Unutterably Silly FIFA WC - vote and get dressed!

[Bilbo1967]

Originally Posted by ravenne

Ok, I see. If you're looking for some nice people to talk German with: they are just one click away: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=159 We're always happy to have some visitors from other countries.

I do occasionally look at the German forum to see how much I can understand. The answer is; not enough!

It's a constant source of shame that most Europeans speak enough English to hold a conversation, but I can hardly string three words together in any other language.

[omk3]

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

Germany wins on sausage; England wins on beer IMHO (although it wasn't part of the agenda).

You must be kidding! I like the English a LOT, but no, that's not beer you guys are drinking.

Originally Posted by ravenne

I think it's the other way round, but let's not go there....

And you must have never tasted English sausages, or maybe you are just trying to be gracious
Only today I was in the supermarket, spending a good half hour in the meat aisle, trying to find the less English-looking sausages to buy

As penance for my harsh comments I will now be supporting both your teams

[Bilbo1967]

Originally Posted by omk3

You must be kidding! I like the English a LOT, but no, that's not beer you guys are drinking.



And you must have never tasted English sausages, or maybe you are just trying to be gracious
Only today I was in the supermarket, spending a good half hour in the meat aisle, trying to find the less English-looking sausages to buy

As penance for my harsh comments I will now be supporting both your teams

There's no accounting for taste, eh?

[omk3]

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

There's no accounting for taste, eh?

Absolutely

Here's a relevant quote from Robert Rankin's Retromancer:

‘What is this?’ I so enquired, as I viewed the plate before me. The gas-ring goddess smiled down at my person between her bounteous bosoms.
And said the word, ‘Bratwurst.’

‘Bratwurst?’ I queried.

‘Bratwurst,’ she confirmed. ‘The very Führer of the sausage world. Pork and veal, with salt and pepper, nutmeg, parsley, marjoram, celery seed and ginger.’

‘That sounds appalling,’ was my opinion. ‘Whatever happened to the usual bacon and eggs? And English sausages? And black pudding? And the fried slice? And—’

Ok, I'll go back on topic now, don't shout!

Go Germany! Go England! Go Korea! Go Portugal!

[yvanleterrible]

Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Take out the USA - and see if anyone notices - or cares!

I do!!!

Originally Posted by ravenne

And why on earth do I see a 'PORTUGAL' when I look at your avatar? WHY?! Cool game you're referring too, btw. 2:0 was a real surprise.

That has to do with our traditional MR polls...

I could modify it to WD40! If you wish?

[ravenne]

Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

I do occasionally look at the German forum to see how much I can understand. The answer is; not enough!

Anyway, just jump in if you feel like it sometime, you're always welcome 'over there'

Originally Posted by omk3

You must be kidding! I like the English a LOT, but no, that's not beer you guys are drinking.



And you must have never tasted English sausages, or maybe you are just trying to be gracious
Only today I was in the supermarket, spending a good half hour in the meat aisle, trying to find the less English-looking sausages to buy

As penance for my harsh comments I will now be supporting both your teams

let's just agree that the Greek have great wine and Gyros!

BTW, I'm a bit disappointed. I would have exected a bit more from the French team. Game against Uruguay ended 0:0.

[ravenne]

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

I do!!!


That has to do with our traditional MR polls...

I could modify it to WD40! If you wish?

AHA! Finally, here he is again, our referee from Canada. Still supporting the wrong teams though, tsk, tsk What did you think of France - Uruguay?

[omk3]

It was a boring game.

(Gyros, yes, usually. Wine, depends.)

[yvanleterrible]

Originally Posted by omk3

It was a boring game.

(Gyros, yes, usually. Wine, depends.)

Terrible. Scrappy. Unsurprising. Totally un-French.

Uruguy impressed me though. Good marking and defending. Needed a little more power forward...

[ravenne]

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Terrible. Scrappy. Unsurprising. Totally un-French.

That covers it, unfortunately. I want Monsieur Zidane back (even though he had his weird moments).

[dsvick]

USA - although it more of a hope than sort assurance.

If I didn't suck at photo shop I'd dress Marvin in the appropriate gear.

[ravenne]

Originally Posted by dsvick

USA - although it more of a hope than sort assurance.

If I didn't suck at photo shop I'd dress Marvin in the appropriate gear.

Go, USA, go!

[Laz116]

North Korea... surely it's their time!

[ravenne]

Originally Posted by Laz116

North Korea... surely it's their time!

Wrong outfit, Laz, we have a dress code in this thread

[Wetdogeared]

I'm still undecided, but with this tricolour hair-do the groomer gave me I might not have a choice.