[ccmay]

The American role in liberating France earned a nod of appreciation

That was as ephemeral as a puff of wind.

My grandparents toured Europe in the early 1950's, when you would think that there would still be some gratitude for our efforts against the Nazis. This was indeed the case in England, Holland, and Belgium. They were even treated well in Germany.

However, they were treated with sneering contempt throughout France. One hotel clerk asked them where they were from, and then said "Américains? Ptui!" as he spit on the floor.

I hate France.

-ccm

[NaughtiusMaximus]

Their diet of snails, froglegs and overrated, overpriced wine makes them crazy. A constant diet of Jerry Lewis films makes them appallingly stupid.

I'm perfectly content to stay strictly out of their silly little country and only wish that they would stay away from mine.

EuroDisney is the most profound development in French Culture in a century. (Which isn't saying a whole lot.)

[Chewbacca]

French wine is a waste of good grape juice.