Tonnes of scammers in Paris.

G|mp · 23 Apr 2013 at 09:03

It's a black belt Noel Coward out doing his utmost to quell these scamming rotters!

Hilarious

Jono8 · 23 Apr 2013 at 09:08

Actually his story checks out:

"Occupation
Evil Genius"

doodah · 23 Apr 2013 at 09:10

I thought this was an Asim thread

G|mp · 23 Apr 2013 at 09:15

As I strode through Gay Paris, my longcoat flowing in the wind as I burst through the hoards of Romanians intent on relieving me of my hard earned Sterling.

"I'm a Londoner don't you know" I pronounced as the Gypsys cowered in their rags.

Those blighters didn't know what hit them! For I, am an expert in the art of martial.

On that I proceeded to thunk them really hard on their noggins, resulting in the petrified rats running wild into the night. Fear and panic in their pink eyes.

I live to reap the benefits of another night in Paris.

God bless and Godspeed.

Random Guy · 23 Apr 2013 at 09:16

Anox said:
My god, I'll have to edit op. I mean dress sense!

I know I know you what you meant! I just need to see your dress sense in order to ~~believe~~...erm, I mean make sure it never happens to me when I am in Paris!

vanandjuanunited · 23 Apr 2013 at 09:17

When are you publishing the rest of your book of short stories

G.s Glazing · 23 Apr 2013 at 09:26

Ricochet J said:
Is this that same boxing stance guy?

No, that's me...

checjb · 23 Apr 2013 at 09:33

"Basaidai". Shame on you, Shodan. It's spelt Bassai Dai. Also, I don't recall any leg sweeps (ashi barai) in that kata.

On the other side, I agree that Paris has gone downhill. It was lovely in the early 90s but now has some very rough edges. I found the same to be true of Rome when I visited there about 8 years ago.

oulton · 23 Apr 2013 at 09:39

I got scammed out of 50 quid once by some roma gippos in copenhagen playing the cup game. I'd left the pub on a sunny afternoon and on the busy street there were about 15 people playing a game which piqued my interest. I stood watching for a while as various people won and lost money (little did I know they were in the same gang) As I placed my 500kr note on the winning cup I was pushed from behind and staggered, and during my momentary lapse they switched the cups round the buggers!

I was fully aware I had been scammed, but one of the sods followed me and told me if I took him to a cash machine he would give me 5000kr. I spat in his face and bid him good day.

I found the same to be true of Rome when I visited there about 8 years ago.

Milan, now thats a rough city!

dasyad · 23 Apr 2013 at 09:42

G|mp said:
As I strode through Gay Paris, my longcoat flowing in the wind as I burst through the hoards of Romanians intent on relieving me of my hard earned Sterling.

"I'm a Londoner don't you know" I pronounced as the Gypsys cowered in their rags.

Those blighters didn't know what hit them! For I, am an expert in the art of martial.

On that I proceeded to thunk them really hard on their noggins, resulting in the petrified rats running wild into the night. Fear and panic in their pink eyes.

I live to reap the benefits of another night in Paris.

God bless and Godspeed.

Haha brilliant

cHk4 · 23 Apr 2013 at 09:56

2013 really has been a great year for threads on here.

CREATIVE!11 · 23 Apr 2013 at 10:18

OP boxing stance

Efour · 23 Apr 2013 at 10:19

Edrof said:
Well it was the city of love, you old romantic!

Paris in spring. /sigh

Also

PooBrain · 23 Apr 2013 at 10:44

Only a Black belt, lol i'm a Rainbow belt. Mastered all the belts and merged them into one thus increasing my power past peak human limitations.

The Dread Pirate · 23 Apr 2013 at 10:45

OP What did you expect it's full of French People!

robgmun · 23 Apr 2013 at 11:02

It does seems like in the last decade immigrates have made visiting Europe really bad

Philluminati · 23 Apr 2013 at 11:20

PooBrain said:
Only a Black belt, lol i'm a Rainbow belt. Mastered all the belts and merged them into one

LOL.

dowie · 23 Apr 2013 at 11:25

Anox said:
Little did he know that I was a karate black belt and was promptly swept off of his feet, where he lay groaning with the wind knocked out of him. I stuffed the note into his mouth and promptly shouted in French "Try to mug me now **** face?".

Boxing stance?

While everyone loves a good story, if you're going to exaggerate somewhat then at least try to make it realistic.

FARGO · 23 Apr 2013 at 11:29

Despite the tone of the OP and Karate-Stance, I had a very similar experience when I visited Paris.

I'm not the most self-assured of people and the chancers came close to ruining our trip. One lady even told my other half to **** off.

No1newts · 23 Apr 2013 at 12:29

G|mp said:
As I strode through Gay Paris, my longcoat flowing in the wind as I burst through the hoards of Romanians intent on relieving me of my hard earned Sterling.

"I'm a Londoner don't you know" I pronounced as the Gypsys cowered in their rags.

Those blighters didn't know what hit them! For I, am an expert in the art of martial.

On that I proceeded to thunk them really hard on their noggins, resulting in the petrified rats running wild into the night. Fear and panic in their pink eyes.

I live to reap the benefits of another night in Paris.

God bless and Godspeed.

I normally just tell you to shut up.

In this case though, have a +1, great post

oulton said:
I got scammed out of 50 quid once by some roma gippos in copenhagen playing the cup game. I'd left the pub on a sunny afternoon and on the busy street there were about 15 people playing a game which piqued my interest. I stood watching for a while as various people won and lost money (little did I know they were in the same gang) As I placed my 500kr note on the winning cup I was pushed from behind and staggered, and during my momentary lapse they switched the cups round the buggers!

I was fully aware I had been scammed, but one of the sods followed me and told me if I took him to a cash machine he would give me 5000kr. I spat in his face and bid him good day.

Shame you're not as dangerous as the OP, but at least you are polite.