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Saturday, September 26, 2015

SATURDAY #2473

One Of My Very Own…



Let this blare while you browse.



I love this image. It speaks volumns.


This is not the new way I am going to deal with weekend posts. I just thought it was a hoot.


For whatever reason this particular post is getting a lot of attention on the interweb. And, if I may be so bold, it is pretty fucking funny. I hope you enjoy this oldie, but goodie.


If you would rather not, here's some reading you may find informative.


Unusual Foreign Travel Warnings for Visiting the U.S.



DO NOT STALK ANYONE (GERMANY)
Germany sees fit to advise its citizens against following and harassing others on American soil: “In the U.S., repeatedly following or repeatedly harassing another person, called ‘stalking,’ is punishable by law.”

WATCH OUT FOR GUNS AT NIGHTTIME (CANADA)
Canada, like many other countries, warns its citizens that guns are much more common in the U.S. than in other countries. Its travel warnings advise that “the possession of firearms and the frequency of violent crime are generally more prevalent than in Canada. Within large metropolitan areas, violent crime more commonly occurs in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods, particularly from dusk to dawn. Verify official neighborhood crime statistics

DOORS MIGHT BE CLOSED (RUSSIA)
In a warning about crime, the Russian government advises: “In some parts of the country, especially in derelict areas within the major cities, the majority of people prefer to keep their doors closed and to avoid going out alone at night.”

DON'T PEE IN THE STREET (SWITZERLAND)
Switzerland is careful to note that the U.S. takes a very hard-line stance against nudity, especially when kids are involved. Also, it cautions, don't pee on things: “The legal system can be very different from one state to another and is often inspired by more rigid moral principles than in Switzerland. For example, bathing topless or without a shirt is forbidden (even for children), as is urinating in the street or taking partially naked pictures of children (even at home).”

DON’T JOKE ABOUT BOMBS (UK)
Reminder: Americans don't have a sense of humor about terrorism. “Don’t make flippant remarks about bombs or terrorism, especially when passing through US airports," the UK government warns.

TRY TO AVOID BEING NAKED (GERMANY)
Germany warns of America’s sometimes odd attitudes toward breastfeeding: “In almost all states, breastfeeding babies in public is now considered an exception to ‘indecent exposure’ criminal provisions,  but would be best treated like any other nudity, at least in restaurants and bars, or in less ‘liberal’ regions.”

FEEL FREE TO SHACK UP (AUSTRIA)
Don’t be afraid to get a single hotel room with your special friend, Austria advises: “The rights of homosexual couples are liberal. Also, the cohabitation of unmarried couples (in hotels, etc.) can take place without any problems.” Finally, a positive advisory!

DON’T CUT IN LINE (CHINA)
Queuing etiquette is not universal. The Chinese government sees fit to warn its citizens of the U.S.’s obsession with line order: “In the United States, when many people are lining up for services at some distance away from the window, wait your turn in line. Failing to observe this convention could lead to unnecessary disputes.”

THE AMERICAN DREAM ISN’T REAL (RUSSIA)
Russia’s travel advisories get snarky, advising Russians of the U.S.’s hypocrisy over economic inequality: “The ‘American dream’ originates from here, as does another model—the special democratic character of American society with its ‘incredible freedom.’ However, due to the presence of the ‘young aristocracy’—already formed in the 20th century—and the specific model of American society, inequalities in socio-economic status between rich and poor are no lesser than in any other country in the world.”

TAXI DRIVERS KNOW NOTHING (RUSSIA)
The Russian government is not impressed with U.S. taxi drivers: “Taking a taxi is not always convenient, as most American taxi drivers are recent immigrants who speak English poorly. It often turns out that the tourist knows the city better than the taxi driver.”



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