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Oh the Dutch... (lemmy.world)
submitted 9 months ago by Stamets@lemmy.world to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works
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[–] AllonzeeLV@lemmy.world 98 points 9 months ago (3 children)

There's only two things I hate in this world: people who are intolerant of other people's cultures, and the Dutch.

[–] Stamets@lemmy.world 32 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Probably my favorite line of any of the Austin Powers and one that I quote constantly.

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 5 points 9 months ago

When you heard the line for the first time:

Ooh yes. Yes-yes-yes-yes. This is a keeper.

[–] pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online 14 points 9 months ago (2 children)

You Scotts sure are a contentious bunch.

I know it's a different reference

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 9 points 9 months ago

To join the two together: it's said that copper wire was invented when a Dutchman and a Scot simultaneously found a penny.

[–] dalekcaan@lemm.ee 3 points 9 months ago

That's it, Skinner, you've made an enemy for life!

[–] BumbleBeeButt@lemmy.zip 2 points 9 months ago

Stalag: Never trust the Dutch