"Freedom" frys - No more French frys

[voicegy]

straightdope.com and snopes.com...my Daily Bread, right after MacRumors.com, of course.

In an amusing addition to the topic, straightdope.com makes this statement regarding the origin of "French Fries":

"Today, of course, the worldwide popularity of McDonalds and Burger King and Wendy's and their ilk have brought French fries to the world. Amusingly, they are now often called "American fries" in many countries. "

Wonder what they'll be renamed overseas? This could get way outta hand!

Of course, the original idea will die in a week, just like this post...but it has been fun!

 

[trebblekicked]

McCarthyism Here We Come!

this notion (the original one for the thread, i mean) is sickening. And just to prove this kind of thinking isn't limited to NC, an idiotic pennsylvania representative is proposing the banning of french wine from state wine and spirit stores.
I can see the trial now:

"Are you now, or have you ever been a sympathizer to the nation of France?"

"I do not think-"

"Yes or no."

"-you have the right to-"

"The Witness will answer the question!"

etc, etc, etc. So which senators or representatives will be the McCarthy of this generation? My money is on a desperate Tom Daschle and a ressurected Trent Lott forming an unlikely bipartisan team to confront to France issue head on.

BTW- audrey tataou (sp?) is simply gorgeous.