How french TV made me effeminate (2266 hits)
Category: Movies & TVRating: 1.84 on 71 reviews (Rate this item) (V)
Submitted by Caulaincourt (View user info) at 2005-03-19 23:43:06 EST
Being born in Québec, I had special access to comics in my youth. We had them coming from the United States, Canada and France.
Since my mom was very religious and severe, American comics were usually too "violent" for my Jesus-minion eyes. She even forbid the Smurfs because of the black magic involved.
I was left with French translated comics from Japan with depressive plots and faggoty characters.
So while my neighbours were subjected to heroic GI's saving the world and cars that morph into robots with bad ass lasers, I was watching Boumbo, my favourite.
Boumbo was a little car with a high-pitched voice who would smell flowers and become powerful.
While you watch the powerful masculine images, listen to the soundtrack and witness your testosterone dropping significantly.
Soundtrack: http://stuff.ubersite.com/1111293687545332153/1/Emission%20Jeunesse%20-%20Boumbo.mp3
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Submitted by Tokerson (user info) at 2008-11-02 19:16:36 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I remember seeing this originally years ago.
As a result, I discovered there's a Quebecois version of King of the Hill...
... le sigh.
Submitted by homer42 (user info) at 2007-01-22 10:01:46 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
appalling
Submitted by Istaros (user info) at 2007-01-22 09:43:51 EST (#)
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my parents forbade smurfs as well. and for same reasons
apparently it worked. since you're such a devoted christian. just like me
Submitted by kaos-king (user info) at 2006-05-11 11:01:41 EDT (#)
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There are truly no words...
Wow.
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2006-03-09 11:13:11 EST (#)
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real first appendix post +2
Submitted by Merlina (user info) at 2005-04-27 08:20:14 EDT (#)
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ohmigod!! I know Boumbo.. my fathers French and I spent a fair bit of time over there when I wasn't in Ireland. I can only assume I saw it there - but can't be sure... god that was years ago...
yay for Boumbo!
Submitted by MrSparkle847 (user info) at 2005-04-17 16:20:34 EDT (#)
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That theme song is more 80s and homosexual than "Fame." A pox on whatever fuckbox came up with "Fame." Man, I hate that song. I had to remix it in one night for our school's performance of it, and the day before opening night, some of the tech shit wasn't even done.
+2 for making me laugh at France
-2 for reminding me of Fame; now I'm full of rage
Submitted by CanucksFan (user info) at 2005-04-17 16:08:35 EDT (#)
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woo go quebec
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2005-04-05 10:02:34 EDT (#)
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BAHAHA!
MAXIMUM PWNAGE!
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2005-03-31 14:26:54 EST (#)
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this is awesome - I am genuinely interested in the kind of entertainment for kids that comes out of other countries - certain things are universal, but some things aren't.
Submitted by youarsoghey (user info) at 2005-03-30 16:23:24 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
That is insane.
Submitted by Hairsphincter (user info) at 2005-03-29 00:21:02 EST (#)
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Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2005-03-28 09:54:30 (#)
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Submitted by Zoidberg (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:57:44 (#)
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yay for french tv!
lets blow each other in celebration
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2005-03-28 10:05:23 EST (#)
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Jeanee - I know I asked. I was kidding. Thanks for the info.
Loki - Why does this explains a lot? You're not the first to say so.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-03-28 10:00:10 EST (#)
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Yes, I give good blowjobs, or so I've been told. Petit cochon, toi.
As for the nitpicking - you're the one who asked me to critique your syntax. I was just kidding around when I said your broken English was charming.
Submitted by loki (user info) at 2005-03-28 09:56:21 EST (#)
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this explains a lot
I watched Spanish language cartoons when I was little. I think it made me hyperactive.
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2005-03-28 09:54:30 EST (#)
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Submitted by Zoidberg (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:57:44 (#)
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yay for french tv!
lets blow each other in celebration
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2005-03-28 09:49:52 EST (#)
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Oh ok...it seemed right with this: http://hyperdictionary.com/search.aspx?define=emote
Thanks.
You seem to be nitpicking about minor details. I bet you give terrific blow jobs. Am I right?
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-03-28 09:44:14 EST (#)
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Well, since you asked...
The word "strength" is spelled incorrectly and the word "emote" is used incorrectly.
"To emote" means to express emotion dramatically, like what an actor does. It's not a transitive verb, which means that it should not take a direct or indirect object. That's the only problem I could see with the syntax.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2005-03-28 09:27:29 EST (#)
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I'm not pissed. I just don't understand what is broken in "That's Boumbo. Doesn't he emote strenght?" - if there's anything wrong with that.
I'm curious. Is it the synthax?
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-03-28 09:20:20 EST (#)
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I was just teasing you about your English, Caul.
You are actually much more proficient at English that most Quebecois I know. The woman I lived with in Ste-Foy, Claire, spoke no English at all.
The only English expression she knew was "chicken asshole" (or "cul de poulet" en francais), which she said constantly.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-03-25 14:53:26 EST (#)
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Your broken English is charming.
"That's Boumbo. Doesn't he emote strenght?"
Submitted by knucklesnelson (user info) at 2005-03-25 14:49:35 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by G-prime (user info) at 2005-03-25 14:32:32 EST (#)
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Submitted by Jo_of_the_golden_P (user info) at 2005-03-20 14:51:21 (#)
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Yeah, Quasi, the chicks they are hotter in Quebec.
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The unspoken rule in Qc is that if the girls arn't waayy hot by the age of 14 they get sent to Toronto.
Boumbo. Unfortunately, I can relate. Except I also watched good shows like Tintin and Lucky Luke.
Submitted by Val (user info) at 2005-03-24 01:07:29 EST (#)
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ugh my nephew loves Caillou. And that weirdo kid Stanley with his amazing animal book.
then again, I used to watch under the umbrella tree.
then again, i ate cat food once. for fun.
Submitted by Jo_of_the_golden_P (user info) at 2005-03-23 22:00:36 EST (#)
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Hahaha, Caillou was the most horrifically malformed pig abortion of a child I've ever seen
Submitted by Exodus (user info) at 2005-03-23 21:44:08 EST (#)
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I'm happy I'm from ontario, theres only 2 french channels so i don't have to watch shit like that.
Submitted by JMG114 (user info) at 2005-03-21 16:39:13 EST (#)
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This explains a lot about how you turned out to be the way you are.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2005-03-21 12:32:25 EST (#)
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Caillou is terrible. Thank god the trend seems to die off. I don't have Treehouse. I don't even have cable in fact.
Apollo, I'm not an anglo. My aunt married one you dolt.
Submitted by standardeviant (user info) at 2005-03-21 12:22:29 EST (#)
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My mom would not let me play with G.I. Joe cause it was too violent...
So I joined the Army.
Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2005-03-21 12:20:11 EST (#)
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oh you mean cartoons.
It must be tough being of English blood line in French Canada.
You anglo dog.
Submitted by William_Q_Percy (user info) at 2005-03-21 12:16:28 EST (#)
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Almost as gay as Caillou, have you ever seen that beauty?
Do you get the channel called 'Treehouse' in Quebec? It is full of god awful shows like Boumbo and is the WORST channel to watch while high or hungover...
Submitted by ess-arr (user info) at 2005-03-21 10:47:39 EST (#)
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they used to play it on english and french Teletoon, when I had cable I watched it all the time,. it had the best intro...
I actually own a Arsène Lupin pocket watch and big poster... He's like France's Batman, Rich, cool and fights crime. They had a gay ass name for the english show: Nighthood.
I dressed up two halloweens ago as him... no one knew who I was :(
damn, the memories...
I loved his calling cards
AL
Submitted by c1ndy (user info) at 2005-03-21 10:47:35 EST (#)
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I love posts like this.
Submitted by mrwolf (user info) at 2005-03-21 10:46:46 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by Dead_0hi0_Sky (user info) at 2005-03-21 10:45:51 EST (#)
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the title should've been "how french TV posts make me sterile".
poop.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2005-03-21 10:40:52 EST (#)
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Ess-arr - are you 60?
Don - her name his Marie-pierre Marylin I think.
WTH - hello troll.
Submitted by WhatTheHell (user info) at 2005-03-21 09:13:30 EST (#)
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And another because you are a tool.
Submitted by WhatTheHell (user info) at 2005-03-21 09:13:01 EST (#)
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Here's one more because I hate you.
Submitted by WhatTheHell (user info) at 2005-03-21 09:12:18 EST (#)
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Yup, this explains it all.
Submitted by Donitsu2002 (user info) at 2005-03-21 08:35:03 EST (#)
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that music was catchy, you wouldn't happen to have that bands CD would you?
Submitted by ess-arr (user info) at 2005-03-21 08:17:38 EST (#)
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hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
damn, why couldn't you watch a cool french cartoon like Les Adventures d'Arsène Lupin...
Submitted by Degreeless_Capibara (user info) at 2005-03-20 23:22:59 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
Trust me, after seeing electro's latest shitpile, this soundtrack is welcome.
Although for some reason, I have a craving for man-ass. God, where is the volume button?!
Submitted by EbolaMay (user info) at 2005-03-20 23:04:15 EST (#)
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Caualian:
I'm sorry, my brother.
Submitted by shitfuck (user info) at 2005-03-20 19:39:02 EST (#)
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Gay but I still liked it.
Submitted by Anansie (user info) at 2005-03-20 18:45:47 EST (#)
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You poor bastard.
Submitted by Wazza (user info) at 2005-03-20 15:11:12 EST (#)
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La Vie a Belle!
Submitted by Jo_of_the_golden_P (user info) at 2005-03-20 14:51:21 EST (#)
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Yeah, Quasi, the chicks they are hotter in Quebec.
Submitted by Quasiplasmohedron (user info) at 2005-03-20 07:13:52 EST (#)
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I swear to god every French cartoon show ever made has that same person singing the theme song....
Québecois gameshows are awesome though - at least half the chicks in the audience are as hot as the hostess.
Submitted by boneface (user info) at 2005-03-20 07:13:15 EST (#)
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It's pretty fucking catchy.
Submitted by the_mysterious_stranger (user info) at 2005-03-20 07:07:55 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by gabrielpm (user info) at 2005-03-20 06:13:11 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by pen_name (user info) at 2005-03-20 05:10:24 EST (#)
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i think i just found the soundtrack of my life.
Submitted by Ivy (user info) at 2005-03-20 03:29:22 EST (#)
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A-ha! That picture of the candy kid is priceless. I hate teenaged ravers who sucked on soothers. What's wrong with a fucking lollipop?
Submitted by kai070169 (user info) at 2005-03-20 01:07:59 EST (#)
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Scroll? Okay. I was rating the post, not the responses.
Hey what key do you press to get the œ ? That could really save a lot of time typing for someone named Mœ or Jœ or Zœ, or if you have to type words like tœ, obœ, hœ. I bet it's one of those mental disability options on windows setup - I know frenchmen need all the help and free government handouts they can get.
Keep typing buddy! Tip tip tap!
Submitted by Zoidberg (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:57:44 EST (#)
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yay for french tv!
lets blow each other in celebration
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:48:38 EST (#)
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Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:07:43 (#)
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I +2ed myself...fecking scroll.
Submitted by kai070169 (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:44:45 EST (#)
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Why do you +2 yourself? Fag!
Submitted by corn_nugget (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:39:43 EST (#)
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Now I feel as though I TRULY understand you, caul.
Submitted by thorpe (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:36:03 EST (#)
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Woohoo
You know another cool show starring a car? Brum. British I think, but we get it here in Aus.
Brum kicked so much ass.
Submitted by TheSpook (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:20:20 EST (#)
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hahaha
Submitted by Tokerson (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:16:48 EST (#)
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Whoa...
Submitted by Jack_McCallum (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:16:14 EST (#)
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Hilarious!
I come from an earlier generation. Whenever 'The Friendly Giant' came on and that voice in the introduction said, "Look up, waaay up," I alway prayed to Christ that he was wearing underwear. Thankfully, he was.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:07:43 EST (#)
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I +2ed myself...fecking scroll.
Barney is scary indeed. His dark shark eyes...*shivers*
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:06:32 EST (#)
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The song's chorus is so ghey it's scary:
Quand tu respires une fleur
Ça fait boum-boum dans ton cœur
Tu affoles tes mécaniques
Et tu deviens
Boumbo magique !
Translated:
When you breath a flower
It makes boom-boom in your heart
You excite your mechanics
And you become
Magic Boumbo!
Fact: I once punched my brother in the face for telling my neighborhood friends I religously woke up at 6 AM to watch Boumbo. Maybe I'm not a lost cause.
Submitted by Snark (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:06:14 EST (#)
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Bro,
I'm in love with Quebec and Montreal in particular, but I have to tell you, the tackiest shit I've ever seen has been on french TV.
When you look at that fucking phalic yellow monstrosity remember Barney. You'll feel better.
Submitted by DanielH (user info) at 2005-03-20 00:00:52 EST (#)
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Brevity being the mother of wit, this was classic. +++
Submitted by Lyric (user info) at 2005-03-19 23:59:57 EST (#)
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This doesn't even need a clever comment. Gold.
Submitted by Death_Metal_Dude (user info) at 2005-03-19 23:58:17 EST (#)
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hahahhahahahahah sybian
Submitted by williamson (user info) at 2005-03-19 23:55:46 EST (#)
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Boumbo!
Submitted by munkeypants (user info) at 2005-03-19 23:55:27 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by hollygolitely (user info) at 2005-03-19 23:47:27 EST (#)
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HAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA