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What they think of the English Pt. 1

Screaming monkey, Nimes Natural History Museum

You can’t turn on the TV in the UK these days without seeing a report about binge drinking, accompanied by footage of girls rolling around on the floor; young men fighting; and people vomiting or urinating in public places.

Well, it seems they’ve seen that footage in France, too. We asked for a second 250 ml bottle of beer to accompany our meal in a very nice Chilean restaurant in Nimes and the owner/chef/waiter nodded sagely, before saying sadly: “Yes, I hear you have problems with drinking in London these days.”

Irrelevant photo from the vast cupboard of stuffed monkeys at the Natural History Museum in Nimes.

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3 Responses to “What they think of the English Pt. 1”

  1. Bailey's mum says:
    October 1, 2007 at 5:53 pm

    Probably confused you with your Dad Bailey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Mum

  2. Stonch says:
    October 2, 2007 at 3:35 pm

    Excellent photo!

    Rude waiter!

  3. Bailey says:
    October 3, 2007 at 4:56 pm

    He was a lovely old chap — just concerned for our health, bless.