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Doglips · 07-05-2005, 10:53 PM

Jul 5, 7:37 PM EDT

Chirac cuisine critique irks U.K. press

By ROBERT BARR
Associated Press Writer

LONDON (AP) -- French President Jacques Chirac's low opinion of British cuisine, which he reportedly dubbed the worst in Europe after Finland, has started a food fight with London and sparked the wrath of Britain's press.

London's newspapers, which regularly take offense at the French, lashed out at Chirac's jokes on the nation's cuisine. "A man full of bile is not fit to pronounce on food," food critic Egon Ronay was quoted as saying in a front-page story in The Guardian.

The French newspaper Liberation reported Monday that Chirac had made the insulting remarks about food in London during a conversation with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday.

"We can't trust people who have such bad food," Chirac was quoted as saying. He reportedly added that only Finland had worse food in Europe, and that mad cow disease was Britain's sole contribution to European agriculture.

Blair, who was in Singapore pressing London's bid for the 2012 Olympics, did not comment directly. But when asked Monday whether the G-8 summit starting Wednesday would be an anticlimax after the Olympic decision, he said:

"I won't say the G-8 summit would be an anticlimax to it because that would be undiplomatic and I know when I go there I will be in the presence of very diplomatic people," he said.

Schroeder said Tuesday he expected to get "a decent steak" at the summit, but otherwise steered away from comment.

Britain's newspapers, however, eagerly rose to the bait.

"Don't talk crepe, Jacques!" scorned The Sun.

"Chirac's bad taste jokes on Britain plunge relations into the freezer," said a sub-headline on the front of the Daily Mail.

"Take one unpopular president, a brace of struggling statesmen and a couple of global summits. Heat up a hoary national stereotype, leaven with wit, sit back and watch 'les rosbifs' (the British) simmer," The Guardian said in a front-page story.

The Daily Telegraph said Chirac's bad temper was understandable, after French voters overwhelmingly rejected a new constitution for the European Union.

"After all, he has just been kicked in the teeth by his own people's resounding 'non' to his dreams of a European superstate," the Telegraph commented in an editorial.

"But this is no way to conduct high politics. How would Mr. Chirac feel if others descended to his level of argument, and called him a snob and a has-been, who pongs (stinks) of garlic?" the Telegraph said.

Schroeder grinned but was careful with his words when he was asked about Chirac's remarks.

"No word from me on these secret talks," the chancellor said. "I'm no fan of salmon, and I hope I will get a decent steak - I'm sure I will get one," he said, when asked whether he was looking forward to the G-8 food.

"Beyond that, I don't know English - or Scottish - cuisine well enough that I could really talk as an expert."

The Sun said Chirac also could have damaged his country's Olympic bid by criticizing food from Finland in the same conversation.

Paris and London are among the contenders for the 2012 Olympic Games, to be decided on Wednesday. Although British and French International Olympic Committee members are banned from voting, two Finnish IOC members will be voting, and the paper said their votes could be crucial.

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wirehunt · 07-06-2005, 03:55 AM

dirty stinking why do you think they 'lead the world in perfume'
Never trust the French-they lie!

Gunnie Ed · 07-06-2005, 04:10 AM

the french government lies. just like the American Government lies, it's just that the American Government is more honest about it.

wirehunt · 07-06-2005, 06:34 AM

You won't find to many kiwi's that don't think the french are piece of
And not in a nice way!

:full: :assult: :full: :assult: :full: :assult: :full: :assult: Frenchman

Gunnie Ed · 07-06-2005, 06:51 AM

i wasn't disagreeing with you.

Venanzio · 07-06-2005, 07:33 AM

I don't love frenchman they are nasty.....and conceited.....I hope not wholes!!!!!!!!!!..... but i think to generalize is wrong.......right and wrong is everywhere...............
Leonardo's Gioconda picture is our own......Napoleone has stolen in 1805 I don't forget

Big Dog · 07-06-2005, 02:03 PM

french culture has only three things of interest - the food, the wine and the art.
The art is over-rated, the food is too fancified, and the wine is fast being surpassed on the world stage by American, Austrailian, New Zealand and Italian wines.

The french had their day, and it is long past.

hounddawg · 07-06-2005, 02:21 PM

Another attribute the French has in abundance is bravery. The mere mention (from a distance) of anything British or Finnish has probablt earned him the Crux de Guerre!

dhermesc · 07-06-2005, 02:48 PM

Is it just me, or are the French making more of an effort to live up to their annoying reputation?

Oxford · 07-06-2005, 04:02 PM

They won't be hosting the next Olympics for sure.

07-05-2005, 10:53 PM	#1
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,090 Trader Rating: (0)	French President Jacques Chirac's thatmad cow disease was Britain's sole contributio Jul 5, 7:37 PM EDT Chirac cuisine critique irks U.K. press By ROBERT BARR Associated Press Writer LONDON (AP) -- French President Jacques Chirac's low opinion of British cuisine, which he reportedly dubbed the worst in Europe after Finland, has started a food fight with London and sparked the wrath of Britain's press. London's newspapers, which regularly take offense at the French, lashed out at Chirac's jokes on the nation's cuisine. "A man full of bile is not fit to pronounce on food," food critic Egon Ronay was quoted as saying in a front-page story in The Guardian. The French newspaper Liberation reported Monday that Chirac had made the insulting remarks about food in London during a conversation with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. "We can't trust people who have such bad food," Chirac was quoted as saying. He reportedly added that only Finland had worse food in Europe, and that mad cow disease was Britain's sole contribution to European agriculture. Blair, who was in Singapore pressing London's bid for the 2012 Olympics, did not comment directly. But when asked Monday whether the G-8 summit starting Wednesday would be an anticlimax after the Olympic decision, he said: "I won't say the G-8 summit would be an anticlimax to it because that would be undiplomatic and I know when I go there I will be in the presence of very diplomatic people," he said. Schroeder said Tuesday he expected to get "a decent steak" at the summit, but otherwise steered away from comment. Britain's newspapers, however, eagerly rose to the bait. "Don't talk crepe, Jacques!" scorned The Sun. "Chirac's bad taste jokes on Britain plunge relations into the freezer," said a sub-headline on the front of the Daily Mail. "Take one unpopular president, a brace of struggling statesmen and a couple of global summits. Heat up a hoary national stereotype, leaven with wit, sit back and watch 'les rosbifs' (the British) simmer," The Guardian said in a front-page story. The Daily Telegraph said Chirac's bad temper was understandable, after French voters overwhelmingly rejected a new constitution for the European Union. "After all, he has just been kicked in the teeth by his own people's resounding 'non' to his dreams of a European superstate," the Telegraph commented in an editorial. "But this is no way to conduct high politics. How would Mr. Chirac feel if others descended to his level of argument, and called him a snob and a has-been, who pongs (stinks) of garlic?" the Telegraph said. Schroeder grinned but was careful with his words when he was asked about Chirac's remarks. "No word from me on these secret talks," the chancellor said. "I'm no fan of salmon, and I hope I will get a decent steak - I'm sure I will get one," he said, when asked whether he was looking forward to the G-8 food. "Beyond that, I don't know English - or Scottish - cuisine well enough that I could really talk as an expert." The Sun said Chirac also could have damaged his country's Olympic bid by criticizing food from Finland in the same conversation. Paris and London are among the contenders for the 2012 Olympic Games, to be decided on Wednesday. Although British and French International Olympic Committee members are banned from voting, two Finnish IOC members will be voting, and the paper said their votes could be crucial. © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy.

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wirehunt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Otago New Zealand Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (0)	You won't find to many kiwi's that don't think the french are piece of And not in a nice way! :full: :assult: :full: :assult: :full: :assult: :full: :assult: Frenchman __________________ Happy Hunting

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Venanzio Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: italy near Venice Posts: 87 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't love frenchman they are nasty.....and conceited.....I hope not wholes!!!!!!!!!!..... but i think to generalize is wrong.......right and wrong is everywhere............... Leonardo's Gioconda picture is our own......Napoleone has stolen in 1805 I don't forget

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