2006-07-31 12:02:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It does apply to Paris, France.
2006-07-31 12:02:30 · update #1
wow, hardart now calls the Simpson show, FASCIST. Libtard.
2006-07-31 12:07:48 · update #2
The Simpsons: When the teachers go on strike Groundskeeper Willy teaches French class. He starts class with, "Bonjour, you cheese-eatin' surrender-monkeys."
2006-07-31 12:05:59 · answer #1 · answered by BigD 2 · 10⤊ 3⤋
It comes from the disrespect France has gained for its poor record in military affairs over the last 140 years. The Franco-Prusso War was a complete disaster for the French, France only survived World War II with the aid of the British Expeditionary Force at the battle of the Marne, and they surrendered quickly to the Nazi's in 1940. They also pulled out of Vietnam and other colonial possessions quickly without much resistance.
Combine this with the fact French quesine includes high quality cheeses, we get "cheese-eating surrender" and monkeys was thrown in for fun.
Out of all the Germanic tribes, the Franks are also our greatest embarrassment.
2006-07-31 20:12:41 · answer #2 · answered by mikemybuddy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bart Simpson
2006-07-31 19:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by aap36rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because people from France like to eat cheese and are also notorious for surrendering in wars where their backs are to the wall... This of course is a broad generalization... some Frenchies are lactose intolerant!
2006-07-31 19:08:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
George W
2006-07-31 19:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is used to describe the French who have a history of giving up to the enemy (i.e. surrendered to Germany in WWI and WWII). Plus, they eat cheese there, too, just like they drink wine.
2006-07-31 19:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Willie the groundskeeper on the Simpsons
2006-07-31 19:06:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think it is in reference to the French's affinity for cheese.
2006-07-31 19:06:55 · answer #8 · answered by Ethan M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its something the bushes do for fun.When war gets boring
2006-07-31 19:34:35 · answer #9 · answered by Hea Dude ! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when grounds keeper willie taught french in the simpsons
2006-07-31 19:05:29 · answer #10 · answered by bill s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋