HawkerT Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Dang Steve ... you on a roll today! You sure had this purebred Dane spitting his morning milk and cornflakes all over the table, just missing the screen by inches ... :cool: Nothing like a good joke about olde DK herself and those former Danish territories Nice to hear you in such a good mood ... I hope everything is well on the other side of the pond and that ToW and CMSF are rolling along steadily and surely. All the best Frans [ November 01, 2006, 11:19 PM: Message edited by: HawkerT ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machina Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 For my next trick I will tell a joke about the Finnish reindeer herder that accidentally went to Stockholm and another one about a Swedish porn actress. Hey, if I'm going to piss off the Scandinavians of this Forum I might as well do a thorough job, right? Hehe.. Good one. I'm pissed off thoroughly. Really. I am. Looking forward to those jokes, by the way. </font><blockquote>code:</font><hr /><pre style="font-size:x-small; font-family: monospace;"> Just got myself a M04 desert set a few weeks ago, which is an interesting design for sure. Already have a M98 set and a nice Airforce uniform in the old "puzzle" shapes. Note that filling the holes probably won't get the Norwegians in since these things aren't that tough to get, especially compared to Finnish m/05. But who knows... I am a softy for bribes. Just ask WineCape... he's the worst tester we've ever had, but man oh MAN are his wines good </pre> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequoia Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 How about he sends you the boots and you say maybe if you ever do a 1940 game, maybe you'll do an Norwegian module. And maybe the Danes too just so we could get those big Darth Vader looking helmets! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderbamsen Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Originally posted by Battlefront.com: Just remember that I am 1/4 Danish, so go easy on that bit. You should have a go at the Italian bit first in any case since I'm sure that's the part that came up with the dis.]1/4 Dane must mean you're only 3/4 of an a.. On the other hand, Danish common sense and Italian cuisine would make a nice combo. Respectfuly luderbamsen PS: Originally posted by HawkerT: Nothing like a good joke about olde DK herself and those former Danish territories Please don't go there. I couldn't keep myself from such a thread and would surely be banned for excessive bigotry in less than a day... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machina Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Originally posted by luderbamsen: On the other hand, Danish common sense and Italian cuisine would make a nice combo. Respectfuly luderbamsen Danish common sense; Would that be something akin to Swedish intelligence..? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Machina, Danish common sense; Would that be something akin to Swedish intelligence..?I think so! I remember my great uncle telling me about some of his resistance experiences under German occupation. One time they took some well known Nazi tunes and put Danish words to it. The Germans, not knowing Danish, thought it was really nice of them. Of course, the words weren't "exactly" true to the original German. In fact, they weren't even remotely close, unless the original songs were about the Germans being close relatives to certain dirty animals My point? I guess when Danes have a choice between intelligent or funny they go with funny. Gotta respect that! Now, about those boots... send me an email offline and I'll set up some sort of trade with you. It won't be as good as a 1940 Norwegian module for CM, but I'm sure I can come up with something! Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Now on to the promised jokes: A Finnish reindeer herder walks into a bar in Stockholm with a small herd of reindeer. The Finn goes up to the bartender and asks, "is it OK if they come in too?". The Swedish bartender says, "sure, why not?". The Finn says, "well, because they are large, smelly, badly behaved at times, and can't handle their booze". The bartender says, "so you're saying we shouldn't allow Finnish women in either?" A Swedish porn starlet went to her agent looking for some work. The agent says, "well, I have one job available, but I don't think you'll like it". She says, "I'm a professional and therefore I'll be the judge of that.". The agent replies, "OK. There is this one scene with a guy and a stalion. I know it's a little strange, but he's only there as an extra.". She says, "that's it? No problem". Next week she comes back in to the agent and is pretty upset. "What's the matter?" he asks. "They won't pay me for that last job!". "Why not, didn't you do the work?". "Yes, I sure did. It was some of the best work I've ever done". "Well, what reason did they give you for not paying you?". "They said I totally messed up their film!" the starlet said angrily. "Why on Earth would they think that?", asked the agent. "They assumed I'm a mind reader as well as a porn actress. Apparently it was the horse that was there as an extra". Thank you, thank you... I'll be here all week Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkerT Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Originally posted by luderbamsen: PS: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by HawkerT: Nothing like a good joke about olde DK herself and those former Danish territories Please don't go there. I couldn't keep myself from such a thread and would surely be banned for excessive bigotry in less than a day... </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Sorry for taking this thread off topic, also sorry for picking on Scandinavians. Since Scandinavia one of the best spots on planet Earth (they can even find their country on the map, unlike Amercians ), I'm sure they can handle a few good natured jokes. If not, I intend on visiting in 2008 so you can give me a kick in the butt at that time if you disapprove Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderbamsen Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Hawker T, Don't worry about calling me luderbamsen (literally: prostitute teddybear, "hobear" if you like) I consider it a badge of honor. Giving credit where credit's due: The name was originally given to, you guessed it, a pink teddybear, by a bunch of preschoolers. Steve, No worries, we all need to let our hair down once in a while, and I'm not easily offended. Besides, I'm short, fat, ugy, balding and wear glasses. I can handle anything you throw my way, bring it on . And let us know if you're coming over. Maybe we can arrange a welcoming party. Denmark has plenty of good German beer . Respectfully luderbamsen PS: It's not that we can't or won't make fun of Americans, it's just too easy . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machina Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Originally posted by Battlefront.com: Now, about those boots... send me an email offline and I'll set up some sort of trade with you. It won't be as good as a 1940 Norwegian module for CM, but I'm sure I can come up with something! If you're really interested, I'll see if I can find them. They're not exactly mint condition though.. Originally posted by Battlefront.com: [snip] Thank you, thank you... I'll be here all week Hehe, I can't stop chuckling over that swedish girl. I guess I'm a sucker for porn jokes.. Originally posted by HawkerT: Yup! You're absolutely right, our old king Christian IV loved foxy women, nice food and a good fight as much as the next fat person, but MAN was he expensive on the 'real estate' side of things ... but then again who really want's all that 'useless coastal property' as Steve so nicely puts it. I guess he was prioritizing: With 24 children and countless mistresses screaming for attention, you don't really have time for trivialities like real estate. Originally posted by battlefront.com: If not, I intend on visiting in 2008 so you can give me a kick in the butt at that time if you disapprove Aha! So THAT's why you want to take my boots away! [ November 03, 2006, 05:28 AM: Message edited by: Machina ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderbamsen Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Originally posted by Machina: Hehe, I can't stop chuckling over that swedish girl. I guess I'm a sucker for porn jokes.. I'm a sucker for Swedish porn stars... Respectfully luderbamsen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderbamsen Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 (in a vain attempt to bring thead halfway back on topic:) I often wonder why so few assault rifle designs use the delayed blowback action, I've never figured out if there are real issues with it or if small arms designers are just too lazy to go beyond copying the AK Respectfully luderbamsen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machina Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Agreed. Much better potential for simplicity. And for accuracy without exessively fine tolerances/heavy construction. I guess the variations in friction between casing and fluted chamber can have something to do with it. Or production costs of internally machined roller grooves and chamber flutes compared to external machining in modern CNC-benches. But it does seem strange. [ November 03, 2006, 10:46 AM: Message edited by: Machina ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderbamsen Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I'll risk a guess and say it's about money. The G41 was essentially a 5.56mm G3 with certain "M16-ish" features (such as a bolt stop) and really no more complicated than any contemporary assault rifle (Steyr AUG, M16, FN FNC e.c.t) yet it was apparently quite expensive. On the other hand, the original G3 has been produced under license in places like Greece, Turkey, Mexico and Pakistan and surely their production cost cannot have been excessive. *shrugs* oh well Respectfully luderbamsen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machina Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Dunno. It apparently did cost a lot. And there might be a good reason for it. Maybe the roller delay system was it. After all; it works great, yet even HK dropped it. *shrugs* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirReal Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Originally posted by Battlefront.com: Then you'll be just like Sweden, but with more useless coastal property.Useless? I think not. Without it, we'd never make such cool boats! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salkin Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Originally posted by Battlefront.com: Sorry for taking this thread off topic, also sorry for picking on Scandinavians. Since Scandinavia one of the best spots on planet Earth (they can even find their country on the map, unlike Amercians ), I'm sure they can handle a few good natured jokes. If not, I intend on visiting in 2008 so you can give me a kick in the butt at that time if you disapprove Steve If you drop by the Gothenburg area I may buy you a beer for making fantastic games, and for making these forums great. How does that sound . //Salkin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlefront.com Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Sounds good Salkin That Swedish naval propaganda piece was quite nice. Thanks for the link! As I've always said, for a nation that doesn't believe in war... you Swedes sure make great warstuff! Steve 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderbamsen Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 (going off topic again) A small example of Danish humor. We were watching the news during the cartoon row, seeing images of Danish flags (and quite a few Swiss ones too) being burned on the streets around the Middle East, along with posters of the Danish Prime Minister. My dad: "I really don't like it when they burn our flag. As for burning pictures of our PM, that I don't mind so much...." Respectfully luderbamsen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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