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French Fries get new name in the House
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:35pm
by Durandal
The House of Representatives of the United States of America, one of the legislating bodies of the most powerful nation in the world, has decided to retaliate against France for not backing the war on Iraq in the most insidious way possible.
The House food court will no longer serve "French fries." They will serve "Freedom fries."
You think I'm joking, don't you?
You think I'm going to give an Onion link to this story, don't you?
No, I'm not.
From
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/politic ... Fries.html (subscription required)
New York Times wrote:WASHINGTON (AP) -- Show the flag and pass the ketchup was the order of the day in House cafeterias Tuesday. Lawmakers struck a lunchtime blow against the French and put ``freedom fries'' on the menu.
And for breakfast they'll now have ``freedom toast.''
The name changes follow similar actions by restaurants around the country protesting French opposition to the administration's Iraq war plans.
``Update. Now Serving in All House Office Buildings, 'Freedom Fries,''' read a sign that Republican Reps. Bob Ney of Ohio and Walter Jones of North Carolina placed at the register in the Longworth Office Building food court.
Jones said he was inspired by Cubbie's restaurant in Beaufort, N.C., in his district, one of the first to put ``freedom fries'' on the menu instead of french fries.
``This action today is a small but symbolic effort to show the strong displeasure of many on Capitol Hill with the actions of our so-called ally, France,'' said Ney, chairman of the House Administration Committee.
Ney, whose panel oversees House operations, ordered the menu changes.
The French Embassy in Washington had no immediate comment, except to say that french fries actually come from Belgium.
Ney said he was of French descent and ``once the French government comes around we can get back to talking about french fries.''
On a more serious note, Republican Jim Saxton of New Jersey has proposed a ban on Pentagon participation in this year's Paris Air Show and restrictions on French participation in any postwar construction projects in Iraq.
But House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, said at a news conference that applying legislative sanctions to France was not necessary. ``I don't think we have to retaliate against France. They've isolated themselves pretty well,'' he said.
Draw your own conclusions.
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:37pm
by theski
This started in a burger joint in South Carolina, about 4 weeks ago. It was covered only on talk radio..
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:38pm
by neoolong
It was inspired by the restaurant incident.
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:40pm
by Dalton
I can only say one thing about this...
PATHETIC.
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:41pm
by Montcalm
While they`re at it why nor fried finger
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:42pm
by Sea Skimmer
The House of Representatives does some strange things. Though this is near the bottom of the scale.
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:45pm
by Alferd Packer
Well, it's still "French fries" where I eat, so whatever.
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:46pm
by Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi
"Freedom Fries"... For some reason, I find that fucking funny.
What's next, are they going to call it something besides french-kissing?
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:48pm
by The Great Unbearded One
Didnt we already have this post about 2 weeks ago on the exact same thing...
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:48pm
by salm
childish, extremely childish but on the other hand it´s quite amusing as well.
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:49pm
by Joe
OK, I have my problems with the French, but this is just childish.
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:49pm
by Durandal
Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi wrote:"Freedom Fries"... For some reason, I find that fucking funny.
What's next, are they going to call it something besides french-kissing?
Dunno, but it'll likely be nationalistic, jingoistic and stupid. Something like "God-Bless-America-kissing."
Posted: 2003-03-11 04:54pm
by SirNitram
You know, if that infects anywhere here, I'm going to ask, loud and clear, for Gaul Fried Potatoes.
Posted: 2003-03-11 05:08pm
by Next of Kin
The Great Unbearded One wrote:Didnt we already have this post about 2 weeks ago on the exact same thing...
yes.
http://bbs.stardestroyer.net/viewtopic. ... ies#345394
Posted: 2003-03-11 05:10pm
by RedImperator
Oy. Why are the most public proponents of my side of the issue always nitwits?
Posted: 2003-03-11 05:11pm
by Durandal
No, that was a restaurant. This is the lawmaking body of the United States of America.
Posted: 2003-03-11 05:15pm
by Frank Hipper
It's all going to hell, people.
Posted: 2003-03-11 05:15pm
by Dahak
"childish" doesn't even begin to describe this...
Posted: 2003-03-11 05:21pm
by Next of Kin
Durandal wrote:No, that was a restaurant. This is the lawmaking body of the United States of America.
Sorry, the last thread was about civilian fries, these are clearly legislative fries.
Re: French Fries get new name in the House
Posted: 2003-03-11 05:22pm
by jegs2
Durandal wrote:The House of Representatives of the United States of America, one of the legislating bodies of the most powerful nation in the world, has decided to retaliate against France for not backing the war on Iraq in the most insidious way possible.
The House food court will no longer serve "French fries." They will serve "Freedom fries."
That's pretty ridiculous.
Posted: 2003-03-11 05:46pm
by Montcalm
Durandal wrote:Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi wrote:"Freedom Fries"... For some reason, I find that fucking funny.
What's next, are they going to call it something besides french-kissing?
Dunno, but it'll likely be nationalistic, jingoistic and stupid. Something like "God-Bless-America-kissing."
I told this to my brother and he suggested:Patriot kiss
Posted: 2003-03-11 05:54pm
by Wicked Pilot
Do you think France will surrender over this?
Posted: 2003-03-11 05:59pm
by Next of Kin
Wicked Pilot wrote:Do you think France will surrender over this?
No, but they might get Germany and Russia to veto the name change.
Posted: 2003-03-11 06:01pm
by Colonel Olrik
Wicked Pilot wrote:Do you think France will surrender over this?
No, they probably will laugh their asses off at another proof supporting their Americans=ignorant cowboys mentality.
In this case, I tend to agree. Names are names. Perhaps we should change "missionary position" to something without a conotation with church sex scandals involving boys.
Posted: 2003-03-11 06:11pm
by PrinceofLowLight
Didn't they do something like this during World War 1? Changing Frankfurter to Liberty Steak and Sauerkraut to Freedom Sauce or something. We looked upon that as funny in History. I guess stupid brands of stupid never die out, eh?
