ncermak Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 So I was up in Montreal this past weekend, and began wondering: Just what is it that you remember. (For thos of you who don;t know, the quebec license plate bears the motto: Je Me Souviens (translated - I remember). Turns out only one of the multiple people I surveyed was even close.So before I propose to the canadian parliment a change (perhaps Je Ne Souviens Merde?) I thought I'd ask if anyone here remembers (especially you silly canadians) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie00 Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 it's actually pretty complitcated... to a lot of people there is some policital content to that phrase to others there isn't. From historical understanding, the phrase was first brought up a long long time ago it was placed just at the entrance of the National Assembly in Quebec city by the architecs to remember Quebec's history. It was then put on the liscence plates in the 70's to replace "la Belle Province" AKA the beautifull province. But many people will tell you they remember different things and if you look at different books you'll find different information. Confusing isn't it. I sure wish we could have something simple as "LIFE FREE OR DIE" no confusion there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durace Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Looks like you are confused in more ways than one, "LIVE FREE OR DIE":smashfrea is what it reads or was that the "throw me down the stairs my hat and coat " translation? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Well, I remember on a trip to Canada, I sat in Ottawa near the parliament building with a pair of binoculars looking across the water at "All those funky pseudo-frenchies" and I, in fact, do remember being curious as to what the slogan on the plates read, as did my grandparents, who were surprised at their self-lack of remembrance of what the slogan read. After that point, I made a game of trying to read a plate, and I remember reading those words, yet at that point in time, I remember not remembering any French I had learned or remembered from my dad and brother speaking. So the answer is, leave the plate alone, because I do remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Obligatory Wikipedia reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Je_me_souviens Even there, it's not clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnisiWaya Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Trow me down the stairs my slippas. sometimes we park the cars side by each! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie00 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 When it comes down to Quebec history, I'm sure wikipedia is the textbook of choice in classrooms nowadays... must by why kids are so confused ! ;) Live free or die... typo was in a rush before dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 ... was in a rush before dinner.Cheeseburgers I hope!!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie00 Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Of course.. Cheeseburger.. only the best ! I'll keep up next year ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bobdea Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 noooooooooooooooo noooooooooooooooo noooooooooooooooo noooooooooooooooo LOL catz have invaded BOL, this is a sad sad day both for the english language and for our general well being. The apocalypse is upon us people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spil Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleaman Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Je me Souviens toute les Belles femme au Quebec. I remember all the hot women in Quebec. :1luvu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 What he said. Tonnes of hot babes in the province, no doubt.:biggthump:1luvu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 agreed! quebec city had the highest hottie count of any place I've been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 agreed! quebec city had the highest hottie count of any place I've been Compared to Calgary or Penticton - yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I don't know how it compares, but I spent some time in the soo, ontario (I was 19, so we went over there drinkin). There were definitely hotties. Oh man, we went to this club and there was this fine blond bartending... We ordered some beers, she pulled them out of the cooler, then she pulled a bottle opener out of her cleavage... I'll tell you what... She was attractive to say the least... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 When it comes down to Quebec history, I'm sure wikipedia is the textbook of choice in classrooms nowadays... must by why kids are so confused ! ;) Quickest reference when reading forums, too lazy to find an accurate one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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