What Country are you from? - Page 25

vivaldirules · 02-03-2009, 08:45 PM

Here's a beautiful song, although I don't understand why they would need armor in Portugal. Maybe they're invaded sometimes by their neighbours (Ireland? Wales?).

mjh215 · 02-03-2009, 08:48 PM

I wonder if there is an award for "The Most Gratuitous Use of the Word "Portugal" in a Serious Screenplay." (May only make sense for American HHGTTG fans)

-MJ

nohmi2 · 02-04-2009, 04:20 AM

Nice video. But I must confess that when this lass hit some of the high-notes, I thought that she was going to break a foofie-valve. I leave it to your imagination.
There was a fado singer name Amalia Rodgriques who was also a terrific singer. Liked her so much that I named one of my cats 'Amalia'.

GeoffC · 02-05-2009, 01:20 PM

dragging the thread out way past its bedtime.....

vivaldirules · 02-05-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

dragging the thread out way past its bedtime.....

PORTUGAL!

Patricia · 02-05-2009, 05:54 PM

I've never been to Portugal, but we are planning an Easter break to Lisbon, for a week or so. We shall listen to lots of Fado (Amalia Rodriguez may have died, but Maritza lives), drink a little vino verde and relax.
I wonder whether there's a Portuguese E-phrase book?

mjh215 · 02-05-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricia

I wonder whether there's a Portuguese E-phrase book?

Well, I know how to ask for matches when buying cigarettes, "Meu hovercraft está cheio de enguias."

(Tries to look all nonchalant and innocent)

-MJ

Patricia · 02-05-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjh215

Well, I know how to ask for matches when buying cigarettes, "Meu hovercraft está cheio de enguias."

(Tries to look all nonchalant and innocent)

-MJ

Pfft! (to quote Zelda.)

montsnmags · 02-06-2009, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjh215

Well, I know how to ask for matches when buying cigarettes, "Meu hovercraft está cheio de enguias."

Your nipples explode with delight???

Quote:

(Tries to look all nonchalant and innocent)

Trying...and failing.

Cheers,
Marc

hannah · 02-06-2009, 06:19 AM

Hello,

Is the poll closed ? I'm from Belgium.

hannah

Mindy · 02-06-2009, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hannah

Hello,

Is the poll closed ? I'm from Belgium.

hannah

Yup.
Gone, but clearly not forgotten.....

ravenne · 02-06-2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hannah

Hello,

Is the poll closed ? I'm from Belgium.

hannah

Depends on what country you would vote for. I could make a tally chart

gmvasco · 02-06-2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Here's a beautiful song, although I don't understand why they would need armor in Portugal. Maybe they're invaded sometimes by their neighbours (Ireland? Wales?).

Yes, that's exactly it. Our neighbors (Ireland and Wales) are very imperialistic and they forced us throughout history to develop a sort of skin-like armor, which at first was custom made to fit our babies and grew with them, but eventually became a part of our DNA. Presently, this armor can only be seen under UV light, and I am part of the new genetic engineering program that will eradicate the need for the mandatory mustache provided to all Portuguese (women conceal theirs, and I am not allowed to disclose where).
You see, the mustache has been our armors' energy source for generations (nature is weird, I know). Until now. Hopefully we can now be both powerful enough to fight off the big Welsh threat and eat 100% of our delicious soups.

Here are pictures of our first 3 presidents (featuring their custom built mustaches to withstand soup starvation for 3 months).

Joaquim Teófilo Fernandes Braga

Manuel José de Arriaga Brum da Silveira e Peyrelongue

Bernardino Luís Machado Guimarães
(he was paranoid and had a backup mustache under his lower lip)

Mindy · 02-06-2009, 09:56 AM

The last 'tache is definitely impressive, I have a feeling watching him eat soup would have been..... an experience.

yvanleterrible · 02-06-2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindy

The last 'tache is definitely impressive, I have a feeling watching him eat soup would have been..... an experience.

Or dust the furniture!

View Poll Results: So, where are you posting from?
United States	94	31.54%
Canada	34	11.41%
England	27	9.06%
France	21	7.05%
Spain	10	3.36%
Australia/New Zealand	14	4.70%
Ireland	4	1.34%
Russia	0	0%
China	2	0.67%
Japan	2	0.67%
Norway	6	2.01%
Netherlands	12	4.03%
Denmark	2	0.67%
Germany	15	5.03%
Pakistan	0	0%
Mexico	5	1.68%
India	5	1.68%
Finland	5	1.68%
Switzerland	1	0.34%
Sweden	3	1.01%
Middle East	2	0.67%
Africa (yes, I KNOW it's a continent)	3	1.01%
South America (Ditto above)	4	1.34%
I'm not of this earth. (special catagory for Marc)	7	2.35%
Wales	1	0.34%
Scotland	11	3.69%
Belgium	2	0.67%
Luxembourg	1	0.34%
Korea	1	0.34%
Romania	4	1.34%
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02-03-2009, 08:45 PM	#361
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	Here's a beautiful song, although I don't understand why they would need armor in Portugal. Maybe they're invaded sometimes by their neighbours (Ireland? Wales?).

02-03-2009, 08:48 PM	#362
mjh215 Guru Posts: 988 Karma: 12653 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: None of your business	I wonder if there is an award for "The Most Gratuitous Use of the Word "Portugal" in a Serious Screenplay." (May only make sense for American HHGTTG fans) -MJ

02-04-2009, 04:20 AM	#363
nohmi2 Pensively observing. Posts: 1,758 Karma: 12675456 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Varied.	Nice video. But I must confess that when this lass hit some of the high-notes, I thought that she was going to break a foofie-valve. I leave it to your imagination. There was a fado singer name Amalia Rodgriques who was also a terrific singer. Liked her so much that I named one of my cats 'Amalia'.

02-05-2009, 01:20 PM	#364
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	dragging the thread out way past its bedtime.....

02-05-2009, 05:54 PM	#366
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	I've never been to Portugal, but we are planning an Easter break to Lisbon, for a week or so. We shall listen to lots of Fado (Amalia Rodriguez may have died, but Maritza lives), drink a little vino verde and relax. I wonder whether there's a Portuguese E-phrase book?

02-06-2009, 06:19 AM	#370
hannah Zealot Posts: 113 Karma: 1012700 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Belgium Device: Kobo H20, Bebook mini	Hello, Is the poll closed ? I'm from Belgium. hannah

02-06-2009, 09:56 AM	#374
Mindy Away with the Faeries Posts: 483 Karma: 8459 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Sony PRS 650	The last 'tache is definitely impressive, I have a feeling watching him eat soup would have been..... an experience.