people who claim to be from somewhere but are really from a distant suburb

[God-King Abacab]

Originally Posted by Slathar [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

that is the reason she earned the title of FEC

It's ok brew

They always start off like this:

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Drunk and slutty 19 year old hick bitches

After dropping out of college by age 22 and other shit you're dealing with this:

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They just let themselves go

Man, fuck the midwest and it's lack of women who don't instantly want to get knocked up and fat

[SUSUGAM]

whogivesafucklol

[Envious]

Lol @ Piffen thinking he is black

Half a fag never had his ghetto pass stamped.

[Orruar]

1) Perhaps people use the major city so that the person they're talking to has any kind of clue where they're from? If I mention that I'm from Oviedo, would you have any clue as to what state I'm even in? Now what if I said I'm from Orlando?

2) There are cultural factors that affect how a person behaves. Perhaps the German culture does value work ethic more than others. It wouldn't be hard to beat American culture of the past two decades on work ethic. There is more to this world than the narrow smallminded view you have developed.

[Zadrian]

Originally Posted by Orruar [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

1)

2) There are cultural factors that affect how a person behaves. Perhaps the German culture does value work ethic more than others. It wouldn't be hard to beat American culture of the past two decades on work ethic. There is more to this world than the narrow smallminded view you have developed.

Honestly, if a person, doesn't know, hasn't been, hasn't seen or can't speak German/Germany (or whatever nationality they claim to be) then it is nearly impossible for any cultural factors to take hold. From the sound of what Slathar said, she was implying that her work ethic is inherited genetically (which is silly).

But even besides that, if you aren't from the country that you claim your nationality to be, then you aren't that nationality. You're born in America, you are American.

For the amount of blind patriotism that flies through this nation, it's kind of silly how many people want to introduce their international affiliations. The fact of the matter is, most people who claim they are a certain nationality, will not last in the country of their ancestors. (for example, going to Ireland and thinking they are all drunk assholes is a misconception, and most American kids just make fools of themselves)

[Orruar]

Originally Posted by Zadrian [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Honestly, if a person, doesn't know, hasn't been, hasn't seen or can't speak German/Germany (or whatever nationality they claim to be) then it is nearly impossible for any cultural factors to take hold. From the sound of what Slathar said, she was implying that her work ethic is inherited genetically (which is silly).

Why would you need to speak German or live in Germany in order to be influenced by German culture? Much of the way you think is greatly influenced by your parents and family, pretty much anyone you spend much time with. If those people are from Germany, or the people they acquired their culture from where German, then they could be born in Nebraska, speaking only English, and still greatly influenced by German values.

[Zadrian]

Originally Posted by Orruar [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Why would you need to speak German or live in Germany in order to be influenced by German culture? Much of the way you think is greatly influenced by your parents and family, pretty much anyone you spend much time with. If those people are from Germany, or the people they acquired their culture from where German, then they could be born in Nebraska, speaking only English, and still greatly influenced by German values.

The point I was trying to put forth is that you need to be from the country to be considered that nationality.

But to answer your question directly - I never said that you have to live in germany or speak german to be influenced by their values. However, if you were born and raised in America, it rarely matters what values your parents attempt to impart on you. Since you are surrounded by American culture, you grow up knowing American culture.

Your family might have some traditions from their past, but overall, you cannot transfer culture without living in an area or a nation that shares those cultures.

[Susanbanthony]

I'm glad Slathar is back.

[JenJen]

good thread S-dog.

whenever i hear someone claiming to be from somewhere yet their accents/skin tone dont match up its ALWAYS IRELAND. tell me, why is it so cool to be irish?

[visage]

Originally Posted by JenJen [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

good thread S-dog.

whenever i hear someone claiming to be from somewhere yet their accents/skin tone dont match up its ALWAYS IRELAND. tell me, why is it so cool to be irish?

It's not fat rosy cheeks. Gross. It's white peoples escape from boring things like russian. I for one am not Irish knor ever claim to be. Infact I find it rather insulting anytime someone suggest that I might be. I am Bohemian and australian and a whole buntch of mixed garbage. But , none the less there can only be one Visage. Lucky for those who have had a piece of this pie. It gets rather filling quick.