Please explain ... this:
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You're supposed to hate us, not emulate us! Stick to your warm ale and leave the Glühwein and bratwurst to us! :mad:
Glüehwein already stolen (and perverted) by scandies
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Raisins in glögg. :x
I ate a Norwegian reindeer burger in Kiel once. Was good. Was a bit disappointed that I didn't find bits of glowing red nose, though.
Quote from: Viking on December 12, 2009, 08:37:15 AM
Glüehwein already stolen (and perverted) by scandies
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Its stolen from some German thing?
I always thought it was just a traditional Scandi drink of the same origins as glogg.
Quote from: Tyr on December 12, 2009, 08:49:40 AM
some German thing?
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulled_wine#Gl.C3.BChwein
Quote from: Tyr on December 12, 2009, 08:49:40 AM
Quote from: Viking on December 12, 2009, 08:37:15 AM
Glüehwein already stolen (and perverted) by scandies
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Its stolen from some German thing?
I always thought it was just a traditional Scandi drink of the same origins as glogg.
Yes, we stole it, just like we stole the christmas tree and pretty much every other christmas tradition from germany in addition to a few hannuka ones.
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Black people swim?
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 12, 2009, 01:19:11 PM
Black people swim?
Not if it's going to mess up their hair do...
I reckon the brits secretly like the Germans, all that WW1 and WW2 stuff was pure serendipity.....
It's the French that really irritate.......
We'll explain German Christmas markets over here when the rest of the world accounts for Irish pubs.
Quote from: Mr.Penguin on December 12, 2009, 01:28:50 PM
Not if it's going to mess up their hair do...
It is true. Water will take out all the straightening.
Quote from: Warspite on December 12, 2009, 11:37:19 PM
We'll explain German Christmas markets over here when the rest of the world accounts for Irish pubs.
Diageo plc.
Now it's your turn.
Quote from: Warspite on December 12, 2009, 11:37:19 PM
We'll explain German Christmas markets over here when the rest of the world accounts for Irish pubs.
What does England have to do with Irish pubs? :huh: :P
Quote from: Syt on December 13, 2009, 03:31:26 AM
Quote from: Warspite on December 12, 2009, 11:37:19 PM
We'll explain German Christmas markets over here when the rest of the world accounts for Irish pubs.
What does England have to do with Irish pubs? :huh: :P
both Guinness and Irish Pubs are English inventions, just like the Kilt.
Quote from: Warspite on December 12, 2009, 11:37:19 PM
We'll explain German Christmas markets over here when the rest of the world accounts for Irish pubs.
Irish diaspora, cheap and plentiful Irish bands. And as Beeb already mentioned, a monopoly brewer willing to handle the meta marketing.
Side question: do you have "American bars" in your country? If so, how are they different from normal bars?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 13, 2009, 01:20:06 PM
Side question: do you have "American bars" in your country? If so, how are they different from normal bars?
You'll find the occasional "burger bar" or "Western steakhouse". Otherwise, "American" over here is defined by McD, BK, KFC, the occasional Hooters and a TGIF. In Germany you'll also have Pizza Hut.
Can't recall any American-styled bars offhand. American influence is very dominant in fast food though.
Irish pubs can be divided into two types here, the plastic ones for everyone and the "real" ones where the Irish drink. There used to be a particularly fine Irish pub here in Preston, but it slowly lost it's clientele as the Irish economy boomed, got done up as a fake Irish pub and is now an English city centre pub.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 13, 2009, 01:20:06 PM
Side question: do you have "American bars" in your country? If so, how are they different from normal bars?
In Newcastle I recall one called Old Orleans yet for some weird reason was New Orleans themed; blues tat on the walls and all that. Lots of tatty 'western'/cowboy themed bars too. Sports Bars are also often kind of Americanish. But no specific 'American Bar'
There is also Glühwein in Alsace and Christmas markets but I don't think Syt and the Germans will disapprove nor will they surprised :D
Besidesm Glühwein is a good way to dispose of not so good wine :lol:
I tasted glögg thanks to the Swedish Church in Paris and it wasn't that good. Glühwein/Vin chaud FTW!
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 13, 2009, 01:20:06 PM
Side question: do you have "American bars" in your country? If so, how are they different from normal bars?
There's one in a shopping mall in my city, part of a national chain. Lots of burguers, ribs and things like that. Also, unlimited Pepsi refills.
Quote from: Syt on December 13, 2009, 01:24:07 PM
In Germany you'll also have Pizza Hut.
I'm sorry. I apologize for my countrymen for inflicting that on your nation.
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 13, 2009, 04:38:15 PM
Quote from: Syt on December 13, 2009, 01:24:07 PM
In Germany you'll also have Pizza Hut.
I'm sorry. I apologize for my countrymen for inflicting that on your nation.
Over here Pizza Hut was bought out by Domino's. I still have to try them.
Quote from: The Larch on December 13, 2009, 04:45:18 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 13, 2009, 04:38:15 PM
Quote from: Syt on December 13, 2009, 01:24:07 PM
In Germany you'll also have Pizza Hut.
I'm sorry. I apologize for my countrymen for inflicting that on your nation.
Over here Pizza Hut was bought out by Domino's. I still have to try them.
And I apologize for Domino's.
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 13, 2009, 04:47:10 PM
Quote from: The Larch on December 13, 2009, 04:45:18 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 13, 2009, 04:38:15 PM
Quote from: Syt on December 13, 2009, 01:24:07 PM
In Germany you'll also have Pizza Hut.
I'm sorry. I apologize for my countrymen for inflicting that on your nation.
Over here Pizza Hut was bought out by Domino's. I still have to try them.
And I apologize for Domino's.
It's not high in my list of ordering priorities, way too many Argentine pizzerias in my city. :lol:
Only time I order Domino's or Pizza Hut is whn I need 3 or 4 and they have those 5 buck deals. I may feed a crowd, but I'm not feeding them well. :cheapo:
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 13, 2009, 04:55:35 PM
Only time I order Domino's or Pizza Hut is whn I need 3 or 4 and they have those 5 buck deals. I may feed a crowd, but I'm not feeding them well. :cheapo:
It's funny. Over here they're notably more expensive than their competitors.
Quote from: The Larch on December 13, 2009, 04:56:56 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 13, 2009, 04:55:35 PM
Only time I order Domino's or Pizza Hut is whn I need 3 or 4 and they have those 5 buck deals. I may feed a crowd, but I'm not feeding them well. :cheapo:
It's funny. Over here they're notably more expensive than their competitors.
It might be because there are 4 or 5 national chains plus the regionals and the mom and pop outfits all trying to knife each other.
And Americans are fat.
Quote from: The Larch on December 13, 2009, 04:56:56 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 13, 2009, 04:55:35 PM
Only time I order Domino's or Pizza Hut is whn I need 3 or 4 and they have those 5 buck deals. I may feed a crowd, but I'm not feeding them well. :cheapo:
It's funny. Over here they're notably more expensive than their competitors.
Same here, Pizza Hut is really expensive........the local competition is both cheaper and better :huh:
Quote from: The Larch on December 13, 2009, 04:56:56 PM
It's funny. Over here they're notably more expensive than their competitors.
Yeah.
Pizza hut...fairly mid range stuff. Where you go if you're not pathetic enough for mcdonalds but you don't want to make an occasion/are to cheap to go to a real restaurant.
Dominos though is really expensive takeaway stuff. Tasy though.
Quote from: Richard Hakluyt on December 13, 2009, 06:10:12 PM
Quote from: The Larch on December 13, 2009, 04:56:56 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on December 13, 2009, 04:55:35 PM
Only time I order Domino's or Pizza Hut is whn I need 3 or 4 and they have those 5 buck deals. I may feed a crowd, but I'm not feeding them well. :cheapo:
It's funny. Over here they're notably more expensive than their competitors.
Same here, Pizza Hut is really expensive........the local competition is both cheaper and better :huh:
:yes:
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 13, 2009, 01:20:06 PM
Side question: do you have "American bars" in your country? If so, how are they different from normal bars?
No. The closest is probably Americana-style diners.
There is very little emulation of foreigners when it comes to pubs and bars; the British ones are the best after all :bowler:
Now, cafes and restaurants are a very different matter; if it wasn't for foreign influences and ideas that scene would be depressing beyond belief.
We need to thank Prince Albert for bringing us all our Christmas traditions of German origin. Not to mention penis piercing.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 13, 2009, 01:20:06 PM
Side question: do you have "American bars" in your country? If so, how are they different from normal bars?
In Sweden we have a big bostonian-american chain of sports bars called O'Learys. Great place to watch a game and have a few beers.
I don't see what's the big deal - lots of American themed places around here.
Quote from: Richard Hakluyt on December 14, 2009, 04:20:14 AM
There is very little emulation of foreigners when it comes to pubs and bars; the British ones are the best after all :bowler:
One objection I have to British pubs as shown in movies (Yanks and Shaun of the Dead come to mind) is that the bar itself looks kind of cluttered and uncomfortable for drinking.
edit: Crying Game, very claustrophobic bar.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 14, 2009, 01:30:05 PM
One objection I have to British pubs as shown in movies (Yanks and Shaun of the Dead come to mind) is that the bar itself looks kind of cluttered and uncomfortable for drinking.
edit: Crying Game, very claustrophobic bar.
Very few people drink at the bar. But they're not terribly cluttered up front - the spirits are behind the bar as are the draught taps which is all you're likely to find.
Some pubs do have small and overcrowded bar areas. It depends on the type of pub as well as the actual size of the bar. By standing at the bar you are stating that you are available to talk to all and sundry.......sitting at a table is a more private experience.
Quote from: Pat on December 14, 2009, 10:51:17 AM
In Sweden we have a big bostonian-american chain of sports bars called O'Learys. Great place to watch a game and have a few beers.
How are they different from run of the mill Swedish bars? Just more TVs?
Quote from: Viking on December 13, 2009, 12:46:14 PM
both Guinness and Irish Pubs are English inventions, just like the Kilt.
Interestingly, the last person I saw wearing a Kilt was an Icelander...
I really miss German Christmas Markets. I wish we had them here too. Especially Glühwein, which made Christmas even more enjoyable. :P
We DO have many Irish pubs, though... the Irish seem to be irresistibly drawn to building them everywhere.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 14, 2009, 05:26:32 PM
Quote from: Pat on December 14, 2009, 10:51:17 AM
In Sweden we have a big bostonian-american chain of sports bars called O'Learys. Great place to watch a game and have a few beers.
How are they different from run of the mill Swedish bars? Just more TVs?
Not very different except in style, decor and food which is american-influenced. Loads of TVs, yeah, so even if there's several games on at once you know there'll be a TV with your game on.