So I went to London...
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******* tourists.
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doooublebaass (09/02/2013) [-] Oh god, what the **** brain?
I can't accept this picture. The quote is wrong.
It's "Good evening, Clarice"
I can't accept this picture. The quote is wrong.
It's "Good evening, Clarice"
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chargrilledawesome (09/02/2013) [-] I absolutely hate obnoxious tourists. The worst tourists in London are the ones from the US (yes I realise some British tourists must be obnoxious as hell in the US), especially the ones that find it funny to **** with the Grenadier/Scots Guards, aka. the soldiers in red coats and the big hats that guard the Queen and the Tower and other places. I was once down in London and some total ******** with an obscenely over-American accent was stepping in the path of a platoon of Guards, who's lieutenant pushed him with the butt of his rifle then screamed at him to get the **** out of the way, making him fall backwards and spill his coffee all over his expensive camera.
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Mortuus (09/02/2013) [-] Every country has an abundance of obnoxious ********* , however, due to the large population of the US, the amount of obnoxious ********* that we have roaming the world at any given time is quite large.
People who travel to other countries and completely disrupt the daily lives of the citizens of that country should be deported to their home country and forbade from returning.
People who travel to other countries and completely disrupt the daily lives of the citizens of that country should be deported to their home country and forbade from returning.
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dsrtpnk (09/04/2013) [-] You've never heard the ebonic/ghetto/black accent? It has different names but it always directs to street lingo and slang.
Scouse not really but I've heard the Bavarian one, from living in Germany for 2 years.
My original point was the British getting upset when they hear BRITISH accent when America has multiple ones too, but we don't get jimmies rustled.
I've also been to London and the black people there seem better behaved and well-spoken. What's the secret?
Scouse not really but I've heard the Bavarian one, from living in Germany for 2 years.
My original point was the British getting upset when they hear BRITISH accent when America has multiple ones too, but we don't get jimmies rustled.
I've also been to London and the black people there seem better behaved and well-spoken. What's the secret?
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HarvietheDinkle (09/02/2013) [-] Jersey doesn't have an accent; you're thinking of guidos.
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LovegoodJuggalo (09/02/2013) [-] Jersey most definitely has an accent but I'd say only around 40% of us have it strong enough to notice. Guidos have the over the top Jersey accent, the rest of us are more subtle. I've been told I have a "typical New Jersey accent" but I only hear it when I yell/talk passionately. Essex County is best county.
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twofreegerbils (09/02/2013) [-] Too bad American tourism is probably what sustains a large portion of London's microeconomy.
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chargrilledawesome (09/02/2013) [-] 98% are fine
Just the rest that are cunts
Like tourists from any country
Just the rest that are cunts
Like tourists from any country
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draxdiesel (09/02/2013) [-]
yeah you're right. being home to the largest financial centre and stock exchange in europe doesn't help much.
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nasesse (09/02/2013) [-] I feel you. I mainly hate the excessive picture taking tourists, which is basically all of them. I used to walk across Westminster bridge every day for work experience and between 12-7 they are there in hordes. The person who is having there picture taken stands on one side of the pavement and the person taking the picture stands on the other, and they take forever because people are obviously going to walk past. Pisses me off more than it should. Pic somewhat relevent
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thesupremebiscuit (09/02/2013) [-] Some japanese tourists were literally taking pictures of me once
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moviefuckthewhat (09/02/2013) [-] That's why I always say I'm from Canada and never cause any trouble in other countries. I go there to experience other cultures, not to act like a doucherag in front of other cultures. I can be stupid any day.
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IAmManbearpig (09/02/2013) [-] maybe it's just where I am, but I don't see many British tourists.
the Asians are the ones I can't stand.
the Asians are the ones I can't stand.
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herecomesjohnny (09/02/2013) [-] eh there are nice tourists and there are bad tourists.
best tourists are the asians. always polite, seem genuinely interested in whatever their guide is telling them, always organized. Asians are just cool
best tourists are the asians. always polite, seem genuinely interested in whatever their guide is telling them, always organized. Asians are just cool
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grandmabetty ONLINE (09/02/2013) [-] Yes you do. Don't be arrogant.
Just because you think you're the world's most powerful country doesn't mean you're the default accent of the world.
There are nearly 5 times more people in China than in the United States, so if anyone would set the world'd default accent, it would be the Chinese, not the Americans.
Just because you think you're the world's most powerful country doesn't mean you're the default accent of the world.
There are nearly 5 times more people in China than in the United States, so if anyone would set the world'd default accent, it would be the Chinese, not the Americans.
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iamphoenix (09/02/2013) [-]
I was being facetious, goddamn. It's like FJ has Poe's Law wired directly into their brain through their ass.
I know Americans have an accent because we speak English, not 'American'. I never mentioned anything about America being 'the best' or any of that, so don't assume. The closest thing to neutral we have in America is in the midwest, and that still wouldn't make our English accent-less because it's a mutation of the language of its mother country.
I am so disappointed in this website right now.
I know Americans have an accent because we speak English, not 'American'. I never mentioned anything about America being 'the best' or any of that, so don't assume. The closest thing to neutral we have in America is in the midwest, and that still wouldn't make our English accent-less because it's a mutation of the language of its mother country.
I am so disappointed in this website right now.
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kingbulbasaur (09/02/2013) [-] When foreigners say "I want to be able to speak English", they are typically referring to the way it's spoken in America -- more specifically, California.
Or at least, that's how Chinese, Japanese and Korean folks think of it. Could be different in other places, but they're pretty much doing better than the rest of the world so their opinions count more.
Or at least, that's how Chinese, Japanese and Korean folks think of it. Could be different in other places, but they're pretty much doing better than the rest of the world so their opinions count more.
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hudis (09/02/2013) [-] Uh, no. 'Foreigners' like me and my kinsmen in northern Europe don't care what kind of English they speak as long as it's in English. Either way, the general consensus has never seemed to me to be that American English is more prestigious; if anything it just makes others think you sound a bit dumb.
That's how it's been in my experience, anyway.
That's how it's been in my experience, anyway.
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hudis (09/02/2013) [-] No, Americans in general. One thing most American dialects have in common is that they are mostly very nasal, turn T's into D's and drag out nouns. Take a look at this video for a demonstration:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt4Dfa4fOEY
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt4Dfa4fOEY
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chargrilledawesome (09/02/2013) [-] My mistake, there are three regiments
Grenadiers, Scots and Coldstream
Grenadiers, Scots and Coldstream
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theshadowed (09/02/2013) [-] The Grenadiers were the first to have the bearskin hats though. At Waterloo, when the French Imperial Guard attacked, one regiment of the Foot Guards thought they beat off the Imperial Grenadiers, so they took the name and the hats. They actually beat off the Imperial Chassuers, a light infantry regiment, but no one wanted to ruin it for them
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chargrilledawesome (09/02/2013) [-] A fellow history geek, nice
The Coldstreams also periodically turned against the Monarchy and sided with parliament in the English Civil War. Because of this, even though the Coldstreams were founded 6 years earlier than the Grenadiers, the Grenadiers are still recognised as the most senior of the 5 regiments of foot guards.
The Coldstreams also periodically turned against the Monarchy and sided with parliament in the English Civil War. Because of this, even though the Coldstreams were founded 6 years earlier than the Grenadiers, the Grenadiers are still recognised as the most senior of the 5 regiments of foot guards.
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theshadowed (09/02/2013) [-] Yes, the Grenaiders are the 1st Foot Guard as the Coldstreamers were founded as part of the New Model Army up in Northumberland, fighting for Cromwell. They joined the Monarchy again later
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chargrilledawesome (09/02/2013) [-] That's why the Grenadiers and Coldstreamers have always had a little rivalry
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theshadowed (09/02/2013) [-] If you are a fellow history geek, I was wondering if you have read Bernard Cornwell or played Total War? Because thats where I get a lot of my knowledge from
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chargrilledawesome (09/02/2013) [-] Yes I play a lot of Total War
Oh and I have a degree in history
Oh and I have a degree in history
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chargrilledawesome (09/02/2013) [-] What am I a homo? Of course I'm gonna get the new one
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theshadowed (09/02/2013) [-] Heh, I preordered it, but I'm waiting for my new computer before downloading 35 gigs on my **** internet connection. Its coming in about a week
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chargrilledawesome (09/02/2013) [-] Nice, mind if I ask the specs? I built my own
btw that was a joke, I'm not homophobic
btw that was a joke, I'm not homophobic
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theshadowed (09/02/2013) [-] I was gonna build it, but decided not too. Intel 15-4570, 8gb of RAM, 2gb Nvidia graphic card (3D ready ************ ), Asus Z8Y-K motherboard, and a 1TB hard drive. It was about £760
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theshadowed (09/02/2013) [-] Yeh I'm looking forward. I can barely run SHogun 2 on my current, so it should be good to have it
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chargrilledawesome (09/02/2013) [-] I went way overboard on my build, but when I feel like I should have spent less, I just tell myself it's "future proofing"
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chargrilledawesome (09/02/2013) [-] i7 3970x, 32gb of RAM, 2x 4gb NVidia GeForce GTX-690's, Asus Rampage IV Extreme Motherboard, 1TB Seagate SSD, 3TB Seagate HDD, Thermaltake Water 2.0 Extreme
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anon (09/02/2013) [-]
Obligatory reminder of what you could build for that price
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buttfacemugee (09/02/2013) [-] I know what you mean. I live in the states and when some tourist come to my state they are all like " i thought Texans rode horses and have duels with sixshooters"
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idntnoausername (09/02/2013) [-] I feel ya man. I live in Austin, whenever I travel and talk to other people they ask if we ride horses around and drink all day with whores and shoot guns. Honestly that was pretty accurate...but they don't have to know..(;
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chargrilledawesome (09/02/2013) [-] Mfw I visited Austin last year and heard tourists talking like that
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chezburgadominator (09/02/2013) [-] Although I no longer live in Texas, and reside in New York, I feel you. Everytime I bring up where I am from it's the same stupid ass comment -insert generic Texan accent- "so didja own a horse and work on a farm? how many cows did ya have and whats it like having roosters wake u up"
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ButtonFly (09/02/2013) [-] I live in a very touristy area of the U.S. I like them for the most part. They can at least be there for a good laugh.
Once I was walking down the street with some friends of mine and we overheard someone shout "Look! A black man!" This group of Swedish tourists all chatting excitedly made a B-line for my group and grabbed the guy with the darkest skin. They didn't ask permission, they just started posing and taking pictures with him. Once they were done they handed him twenty dollars and ran off.
We just stared at him for a long time, he looked very confused as to what just happened. Then he looked at the twenty bucks and said "Well, I don't know about you guys but I'm going to Mickey D's." He sauntered off.
Once I was walking down the street with some friends of mine and we overheard someone shout "Look! A black man!" This group of Swedish tourists all chatting excitedly made a B-line for my group and grabbed the guy with the darkest skin. They didn't ask permission, they just started posing and taking pictures with him. Once they were done they handed him twenty dollars and ran off.
We just stared at him for a long time, he looked very confused as to what just happened. Then he looked at the twenty bucks and said "Well, I don't know about you guys but I'm going to Mickey D's." He sauntered off.
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beefking (09/02/2013) [-] **beefking rolled a random image posted in comment #640941 at Video Games Board - console gaming, pc vs console gaming, video console and games ** epic win?
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stratlespaul (09/02/2013) [-]
That's MC Ride! I was just going to say the guy in the picture reminded me of him
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darthdemise (09/02/2013) [-] Wow, I guess hobos look the same everywhere. Only in london their clothes seem to be cleaner
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namnori (09/02/2013) [-] One time I was in Spain and a middle-aged American couple came over and asked if they could take a picture of me and my friend because they liked our T-shirts.
I can picture myself framed in their house. All their guests would be like "Who's this stud? Your son?" And they would say "Awhh hell nawh, just some kid we saw"
I can picture myself framed in their house. All their guests would be like "Who's this stud? Your son?" And they would say "Awhh hell nawh, just some kid we saw"
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stagger (09/02/2013) [-] Stupidity is not limited to tourists.
People get excited over things they've never seen, or have always wanted to see.
Don't get me wrong, I think some people take it way too far. However, I've lived all over Europe, and three years ago moved to the US.
I've seen both sides of tourism, and there are asshats on both sides sometimes.
Shouldn't judge the masses over a generic few.
Pic unrelated.
People get excited over things they've never seen, or have always wanted to see.
Don't get me wrong, I think some people take it way too far. However, I've lived all over Europe, and three years ago moved to the US.
I've seen both sides of tourism, and there are asshats on both sides sometimes.
Shouldn't judge the masses over a generic few.
Pic unrelated.
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ribar (09/02/2013) [-] is that the same guy from the front page
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joshlol (09/02/2013) [-] What did you think to London? If you didn't check out the view from the shard you missed out.
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thenewneone (09/02/2013) [-]
Why would i go to the shard when i got google images and map.
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joshlol (09/02/2013) [-] Mine too, 1440p and IPS but still it's breathtaking to see in real life. I think so at least.
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natanhiel (09/02/2013) [-] I don't understand why people take pictures with these things
Most of them don't work, and the ones that do have loads of sex advertisements plastered all over them
Most of them don't work, and the ones that do have loads of sex advertisements plastered all over them
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steelcrasher ONLINE (09/02/2013) [-] Because it's an interesting thing to see if you're not english
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bphamtastic (09/02/2013) [-] asian tourist are the worst, they take pictures with everything, trashcans street signs tacobell posters.
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leec (09/02/2013) [-] You think it's bad there? Try Dublin, usually tourists would mainly arrive over summer, exchange students and families. over a year now..all year there has been a never ending wave of Spanish students. They literally all go to Grafton St (one of the famous and busy streets here) and literally huddle up like sheep. they form a circle of about 40 of them..and just stand there...never go anywhere..just stand around and get in your way...constantly..all year. I'm starting to think that the Spanish are subtly trying to take over by first replacing our citizens with theirs. It might not sound too bad...but Grafton St is always busy and generally you will end up walking down it a couple of times in an average day in the city..now there's these loud circles of students just standing there in the way..with bright backpacks. It's like driving on a high way..with groups of cars stopped in the middle of the road while the drivers sit there drinking coffee and talking. Oh and not to mention the stereotypical leprechaun hats they all wear. Syria will be fine, come help us world.
