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French=Frogs, but why?

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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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Default French=Frogs, but why?

Uh, yeah, why are French people called frogs?
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 01:38 PM
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cuz of their bug eyes and stupid hats.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 01:40 PM
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frog legs are a delicacy in France...

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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 06:24 PM
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Originally posted by RB
frog legs are a delicacy in France...

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yep I believe that's actually where the term came from.
Originally posted by Fujiwara Takumi
cuz of their bug eyes and stupid hats.
:rofl: wtf? frogs wear hats?
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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Originally posted by g2tegls
wtf? frogs wear hats?
you've never seen the frog on the WB? he has a cane and dances too!
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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Originally posted by Teg711
you've never seen the frong on the WB? he has a cane and dances too!
yeah but a) he wears a top hat, frenchies wear berets, and b) he's the only frog I can think of that wears a hat :eh::fawk:
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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Cuz they make ribbit sounds. **** the French.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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Default Re: French=Frogs, but why?

Originally posted by pSiRacer92
Uh, yeah, why are French people called frogs?
The same reason why Chinese people are called chinks, Mexicans are called spics, blacks are called niggers, etc. etc. It's hatred and prejudice.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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^ I don't think it's that seriouse :shocked:
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 08:07 PM
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Originally posted by DJ TIËSTO
^ I don't think it's that seriouse :shocked:
Oh yeah, it's always just lighthearted fun when you're the one hurling the insults...
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