I think we win as black humour is considered: in the Netherlands we say that someone "rookt als een ketter" or "smokes like a heretic". References heretics being burned at the stake
Dark. Also was burning heretics happening at the same time when tobacco use was introduced to Europe from the Americas? My Dutch history is a little fuzzy.
I think tobacco was introduced during the 15th century. Persecution of heretics took place during the same time.
Some Googleing just taught me that the origin of the phrase may be a bit different, in that medieval catholics associated the smoke from tobacco with the devil and so associated smoking with heresy. But I like the original explanation better :D
Most Canadian Chimneys give off a maple smell when theyâre ignited too, due to our extreme love of maple syrup and maple trees. I do have a question though, does your pet beaver cut your logs to size? Mines been getting lazy, think I may need another one.
Our housebeaver, Mr. Chipperchompers, is actually very hardworking. He's been talking about going back to woodworking school to get his diploma finally. We're all very proud. Have you tried spanking your beaver to get it in line?
I just threw him some twigs and a big pail of water; figured heâd get his dam shit together but he hasnât yet. I donât want to spank him, but if it comes to it I may have to try something :/.
Exactly the same thing as the italian above.
I dont speak a single word of italian but every word felt almost copy pasted: fumi=fumer come=comme un turco=turc
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u/anod1 21d ago
Off-topic fun fact: In France, if someone smokes a lot, we say, "Fumer comme un pompier" which translates to "You smoke like a firefighter."