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Reply #30 posted 03/20/08 7:46am

Shawnt25

Imago said:

Serious said:



Especially men in Frankfurt (or was it Koblenz hmmm), right? wink lol .



When I was in Padderborn, my buddy took me to a Tent festival of sometype. There was music, LOTS of drinking, and just a great atmosphere.

From out of nowhere the best looking older German fella (in his 40's) did a little flirtatious dance in front of me. Just an innocent thing, but cute.
It was very charming lol


I love Germans. sigh



I went to Berlin for a few days while I stayed in Prague. I had a great time. I really miss that place. People were friendly. Only thing is, in the clubs, people kept walking up to me and saying "You, You a ganster right? A homie?". I was like uhhhh I don't think so. One guy swore I was Mike Tyson too lol . I have a friend who stays in Amberg, Germany so I may visit at some point..
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Reply #31 posted 03/20/08 7:49am

petski

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You guys are extremely good at English.

not just the basic grammar , etc., but the actual nuances of our humor. I noticed that you understand both the dry, almost lifeless British humor, as well as the more vibrant, totally superior American humor. You also understand sarcasm very well.

How did you learn English?
Do most of your friends speak it to the same skill level as you?
Do you ever fee self-concious about it when you speak as opposed to typing?

I find all of you fascinating with your skills: rushing07, Hamsterhuey, Istensteak, Jami0Mckay, serious, teacher, CarrieMpls etc. etc.

confuse


kudos to you guys!



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Superior my f*ckin arse. What the hell makes you and your Bushificators think you are superior to anyoneelse.

The whole idea of this thread is typical of a nation that has no idea what is goin on in the world beyond Riki Lake and Operah. Sitting there on top of your celulite mountain range looking down on the rest of us.

For your information America is two continents. North America is shared between you yanky doodles and Canada.

For your information Europe is a continent populated by a people intellectually superior to your trailer trash mc donald slaves. English is actually the native language of the United Kingdom which is situated in Europe explaining the fact that Brits are also European and yes very clever at English.

By the way, in the rest of the world we have WORLD atlases giving us an overall veiw of the planet enabling us to grasp the concept that the US is not the be all and end all of everything.

Slide down from your fat-mountain and run along to a good book store, there in the corner on the top shelf covered in dust you may just find such an enlightening book.
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Reply #32 posted 03/20/08 7:50am

Shawnt25

petski said:



Superior my f*ckin arse. What the hell makes you and your Bushificators think you are superior to anyoneelse.



I see the notion of sarcasm escapes you.
[Edited 3/20/08 7:51am]
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Reply #33 posted 03/20/08 7:51am

jami0mckay

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Shawnt25 said:

petski said:



Superior my f*ckin arse. What the hell makes you and your Bushificators think you are superior to anyoneelse.



I see the notion of sarcasm escapes you.
[Edited 3/20/08 7:51am]


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Reply #34 posted 03/20/08 7:52am

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Shawnt25 said:

Imago said:




When I was in Padderborn, my buddy took me to a Tent festival of sometype. There was music, LOTS of drinking, and just a great atmosphere.

From out of nowhere the best looking older German fella (in his 40's) did a little flirtatious dance in front of me. Just an innocent thing, but cute.
It was very charming lol


I love Germans. sigh



I went to Berlin for a few days while I stayed in Prague. I had a great time. I really miss that place. People were friendly. Only thing is, in the clubs, people kept walking up to me and saying "You, You a ganster right? A homie?". I was like uhhhh I don't think so. One guy swore I was Mike Tyson too lol . I have a friend who stays in Amberg, Germany so I may visit at some point..


eek Really they said something like that in Berlin? I would have never expected that confused . Berlin is the most exciting city in Germany IMO. I'd love to live there nod. I was there 2 or 3 times in the early 90's and then again I think 2 years ago for a week and it had changed so much for the better since back then.
With a very special thank you to Tina: Is hammer already absolute, how much some people verändern...ICH hope is never so I will be! And if, then I hope that I would then have wen in my environment who joins me in the A....
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Reply #35 posted 03/20/08 7:52am

Imago

Shawnt25 said:

petski said:



Superior my f*ckin arse. What the hell makes you and your Bushificators think you are superior to anyoneelse.



I see the notion of sarcasm escapes you.
[Edited 3/20/08 7:51am]

I am laughing so goddamned hard right now falloff
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Reply #36 posted 03/20/08 7:53am

Serious

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Shawnt25 said:

petski said:



Superior my f*ckin arse. What the hell makes you and your Bushificators think you are superior to anyoneelse.



I see the notion of sarcasm escapes you.
[Edited 3/20/08 7:51am]


falloff
With a very special thank you to Tina: Is hammer already absolute, how much some people verändern...ICH hope is never so I will be! And if, then I hope that I would then have wen in my environment who joins me in the A....
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Reply #37 posted 03/20/08 7:54am

3121

I have held several conversations with HamsterHuey, often regarding language. His ability and skills blow me away. his command of the English language is phenomenal.
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Reply #38 posted 03/20/08 7:55am

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3121 said:

I have held several conversations with HamsterHuey, often regarding language. His ability and skills blow me away. his command of the English language is phenomenal.


He's dutch, they are all like that, pure genius when it comes to foreign languages shrug.
With a very special thank you to Tina: Is hammer already absolute, how much some people verändern...ICH hope is never so I will be! And if, then I hope that I would then have wen in my environment who joins me in the A....
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Reply #39 posted 03/20/08 7:58am

Imago

Serious said:

Shawnt25 said:



I see the notion of sarcasm escapes you.
[Edited 3/20/08 7:51am]


falloff

I'm still laughing my ass off falloff

Oh my god, I've got tears running down my face falloff
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Reply #40 posted 03/20/08 8:02am

petski

Imago said:

Shawnt25 said:



I see the notion of sarcasm escapes you.
[Edited 3/20/08 7:51am]

I am laughing so goddamned hard right now falloff


Not surprising, because you couldn't come up with anything clever to come back with because it's above you intellectual capacity.

Much safer to hang out in group and laugh and hope noone notices.
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Reply #41 posted 03/20/08 8:03am

Imago

petski said:

Imago said:


I am laughing so goddamned hard right now falloff


Not surprising, because you couldn't come up with anything clever to come back with because it's above you intellectual capacity.

Much safer to hang out in group and laugh and hope noone notices.

I guess the irony of what you just posted escapes you too falloff
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Reply #42 posted 03/20/08 8:04am

Shawnt25

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eek Really they said something like that in Berlin? I would have never expected that confused . Berlin is the most exciting city in Germany IMO.


Yep they really did say that. They were being friendly about it, but I didn't like it lol . I liked how the city itself was built. There is alot of culture. Alot of things to do. From the moment my friends and I arrived, we noticed a difference in how friendly the German citizens versus the Czech Citizens.
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Reply #43 posted 03/20/08 8:05am

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Reply #44 posted 03/20/08 8:06am

Imago

HamsterHuey said:


Come here beautiful boff
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Reply #45 posted 03/20/08 8:11am

HamsterHuey

Imago said:

How did you learn English?


At school, age 12. But I did extra lessons by peering over English song lyrics and trying to write my own. Also, my Prince collecting made me buy English mags. First Smash Hits, then stuff like Sky Magazine and Rolling Stone.
But what perfected it was BBC CeeFax; a service they have that subtitles 95% of BBC programs for the deaf. Put that on and not only do you hear how it is pronounced, but you also see how it is written.

I forget the fact that foreign programs in Holland are not dubbed (as in Germany and France) but suntitled, so you can get THE FEEL of a language.

Imago said:

Do most of your friends speak it to the same skill level as you?


Yes.

Imago said:

Do you ever feel self-concious about it when you speak as opposed to typing?


No. I think in English, most times.

Now bugger off.
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Reply #46 posted 03/20/08 8:11am

Serious

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Shawnt25 said:

Serious said:


eek Really they said something like that in Berlin? I would have never expected that confused . Berlin is the most exciting city in Germany IMO.


Yep they really did say that. They were being friendly about it, but I didn't like it lol . I liked how the city itself was built. There is alot of culture. Alot of things to do. From the moment my friends and I arrived, we noticed a difference in how friendly the German citizens versus the Czech Citizens.


That's a shame sigh.
I was in Prague for 1 or 2 days once and I loved the city a lot. It reminded me a bit of Vienna lol. I don't remember much about the people being unfriendly or not. I must say that the most friendly people I have ever met were in the USA. Germans are said to be not friendly at all, but from my experiences that's not true, they are okay lol. Austrians are considered to be very friendly and charming, but honestly I don't think that's true at all lol.
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With a very special thank you to Tina: Is hammer already absolute, how much some people verändern...ICH hope is never so I will be! And if, then I hope that I would then have wen in my environment who joins me in the A....
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Reply #47 posted 03/20/08 8:13am

HamsterHuey

3121 said:

I have held several conversations with HamsterHuey, often regarding language. His ability and skills blow me away. his command of the English language is phenomenal.


purrrrr

While all I want to is to get you nekkid.
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Reply #48 posted 03/20/08 8:14am

Imago

HamsterHuey said:

Imago said:

How did you learn English?


At school, age 12. But I did extra lessons by peering over English song lyrics and trying to write my own. Also, my Prince collecting made me buy English mags. First Smash Hits, then stuff like Sky Magazine and Rolling Stone.
But what perfected it was BBC CeeFax; a service they have that subtitles 95% of BBC programs for the deaf. Put that on and not only do you hear how it is pronounced, but you also see how it is written.

I forget the fact that foreign programs in Holland are not dubbed (as in Germany and France) but suntitled, so you can get THE FEEL of a language.



Yes.

Imago said:

Do you ever feel self-concious about it when you speak as opposed to typing?


No. I think in English, most times.

Now bugger off.



Herman, I wish I was a knife and your ass was a buttery hot muffin sometimes. drool
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Reply #49 posted 03/20/08 8:15am

Serious

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Imago said:

HamsterHuey said:



No. I think in English, most times.

Now bugger off.



Herman, I wish I was a knife and your ass was a buttery hot muffin sometimes. drool


eek eek falloff
With a very special thank you to Tina: Is hammer already absolute, how much some people verändern...ICH hope is never so I will be! And if, then I hope that I would then have wen in my environment who joins me in the A....
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Reply #50 posted 03/20/08 8:18am

HamsterHuey

Imago said:

Herman, I wish I was a knife and your ass was a buttery hot muffin sometimes. drool


I wish I hadn't run out of Dan Repellent.
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Reply #51 posted 03/20/08 8:36am

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jami0mckay said:

Imago said:


How did you learn English?
Do most of your friends speak it to the same skill level as you?
Do you ever fee self-concious about it when you speak as opposed to typing?




kudos to you guys!




worship
Oh shit, my hat done fell off
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Reply #52 posted 03/20/08 8:37am

INSATIABLE

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Imago said:

Here's a little secret: AMERICANS hate their own accents

redface Guilty. I'm sick and tired of sounding like a Saved By the Bell reject.
Oh shit, my hat done fell off
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Reply #53 posted 03/20/08 8:37am

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INSATIABLE said:

jami0mckay said:





worship


thats 3 times you've made me falloff today









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Reply #54 posted 03/20/08 8:39am

Imago

INSATIABLE said:

Imago said:

Here's a little secret: AMERICANS hate their own accents

redface Guilty. I'm sick and tired of sounding like a Saved By the Bell reject.

We do.

We hate our accents so much, alot of Americans actually find the Cockney accent in the UK charming. lol
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Reply #55 posted 03/20/08 8:42am

HamsterHuey

Imago said:

We hate our accents so much, alot of Americans actually find the Cockney accent in the UK charming. lol


Hence Madonna's new accent.
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Reply #56 posted 03/20/08 8:42am

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jami0mckay said:

INSATIABLE said:


worship


thats 3 times you've made me falloff today









falloff

You've got the shit in your Photobucket. touched Well done, my friend. Well done.
Oh shit, my hat done fell off
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Reply #57 posted 03/20/08 8:43am

jami0mckay

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Imago said:

INSATIABLE said:


redface Guilty. I'm sick and tired of sounding like a Saved By the Bell reject.

We do.

We hate our accents so much, alot of Americans actually find the Cockney accent in the UK charming. lol



even Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins?
It's a mess, ain't it, sheriff?
If it ain't, it'll do till the mess gets here
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Reply #58 posted 03/20/08 8:44am

Imago

HamsterHuey said:

Imago said:

We hate our accents so much, alot of Americans actually find the Cockney accent in the UK charming. lol


Hence Madonna's new accent.



I think Madonna's new accent sounds like one of those old bi-gone era actresses like Bette Davis or Joan Crawford, only when they've grown older and had a few strokes. It just doesn't sound British.

Kevin Costner even did a better job in Robin Hood, Prince of whatever.
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Reply #59 posted 03/20/08 8:45am

PREDOMINANT

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As a European orger I can say that English is very easy indeed. I was taught pretty much from birth, humour is genetic.
Happy is he who finds out the causes for things.Virgil (70-19 BC). Virgil was such a lying bastard!
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