Introducing a new feature of my blog: every Friday I will educate you on the idiosyncracies of the French people. Why Friday? Because it starts with F. Of course, I will dispense with the simple things that you already know because of how accurately movies and American comedians portray these people. I will assume you already know that they are afraid of razors, deodorant and soap and water, and that the government requires each citizen to wear a beret and never be more than 3 feet--sorry, 1 METRE--from a baguette.
So, for the inaugural feature post, how about this: They freaking LOOOOVE nude stockings. Can't get enough of them. Young girls, old women, and I suspect a few of the men as well. They will wear them under jeans, under skirts, or under another pair of nude hose. When I drew attention to this phenomenon, some people suggested that it was to combat the cold, but I have seen no abatement on days that reach into the 80's--sorry, high 20's and low 30's. The only conclusion I can draw is that they think they're cool.
Well, Frenchies, I'm not one to judge, but they're totally not cool one little bit, and anyone who wears them is a bad person.
Methinks the expat doth protest too much. Come on. We know you've got 'em on right now.
ReplyDeleteThey wear them to give the appirence of shaved, tan legs. Or to keep the stick up their.......
ReplyDeleteHey it's James from Africa!! Did the blog so far and do wish I was living in France too. Though the wife and I are thinking seriously about visiting en France next year for our 10th wedding anniversary. :)
ReplyDeletedo the L'eggs also make legs more opposable? That's all the French need. Another way to smoke.
ReplyDeleteI think Sarah's on to something. Pulling on nylons is SO much easier than shaving. Plus you already said they're afraid of razors...
ReplyDeleteBut if you NEVER shave (correct me if I'm wrong), doesn't that give you that disgusting hair-plastered-flat-against-your-leg look? Nude stockings are complements, not substitutes, to leg shaving, IMO. Let the Frenchies know that, from me.
ReplyDeleteThis comment is remind you of how nice it is to get comments on your blog. Also, that today is Friday, and you're backed up 3 Froggy Friday articles.
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