Yesterday for class, we had a field trip that involved going to a market and asking the vendors questions. While talking to real French people is a great idea, I did NOT enjoy bothering people while they were trying to work. A lot of vendors gave me dirty looks when they realized I did not intend to buy anything. It was a pretty cool way to shop, though -- there were separate stands and shops for meat, cheese, fruits and veggies, and even flowers.
There was also a flea-market-like area where people were selling clothing and various knickknacks. I found a shirt that sent a truly empowering message. I, too, want to be right, even if I attract the glaures.
The metro stations are currently peppered with ads for Sacha Baron Cohen's new movie, Bruno. It looks like an excruciating watch, but I am excited all the same -- especially when the new poster manages to be goofy, innocent, and filthy at the same time. I laugh every time I see his face. Are they displaying this ad in the US?
And, just to counteract the Bruno effect, I will leave you with my final ad of Paris, which will make you feel extra manly.
As Natalie pointed out, even the thing this guy is holding looks kind of like a rock. He is rugged, tough, and wearing pretty smells made especially FOR A MAN!
This afternoon I am hitting up my favorite papeterie for the last time, savoring one of my beloved banana-nutella crepes, and eating moules-frites (mussels and fries) for dinner. Mmmm.
3 comments:
The guy in the "manly" ad looks suspiciously like the cavemen in the Geico commercials.
I don't have a good witty comment. So just imagine one. I have not seen that Bruno ad here.
Those nutella and banana crepes sound to die for. (And I'm still thinking of the nutella ice cream you had in Egypt.)
Loved your fireworks photos, too!!
Hope your trip home goes smoothly. Always nice to come home after such an successful trip!
Will miss your blog. :(
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