OT: Stereotypes about Germans in the US

[bradfordkay]

All this makes me think of the old "the difference between European heaven and hell" joke... somehow I don't think that it needs repeating.

[Nikademus]

ORIGINAL: Historiker

Hi guys. I am working on a new marketing project, that will play with US stereotypes about Germans.
Can you name me some?

I have:
- militaristic
- punctual
- Lederhosen
- Beer

Industrialized
Metalized

love Rammstein. [:D]

BEER!

[rockmedic109]

ORIGINAL: bradfordkay

All this makes me think of the old "the difference between European heaven and hell" joke... somehow I don't think that it needs repeating.

Reminds me of the joke about Germans never needing a compas because if you hand one a maching gun, he'll point to Paris.

[Mundy]

This is probably your stereotypical Olde Wisconsin German:

My Great Great Great Grandfather: Firdinand Kiekhöfer.

Ed-

[Commander Stormwolf]

beer festivals, midgets, and oddly shaped toys

oh.. and uwe boll of course

[USSAmerica]

ORIGINAL: rockmedic109

ORIGINAL: bradfordkay

All this makes me think of the old "the difference between European heaven and hell" joke... somehow I don't think that it needs repeating.

Reminds me of the joke about Germans never needing a compas because if you hand one a maching gun, he'll point to Paris.

[:D]

[Zorch]

Speaking of Germans and jokes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhmnOpoG ... re=related

[Chickenboy]

ORIGINAL: LargeSlowTarget
Or more correctly the "UE", as the French in their language imperialism insist on calling the EU

Well, isn't it because WE took the EU label from the French first: Etats Unis?

[Kwik E Mart]

german stereotype number one...

[Kwik E Mart]

german stereotype number 2...

[fcharton]

ORIGINAL: Chickenboy
Well, isn't it because WE took the EU label from the French first: Etats Unis?

Actually, we say Etats Unis, but abreviate it as USA. This is one of the few acronyms the French do not translate (though they might in Quebec). Probably the result of some kind of deal, like: you come and chase the Germans, and in return, we don't mangle your name, and use the proper acronym.

EU, on maps, means "eaux usées" (wastewater)... Now, the European Union wouldn't want to share that acronym, would they?

Francois

[wdolson]

Though I think some members of the EU might agree with that definition lately. At least in some of the troubled parts of the EU.

Bill

[DOCUP]

I alway thought of good looking women (sorry not meant to be offensive)
Beer
Big bad tanks (great engineering Ie tanks, cars)

[Erkki]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py_IndUbcxc

[;)]

[Knavey]

ORIGINAL: Kwik E Mart

german stereotype number one...

OH MY EYES![:(][X(][:(]

Gotta go find LSTs sig pic.

[crsutton]

ORIGINAL: Footslogger

I think we owe a lot to Hollywood. The German is almost always portraited as a Nazi.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIaBnXAlcEU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMeesE4Nlhg

Yes, but you have to admit, what better way to spice up any ole film than by throwing a few Nazis into it. They can liven up any situation...[:D]

"I know Nazis are evil, but you have to admit they're cute when they're super little or elderly or sleeping." (Sarah Silverman)

[Historiker]

ORIGINAL: crsutton

ORIGINAL: Footslogger

I think we owe a lot to Hollywood. The German is almost always portraited as a Nazi.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIaBnXAlcEU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMeesE4Nlhg

Yes, but you have to admit, what better way to spice up any ole film than by throwing a few Nazis into it. They can liven up any situation...[:D]

"I know Nazis are evil, but you have to admit they're cute when they're super little or elderly or sleeping." (Sarah Silverman)

As there are no turns in my inbox, I think the videos for my evening are found... [;)]

[LeeChard]

ORIGINAL: danlongman

Germans are known for their love of the land.
Particularly the land of their neighbors.

[:D][:D][:D]

[geofflambert]

ORIGINAL: Historiker

Hi guys. I am working on a new marketing project, that will play with US stereotypes about Germans.
Can you name me some?

I have:
- militaristic
- punctual
- Lederhosen
- Beer

Alle ist according to the book of instructions!

[LoBaron]

Stereotpe supportive video:

The Austrian Emperor gets a lesson in German.

Basically sorts out all you need to know about language differences, I wonder if our non-native speakers can recognise it. [:D]