That's just it - don't try to create something new,

Jul 26, 2024
12:51:13pm

StantonMac Monkey see monkey do

just showcase your country. For example, the dude playing the piano a few minutes ago was great. Not really my style of music, but a French artist playing a French composition. You don't need all the abstractions causing distractions.

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StantonMac

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I am disappointed the Opening Ceremonies are not tailored to my exact tastes and

Nikomedes

Jul 26, 12:32pm

Lots of Ugly American commentary here.

Archaea

Jul 26, 12:33pm

See my comment below…I work for a French company with many French co-workers in the office. They’re not big fans of

Texas Hammer

Jul 26, 12:35pm

Well they may have their opinions

Archaea

Jul 26, 12:38pm

What do you expect? We think the world revolves around us

CameronG

Jul 26, 12:39pm

Unfortunately so

Archaea

Jul 26, 12:41pm

Uh….

MarylandFan

Jul 26, 3:02pm

Whatever. The French in my office are hating on it worse than anything that’s been said here on CB.

Texas Hammer

Jul 26, 12:40pm

So Americanized French have acquired American sensibilities

Archaea

Jul 26, 12:41pm

Ha! They’re far from “Americanized French”. But keep acting offended and butt-hurt.

Texas Hammer

Jul 26, 12:44pm

Just ashamed of the ignorant commentary.

Archaea

Jul 26, 12:46pm

If you really believe that then you need to get out more. #brainwashed

coug10278

Jul 26, 12:54pm

Of course. Americans just broadcast it more frequently

Archaea

Jul 26, 12:56pm

Europeans on the other hand, are known for docility and no conflict

MarylandFan

Jul 26, 4:24pm

I challenge you to take a trip down memory lane and read through some of your

StantonMac

Jul 26, 12:54pm

Abroad I respect the culture.

Archaea

Jul 26, 12:56pm

Wait, so your comments about BYU athletes don't matter on here because it's

benny1982

Jul 26, 12:59pm

True, Europeans aren't known for looking down on America at all.

IceCreamButt

Jul 26, 12:57pm

Of course they are.

Archaea

Jul 26, 1:01pm

What's funny is that the English language is far more "stupid" than Spanish with

CameronG

Jul 26, 1:07pm

Agreed.

Archaea

Jul 26, 1:09pm

So what? People are supposed to say it was great because it was a different

IceCreamButt

Jul 26, 8:05pm

RE: Just ashamed of the ignorant commentary.

Abe Froman

Jul 26, 1:13pm

If you actually traveled abroad instead of fantasy-posting about it on CB, you'd

Abe Froman

Jul 26, 1:00pm

“Truly, you have a dizzying intellect.”

Archaea

Jul 26, 1:05pm

Archaea when CB & French people laugh at the same ridiculous thing at the same

Abe Froman

Jul 26, 1:13pm

I never really like Opening Ceremonies

Archaea

Jul 26, 1:21pm

For real Americans are the WORST!

Beggar

Jul 26, 12:43pm

No, Germans are the wurst.

jdub

Jul 26, 12:45pm

Hey, I love some French things: Frawnch fries, Frawnch dressing, Frawnch bread, and Peru.

jdub

Jul 26, 12:45pm

I like French's Mustard.

Les IsMore

Jul 26, 4:15pm

LOL you need to get out more. Wait until you hear some of the things the French

Abe Froman

Jul 26, 12:54pm

Or, people can like different things.

yahtzee

Jul 26, 1:02pm

These things are always so abstract. They seem to be much more of an ego trip

StantonMac

Jul 26, 12:36pm

I would be loathe to try to create something new

Archaea

Jul 26, 12:40pm

Athletes are fair game for unreasonable criticism, though.

benny1982

Jul 26, 12:45pm

Apparently fans are fair game too

Archaea

Jul 26, 12:47pm

That's just it - don't try to create something new,

StantonMac

Jul 26, 12:51pm

You don’t want the distractions as you want

Archaea

Jul 26, 12:53pm

Then you are imputing your own interpretation rather than reading what I write.

StantonMac

Jul 26, 1:24pm

Then write more clearly

Archaea

Jul 26, 1:25pm

Whenever someone tries to do something where every minute detail is supposed to

Pepe

Jul 26, 12:44pm

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