Why would a German want to be mistaken for an Englishman?
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Some background: My friend, purely German has a family with a long line of history in the military. However, he can't stand war, especially when it comes to war between his country and another.
Today, he told me that he often visits London, and when he is there, he buys everything he can in order to look English--Clothes, pipes, and even subscribed to English magazines. I asked him why, and he replied with a smile, "Well, I suppose I like to be mistaken for an Englishman, which does happen every so often, until they hear my accent."
Anyone have any idea why he might feel this way?
he's obviously ashamed of his heritage
and for a reason too
[quote]in order to look English--Clothes, pipes[/quote]
woah, what an englishman
he's almost shitting the queen.
For shits and giggles.
After he told me about his favorite British clothes and pipe mixtures, he went on about his English dogs. I understand why he might despise his heritage, but what's with the admiration of British country life?
if you can't beat them, join them?
[QUOTE=John Egbert;35033852]After he told me about his favorite British clothes and pipe mixtures, he went on about his English dogs. I understand why he might despise his heritage, but what's with the admiration of British country life?[/QUOTE]
Maybe he really likes the culture, people go overboard with the whole japan anime thing on a regular basis :v:
[QUOTE=Kalkka;35033868]if you can't beat them, join them?[/QUOTE]
Already beat you in your own sport.
We are still associated with the germans we were back in 1940 by uneducated ameri-folks.
[QUOTE=John Egbert;35033815]he buys everything he can in order to look English--Clothes, pipes, and even subscribed to English magazines.[/QUOTE]
That'd be like me going to Berlin wearing Lederhosen.
[QUOTE=RearAdmiral;35036423]That'd be like me going to Berlin wearing Lederhosen.[/QUOTE]
Like people wear Leathertrousers in Berlin , thats like a scottish kilt - a traditional kind of wear and its worn in the south of germany.
jesusfuckingchrist i will rant soon.
Is it true every person in Germany owns a piano?
Same true as every american is fat...
now is?
[QUOTE=wizu;35036499]Like people wear Leathertrousers in Berlin , thats like a scottish kilt - a traditional kind of wear and its worn in the south of germany.
jesusfuckingchrist i will rant soon.[/QUOTE]
I was just highlighting how absurd the situation is, I know not everyone wears them.
Although I didn't know they're a south german thing. Rated informative for that.
I am sorry for misunderstanding the context. thought you were making jokes.
We cool.
[QUOTE=John Egbert;35033815]
Anyone have any idea why he might feel this way?[/QUOTE]
Maybe because a lot of people are all like "Fucking nazis" once they think about Germany.
Because some of us fine Englishmen are just naturally smashing. It's perfectly understandable if he wants to look as dandy and be associated with such classy folk.
[QUOTE=wizu;35036617]Same true as every american is fat...
now is?[/QUOTE]
So...yes?
Auschwear I don't know.
Once upon a time an aussie came to germany with the promises to not let any communism rule over germany, everyone was so terrefied about it back then , so everyone followed his cause and got germany the worst reputation EVER.
fucking aussies...
Addendum: The guy that rated me boxes must be Evil cyborg-hitler that got his jimmies rustled and therefore does not agree with me.
[QUOTE=wizu;35040210]Once upon a time an aussie came to germany with the promises to not let any communism rule over germany, everyone was so terrefied about it back then , so everyone followed his cause and got germany the worst reputation EVER.
fucking aussies...[/QUOTE]
I don't believe that an Australian is the only one to blame for Germany's reputation. You probably know that, but it's the first claim you've made about what has an influence on Germany's rep so I'm under the impression that you have some sort of personal grudge against Aussies. I'm not saying you're wrong, but you might want to explain your knowledge a bit more thoroughly.
Australians aren't aussies
[B]IT'S MOTHERFUCKING AUSTRIA![/B]
Annother addendum:Dang, Wikipedia proved me wrong.
but still you are far from my point.
Well fuck. It's our term. My apologies. Thanks for the "neckbeard" remark by the way.
Regardless, I doubt a man from one country entirely contributed to Germany's rep. I know you're aware, but you might as well say why and how the Austrian had such an effect.
Not Entirely, but the germans didn't say "Kill all jews."
it was "him"
amirite?
[QUOTE=wizu;35041316]Not Entirely, but the germans didn't say "Kill all jews."
amirite?[/QUOTE]
Actions speak louder than words.
Also, I wouldn't call someone a neckbeard if I have over 930 hours logged into Team Fortress 2, and over 800 in Garry's Mod.
Everybody should chill about Germany
The war is over since 1945 which makes it the 67st birthday of the war's end.
looking at it practically i should rate everyone late for the following reason:"Opionion is older than the internet and therfore outdated."
Grow up America.
[QUOTE=wizu;35041412]Everybody should chill about Germany
The war is over since 1945 which makes it the 67st birthday of the war's end.
looking at it practically i should rate everyone late for the following reason:"Opionion is older than the internet and therfore outdated."
Grow up America.[/QUOTE]
We're fine with Germany, I just didn't understand your point earlier about how the Australian (later determined to be an Austrian) had THE BIG effect on Germany's "shitty reputation". I mean, it was the only thing you mentioned. There's Allied propaganda, not to mention the mere facts of what happened during the war. I'm just trying to understand your perspective and the logical reasoning for your views, rather than just "fuck the aussies".
[B]New addendum:[/B] Chain of command, guys. Hey wizu, I see you down there. Go wash your fucking toilet.
He ruled the country, no questions were asked.
There is a chain of command, you do what the guy above says.
Btw : since Hitler led germany out of the financial crisis , everyone started to be patriotistic and never questioned superior's question.
and shit was cash.
You have to remember the mind games that were played on the German people.
Imagine, if you will, an extremely charismatic guy coming to power in a time of economic distress. His ideas are mediocre, but that doesn't really matter, as he makes them sound good and inspires the patriotic spirit of the country. He promises a better future and a world where the German people are top dog, which sounds great considering how WWI kicked the shit out of them.
But enough about Obama.
Once he's in power, he starts the gears turning on a war machine, successfully turning the economy around. (We in america know how this works. Think WWII and the end of the Depression.) The people think "Well hey, this guy's got it!"
And the rest is history. He was just so great that the people gave him every bit of power he needed for him to turn around and force them to love him, even through all the atrocities he created. Remember, you didn't talk bad about the Fuehrer, under possibility of being arrested and "disappearing."
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