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Just wondering - because I can imagine that LA is the capital of shallowness, at least i can't imagine a place it could be worse... But is it actually a lot better in other places? Must say that nor cal seemed different already.
Where in the states are you from?

neal88 wrote:
LA is the capitol of hobos, Mexicans, and bad traffic. Went to "Japan Town" there, and the areas surrounding it were crowded with hobos. I went into a Japanese restaurant expecting to be able to order in Japanese, and my waiter is a Mexican.

Went to San Francisco and found out it was the capitol of gays and bad traffic, with nearby Oakland being the capitol of gang warfare.

I imagine it's actually Hollywood and Beverly Hills that's the capitol of shallowness.

Rascal77s wrote:I'll attribute this post to your AS and advise you to do some major deleting.

...And God Created California!

In the Beginning

God was missing for six days. Eventually, Michael the archangel found him, resting on the seventh day. He inquired of God. "Where have you been?"

God sighed a deep sigh of satisfaction and proudly pointed downwards through the clouds, "Look, Michael. Look what I've made."

Archangel Michael looked puzzled and said, "What is it?"

"It's a planet," replied God, "and I've put Life on it. I'm going to call it Earth and it's going to be a great place of balance." "Balance?" Inquired Michael, still confused.

God explained, pointing to different parts of earth. "For example, northern Europe will be a place of great opportunity and wealth while southern Europe is going to be poor. Over there I've placed a continent of white people and over there is a continent of black people," God continued pointing to different countries. "This one will be extremely hot and while this one will be very cold and covered in ice." The Archangel, impressed by God's work, then pointed to a land mass and said "What's that one?"

"Ah," said God. "That's California the most glorious place on earth. There are beautiful beaches, deserts, streams, hills, and forests. The people from California are going to be handsome, modest, intelligent and humorous and they are going to be found traveling the world. They will be extremely sociable, hardworking and high achieving, and they will be known throughout the world as diplomats and carriers of peace."

Michael gasped in wonder and admiration but then proclaimed, "What about balance, God? You said there would be balance!!!"

God replied wisely, "Wait until you see the idiots I put in Sacramento."

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TheGoodGirl wrote:

zausel wrote:

TheGoodGirl wrote:And yes, I was highly confused by the way the Americans, especially a certain kind of girl, uses "I love you". I guess they were highly confused that I found it confusing and couldn't help but say that.

If it makes you feel better, most American girls( and boys for that matter) are quite retarded. Just look at our leaders...

Tell them a bucket of crap is the new "In" thing and they'll all be buying one without question. There is no meaning to those 3 words here, yet people still want to think there is. Flood the market with gold and it's value plummets. Except in this case people still think gold has a value.

Having stayed in LA for quite some time I couldn't agree more. Is it any better on the east coast or other places (except for the bible belt )? Just wondering - because I can imagine that LA is the capital of shallowness, at least i can't imagine a place it could be worse... But is it actually a lot better in other places? Must say that nor cal seemed different already.
Where in the states are you from?

petrossa wrote:

Rascal77s wrote:I'll attribute this post to your AS and advise you to do some major deleting.

Ah, the Ape is from the LA zoo You realize that now i have to obsessively research for factoids that make fun of Californians. And from what i remember of the top of my head that won't be a tough research

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sabrdawg wrote:

TheGoodGirl wrote: rugger.

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Camelidae wrote:Something I´ve been wondering: Why is it "a phenomena"? Based on the Latin, the singular should be "phenomenon" while the plural would be "phenomena". Just thought the off-topic thread was a good place to ask. Just does not seem to make sense. Anyone care to enlighten me, please?