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

drypenn · 01-29-2015, 07:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

Oh boy, so my Pentax isn't Japanese either?!

It's not. It's made in the Philippines.

Yup, right across my yard.

If I look hard enough, I can actually see what the minions are doing.

CarlG · 01-29-2015, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by drypenn

It's not. It's made in the Philippines.

Yup, right across my yard.

If I look hard enough, I can actually see what the minions are doing.

Oh? Guess you would have told if they were making a FF camera, then.

**savoche** · 01-29-2015, 10:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CarlG

Oh? Guess you would have told if they were making a FF camera, then.

Shush, we don't mention that in here! This is a Family Friendly thread, after all

Parallax · 01-29-2015, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by CarlG

FF camera

CarlG · 01-29-2015, 10:53 AM

Quite a lot of messages in this thread, isn't there?

**savoche** · 01-29-2015, 11:35 AM

Originally posted by CarlG

Quite a lot of messages in this thread, isn't there?

That's better.

ZoeB · 01-29-2015, 11:43 AM

I just had a waffle with brunost. It was pretty rad.

r0ckstarr · 01-29-2015, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by drypenn

It's not. It's made in the Philippines.

Yup, right across my yard.

If I look hard enough, I can actually see what the minions are doing.

I think drypenn is a spy for Hocir. That's how they got me twice!

Jean Poitiers · 01-29-2015, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Jean, I'm surprised we didn't get a picture to prove it!

Coming soon ... promise.

---------- Post added 01-29-15 at 20:22 ----------

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

Oh boy, so my Pentax isn't Japanese either?!

Hello, and welcome to Fox News!

Your Penatx says "Made in France", too? Cool.

Fox News ... Jumbo Shrimp ... same difference.

tim60 · 01-29-2015, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Nutella's not French, eh ?!

My jar says "Made in France" ... so there.

Next thing you know, you guys and gals are going to tell me that "no-go" zones do not exist in Paris.

And my jar says "Australian made", and "Made by Ferrero Australia Pty Ltd".

So it is Australian?

Jean Poitiers · 01-29-2015, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by tim60

And my jar says "Australian made", and "Made by Ferrero Australia Pty Ltd".

So it is Australian?

No ... it's French, I tell you.

They just do that "lil' white lie" to gain your consumer confidence and purchasing power ... tricky, eh ?!

Parallax · 01-29-2015, 02:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

No ... it's French, I tell you.

magkelly · 01-29-2015, 02:29 PM

Nutella actually is Italian but they have factories all over the place. Each jar reflects the local factory usually. Note there can be a bit of a difference in composition depending upon what part of the world they're selling it in. I'm told that European Nutella is supposedly a lot better than the American made stuff. The same company also makes the Ferrero candies, like Rocher and Mon Cheri. Basically it's just Hazelnut Gianduja made spreadable in a jar. I have tried other similar products but honestly I don't think any of them are as good as Nutella.

Nutella - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

FantasticMrFox · 01-29-2015, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

Nutella actually is Italian ...

I think our dear Jean actually knows that, he's just trying to enhance the reputation of the Grand Nation by claiming Nutella for them. In German we call that 'sich mit fremden Federn schmücken', literally 'to dress oneself in others' feathers'. God, I love direct translations of German sayings

magkelly · 01-29-2015, 02:53 PM

I know, I was just informing others in the thread who might not know.

The history of Nutella is kind of interesting actually. Technically his particular jar is French, in that it was made in a local French factory, but the company that created and owns Nutella is Italian and the product is considered so also. The stuff that goes into it comes from all over the place actually when you get down to it. I think it's lovely stuff myself. Next best thing to really good praline chocolates when I can't afford that. When it comes down to it I'd still prefer Neuhaus or Godiva, but in a punch Nutella will do me when I want that kind of thing...

01-29-2015, 12:18 PM	#14004
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by rod_grant Jean, I'm surprised we didn't get a picture to prove it! Coming soon ... promise. ---------- Post added 01-29-15 at 20:22 ---------- Originally posted by FantasticMrFox Oh boy, so my Pentax isn't Japanese either?! Hello, and welcome to Fox News! Your Penatx says "Made in France", too? Cool. Fox News ... Jumbo Shrimp ... same difference. Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 01-29-2015 at 12:25 PM.

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01-29-2015, 07:59 AM - 1 Like	#13996
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox Oh boy, so my Pentax isn't Japanese either?! It's not. It's made in the Philippines. Yup, right across my yard. If I look hard enough, I can actually see what the minions are doing.

01-29-2015, 10:20 AM	#13997
CarlG Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 417	Originally posted by drypenn It's not. It's made in the Philippines. Yup, right across my yard. If I look hard enough, I can actually see what the minions are doing. Oh? Guess you would have told if they were making a FF camera, then.

01-29-2015, 10:23 AM - 1 Like	#13998
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by CarlG Oh? Guess you would have told if they were making a FF camera, then. Shush, we don't mention that in here! This is a Family Friendly thread, after all

01-29-2015, 10:24 AM	#13999
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by CarlG FF camera

01-29-2015, 10:53 AM	#14000
CarlG Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 417	Quite a lot of messages in this thread, isn't there?

01-29-2015, 11:35 AM	#14001
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by CarlG Quite a lot of messages in this thread, isn't there? That's better.

01-29-2015, 11:43 AM	#14002
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	I just had a waffle with brunost. It was pretty rad.

01-29-2015, 12:06 PM	#14003
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by drypenn It's not. It's made in the Philippines. Yup, right across my yard. If I look hard enough, I can actually see what the minions are doing. I think drypenn is a spy for Hocir. That's how they got me twice!

01-29-2015, 01:56 PM	#14005
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Nutella's not French, eh ?! My jar says "Made in France" ... so there. Next thing you know, you guys and gals are going to tell me that "no-go" zones do not exist in Paris. And my jar says "Australian made", and "Made by Ferrero Australia Pty Ltd". So it is Australian?

01-29-2015, 02:12 PM	#14006
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by tim60 And my jar says "Australian made", and "Made by Ferrero Australia Pty Ltd". So it is Australian? No ... it's French, I tell you. They just do that "lil' white lie" to gain your consumer confidence and purchasing power ... tricky, eh ?!

01-29-2015, 02:13 PM - 1 Like	#14007
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers No ... it's French, I tell you.

01-29-2015, 02:29 PM	#14008
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Nutella actually is Italian but they have factories all over the place. Each jar reflects the local factory usually. Note there can be a bit of a difference in composition depending upon what part of the world they're selling it in. I'm told that European Nutella is supposedly a lot better than the American made stuff. The same company also makes the Ferrero candies, like Rocher and Mon Cheri. Basically it's just Hazelnut Gianduja made spreadable in a jar. I have tried other similar products but honestly I don't think any of them are as good as Nutella. Nutella - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

01-29-2015, 02:49 PM	#14009
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by magkelly Nutella actually is Italian ... I think our dear Jean actually knows that, he's just trying to enhance the reputation of the Grand Nation by claiming Nutella for them. In German we call that 'sich mit fremden Federn schmücken', literally 'to dress oneself in others' feathers'. God, I love direct translations of German sayings

01-29-2015, 02:53 PM	#14010
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	I know, I was just informing others in the thread who might not know. The history of Nutella is kind of interesting actually. Technically his particular jar is French, in that it was made in a local French factory, but the company that created and owns Nutella is Italian and the product is considered so also. The stuff that goes into it comes from all over the place actually when you get down to it. I think it's lovely stuff myself. Next best thing to really good praline chocolates when I can't afford that. When it comes down to it I'd still prefer Neuhaus or Godiva, but in a punch Nutella will do me when I want that kind of thing...