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question about polish jokes

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dbzwukan

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I heard a Polish joke the other day... and I must say, I didn't get it.

How did Polish people get branded with this stereo type? I mean, when did this start? In fact, I dont' think I know if there's a stereo type for Polish people... maybe that's why I don't get the joke.

 
Originally posted by: dbzwukan
in relation to this thread.

I heard a Polish joke the other day... and I must say, I didn't get it.

How did Polish people get branded with this stereo type? I mean, when did this start? In fact, I dont' think I know if there's a stereo type for Polish people... maybe that's why I don't get the joke.
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we poles aren't the brightest stars in the sky! 🙂
 
You're polish?

Er, so anyone knows where this sterotype came from?

I've heard more about the polish sausage thing than the stupidity thing. So it took me by suprise when I read that polish joke on Maxim.
 
Originally posted by: dbzwukan
in relation to this thread. I heard a Polish joke the other day... and I must say, I didn't get it. How did Polish people get branded with this stereo type? I mean, when did this start? In fact, I dont' think I know if there's a stereo type for Polish people... maybe that's why I don't get the joke.
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Would you be Polish?
 
Originally posted by: Jellomancer
I think Poles are anonymous enough that you can call them stupid. Try writing jokes that label Jews or blacks as stupid.
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like jews stand out in a crowd?
 
Originally posted by: notfred
Originally posted by: Jellomancer I think Poles are anonymous enough that you can call them stupid. Try writing jokes that label Jews or blacks as stupid.
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like jews stand out in a crowd?
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I think he picked out the almost but not quite right word.
 
Heard once that it came from a battle where a bunch of Poles on horseback attempted to attack a German tank regiment, or something like that....
 
Originally posted by: Smaulz
Heard once that it came from a battle where a bunch of Poles on horseback attempted to attack a German tank regiment, or something like that....
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The brown pants joke?

Naa that was an Italian joke. N/M
 
<south park>
<costa rican president>

How many pollack's does it take to eat a burito?

Two!

*silence*

</costa rican president>
</south park>



 
Originally posted by: notfred
Originally posted by: Jellomancer
I think Poles are anonymous enough that you can call them stupid. Try writing jokes that label Jews or blacks as stupid.
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like jews stand out in a crowd?
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I mean that Poles are thought of as just regular white people. It's kind of like how you can make fun of the Irish for being drunks, although that is partly because they ARE drunks 🙂.
 
Originally posted by: Smaulz
Heard once that it came from a battle where a bunch of Poles on horseback attempted to attack a German tank regiment, or something like that....
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Here's what I found on google: Link.

One large misperception of the Polish Campaign is the story concerning Polish cavalry charging German tanks. Actually, what happened was more simple and less romantic. Polish cavalry was charging (and defeating) German infantry when some German armored cars showed up. The Polish cavalry, using common sense, withdrew. An Italian war correspondent came upon the scene. The German soldiers, in an effort to build themselves up and downplay the Poles, told him a story about Polish cavalry charging German 'tanks'. The story stuck because the Germans liked it because it built them up. The Poles also liked it because it played on their ego (it played up their bravery). Regardless of the story, The Poles had more sense than to charge tanks. While they didn't have as many tanks, they were aware of their existence and their cavalry's limitations against them.
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Basically, an error made by an Italian and used as propaganda by the Germans.
 
Originally posted by: Jellomancer
I mean that Poles are thought of as just regular white people. It's kind of like how you can make fun of the Irish for being drunks, although that is partly because they ARE drunks 🙂.
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Perhaps you could give us an authorized list of who can be the butt of jokes, and those who you deem exempt.

 
Originally posted by: Cyberian
Originally posted by: Jellomancer I mean that Poles are thought of as just regular white people. It's kind of like how you can make fun of the Irish for being drunks, although that is partly because they ARE drunks 🙂.
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Perhaps you could give us an authorized list of who can be the butt of jokes, and those who you deem exempt.
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Well you could always pick me. I refuse to take myself too seriously.
 
Originally posted by: Rahminator
Originally posted by: Smaulz Heard once that it came from a battle where a bunch of Poles on horseback attempted to attack a German tank regiment, or something like that....
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Here's what I found on google: Link.
One large misperception of the Polish Campaign is the story concerning Polish cavalry charging German tanks. Actually, what happened was more simple and less romantic. Polish cavalry was charging (and defeating) German infantry when some German armored cars showed up. The Polish cavalry, using common sense, withdrew. An Italian war correspondent came upon the scene. The German soldiers, in an effort to build themselves up and downplay the Poles, told him a story about Polish cavalry charging German 'tanks'. The story stuck because the Germans liked it because it built them up. The Poles also liked it because it played on their ego (it played up their bravery). Regardless of the story, The Poles had more sense than to charge tanks. While they didn't have as many tanks, they were aware of their existence and their cavalry's limitations against them.
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Basically, an error made by an Italian and used as propaganda by the Germans.
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Thats cool. Trivia I did not know.
 
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