Help! I'm subconsciously addicted to Francophiles...

**Mogura** · 09-13-2009, 03:43 PM

And I don't know why!
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All the great loves in my life have been absolute Francophiles--women passionate about French language and culture. I prefer to call them "French Geeks", but to each, his own (well, her own, actually). They pepper their own speech with little French expressions ("Oh la la!") and they behave in a manner consistent with other Francophiles (but not necessarily with French people)--I think it's their romantically idealized interpretation of French behavior. On one hand, it seems silly and way too much, but on the other hand, I find it so cute and endearing (note: this is the hand that always wins).

As for me, no significant interest in French language or culture. 2 years of high school French was the extent of my foray into the linguistic element. I'm not a French hater; I still refer to my pomme frites as "French fries", mind you. It's just that I'm just ambivalent about French language and culture. I am a fan of French kissing, but I tend think of it as just kissing (not "Freedom kissing").

Any Francophiles in the house to help me understand my bizarre addiction? Any Francophile-philes to commiserate with?

Why this thread? I'm glad you asked. I've been bitten by the Francophile Love Bug (again). Oh la la! Merde! *Sigh*...

**Takeru** · 09-13-2009, 04:15 PM

Qu'est que tu a faire a la piscine? Hmmmmmm did I type it out correctly? It has been forever since I took a French class.

Anyhow, I am probably halfway between a francophile and a japanophile if people want to push it that way. The bug about francophiles tend to revolve around romance, beauty and elegance. While japanophiles revolve around ... *cough* anime *cough*, samurais, and Sushi (this is a general perspective people, there is more to both cultures than meets the eye!)

Do you like Francophiles because they like beauty and elegance?
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**Mogura** · 09-13-2009, 04:41 PM

	Originally Posted by Takeru916 To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Do you like Francophiles because they like beauty and elegance? To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

I am not particularly interested in beauty or elegance myself, so it's a mystery to me.

If I had to put my finger on it, I would say that it's the quirky nature of the Homo sapiens francophilus. But then again, I don't find the quirkiness exhibited by Homo sapiens japanophilus to be endearing or attractive at all (sorry!) So, it's not quirkiness for quirkiness' sake...

**rara avis** · 09-13-2009, 04:45 PM

Yes, Mogura... what, uh, will you... make with the swimming pool?
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Been a long time since French class for me, too.
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I find overt franco-, anglo-, hiberno-, etc. philes kind of annoying, actually. Especially when they're given to constantly tossing in ornamental phrases or... worse yet, fake accents. *shudder*

I think it's because they're just so... earnestly fruity. Affected, in a way I do not find charming. And they remind me of myself during my most awkward years, around age 12 or so.

There are several brands of earnestness, for lack of a better word, that make me crazy. In a bad way. But maybe you find this attractive?

**Synchronicity** · 09-13-2009, 04:52 PM

Sounds like you're consciously addicted to them.

**MikeC** · 09-13-2009, 04:57 PM

I've had three French interns - they were highly capable but I couldn't get along with them as well as I can with the Germans or Spaniards. They are cold, built with a different set of funny bones, and have very polarised set of friends. By that I mean the guys only seem to want women as friends, and vice versa. Whaddaya expect, ah?

the guys were effeminate and badly dressed, but the girl had a way with fashion. Nothing couture, but she had a tendency to dress a bit to inappropriately to work (she liked to show off her underwear until she got told off by the secretary).

Been there, done that. I love their culture of art and sexual allure, but apart from that the appeal/novelty has worn off. For me, anyway.

**Mogura** · 09-13-2009, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by MikeC
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I've had three French interns - they were highly capable but I couldn't get along with them as well as I can with the Germans or Spaniards. They are cold, built with a different set of funny bones, and have very polarised set of friends. By that I mean the guys only seem to want women as friends, and vice versa. Whaddaya expect, ah?

the guys were effeminate and badly dressed, but the girl had a way with fashion. Nothing couture, but she had a tendency to dress a bit to inappropriately to work (she liked to show off her underwear until she got told off by the secretary).

Been there, done that. I love their culture of art and sexual allure, but apart from that the appeal/novelty has worn off. For me, anyway.

Oh, I'm not attracted to French girls any more than I am to girls of other nationalities. It seems that I'm attracted to Francophiles--French wannabes!

Oh, yeah, French humor. An oxymoron if there ever was one...

**tp6626** · 09-13-2009, 05:02 PM

	Originally Posted by rara avis To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	I find overt franco-, anglo-, hiberno-, etc. philes kind of annoying, actually. Especially when they're given to constantly tossing in ornamental phrases or... worse yet, fake accents. shudder

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was the old England manager, who went to Denmark after.

He's broad English, but I think being in Denmark he feels he has to use a fake accent! Hehe!
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**MikeC** · 09-13-2009, 05:07 PM

	Originally Posted by Mogura To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Oh, I'm not attracted to French girls any more than I am to girls of other nationalities. It seems that I'm attracted to Francophiles--French wannabes! Oh, yeah, French humor. An oxymoron if there ever was one...

I reread the thread title - I thought I saw Francophones... :embarassed:

But now it's even weirder...
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**rara avis** · 09-13-2009, 05:13 PM

	Originally Posted by tp6626 To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. was the old England manager, who went to Denmark after. He's broad English, but I think being in Denmark he feels he has to use a fake accent! Hehe! To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

OK, see, even I can pick that out and I'm American. Though to me, it sounds like he's doing a French accent. Not sure I've ever heard a Danish accent, and would have a hard time pulling it apart from the English one, anyway. Is he just being... continental?

We are... how do you say... ze underdogs? *gallic shrug*
He should have a Gauloise hanging from his lip.
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How's that, Mogura? Sparking your circuits?
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**The Maelstrom** · 09-13-2009, 05:45 PM

	Originally Posted by Mogura To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Oh, yeah, French humor. An oxymoron if there ever was one...

*raises eyebrow

**PLC** · 09-13-2009, 06:28 PM

	Originally Posted by Takeru916 To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Qu'est que tu a faire a la piscine?

You wrote: "What do you have do at the pool?".

Almost there!

**Takeru** · 09-13-2009, 08:23 PM

	Originally Posted by PLC To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	You wrote: "What do you have do at the pool?". Almost there!

Lol, see how bad my French is, I barely know my past participles, future tense, past perfect and all those other tenses anymore ; ;.

I only remember a la piscine because my French 1 teacher made a huge joke about it.

"No piscine (pissing) at a la piscine!"

09-13-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
Mogura Core Member [175%] MBTI: INFJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7,032	And I don't know why! To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. All the great loves in my life have been absolute Francophiles--women passionate about French language and culture. I prefer to call them "French Geeks", but to each, his own (well, her own, actually). They pepper their own speech with little French expressions ("Oh la la!") and they behave in a manner consistent with other Francophiles (but not necessarily with French people)--I think it's their romantically idealized interpretation of French behavior. On one hand, it seems silly and way too much, but on the other hand, I find it so cute and endearing (note: this is the hand that always wins). As for me, no significant interest in French language or culture. 2 years of high school French was the extent of my foray into the linguistic element. I'm not a French hater; I still refer to my pomme frites as "French fries", mind you. It's just that I'm just ambivalent about French language and culture. I am a fan of French kissing, but I tend think of it as just kissing (not "Freedom kissing"). Any Francophiles in the house to help me understand my bizarre addiction? Any Francophile-philes to commiserate with? Why this thread? I'm glad you asked. I've been bitten by the Francophile Love Bug (again). Oh la la! Merde! Sigh... Last edited by Mogura; 09-13-2009 at 04:34 PM.
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09-13-2009, 04:15 PM	#2
Takeru Veteran Member [96%] MBTI: XXXX Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,873	Qu'est que tu a faire a la piscine? Hmmmmmm did I type it out correctly? It has been forever since I took a French class. Anyhow, I am probably halfway between a francophile and a japanophile if people want to push it that way. The bug about francophiles tend to revolve around romance, beauty and elegance. While japanophiles revolve around ... cough anime cough, samurais, and Sushi (this is a general perspective people, there is more to both cultures than meets the eye!) Do you like Francophiles because they like beauty and elegance? To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Synamon; 09-13-2009 at 05:03 PM. Reason: redundant quote removed, we know you are responding to the OP
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09-13-2009, 04:45 PM	#4
rara avis Core Member [163%] MBTI: INTP Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 6,521	Yes, Mogura... what, uh, will you... make with the swimming pool? To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Been a long time since French class for me, too. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I find overt franco-, anglo-, hiberno-, etc. philes kind of annoying, actually. Especially when they're given to constantly tossing in ornamental phrases or... worse yet, fake accents. shudder I think it's because they're just so... earnestly fruity. Affected, in a way I do not find charming. And they remind me of myself during my most awkward years, around age 12 or so. There are several brands of earnestness, for lack of a better word, that make me crazy. In a bad way. But maybe you find this attractive?
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09-13-2009, 04:52 PM	#5
Synchronicity Core Member [366%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 14,657	Sounds like you're consciously addicted to them.
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09-13-2009, 04:57 PM	#6
MikeC Member [17%] MBTI: INTp Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 680	I've had three French interns - they were highly capable but I couldn't get along with them as well as I can with the Germans or Spaniards. They are cold, built with a different set of funny bones, and have very polarised set of friends. By that I mean the guys only seem to want women as friends, and vice versa. Whaddaya expect, ah? the guys were effeminate and badly dressed, but the girl had a way with fashion. Nothing couture, but she had a tendency to dress a bit to inappropriately to work (she liked to show off her underwear until she got told off by the secretary). Been there, done that. I love their culture of art and sexual allure, but apart from that the appeal/novelty has worn off. For me, anyway.
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