majestic 2,244 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 8 hours ago, Gorth said: It was just a scene from Inglorious Bastards that sprang to mind https://www.businessinsider.com.au/order-a-beer-like-a-german-2014-3 Well, then I am disappoint in you too. For a moment I thought you were talking about HC Strache. But yes, we also start counting with our thumbs. Like virtually every other nation in the vicinity, so that's not something uniquely German. Quote We all have signed the pacts, we knew so well nothing was left We are being born at the sound of ends, and yes we still believe in beauty It used to be the pride of Man, now a flame put out by the cold in his hand Link to post Share on other sites
Gorth 3,202 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 5 minutes ago, majestic said: Well, then I am disappoint in you too. For a moment I thought you were talking about HC Strache. But yes, we also start counting with our thumbs. Like virtually every other nation in the vicinity, so that's not something uniquely German. Sorry to disappoint Didn't know the guy you linked to. Maybe not a big loss not knowing him either. And no, I didn't know any better either when watching the movie, but I know now it's not the German beer ordering technique that stands out, but the British. Most other West European spies would have gotten away with it I suppose 1 Quote “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to post Share on other sites
LadyCrimson 4,095 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Yup, life was made exponentially better when 99% of delivery people stopped needing signatures, simply dumping packages on the porch so I can wait for them to drive away before opening the door. 1 Quote “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts Link to post Share on other sites
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