PlasticPole
7 Dec 2011
Life / Gran Torino - Walt Kowalski, the movie [39]
I am not really sure about that movie. Too many ethnic slurs in it.
I am not really sure about that movie. Too many ethnic slurs in it.
PlasticPole
6 Dec 2011
News / Couple Busted For Having Sex On Water Slide At Opoczno, Poland Amusement Park [30]
Maybe their punishment should be spending a week in the local zoo where they can act like animals and no one will care?
Maybe their punishment should be spending a week in the local zoo where they can act like animals and no one will care?
PlasticPole
4 Dec 2011
News / Couple Busted For Having Sex On Water Slide At Opoczno, Poland Amusement Park [30]
That's just gross.
That's just gross.
PlasticPole
1 Dec 2011
Life / Are Poles winter lovers? [63]
It's that time of the year again! After the brutal summer, I love the winter more than ever! Snow is on it's way!
It's that time of the year again! After the brutal summer, I love the winter more than ever! Snow is on it's way!
PlasticPole
28 Nov 2011
USA, Canada / Do Pol/Ams celebrate Black Friday and other American festivals? [18]
Black Friday is not a federal or state holiday but the Thursday before, Thanksgiving, is.
PS. Do Americans go to work on the day?
Black Friday is not a federal or state holiday but the Thursday before, Thanksgiving, is.
PlasticPole
27 Nov 2011
USA, Canada / Do Pol/Ams celebrate Black Friday and other American festivals? [18]
It doesn't surprise me. People are at their absolute craziest and rude when they get in the store. In line they are pretty nice but when they get in the store, they will trample and stampede and cram until they totally clog and gridlock the area the special they are after is in.
It doesn't surprise me. People are at their absolute craziest and rude when they get in the store. In line they are pretty nice but when they get in the store, they will trample and stampede and cram until they totally clog and gridlock the area the special they are after is in.
PlasticPole
27 Nov 2011
USA, Canada / Do Pol/Ams celebrate Black Friday and other American festivals? [18]
I boycotted Black Friday this year but went to the one last year. It was awful. People crammed into the electronics department at Target just to get a television that was on sale. They clogged the entire front of the store so no one could move. Logistics nightmare! I wanted to get a Casio keyboard but I couldn't see the display in the front of the store over all the t v people so I ended up wandering innocently into their territory looking for the keyboards. I found a few in the electronics department but couldn't get a cart through all the people and the keyboard was too bulky and heavy to carry. People were so rude too. They didn't understand that all I was trying to do was find one little keyboard and leave. I finally found them in the front after the crowd crammed into the electronics department. Would have been nice to have seen them when I first entered the store. Why can't Target have all the t v people go to the back of the store at a loading dock for their precious televisions and let everyone else shop in peace?
I boycotted Black Friday this year but went to the one last year. It was awful. People crammed into the electronics department at Target just to get a television that was on sale. They clogged the entire front of the store so no one could move. Logistics nightmare! I wanted to get a Casio keyboard but I couldn't see the display in the front of the store over all the t v people so I ended up wandering innocently into their territory looking for the keyboards. I found a few in the electronics department but couldn't get a cart through all the people and the keyboard was too bulky and heavy to carry. People were so rude too. They didn't understand that all I was trying to do was find one little keyboard and leave. I finally found them in the front after the crowd crammed into the electronics department. Would have been nice to have seen them when I first entered the store. Why can't Target have all the t v people go to the back of the store at a loading dock for their precious televisions and let everyone else shop in peace?
PlasticPole
25 Nov 2011
USA, Canada / Thanksgiving Day in the USA - was there some Polish on the table? [13]
Once the settlers made it to the new land, they were free to eat anything they wanted. Salt pork and pig meat were staples. The natives introduced deer meat. Not sure when turkeys were first eaten by newbies.
Once the settlers made it to the new land, they were free to eat anything they wanted. Salt pork and pig meat were staples. The natives introduced deer meat. Not sure when turkeys were first eaten by newbies.
PlasticPole
24 Nov 2011
Life / Poles don't know that baby seat should be in back only? [16]
I've always heard that from firefighters and such. The backseat of a car is surrounded by a steel frame and it's further back from the engine so there's less a chance of crush type injuries.
I've always heard that from firefighters and such. The backseat of a car is surrounded by a steel frame and it's further back from the engine so there's less a chance of crush type injuries.
PlasticPole
24 Nov 2011
Life / Poles don't know that baby seat should be in back only? [16]
Even with the air bag switched off, the baby is still safer in the back seat because of the way tthe car is engineered.
Even with the air bag switched off, the baby is still safer in the back seat because of the way tthe car is engineered.
PlasticPole
11 Nov 2011
Life / Poles don't know how to celebrate the Polish Independence Day? [57]
We go out on New Years Eve to watch fireworks and it's usually below freezing. Can't Poles go out on Nov 11 and watch a few firework displays?
We go out on New Years Eve to watch fireworks and it's usually below freezing. Can't Poles go out on Nov 11 and watch a few firework displays?
PlasticPole
3 Nov 2011
USA, Canada / PolAm style Thanksgiving? [35]
I found a delicious new meal. It involves roasted turkey breast and ultra delicious Butternut squash. First, I roast a turkey breast after seasoning it with plenty of salt, pepper and ground thyme. Then I chop up half a Butternut squash and put it in a skillet with some olive oil coating the bottom in a single layer. I salt and pepper it, cover and cook on medium low heat until the squash is somewhat tender. I chop some of the turkey at this point, while the squash is cooking. After flipping the chunks of squash over to cook the sides facing up, I add the chopped turkey and cover. After five minutes, I stir it all up cover and cook longer, until turkey is heated thoroughly.
This combination is really delicious. I prefer the Butternut to sweet potatoes.
I found a delicious new meal. It involves roasted turkey breast and ultra delicious Butternut squash. First, I roast a turkey breast after seasoning it with plenty of salt, pepper and ground thyme. Then I chop up half a Butternut squash and put it in a skillet with some olive oil coating the bottom in a single layer. I salt and pepper it, cover and cook on medium low heat until the squash is somewhat tender. I chop some of the turkey at this point, while the squash is cooking. After flipping the chunks of squash over to cook the sides facing up, I add the chopped turkey and cover. After five minutes, I stir it all up cover and cook longer, until turkey is heated thoroughly.
This combination is really delicious. I prefer the Butternut to sweet potatoes.
PlasticPole
3 Nov 2011
News / Emergency Sirens and warning systems being tested where you live in Poland? [8]
They test the siren every Saturday at noon and since it is so close by, it's really obnoxious and annoying. It blairs for three long minutes. Why not one or, even better, thirty seconds?
They test the siren every Saturday at noon and since it is so close by, it's really obnoxious and annoying. It blairs for three long minutes. Why not one or, even better, thirty seconds?
PlasticPole
2 Nov 2011
News / Polish hero pilot lands 767 without wheels. (Warsaw) [191]
Those two pilots are truly gifted. The passengers are lucky to have them on board.
Those two pilots are truly gifted. The passengers are lucky to have them on board.
PlasticPole
1 Nov 2011
PlasticPole
1 Nov 2011
Life / Trick or treat in Poland [24]
That's the Star Spangled Banner. I just researched Google. The trick or treating idea did originate in medieval Europe but wasn't popular in the US until the 1930's.
That's the Star Spangled Banner. I just researched Google. The trick or treating idea did originate in medieval Europe but wasn't popular in the US until the 1930's.
PlasticPole
1 Nov 2011
Life / Trick or treat in Poland [24]
Most kids do not play tricks, they just ask for candy and the idea did come from Europe. Most of that old country stuff originated over there. Ever notice the Star Spangled Banner and God Save The Queen have the same tune? Old country has a profound influence on this one.
Most kids do not play tricks, they just ask for candy and the idea did come from Europe. Most of that old country stuff originated over there. Ever notice the Star Spangled Banner and God Save The Queen have the same tune? Old country has a profound influence on this one.
PlasticPole
1 Nov 2011
Life / Trick or treat in Poland [24]
It came to America from Europe, not the other way around:)))) I am surprised it isn't in Poland due to the strong Catholic influence.
It came to America from Europe, not the other way around:)))) I am surprised it isn't in Poland due to the strong Catholic influence.
PlasticPole
20 Oct 2011
Genealogy / Do Polish people often have the Mongolian spot? [24]
It goes away before adulthood so how can you get an accurate count of how many have it? I don't have it and have never seen one in person.
It goes away before adulthood so how can you get an accurate count of how many have it? I don't have it and have never seen one in person.
PlasticPole
18 Oct 2011
History / Do Poles really blame Britain for Poland becoming Communist after the war? [104]
No, because Russia would have surrendered just like Japan.
No, because Russia would have surrendered just like Japan.
PlasticPole
18 Oct 2011
History / Do Poles really blame Britain for Poland becoming Communist after the war? [104]
Some suggested we should have nuked Russia and Japan. That would have put an end to communism without prolonging the war.
Some suggested we should have nuked Russia and Japan. That would have put an end to communism without prolonging the war.
PlasticPole
17 Oct 2011
News / Polish Diaspora - many of these 20 million actually speak Polish? [79]
Because they either visited when young or were born there and left when an infant or their parents told them or they saw a picture on google.
Because they either visited when young or were born there and left when an infant or their parents told them or they saw a picture on google.
PlasticPole
17 Oct 2011
News / Polish Diaspora - many of these 20 million actually speak Polish? [79]
You never idealize anything? People need their ideals so why deny them? Some people have a romantic vision of Poland just like they do for every country. There are good and bad in everywhere Some people exaggerate the bad parts while others the good.
You never idealize anything? People need their ideals so why deny them? Some people have a romantic vision of Poland just like they do for every country. There are good and bad in everywhere Some people exaggerate the bad parts while others the good.
PlasticPole
17 Oct 2011
News / Polish Diaspora - many of these 20 million actually speak Polish? [79]
Everybody talks about the places they are born with a certain nostalgia. I've known Vietnamese whose parents were from Vietnam and they talk about how beautiful and wonderful it is. It's normal for people to idealize. Get over it!
Everybody talks about the places they are born with a certain nostalgia. I've known Vietnamese whose parents were from Vietnam and they talk about how beautiful and wonderful it is. It's normal for people to idealize. Get over it!
PlasticPole
17 Oct 2011
News / Polish Diaspora - many of these 20 million actually speak Polish? [79]
My question is, why do certain individuals have a problem with people of Polish ancestry living outside Poland? Why is it such a huge issue. I see a Korean on the street, I stop and ask them what nationality they are, they reply "Korean" in perfect English. No one quizzes them on what languages they know. No one tries to argue them out of being Korean. Their Koreaness is as plain as the nose on your face.
Why the double standard with Polish?
My question is, why do certain individuals have a problem with people of Polish ancestry living outside Poland? Why is it such a huge issue. I see a Korean on the street, I stop and ask them what nationality they are, they reply "Korean" in perfect English. No one quizzes them on what languages they know. No one tries to argue them out of being Korean. Their Koreaness is as plain as the nose on your face.
Why the double standard with Polish?
PlasticPole
15 Oct 2011
UK, Ireland / Disgusting, fat and lying Polish women and Illegal immigration in UK [73]
And overweight people in gingerbread houses should not eat them :)
people in glass houses should not throw stones
And overweight people in gingerbread houses should not eat them :)
PlasticPole
15 Oct 2011
UK, Ireland / Disgusting, fat and lying Polish women and Illegal immigration in UK [73]
For her I suggest a green tea diet.
For her I suggest a green tea diet.
PlasticPole
15 Oct 2011
UK, Ireland / Disgusting, fat and lying Polish women and Illegal immigration in UK [73]
The women know the marriage is fake and haven't an emotional connection to the guy. For them it's all about money. Although an overweight one might suffer from low self esteem leaving her vulnerable to the wiles of con artists.
Magpie, they could have ways around that by using fake IDs.
The women know the marriage is fake and haven't an emotional connection to the guy. For them it's all about money. Although an overweight one might suffer from low self esteem leaving her vulnerable to the wiles of con artists.
Magpie, they could have ways around that by using fake IDs.
PlasticPole
15 Oct 2011
UK, Ireland / Disgusting, fat and lying Polish women and Illegal immigration in UK [73]
If a woman is so inclined and crafty enough she could make millions of dollars this way.
If a woman is so inclined and crafty enough she could make millions of dollars this way.
PlasticPole
15 Oct 2011
UK, Ireland / Disgusting, fat and lying Polish women and Illegal immigration in UK [73]
Someone paid that much for entry in? That's a lot for something like that. Where do they get that kind of money in such a poor country? It's probably something illegal.
Someone paid that much for entry in? That's a lot for something like that. Where do they get that kind of money in such a poor country? It's probably something illegal.