ro.is.cute 0 #1 January 12, 2005 ...I have a problem. I have a love : hate relationship with Yankees. On the one hand most of them are surprisingly interesting and open to new ideas. And, as such, I just want to run up and give the silly buggers a cuddle. OTOH, they’re usually overly impressed with their own (lowly) abilities and somewhat limited when it comes to understanding what’s going on in the civilised world. Oooo – almost forgot - AND they’re too tubby, almost to a man, or woman. The tubby thing I can live with. I get my laughs where I can. Their inability to act in a manner benefiting a society that should be leading by example rather than by wielding a big stick we’ll put down to youthful exuberance. But their over confidence in their meagre abilities really sticks in my throat. WTF is that all about? I think we should institute a ‘Shame a Yankee’ day on dizzy. We choose a day, say January 27th, and we ridicule EVERY SINGLE POST made by a contributor from the United States on that day. This will do one of two things. It will either cause the angry little fellows to explode with rage, thus demonstrating the truth implicit in the statement that ‘Yankees take themselves too seriously’, or it will engender a humility and gracious acknowledgement that they too can look like the back end of a horse without really trying. C’mon, European Skydivers, let’s tweak the noses of the Yankee Imperialist Running Dogs. Or we could just tease them. Whaddya say? Is it a goer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #2 January 12, 2005 Erm no. I like them. And who might you be?Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripple 0 #3 January 12, 2005 This post makes me ashamed to be British.Next Mood Swing: 6 minutes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #4 January 12, 2005 You obviously don't have any idea what the definition of a Yankee is. Geez, some people are so clueless. Don't you know a Yankee is a Northerner who comes to the South to visit and a Damn Yankee is one that comes down and stays. Is it the same for a Brit who comes to visit and a Dirty Brit who comes over and stays? -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #5 January 12, 2005 You may want to re-read the forum rules, especially the one concerning "trolling", before you find yourself on (at least) a temporary vacation from posting. Just a hint.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #6 January 12, 2005 QuoteYou may want to re-read the forum rules, especially the one concerning "trolling", before you find yourself on (at least) a temporary vacation from posting. Just a hint. I doubt that it matters at all to him/her/whatever... I think we just need to stop the feeding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #7 January 12, 2005 QuoteYou obviously don't have any idea what the definition of a Yankee is. Geez, some people are so clueless. Don't you know a Yankee is a Northerner who comes to the South to visit and a Damn Yankee is one that comes down and stays. Is it the same for a Brit who comes to visit and a Dirty Brit who comes over and stays? Hey hey hey - i resent that! We are all dirty brits! (and i thought we were supposed to be "limeys" anyway!!!)Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #8 January 12, 2005 QuoteQuoteYou may want to re-read the forum rules, especially the one concerning "trolling", before you find yourself on (at least) a temporary vacation from posting. Just a hint. I doubt that it matters at all to him/her/whatever... I think we just need to stop the feeding. Yup, I think you're right...but figured everyone deserves at least one warning....Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #9 January 12, 2005 Crap, I thought they were talking about the New York Yankees! This thing is so full of troll it needs to go under the bridge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 January 12, 2005 QuoteWe choose a day, say January 27th, and we ridicule EVERY SINGLE POST made by a contributor from the United States on that day. Please read the forum rules. Personal attacks are not allowed. QuoteThis will do one of two things. The only thing it will do is get you banned.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravityizsexy 0 #11 January 12, 2005 damn, I thought this was about baseball.... blah, Im going back to work.... btw... this thread is just sad. "'Someday is not a day in my week'" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #12 January 12, 2005 QuoteYou obviously don't have any idea what the definition of a Yankee is. Geez, some people are so clueless. Uh-oh... a Southerner, female no less, has been insulted. Everyone take cover!! it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #13 January 12, 2005 They lost the last Civil war... opps I ment "War between the States". We can kick their butts again Besides even Mouths dog's know her bark is worse then her bite and they laugh at her. Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #14 January 12, 2005 That's "The War of Northern Aggression". Get it right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #15 January 12, 2005 I seem to recall the first shot being fired by the South Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #16 January 12, 2005 Quote...I have a problem. I have a love : hate relationship with Yankees. On the one hand most of them are surprisingly interesting and open to new ideas. And, as such, I just want to run up and give the silly buggers a cuddle. OTOH, they’re usually overly impressed with their own (lowly) abilities and somewhat limited when it comes to understanding what’s going on in the civilised world. Ok, going by YOUR specific definition of a "Yankee", which to you means people from the United States, that is definitely generalizing everyone in North America with a purely subjective statement. Although it may be somewhat accurate from your point of view at times with certain people, it is just not good to make generalizations of ALL people on one continent. QuoteOooo – almost forgot - AND they’re too tubby, almost to a man, or woman. The tubby thing I can live with. I get my laughs where I can. Tubby? Do you mean that most Americans are overweight? That's quite a superficial and pointless flaw to point out. Also, it simply not true of many North Americans. You just cannot generalize and accept this statement as fact. QuoteTheir inability to act in a manner benefiting a society that should be leading by example rather than by wielding a big stick we’ll put down to youthful exuberance. But their over confidence in their meagre abilities really sticks in my throat. WTF is that all about? or it will engender a humility and gracious acknowledgement that they too can look like the back end of a horse without really trying. Perhaps, in order to request humility and gracious acknowledgement from others, it would be best to lead by example, as you've stated yourself? It's only fitting to do the same, don't you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #17 January 12, 2005 You were there? Man, you must be oooooooooold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ro.is.cute 0 #18 January 12, 2005 Oh, go on then. I can see your finger is itching to pull the trigger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #19 January 12, 2005 Quote Oh, go on then. I can see your finger is itching to pull the trigger What is your motivation to post something like that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #20 January 12, 2005 OK guys, he's been warned about trolling. DOnt feed him.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
