30 reasons why we hate the French

The Amazing Dale Watkins · 10-17-2007, 01:51 AM

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18. Because they think their cooking is the best in the world
They boasted 26 three-starred restaurants in the 2005 Michelin Guide. However, the guide is a French institution. Could that be why the UK had only three? Coincidence, non?

It's neither coincidence nor down to the Michelin being French, but a fair reflection of reality.

Meitheisman · 10-17-2007, 01:52 AM

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Originally posted by aaberdeenn:
<BLOCKQUOTE>we'd only have the Scots as bitter rivals which would be frankly embarassing.

Why would that be? </BLOCKQUOTE>

Because the Irish and Germans are just too drunk to diss the Brits back

Cesc15 · 10-17-2007, 01:53 AM

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Originally posted by Retro:
The French are fb. Without them we'd only have the Scots as bitter rivals which would be frankly embarassing.

Not to mention the Aussies, the Germans, the Argentinians, to name but a few more....

Retro · 10-17-2007, 01:55 AM

Exactly - the French are and have always been our best rivals.

Kill Rock Stars · 10-17-2007, 01:56 AM

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Originally posted by Retro:

Ummmm I could have sworn I said I think the French are fb. I think the Germans are fb too for that matter.

fair enough, in that case i'd like to redirect my comment towards liam harper, if he still posts on here

Meitheisman · 10-17-2007, 01:56 AM

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Originally posted by The Amazing Dale Watkins:
<BLOCKQUOTE> 18. Because they think their cooking is the best in the world
They boasted 26 three-starred restaurants in the 2005 Michelin Guide. However, the guide is a French institution. Could that be why the UK had only three? Coincidence, non?

It's neither coincidence nor down to the Michelin being French, but a fair reflection of reality. </BLOCKQUOTE>

http://www.worldpress.org/Americas/2090.cfm

That's from an international panel, not a French one... weird how the French don't win anymore.

Retro · 10-17-2007, 01:58 AM

As mentioned in the local food thread - the English would be hard pressed to claim our food is better than French food, without raising guffaws of laughter.

The Amazing Dale Watkins · 10-17-2007, 02:04 AM

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Originally posted by Retro:
As mentioned in the local food thread - the English would be hard pressed to claim our food is better than French food, without raising guffaws of laughter.

True, but tbf, that doesn't mean there can't be some excellent restaurants. Of course I doubt they're serving home-style cooking.

Retro · 10-17-2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally posted by The Amazing Dale Watkins:
<BLOCKQUOTE>Originally posted by Retro:
As mentioned in the local food thread - the English would be hard pressed to claim our food is better than French food, without raising guffaws of laughter.

True, but tbf, that doesn't mean there can't be some excellent restaurants. Of course I doubt they're serving home-style cooking. </BLOCKQUOTE>
Well one restaurant in England with a Michelin Star is owned by Raymond Blanc... a Frenchman!

But yes, you're right.

Meitheisman · 10-17-2007, 02:11 AM

The Fat Duck was ranked best restaurant in the world in 05 and came 2nd 3 times over the past 4 years yet it's in England and the Chef is... from the London area.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fat_Duck

30 reasons why we hate the French

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30 reasons why we hate the French