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Boon Mee · 29-08-2007, 01:07 PM

Well, the topic is why geography ain't too good with them 'merikans - not another septic-bashing...OK?

Milkman · 29-08-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cujo

Shameless cut and paste from a blog, but food for thought.

One of the most amazing things about travelling around Europe is the concept of "intelligence until proven stupid". Let me explain. In America, the media, many corporations, and our government cater to the people as if we are a bunch of morons. You can see this in many aspects of life, just watch the evening news or any of the many talk shows during the day to see. There are countless organizations, with our government being the largest, making laws, doing studies, and reporting results that all have an overlying tone telling us what's good for us. From the Surgeon General telling us what to eat and drink to the cheesy financial analysts on CNN telling us what to invest in, there are so many people telling the "masses" what's best for them. There are so many people to help you out, especially in the security realm since Sept 11th.

.

Spot-on and sad at the same time.

Experts, analysts, advisors for investing, security, personal coaches, marriage counseling, Dr. Ruth and Dr. Drew. Advertising tell us how to be happy and sexy, and pharmaceutical companies are constantly on TV with new drugs to buy and use every day.

I stopped watching TV a few months ago. It's been helpful.

I visited the U.S. recently and many people cannot think for themselves. Their ideas are of others.

cujo · 29-08-2007, 01:17 PM

In my research I came upon an article about the latest thing, baby name consultants.
They can't even name their own kids without outside help.
What next?

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Self-obsessed parents-to-be have one more thing to worry about: What to name the little testament to themselves once Mommy poops it out. You don't want your little angel to be like every other Madison in her class. The solution? Baby-naming consultants.

Last fall, John Bentham, 36, a Las Vegas theater producer, and his wife, Shannon, 29, who runs a nonprofit foundation, says they felt "enormous pressure" to find a strong-sounding boy name. "I wanted a name that would look good on a marquee or a political banner," Mrs. Bentham says. Though they had agreed on the letter "j," none of the names they came up with -- Jude, Julian, Jake, Jason, or John Jr. -- seemed original enough. They hired Ms. Walker and Mr. Reyes, who produced an 11-page list of possibilities, including Jackson. In March, the Benthams welcomed little Jackson Dean into the world.

Walker and Reyes are a couple who offer "name consultations and workshops," and charge you fifty dollars a pop to help make sure that your Paolo isn't some pedestrian Paul. One California woman dropped nearly $500 to have a numerologist make sure the name she chose had "positive associations." Parents of America, we implore you: Save your money for the nursing home you're going to need when your offspring, bitter about a lifetime of "Anderson"ness, refuses to take you in during your declining years.

AntRobertson · 29-08-2007, 01:17 PM

It's not a general lack of maps...

Boon Mee · 29-08-2007, 01:19 PM

^
That 'map' has been posted on here ad naseum...

FatBoyEric · 29-08-2007, 01:20 PM

Are the Americans really that bad at Geography?

It would seem that apparently not, those who know about 'Facebook' may also know of the 'Traveller IQ' application?

There are a grouping of different Geography IQ tests in the application with the most important being aptly named, 'World Challenge'.

The good ole' USA has an average of 104.9 with 51,376 tests taken.

Where is Australia in all this I hear you cry? Well I'll tell you, they average a mere 104.4 with 19,138 tests taken, 8 places behind the US .

Maybe it's the Aussies who need to brush up on their geographical knowledge. Knowing where the nearest beer shop is just isn't enough!

Anyway, living in country 'X' does not automatically make you stupid, unless you are Welsh.

shazbut · 29-08-2007, 01:22 PM

When I was seeing a shipping agent in LA a few years ago,I was asked by one of the senior staff why we were not onforwarding cargo from Lyttelton to Christchurch.Now Lyttelton is the Port of Christchurch and is a bit like saying why cargo is not onforwarded from Bangkok to Bangkok.This person had 10 years experience in the industry too.Unbelievable!!!

AntRobertson · 29-08-2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

^ That 'map' has been posted on here ad naseum...

Righto. Probably been posted on here ad nauseum too.

Boon Mee · 29-08-2007, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AntRobertson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boon Mee

^ That 'map' has been posted on here ad naseum...

Righto. Probably been posted on here ad nauseum too.

My point exactly...

FatBoyEric · 29-08-2007, 02:23 PM

Sex mad as well as stupid eh?

US drivers who paid scantily clad women for a "topless car wash" were furious when they discovered all the car-washers were men.
Male drivers felt they had been duped when scantily clad women lured them to the carwash, holding signs advertising a $5 topless carwash.

The women directed drivers to the charity carwash - which was raising money for New York school clubs - and promised all car-washers would be topless.

Shirtless male firemen then emerged from behind a blue tarpaulin to wash the cars.

Mike Matias, who was conned into paying for the service, said: "I was hugely disappointed, but at least my money went to a good cause."

AntRobertson · 29-08-2007, 02:26 PM

Here's an updated, simplified, map:

Boon Mee · 29-08-2007, 02:47 PM

^
Uh...we got, like, a jokes thread going on this here forum as well as a 'funny pics' thread too...

Butterfly · 29-08-2007, 02:57 PM

This thread is worthless without nudie pics of that hottie

Butterfly · 29-08-2007, 03:01 PM

AGE: 17 | HEIGHT: 5'9 | HAIR COLOR: Blonde | EYE COLOR: Hazel
Lexington, South Carolina

chinthee · 29-08-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mid

want ta get working on that worlds biggest thing

as of today , lost the title re casino's

Yeah, but that's not really true. The pure scale of the many casinos in Vegas, literally miles and miles of them dwarfs Macau by any measure.

chinthee · 29-08-2007, 03:12 PM

The point you're all missing is that the rest of the world is largely irrelevant to a populace that has everything most people could want or need within its borders.

mellow · 29-08-2007, 03:14 PM

I heard someone say, that the reason Europeans know their maps so well,is so they can quickly visualize, where all their new immediate neighbors come from.

Mid · 29-08-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinthee

The point you're all missing is that the rest of the world is largely irrelevant to a populace that has everything most people could want or need within its borders.

them Iraq folks agree

Boon Mee · 29-08-2007, 03:17 PM

^
And, that you can drive through several countries in a day whereas it takes > 2 days to cross the US.

Mid · 29-08-2007, 03:22 PM

Ozzie's are impressed ...........................

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29-08-2007, 01:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
Boon Mee Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Yesterday 05:48 PM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12,906	Well, the topic is why geography ain't too good with them 'merikans - not another septic-bashing...OK?

29-08-2007, 01:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
AntRobertson Ich Bin Ein Auslander Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12,718	It's not a general lack of maps...

29-08-2007, 01:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
Boon Mee Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Yesterday 05:48 PM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12,906	^ That 'map' has been posted on here ad naseum...

29-08-2007, 01:20 PM	#26 (permalink)
FatBoyEric I am in Jail Last Online: 12-09-2008 03:41 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 366	Are the Americans really that bad at Geography? It would seem that apparently not, those who know about 'Facebook' may also know of the 'Traveller IQ' application? There are a grouping of different Geography IQ tests in the application with the most important being aptly named, 'World Challenge'. The good ole' USA has an average of 104.9 with 51,376 tests taken. Where is Australia in all this I hear you cry? Well I'll tell you, they average a mere 104.4 with 19,138 tests taken, 8 places behind the US . Maybe it's the Aussies who need to brush up on their geographical knowledge. Knowing where the nearest beer shop is just isn't enough! Anyway, living in country 'X' does not automatically make you stupid, unless you are Welsh.

29-08-2007, 01:22 PM	#27 (permalink)
shazbut I am in Jail Last Online: 16-11-2007 05:02 PM Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 199	When I was seeing a shipping agent in LA a few years ago,I was asked by one of the senior staff why we were not onforwarding cargo from Lyttelton to Christchurch.Now Lyttelton is the Port of Christchurch and is a bit like saying why cargo is not onforwarded from Bangkok to Bangkok.This person had 10 years experience in the industry too.Unbelievable!!!

29-08-2007, 02:23 PM	#30 (permalink)
FatBoyEric I am in Jail Last Online: 12-09-2008 03:41 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 366	Sex mad as well as stupid eh? US drivers who paid scantily clad women for a "topless car wash" were furious when they discovered all the car-washers were men. Male drivers felt they had been duped when scantily clad women lured them to the carwash, holding signs advertising a $5 topless carwash. The women directed drivers to the charity carwash - which was raising money for New York school clubs - and promised all car-washers would be topless. Shirtless male firemen then emerged from behind a blue tarpaulin to wash the cars. Mike Matias, who was conned into paying for the service, said: "I was hugely disappointed, but at least my money went to a good cause."

29-08-2007, 02:26 PM	#31 (permalink)
AntRobertson Ich Bin Ein Auslander Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 12,718	Here's an updated, simplified, map:

29-08-2007, 02:47 PM	#32 (permalink)
Boon Mee Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Yesterday 05:48 PM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12,906	^ Uh...we got, like, a jokes thread going on this here forum as well as a 'funny pics' thread too...

29-08-2007, 02:57 PM	#33 (permalink)
Butterfly Suspended Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16,886	This thread is worthless without nudie pics of that hottie

29-08-2007, 03:01 PM	#34 (permalink)
Butterfly Suspended Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16,886	AGE: 17 \| HEIGHT: 5'9 \| HAIR COLOR: Blonde \| EYE COLOR: Hazel Lexington, South Carolina

29-08-2007, 03:12 PM	#36 (permalink)
chinthee Sundance is my bff Last Online: 10-08-2009 09:13 PM Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,028	The point you're all missing is that the rest of the world is largely irrelevant to a populace that has everything most people could want or need within its borders.

29-08-2007, 03:14 PM	#37 (permalink)
mellow Koh Phangan Last Online: Yesterday 06:32 AM Join Date: May 2007 Location: over the hill Posts: 632	I heard someone say, that the reason Europeans know their maps so well,is so they can quickly visualize, where all their new immediate neighbors come from.

29-08-2007, 03:17 PM	#39 (permalink)
Boon Mee Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Yesterday 05:48 PM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12,906	^ And, that you can drive through several countries in a day whereas it takes > 2 days to cross the US.

29-08-2007, 03:22 PM	#40 (permalink)
Mid Nautical Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 13,301	Ozzie's are impressed ...........................

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