why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

j2photos · 02-23-2014, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Who cares about California?! I am the centre of the universe!!

You arent in California, so NO YOU ARENT!

**savoche** · 02-23-2014, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by j2photos

You arent in California, so NO YOU ARENT!

Waddayamean I'm not?! Everything revolves around me! Well, at least ought to have been! If I had any say in anything...

j2photos · 02-24-2014, 12:00 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Waddayamean I'm not?! Everything revolves around me! Well, at least ought to have been! If I had any say in anything...

My mom used to tell me when I was a child that the world didnt revolve around me

Never got it until I was a little older!

Jean Poitiers · 02-24-2014, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Yeah, that would be for the "why I didn't buy an *ist" thread! ...

Bingo ... now where did I park my DeLorean time machine ... ?

J

**rod_grant** · 02-24-2014, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by j2photos

My mom used to tell me when I was a child that the world didnt revolve around me

Yep, I think that must be a universal line given to mothers. My mum used to quote that all the time!

dansamy · 02-24-2014, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Yep, I think that must be a universal line given to mothers. My mum used to quote that all the time!

That and "because I'm your mother and I said so, that's why!"

**rod_grant** · 02-24-2014, 12:40 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

That and "because I'm your mother and I said so, that's why!"

Obviously there are some common sayings used by mothers on both sides of the Pacific!
And then I had a big sister whose favourite line was "little boys should be seen and not heard".

Jean Poitiers · 02-24-2014, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Obviously there are some common sayings used by mothers on both sides of the Pacific! ...

Add both sides of the Atlantic as well ... except my wife will sound off in French to the three girls. I usually say it in English first, and when they then pretend not to understand and/or listen, I switch to French ... and will yell, at times

J

**savoche** · 02-24-2014, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Add both sides of the Atlantic as well ... except my wife will sound off in French to the three girls. I usually say it in English first, and when they then pretend not to understand and/or listen, I switch to French ... and will yell, at times

J

Ah, so they are truly French, then!

Jean Poitiers · 02-24-2014, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Ah, so they are truly French, then!

Yeah, I guess it's kind of "cute" for a while, but then after the third or fourth repetition, I switch to French at high volume decibel levels ...

J

**savoche** · 02-24-2014, 01:33 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Yeah, I guess it's kind of "cute" for a while, but then after the third or fourth repetition, I switch to French at high volume decibel levels ...

J

Ah, so you are truly French, then!

Jean Poitiers · 02-24-2014, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Ah, so you are truly French, then!

Well, yeah ... like I wrote previously (here, maybe?), maybe 95% level ... not totally assimilated into the ~~Borg~~ French hive.

Another reason not to get a K-3, or its follow-up "K-3some/K3ix" ... I am maybe "assimilation resistant" ... Resistance is futile, but hang on to that one bit of (film) humanity left in you, Picard (who was French, too, go figure

). Make it so ... but, I regress.

**rod_grant** · 02-24-2014, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

I usually say it in English first, and when they then pretend not to understand and/or listen

I understand that this is a common trait in the French/French-speaking. (I don't wish to offend anyone, and I not being a world traveller, I don't have first hand experience, but...) My friends who have been OS tell me that it is common to be ignored, or worse, when trying to converse in English with a French-speaking person. It apparently helps a bit in France if you make it clear that you are Australian rather than English!

tim60 · 02-24-2014, 02:10 AM

But the French in Toulouse were very nice, even talking in English.

**savoche** · 02-24-2014, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

I understand that this is a common trait in the French/French-speaking. (I don't wish to offend anyone, and I not being a world traveller, I don't have first hand experience, but...) My friends who have been OS tell me that it is common to be ignored, or worse, when trying to converse in English with a French-speaking person. It apparently helps a bit in France if you make it clear that you are Australian rather than English!

My only experience with French people in France was a transfer at CDG Paris. Not too impressed, there... But everyone I have met from France abroad have been very nice and as far from their arrogant image as they can get. But then (with a few notable exceptions) that goes for most travellers, I think.

Not sure if it's the travelling that opens the mind, or if it's only the open minded who travel... Myself included, of course!

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02-23-2014, 11:52 PM	#6331
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	Originally posted by savoche Who cares about California?! I am the centre of the universe!! You arent in California, so NO YOU ARENT!

02-23-2014, 11:57 PM	#6332
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by j2photos You arent in California, so NO YOU ARENT! Waddayamean I'm not?! Everything revolves around me! Well, at least ought to have been! If I had any say in anything...

02-24-2014, 12:00 AM	#6333
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	Originally posted by savoche Waddayamean I'm not?! Everything revolves around me! Well, at least ought to have been! If I had any say in anything... My mom used to tell me when I was a child that the world didnt revolve around me Never got it until I was a little older!

02-24-2014, 12:19 AM	#6334
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by rod_grant Yeah, that would be for the "why I didn't buy an *ist" thread! ... Bingo ... now where did I park my DeLorean time machine ... ? J

02-24-2014, 12:30 AM	#6335
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by j2photos My mom used to tell me when I was a child that the world didnt revolve around me Yep, I think that must be a universal line given to mothers. My mum used to quote that all the time!

02-24-2014, 12:32 AM	#6336
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by rod_grant Yep, I think that must be a universal line given to mothers. My mum used to quote that all the time! That and "because I'm your mother and I said so, that's why!"

02-24-2014, 12:40 AM	#6337
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by dansamy That and "because I'm your mother and I said so, that's why!" Obviously there are some common sayings used by mothers on both sides of the Pacific! And then I had a big sister whose favourite line was "little boys should be seen and not heard".

02-24-2014, 01:00 AM	#6338
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by rod_grant Obviously there are some common sayings used by mothers on both sides of the Pacific! ... Add both sides of the Atlantic as well ... except my wife will sound off in French to the three girls. I usually say it in English first, and when they then pretend not to understand and/or listen, I switch to French ... and will yell, at times J

02-24-2014, 01:27 AM	#6339
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Add both sides of the Atlantic as well ... except my wife will sound off in French to the three girls. I usually say it in English first, and when they then pretend not to understand and/or listen, I switch to French ... and will yell, at times J Ah, so they are truly French, then!

02-24-2014, 01:30 AM	#6340
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by savoche Ah, so they are truly French, then! Yeah, I guess it's kind of "cute" for a while, but then after the third or fourth repetition, I switch to French at high volume decibel levels ... J

02-24-2014, 01:33 AM	#6341
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Yeah, I guess it's kind of "cute" for a while, but then after the third or fourth repetition, I switch to French at high volume decibel levels ... J Ah, so you are truly French, then!

02-24-2014, 01:41 AM	#6342
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by savoche Ah, so you are truly French, then! Well, yeah ... like I wrote previously (here, maybe?), maybe 95% level ... not totally assimilated into the ~~Borg~~ French hive. Another reason not to get a K-3, or its follow-up "K-3some/K3ix" ... I am maybe "assimilation resistant" ... Resistance is futile, but hang on to that one bit of (film) humanity left in you, Picard (who was French, too, go figure ). Make it so ... but, I regress.

02-24-2014, 01:53 AM	#6343
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers I usually say it in English first, and when they then pretend not to understand and/or listen I understand that this is a common trait in the French/French-speaking. (I don't wish to offend anyone, and I not being a world traveller, I don't have first hand experience, but...) My friends who have been OS tell me that it is common to be ignored, or worse, when trying to converse in English with a French-speaking person. It apparently helps a bit in France if you make it clear that you are Australian rather than English!

02-24-2014, 02:10 AM	#6344
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	But the French in Toulouse were very nice, even talking in English.

02-24-2014, 02:12 AM	#6345
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by rod_grant I understand that this is a common trait in the French/French-speaking. (I don't wish to offend anyone, and I not being a world traveller, I don't have first hand experience, but...) My friends who have been OS tell me that it is common to be ignored, or worse, when trying to converse in English with a French-speaking person. It apparently helps a bit in France if you make it clear that you are Australian rather than English! My only experience with French people in France was a transfer at CDG Paris. Not too impressed, there... But everyone I have met from France abroad have been very nice and as far from their arrogant image as they can get. But then (with a few notable exceptions) that goes for most travellers, I think. Not sure if it's the travelling that opens the mind, or if it's only the open minded who travel... Myself included, of course!