Why do Americans hate the French?

I'm not American, but I watch a lot of American films, tv shows, sitcoms etc. I noticed that they always make fun of the french.

Why is that?

Without France America would not exist. Toriko42

Without France America would not exist. Toriko42

True, and we were pretty cool with the French because of that until they copied our revolution and acted like they were the ones who came up with the whole idea. Oh yeah, and have you seen their flag? Red, white, and blue. Uh, remind you of any other country's flag's color scheme?

Then there's the fact that our troubles with the Brits were due in large part to having to fight a war with the French prior to the revolutionary war which means they started the whole mess in the first place. Oh yeah, and then when the French tried to make it all up to us they do it by giving us a bronze statue in a freaking harbor. So now we have this giant, ugly, rusted, green statue that was the first thing every immigrant to the US saw when entering the US, and has also become one of the most recognizable images of the US. Thanks a lot France.

I have no idea, the English aren't very fond of them either.TheFragcat

well we've had a historical rivalry since The Middleages

[QUOTE="Toriko42"]Without France America would not exist. gameguy6700

True, and we were pretty cool with the French because of that until they copied our revolution and acted like they were the ones who came up with the whole idea. Oh yeah, and have you seen their flag? Red, white, and blue. Uh, remind you of any other country's flag's color scheme?

Then there's the fact that our troubles with the Brits were due in large part to having to fight a war with the French prior to the revolutionary war which means they started the whole mess in the first place. Oh yeah, and then when the French tried to make it all up to us they do it by giving us a bronze statue in a freaking harbor. So now we have this giant, ugly, rusted, green statue that was the first thing every immigrant to the US saw when entering the US, and has also become one of the most recognizable images of the US. Thanks a lot France.

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[QUOTE="Toriko42"]Without France America would not exist. Toriko42

True, and we were pretty cool with the French because of that until they copied our revolution and acted like they were the ones who came up with the whole idea. Oh yeah, and have you seen their flag? Red, white, and blue. Uh, remind you of any other country's flag's color scheme?

Then there's the fact that our troubles with the Brits were due in large part to having to fight a war with the French prior to the revolutionary war which means they started the whole mess in the first place. Oh yeah, and then when the French tried to make it all up to us they do it by giving us a bronze statue in a freaking harbor. So now we have this giant, ugly, rusted, green statue that was the first thing every immigrant to the US saw when entering the US, and has also become one of the most recognizable images of the US. Thanks a lot France.

They didn't give us the territory they sold it to us for the modern equivalent of $278 million. Now you may be saying "hey, that's a pretty good deal" until you realize what we got with the Louisiana Purchase: the central US. The only reason Monroe agreed to pay for that godforsaken land was because France told him we'd be getting Canada along with it. Then they backed out after we paid telling us that they didn't remember selling us Canada and that if we were telling the truth then where was the reciept?

I wasn't aware we did. Hmm.....I'm NOT stopping drinking French wine.

PS...don't beleve everything in the media. ;)

Hmmm, maybe France should take back the Statue of Liberty they gave the Americans999realthings

They should. The damn thing is an eyesore.

Google 'french military victories' and click I'm Feeling Lucky. HILARIOUS http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/text/france.html_Sundodger_

because all american TV is about how awesome and super duper the USA isWhicker89

[QUOTE="Whicker89"]because all american TV is about how awesome and super duper the USA isDante2710

[QUOTE="Dante2710"][QUOTE="Whicker89"]because all american TV is about how awesome and super duper the USA isWhicker89

[QUOTE="Whicker89"][QUOTE="Dante2710"] still spreading you anti-US propaganda uh >_>Dante2710

[QUOTE="Whicker89"][QUOTE="Dante2710"]should i go around harassing them and calling the morons? its a matter of opinion whether u like it or notDante2710

Because its wrong. Its similar to saying The white race is the greatest, You cant say its moronic if you dont agree with it.Whicker89

[QUOTE="jointed"] You have all the right in the world to tell them how idiotic their opinion is.Dante2710

[QUOTE="_Sundodger_"]Google 'french military victories' and click I'm Feeling Lucky. HILARIOUS http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/text/france.htmlmatthayter700

yes that is true, the french have won many battles the joke arrises from World War 2 when France surrenered almost immediatley. Also on topic I live in America and I don't hate the french, the tv shows and other media you see making fun of the french are purley for comedic purposes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQEcMTSgg5w

Of course, the notion that it's the US that "saved their asses" is questionable to begin with; IIRC from high school history, the allied victory had more to do with the British holding out long enough for Hitler to turn against the Soviet Union, which in turn used a Scorched Earth Policy, damaging the Nazi army even further. So to even thank past Americans for the victory is already questionable enough.

yes that is true, the french have won many battles the joke arrises from World War 2 when France surrenered almost immediatley. Also on topic I live in America and I don't hate the french, the tv shows and other media you see making fun of the french are purley for comedic purposesVideogamefan123

So why not make fun of blacks, then? I don't seem to see them targeted near as much as the French. Be careful about assuming "comedic purposes"; jokes themselves tend to have underlying serious messages.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQEcMTSgg5w

Of course, the notion that it's the US that "saved their asses" is questionable to begin with; IIRC from high school history, the allied victory had more to do with the British holding out long enough for Hitler to turn against the Soviet Union, which in turn used a Scorched Earth Policy, damaging the Nazi army even further. So to even thank past Americans for the victory is already questionable enough.

matthayter700

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQEcMTSgg5w

Of course, the notion that it's the US that "saved their asses" is questionable to begin with; IIRC from high school history, the allied victory had more to do with the British holding out long enough for Hitler to turn against the Soviet Union, which in turn used a Scorched Earth Policy, damaging the Nazi army even further. So to even thank past Americans for the victory is already questionable enough.

MattUD1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQEcMTSgg5w

Of course, the notion that it's the US that "saved their asses" is questionable to begin with; IIRC from high school history, the allied victory had more to do with the British holding out long enough for Hitler to turn against the Soviet Union, which in turn used a Scorched Earth Policy, damaging the Nazi army even further. So to even thank past Americans for the victory is already questionable enough.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQEcMTSgg5w

Of course, the notion that it's the US that "saved their asses" is questionable to begin with; IIRC from high school history, the allied victory had more to do with the British holding out long enough for Hitler to turn against the Soviet Union, which in turn used a Scorched Earth Policy, damaging the Nazi army even further. So to even thank past Americans for the victory is already questionable enough.

Lol no one likes the french no one knows why :oras2009