I am reminded of the scene from “Better off Dead” of the protagonist’s mother’s idea of “Frawnch Cuisine” : Frawnch Fries, Frawnch Dressing and to drink, Peru (Perrier)
The message inside the vial read: “P.J Féret, a native of Dieppe, a member of various intellectual societies, carried out excavations here in January, 1825. He continues his investigations in this vast area known as the City of Limes or Caesar’s Camp.”
The French burned books during the French revolution but others too burned books, the Germans, the Russians, the Puritans and surprise – the Catholic church when it was alleged the Talmud contained blasphemous writings.
The museum would rescind its invitation the instant I showed up. They would be worried about the exhibits being speckled with gore as patrons frantically clawed at their eyes.
Leroy 29 days ago
Message in bottle:
“Question for future generations: How many Louis’ are enough?”
Bilan 29 days ago
Tried googling what’s considered essential items by the French government. Couldn’t find an answer.
But I guess clothes aren’t on that list.
The Duke 29 days ago
Since the Archaeologist already search the site I wonder if the bottle was the only thing left to find on the site?
James Wolfenstein 29 days ago
Why the shoes?..
Huckleberry Hiroshima 29 days ago
Prudes. Who wears shoes. Hey, where’s my question mark. What’s going on here.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 29 days ago
Viva la France!
luckyduck 29 days ago
I saw that one coming. Very good.
prince valiant Premium Member 29 days ago
Them French! Gotta love ’em ( my wife is of french descent).
h.v.greenman 29 days ago
I have to agree with the French, Books are essential.
oish 29 days ago
I am reminded of the scene from “Better off Dead” of the protagonist’s mother’s idea of “Frawnch Cuisine” : Frawnch Fries, Frawnch Dressing and to drink, Peru (Perrier)
“It’s got raisins in it… You like raisins”
Carl Rennhack Premium Member 29 days ago
“Message in a bottle.” Fan mail from some flounder?!?
Angry Indeed Premium Member 29 days ago
“Nudes viewing nudes paintings”. Irony abounds.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 29 days ago
That would be note said—“Did Napoleon win or lose?”
GojusJoe 29 days ago
Other essential goods are berets and haute couture.
6turtle9 29 days ago
The message inside the vial read: “P.J Féret, a native of Dieppe, a member of various intellectual societies, carried out excavations here in January, 1825. He continues his investigations in this vast area known as the City of Limes or Caesar’s Camp.”
News.artnet.Com/art-world/200-year-old-message-found-northern-france-gallic-2540152
Petemejia77 29 days ago
All books???
Smeagol 29 days ago
The French burned books during the French revolution but others too burned books, the Germans, the Russians, the Puritans and surprise – the Catholic church when it was alleged the Talmud contained blasphemous writings.
ekke 29 days ago
Did that museum get any takers? Were the docents arrested as voyeurs? (Why yes, that is a French word. Why do you ask?)
azardoz 26 days ago
Canada taxes electricity, books, & water. Bread, not yet. Doughnuts … there’s a story.
scpandich 26 days ago
The museum would rescind its invitation the instant I showed up. They would be worried about the exhibits being speckled with gore as patrons frantically clawed at their eyes.