Author Topic: The Norwegians have it right... (Read 7416 times)

ITSec · « **on:** October 26, 2015, 12:48:41 PM »

Maybe Norway talked to Oklahoma?

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34622478

Lannis · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2015, 01:14:12 PM »

We say "breaking Western" when we want to describe someone going wild ... or someone "getting their African up" .... there's all kinds of old expressions like that ...

It always seems funny to me when other countries "pick up on" American cultural things, like Japanese guys getting together and dressing up in "cowboy" outfits like a Tom Mix movie and fixing up swinging door saloons .... or conversely, Americans togged out in full-dress kilts ... all good fun if you've got the nerve!

Lannis

mphcycles · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2015, 01:35:27 PM »

Maybe Texas doesnt really care what Norwegians think about anything

Lannis · « **Reply #3 on:** October 26, 2015, 01:45:34 PM »

Quote from: mphcycles on October 26, 2015, 01:35:27 PM

Maybe Texas doesnt really care what Norwegians think about anything

I'm not even a Texan and I've quit caring about what anybody else in the world "thinks" about me and my culture.

I've learned my lesson well .....You can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself.

Lannis

Lannis · « **Reply #4 on:** October 26, 2015, 01:57:23 PM »

Quote from: pokeyjoe on October 26, 2015, 01:50:15 PM

And the Vikings don't care if the Texans are hurt by it either.

The one thing that surprises me is that swear words are usually spoken in English. No matter what country you are in.

Or what virtual construct.

"Nom de dieu de putain de bordel de merde de saloperie de connard d'enculer ta mère ...! " Must be different in Merovingia!

Lannis

JeffOlson · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2015, 02:12:18 PM »

I saw that article last week and shared it with my wife. (My ancestry is Norwegian, and my wife is a Texan.) She did not take it too badly.

Note: Not all of the Norwegian meanings are negative.

In any event, we both know some very kind and courteous Texans and other Southerners. In fact, I would venture to say that most Southerners are kind and courteous compared to many of the coast dwellers we have encountered...

PJPR01 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2015, 03:13:21 PM »

My Norge feels right at home here in Texas.

On a more serious note...Norway is a beautiful country with very friendly people, well worth visiting if you get a chance. Expensive, but beautiful with nice "scenery" too!

boatdetective · « **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2015, 03:35:01 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQoXnz3h_FE

Now I want some brave soul to tell me that song doesn't bring a smile to your face.

PJPR01 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2015, 04:29:48 PM »

Quote from: boatdetective on October 26, 2015, 03:35:01 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQoXnz3h_FE

Now I want some brave soul to tell me that song doesn't bring a smile to your face.

Smokin'!! :) He does have a sense of humour about it which helps!!

boatdetective · « **Reply #9 on:** October 26, 2015, 04:40:48 PM »

If you have never seen Lyle Lovett- you MUST go! Top notch musicians, impossibly catchy tunes, clever lyrics, and all wrapped in a wry sense of humor.

betres · « **Reply #10 on:** October 26, 2015, 04:50:23 PM »

kudos to "youse", boatdetective and lannis...the link to lovett was brilliant and lannis, i shared your bon mot with my french son in law who commends you highly for your mashup. outstanding work gentlemen.

Bonafide Bob · « **Reply #11 on:** October 26, 2015, 05:15:29 PM »

Well isn't that very Norwegian of them.

boatdetective · « **Reply #12 on:** October 26, 2015, 06:06:13 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on October 26, 2015, 01:57:23 PM

"Nom de dieu de putain de bordel de merde de saloperie de connard d'enculer ta mère ...! " Must be different in Merovingia!

Lannis

...and there I was thinking Lannis was a perfect Southern gentleman.
Then again, maybe he is a Southern gentleman- just not a French one.

Lannis · « **Reply #13 on:** October 26, 2015, 07:18:38 PM »

Quote from: betres on October 26, 2015, 04:50:23 PM

.... lannis, i shared your bon mot with my french son in law who commends you highly for your mashup. outstanding work gentlemen.

Like George Washington, I cannot tell a lie. I have to credit the "Merovingian" in "Matrix Reloaded" for that line .....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR3fSL9WMdg

Lannis

ITSec · « **Reply #14 on:** October 26, 2015, 07:19:44 PM »

Quote from: boatdetective on October 26, 2015, 04:40:48 PM

If you have never seen Lyle Lovett- you MUST go! Top notch musicians, impossibly catchy tunes, clever lyrics, and all wrapped in a wry sense of humor.

He's done pretty good, for a backup singer to Nancy Griffith (a real south Texas treasure!)...

nunzio · « **Reply #15 on:** October 26, 2015, 09:10:18 PM »

Lyle Lovett and Ducs

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/14/automobiles/14LYLE.html?8hpib

Lannis · « **Reply #16 on:** October 26, 2015, 09:28:18 PM »

Quote from: boatdetective on October 26, 2015, 03:35:01 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQoXnz3h_FE

Now I want some brave soul to tell me that song doesn't bring a smile to your face.

Never listened to Lyle Lovett before. They're REALLY good, and I'll admit to the smile on my face ....

Lannis

frans belgium · « **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2015, 12:15:57 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on October 26, 2015, 01:57:23 PM

Or what virtual construct.

"Nom de dieu de putain de bordel de merde de saloperie de connard d'enculer ta m�re ...! "
Lannis

wow

boatdetective · « **Reply #18 on:** October 27, 2015, 12:20:58 PM »

Lannis has a potti mouth...

Lannis · « **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2015, 12:36:00 PM »

Quote from: boatdetective on October 27, 2015, 12:20:58 PM

Lannis has a potti mouth...

I don't even know what it MEANS! But according to the guy who said it, cursing in French is "like wiping your arse with silk".

That's all I have to go by ....

Lannis

boatdetective · « **Reply #20 on:** October 27, 2015, 01:16:12 PM »

I cut and pasted it into google translate- trust me- it covers all the bases.

ITSec · « **Reply #21 on:** October 27, 2015, 02:37:50 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on October 27, 2015, 12:36:00 PM

I don't even know what it MEANS! But according to the guy who said it, cursing in French is "like wiping your arse with silk".

That's all I have to go by ....

Lannis

Just so long as no one glares at you and says "maudit cochon"....

Lannis · « **Reply #22 on:** October 27, 2015, 02:52:02 PM »

Quote from: ITSec on October 27, 2015, 02:37:50 PM

Just so long as no one glares at you and says "maudit cochon"....

Well, they could glare at me and say that, and I'd still be standing there fat dumb and happy, because I only really understand one language .... sometimes that can be an advantage!

Lannis

frans belgium · « **Reply #23 on:** October 28, 2015, 02:47:17 AM »

Quote from: Lannis on October 27, 2015, 12:36:00 PM

I don't even know what it MEANS! But according to the guy who said it, cursing in French is "like wiping your arse with silk".

That's all I have to go by ....

Lannis

I know what it means (French being my second language). Trust me, it is all there

Otoh, without going into details, you guys seem to have a way with words as well.
Someone in this thread was wondering why swearing in many countries happens in (American) English these days.
Of course this has everything to do with the influence of the English language all over the world (film, lyrics in songs etc)
Sometimes I wonder, do you guys REALLY stand still with the real meaning of certain 'commonly' used expressions.
Like a$$hole, dic$$ead, bul$$$t, f$$k, and - top notch - moth$$$$$ker?
When my children were growing up and used one of these words (or "others" for that matter), I ordered them to use the same words in Dutch (our mother language). Sometimes they didn't even know what it meant, untill I explained. They were shocked and the use of foul language dropped dramatically

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #24 on:** October 28, 2015, 02:56:46 AM »

Great thread. BBQ lutefisk for the house!

Lannis · « **Reply #25 on:** October 28, 2015, 04:32:17 PM »

Quote from: frans belgium on October 28, 2015, 02:47:17 AM

When my children were growing up and used one of these words (or "others" for that matter), I ordered them to use the same words in Dutch (our mother language). Sometimes they didn't even know what it meant, untill I explained. They were shocked and the use of foul language dropped dramatically

That's me, I guess. I promise to stop swearing in languages other than English.

Lannis

LowRyter · « **Reply #26 on:** October 28, 2015, 06:13:26 PM »

We've known it for a long time here.

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Author Topic: The Norwegians have it right... (Read 7416 times)

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