We're partly Europe's spawn, so if we're less intelligent it's their fault.

Serious said:

I know, but we're speaking in broad terms here. Even talking about "Americans" is tough. . . put a native northwest hippie, a hispanic chick from LA, a hipster musician from New York, and a black southern businessman in the same room and see how much they have in common.

It's hard for me to put my finger on the German thing. Whatever is odd to me about German culture reminds me of what I find odd about Russian culture. It's sort of. . . an anti-aesthetic. A little. . . tacky. Kind of overdone, but not in a Rococo sort of way. Traditional clothes and food. . . the music/art. . . even the sound of the language (which I speak a bit, and appreciate). . .hmm. . . I mean, ever seen German porn from the 90s? That just sums it ALL up.

REDFEATHERS said:

I didn't take it as a love/hate thread, just a discussion. We should all be looking critically at our cultures, right?

And the Eurofuckers that I've personally known have been British and Slovak. I've actually had good experiences with Germans (though I think the culture, from what I know, is kind of bizarre, and my Slovak husband always made fun of them hardcore ), and I've only really known one French peson in my entire life. I actually suspect I would enjoy French culture and people a lot. I have a pretty high tolerance for arrogant know-it-alls, you see.

HereToRockYourWorld said:

True that Americans from different parts of the country with a different background may not have that much in common, but they are at least part of the same country.
Okay, I can see what you mean, though I have never seen it that way and it's very strange for me to see any ressamblance with Russian culture . Oh and sorry Martina for asking that question .

REDFEATHERS said:

done

mdiver said:

One would hope so

Serious said:

But there are parts of america which are inbred, queer mf'ers who know jack shit in life..

there are thick ukers.. (prolly not inbred) but still thick as shit.. but cos you are a bigger country you got more of them shit for brains.. so with breeding you are more likely to inherit shit for brains.. and hence europeans are gonna be more intellectual than americans..

omg jk lol

REDFEATHERS said:

I guess you are you not talking to me here, but to the org majority who happens to be American?

REDFEATHERS said:

When and where?

mdiver said:

One day..

Serious said:

Didnt I just say that Orgers were intelligent?

And the nominees for "Most Retarded Org Thread Ever" are...

REDFEATHERS said:

Oh did you

And the nominees for "Most Retarded Org Thread Ever" are...

Serious said:

You obviously jumped right in.. yes I did say that

Things are looking up for us. Bush has a woman on the side now.


Europe is hanging in there.



Asia is as interesting as ever.


Central Asia is in a good mood.


South America is finding gold in them there hills.


Siberia finally found out what CSI means.


All in all we are one big happy planet earth.

CosmicTalk said:

And the nominees for "orger that needs a sense of humour are".....

CosmicTalk said:

You post that weak line.. what have you brought to the Org community lately?

In shrot yes.

REDFEATHERS said:

I thought "weak" was the inspiration for this thread?

No...I think intelligence in people and their society should be judged on a case by case basis. Besides, what makes one intelligent anyway? Many people that are supposedly so intelligent still don't think through things completely and that holds regardless of what nation state you inhabit. I think there are generalizations on both sides of the fence about who is more or less intelligent and that in itself is a sign of ignorance. Ironically, the majority of the archaic, misguided things Americans believe came from Europe. The difference is there is so much more at play in the economic structure in the states ie, more to lose so the system works overdrive to misled people thus making them seem less intelligent. However, if one is versed on the History, economic, and social make up of all parties involved--you realize there is really not that much of a difference.

REDFEATHERS said:

Yeah, "forthcoming" would be a charitable way to put it. I think that's a combination of middle-America isolation allowing people to believe that their opinions are the only opinions because they haven't really heard anybody say different, and also the openess of American culture. One of the things I like about Americans is that open attitude. There's a genuine warmth to it. But sure, on an intellectual level, it's very frustrating to have that combined with ignorance.

I also think that many European folks that I've met have a sort of know-it-all arrogance. Damned if you do. . .

Of course, it's hard to generalize, because I don't think that average Americans on the coasts are, on balance, any less "intelligent" (well-rounded) than Europeans. They still have the hurdle of giant oceans/expensive flights if they want to visit anyplace other than Mexico and Canada, but I think there's more global awareness.

I wonder if many Europeans understand how many Americans envy and admire you. We get kinda bummed out being stuck over here sometimes.

Central Asia is in a good mood.

HereToRockYourWorld said:

Let's put it this way:
They never voted George W. Bush into office...

Wait. Most Americans didn't, either...

ThreadBare said: