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Jimbuna 12-14-08 10:03 AM

Love it......and concur with the first point (but not in all its entirity)...(beer is wonderful.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/drunkcob.gif

A Very Super Market 12-14-08 12:27 PM

You also have to remember that most maps in Germany are incorrect, due to a certain town that ceases to exist, that is no more, and is an ex-town.

No.. not Konigsberg

SUBMAN1 12-14-08 01:32 PM

As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. I'd say you got 3000 of them easy right here! :rock:

-S

Schöneboom 12-14-08 02:36 PM

Immer Die Polka!
 
http://media.outnow.ch/movies/images...ovie.fs/01.jpg

Jimbuna 12-14-08 04:09 PM

How does he manage to play that thing whilst sleeping :hmm:

Falkirion 12-14-08 05:56 PM

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Nice list. I got a couple of laughs out of it. I still dont get the whole German stance on violence, you miss out on some good games because of it.

August 12-14-08 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. I'd say you got 3000 of them easy right here! :rock:

-S

The question was about prejudices and I think those characters are a composite of the most common prejudicial German stereotypes in the US.

bookworm_020 12-14-08 11:27 PM

Liked the list, but there a couple of things they need pointing out. Call them the Australian version!
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1. We know beer - you don’t.
I don’t know who labeled your dishwater “beer”, but it’s misleading. When you order a beer in Germany - don’t expect it to be ice cold. And yes, the foam is intended to be there.
Room tempreture beer here in Australia is a no no! 35 degree beer!:huh: Do agree on the foam, we are not England!

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On the autobahn no speed limit sign actually means no speed limit.
Here we have speed limits, just that no one can reach them in peak hour, let alone break it!:roll:

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3. Soccer is not for chicks. Well, not only.
Soccer it not a main line sport here in Australia, why would it be with grown men crying over someone slapping them in the face?:doh:

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The Bavarian “Lederhosen” are like the Texan cowboy hats.
I have pictures of Neal in stockings going through my head!:damn:

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Sundays are for relaxation, not for shopping. The same goes for holidays - and we’ve got lots of them.
A.K.A. BBQ at the beach day!:up:

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When you hear “Volksmusik” - RUN!
Agree, also run if you see Rolf Harris armed with a wobble board!:eek:

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Yes, we have a public transportation system.
We do too, but that will make you want to drive after putting yourself at the mercy of it! Just wait till I'm a train driver!:D

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You don’t like to see two men kissing? Look the other way (And don’t go to Cologne).
and King's Cross in Sydney!:doh:

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If you don’t want to see nipples, don’t turn on the tv.
Why should I??? I'll just go to Bondi beach or Manly!:p

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It’s not pessimism when you know that everything is bad.
It's just accepting the fact that it's all screwed up!:yep:

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Should you travel with kids age 16 or older: Watch them.
They will steal your wallets if you don't!:shifty:

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No math needed. Our stated prices include taxes.
Unless if your trying to buy a car!:damn::damn:

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Don’t wait to be seated.
Otherwise the 16 year old kids wil sit there first!:x

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Tips are nice, but not mandatory.
"Work hard, and be good to your mum!";)

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We use 220/230 V instead of 110 V. Buy an adapter.
Ditto! But you will need a different adaptor here as the socket is different!

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Don’t believe everything you read on the web. Not even this list.
Including this forum!:smug:

OneToughHerring 12-15-08 12:54 AM

I'd definitely like to visit Germany one day, and the neighboring countries. I've heard much good things about the southern Germany, Austria and the region of the Alps.

Bewolf 12-15-08 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by OneToughHerring
I'd definitely like to visit Germany one day, and the neighboring countries. I've heard much good things about the southern Germany, Austria and the region of the Alps.

What?
you prefer this:
http://www.wellness-beauty-hotel.inf...anstein600.jpg
http://www.javivicente.com/wp-conten...chwanstein.jpg
(no, Hitler did not build it)

over this?:

http://g-emdm.co.uk/images/c/c2/Brandenburg_Gate.JPG
(no, Hitler did not build this either)

oh why oh why do I understand your preferences :rotfl:

Clichés are a bliss, after all :rotfl:


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