Comments on: Ten Reasons to Hate France

By: I love my Frenchie!

I love my Frenchie! — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:50:10 +0000

I can’t believe you stooped so low as to insinuate French are not clean. That just undermines the credibility of your entire premise. Have you ever heard of Chanel, Guicci, Armani, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gautier, etc.? All owned by French, and the biggest luxury perfume manufacturers on the planet. Maybe you’re bitter because you weren’t attractive or sweet-smelling enough yourself to hook up with a French girl. My husband is French, and he is amazing. I mustn’t be alone, as I belong to a group of 2000+ Americans living in Paris (not counting those in the US or the rest of France) with French partners, many of us have children who are bi-cultural with both nationalities raised with both traditions.
Furthermore, France is the number one tourist destination for Americans outside of North America, and the number one foreign exchange destination for US university programs. Clearly, many Americans don’t agree with your racist view.
No country is perfect, not even our own, no matter how much I love it. Poking fun and joking about stereotypes can make for a good stand-up comedy routine, but hate speech is crossing the line. Being patriotic doesn’t have to mean hating everyone else. There’s a difference between pride and arrogance, the latter which you accuse the French of, and yet so hypocritically indulge in yourself. Anyways, like Americans, French do have many things to be proud of too! (Try the food!!!)
Next time you come to France, get in touch with the American residents overseas, we’ll show you the time of your life. I invite the opportunity to prove you wrong seeing as at the moment you don’t speak French, know any French, and have never spent real time here so you don’t know what you’re talking about.
J’espere que les francais qui lisent cet article ne pensent pas que tous les americains sont si betes! Il y a parmi les americains beaucoup de personnes francophiles, c’est bien le premier destination touristique des americains hors l’amerique du nord, et le premier destination d’exchange a l’etranger des universites americaines.

By: loosers

loosers — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:59:11 +0000

1st of all, we frenchs helped you win the united states, if it wasnt for us, there would be NO UNITED STATES, we made the turing point for you americans in the revolutionary war against britain. so dont start hating on us.

By: StormLover3

StormLover3 — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:33:20 +0000

Believe it or not, I stumbled on this page after Googling “What are the pros and cons of living in France as opposed to the United States?” I also asked the same question for living in England, but that’s not the issue at hand.
I was born and raised in the U.S., which makes me American I guess, though The Family Tree speaks otherwise! Russian, Polish, German, and Irish! I’m a great person I think, just don’t get me mad. If you’ve ever seen those neuclear test sites, yea, that’s not a bomb, that’s me! Seriously though, I have had the pleasure of living in Europe for a year, specifically Germany, which by the way is absolutely gorgeous! And NEVER once was the name Adolph Hitler ever mentioned? Hmm, go figure. Cleanest country I’ve ever seen, I can say that. People actually sweep their sidewalks and streets every evening. And you’ll never see a broken down car on the side of any road in Germany, that’s a one way ticket to jail. Just food for thought my friends.
I’m a woman, so I’m sure as any man goes, you probably won’t care what I have to say, but here it goes anyway.
Every country has made their share of mistakes when it comes to wars, and most have walked away a little wiser than they were before, but sadly notwithstanding the massive loss of life. Without mistakes, we would not learn. How else do you learn that the oven is hot? You touched it, it hurt, and you never made that mistake again! I know what you’re thinking, and I guarantee your parents told you “no”, and you didn’t listen!
But today, things are different and “status quo” is NOT good enough anymore! Why is it we can’t clean up our own backyards, before we go traipsing through somebody else’s, i.e. France? And regarding “The Statue of Liberty”, all I can say is “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth”, and “It’s not the gift that counts, it’s the thought behind it”. End of story.
And as for us Americans, well, here’s a cute story about the lack of integrity in an American Family. Wow, all I can say is that I would never in my right mind, do or say things like this to anyone, let alone say it to my 93 yr. old great-aunt, who’s like a mother to me and like a grandmother to my children, and who I own a house with and take care of full-time! Brilliant huh! Now she’s at the nursing home for intense physical therapy, and hopefully she’ll be home soon, but in the meantime my so-called family is there Christmas Day, and it’s her 93rd birthday too. And they’re making jokes about me having to eat at Mc Donald’s for dinner on Christmas Day, because I have the worst cold/flu I’ve ever had in ten years! I couldn’t breath or stand, let alone cook! Seriously people, McDonald’s is closed on Christmas Day!! These people didn’t even offer me left-overs!! My aunt and I have learned, you catch more flies with honey, than vinegar! So, we play stupid, and then tell each other everything! How else do you find out what your family says behind your back? Well,screw them!! My Denny’s omlet was delicious! LOL
Sorry, it’s because of things like this that I find I have developed a love/hate relationship with America right now, so many broken promises, so many fake people; great frickin’ tornadoes and storms though! (That alone makes it really hard to leave). And I am inspired by those who actually help others, and really try to make a difference not just here, but in other countries as well. But, as the saying goes, “We’re goin’ up shit’s creek without a paddle”! Hence the reason I was looking into moving. Maybe if more people actually got in the boat and helped paddle, I wouldn’t have to look elsewhere.
Now, I have a friend in France, and a friend in England, and they are fantastic people, and none of our talks have ever been about what happened to whom and when and why. It’s hard as hell living in this day and age, and we may bitch, but it certainly isn’t about wars which have nothing to do with this generation whatsoever!
This is why in school they call it History….BECAUSE IT IS!!!!!
It’s going to be 2010 for God’s sake! Build a bridge and get over it! I have a 19 yr. old, a 17 yr. old, and a 13 yr. old, they can make the “Battle at Bunker Hill” look like a nice stroll through the park! And if you throw in my 44 yr. old boyfriend and the 3 cats……well, now we’re talkin’ The Apocalypse! I get really tired having to walk-in and play the role of Jesus Christ and The Second Coming! (LOL, no offense Lord, I know you understand what I’m saying, and I know you’re laughing too!) This is what mothers do, we’re natural peacekeepers. I don’t hit, because, well, I was an ADHD kid, in the late 60′s, my parents were clueless! Spanking and hitting a kid accomplishes one thing only….it teaches them how to beat up on other kids! Not Cool!
All I want is a nice cottage in quaint little village somewhere. Must have clean air, low noise, lots of green rolling hills, a couple of pubs to walk to and hang out with some friends, and zero stress!!! I don’t think that’s to much to ask for. France, England, the moon, I don’t care, anywhere there is a slower paced life, that’s where I wanna be! Because what’s happening here in the USA is for the birds right now! And Alpha Patriot can’t deny that this nation is over worked, over stressed, AND under paid because of it. How can anyone justify, raising the prices of gas so high, you have to choose between driving to work and eating! (Now of course, it’s reversed, do you want to eat, or drive?) And not to change the subject, but France has an excellent Health Care System! In 2000 France placed #1 for lowest rate of avoidable deaths, the US came in 19th, or last place for highest rate of avoidable deaths. Meaning, their doctor’s didn’t give you some pills, and say “see ya in 6 months”, no, they actually monitored your health care, and paid for follow-ups…I like that concept.
Point is, we all have our weaknesses and we all have our strenghts. Wouldn’t it be better for our countries to test each others political strenghts, even hypothetically, to see if they work? What, like trying could make it any worse?!?
I will leave you with this, my father always told me, “Opinions are like assholes….everybody has one”! And this one is mine. Peace and Happiness in the New Year!

By: Hector Kaizer

Hector Kaizer — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:51:49 +0000

Another Reason to hate the French…they sold the Iranians missiles…and let’s not forget the whole indignant attitude they had after the British and us went and kicked some Nazi ass to save them. If Russia tried to take over Europe, I would hope that all Europeans were safe…except the French. I hope Putin grinds Paris into dust.

By: Tobi

Tobi — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:38:04 +0000

Face it, the Americans are just as arrogant as the French. A debate between an American and a French about who sucks more would last forever.
A wise men once said
“just shut up and lets all get drunk”!

By: romain

romain — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:33:02 +0000

I did not bother reading more than ten lines. You’re a joke. You argue that France did support the American Revolution out of self interest (wake up, this is life), and then state the Marshall plan was a sort of “generous present”. Try to gain experience before writing, please.

By: E. Giles

E. Giles — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:31:39 +0000

Well, that was enlighting. You´ll make Schopenhauer proud. Now I know why the U.S. people (not the Americans)are despised worldwide.

By: John

John — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:57:42 +0000

My what an interesting internet discussion I’ve managed to stumble into. I am American (Proudly I’ll add), first to both sides of this argument if the words you’re posting has a red line under it, you’ve misspelled it, please consult with a dictionary (http://www.Dictionary.com) is wonderful for it. While from my personal knowledge backed by a college education, most of the facts presented here are more or less true maybe skewed a bit for perspective and I’m not going to argue that. For those of you on both side who do not know, the French are in Afghanistan with the us. (You have lovely mess halls by the way, though I’d recommend American’s avoiding them often, we’re a little more prone to Gout due to our normal diet, no offense to our French friends here). Now that I’ve hopefully established over the internet to people I’ll never meet, I have a few things I would like to say to a few of you.
Daniel Royer, first off, please please PLEASE take the longest walk your body can handle, off the shortest pier you can find. Preferably into any water that can, and will cause hypothermia. The rest of us will give you a heartfelt thanks!
Generally speaking, on racism, American’s are racist either in the open or behind closed doors, it’s true! Guess what, French, British, Germans, Russians, Chinese, Japanese… You get where I’m going with this right? ALL racist too, it’s true, you don’t have to admit it, but while you’re reading this you’ve most likely already thought of some race or religion you hate, welcome to the human race!
Maul73, (Sorry I’m a sarcastic human being and I can’t resist at least one joke!) “France will say “fuck you”, but if a country wants to attack France , we’ll be all here !”. I know you’ll all be there, right behind the US Army! (Again, sorry, just couldn’t get that joke out of my mind! No hatred intended!)

By: TapatioMexicano

TapatioMexicano — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:14:42 +0000

I’m proudly Mexican and I was just looking for reasons why americans hate frenchs and I’m really amazed what you AlphaPatriot posted here. I have French and American friends, i’ve know about those beautiful countries beacuse of them, although i’ve had bad experiences with american people in Chicago, i was discriminated because of my nationality, this event don’t makes me hate them because most of the Americans are not like that idiots that treat me that way.
So I was thinking… that you fucking redneck are probably one of that sons of bitch, neonazies, that thinks that people like me, like Indians, British, Russians, Iranies, Iraquies, Arabians in general, Latin americans and of course Frenchs just want to go to kill americans, you fucking schizophrenic, makes that muslims, europeans and latin americans hate americans, because there are people like you that thinks yourself god’s gift and that you can do what you want in all the world.
It’s not personal at all for the American people that are friendly, respectful and that really makes a better world giving their knowledge and life in pro of the human being.
Vive Le France!!!!
Vive Le Mexique!!!
J’aime Le France!!!!
A huevo cabrones!!!!!!

By: french lover

french lover — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:45:56 +0000

fuck you asshole !