling that one could just sit back and wait for the apocalypse take over any minute now? :smirk: I certainly do... There's a saying for a situation like this (I'll just translate it directly from Finnish): "The books of the world have gone mad." Well, now I can get back to my daily chores. *walks off* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathKnight Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 [color=crimson]New '[b]Fascist Fries[/b]- [i]Much better than those plain ol' freedom fries[/i]. [b]Coming Soon to a OtakuBoards post near you[/b]. This I find stupid. If you are going to rename a food something, dont rename it something that sounds stupider than the original word. Freedom Fries? That sounds like something out of a stand-up comedians routine, egh.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted March 14, 2003 Share Posted March 14, 2003 Ken, my friend, I believe that's where they got it from. Cuz, hey, all of Congress is just one, big joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegitto4 Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 ** only posting after reading part of the first page, will edit later if needed** Personally, this just shows how childish our government really is. the war thing, I dont understand it really. I haven't been paying attention to it much. I figure, if i end up going, i'll kill some ppl that they tell me to. I know it's a stupid thing to say, but right now, there isn't much else I can say. I'm planning on reading up on it though. Did we even have a topic on this iraq thing yet? I'm not surprised if we will have a direct one soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinzouningen17 Posted March 15, 2003 Share Posted March 15, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Medra [/i] [B]Cuz, hey, all of Congress is just one, big joke. [/B][/QUOTE] *E&C Highfive* Man, you took the words straight outta my mouth. I personally find this thing a bit funny. Not "ROTFLMAO" funny, but like...."Dont Be A Menace To South Central While Drinkin Your Juice In The Hood" funny(basically, "stupid" funny). This just proves that we've definetly got some idiots in congress now. *shakes head* Oh well, I'm still gonna call em FRENCH fries and FRENCH toast, and if someone DARES to try and correct me, I'd probably slap em and get thrown out of the restaurant or wherever I'm at. [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by DeathKnight[/i] [B]Freedom Fries? That sounds like something out of a stand-up comedians routine, egh.[/B][/QUOTE] Man, I wouldnt doubt it if someone used that sometime soon on BET's Comic View as a joke(probably on the next season). I know for a fact that someone is gonna be makin fun of this entire situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.A. Rod. Posted March 16, 2003 Share Posted March 16, 2003 I think it's rediculous, the lengths that some people are going for patriotism. Don't get me wrong, because I am very supportive for the nation and proud to be an American, but it seems that some are forgetting who we are fighting in the war. I figure that if the administration wants to get France on their side, they should start putting "French" in front of a lot of other foods. P.S.- French Fries were originated in Belgium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transtic Nerve Posted March 16, 2003 Share Posted March 16, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by L.A. Rod. [/i] [B] P.S.- French Fries were originated in Belgium. [/B][/QUOTE] Yes. I established that earlier... I gave a brief history lesson on the French Fry.... which seems rather dumb now that I think about it. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Change Posted March 16, 2003 Share Posted March 16, 2003 I think that French Toast also was invented in Belgum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juu Posted March 16, 2003 Share Posted March 16, 2003 [color=ff00cc] [size=1]Err... well, my dad and I were driving to a Chinese resturant today. When we stopped at a red light, the car in front of us had a piece of paper taped to the inside of its back window. It said, 'I support Bush', and it had a picture of McDonald's french fries and two pieces of bread. oO;; But the odd thing is, the car had two broken windows. o_o;[/color] [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegitto4 Posted March 16, 2003 Share Posted March 16, 2003 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Juuthena [/i] [B][color=ff00cc] [size=1] But the odd thing is, the car had two broken windows. o_o;[/color] [/size] [/B][/QUOTE] I'm sorry, but thats either just a really funny coincidence, or, well, weird is the only word that i can put to describe it. I often wonder why bush is in office, i mean, so many people sont like him now, albeit it was the opposite when he was given the predesenciy. Sorry if i'm just randomly babbling, i just woke up........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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