When "everything" is perfect

You know you are a typical expat if after all the time (probably too long) you've spent in Thailand you have learned so little that you think that writing down this list of cliches has any value other than confirming one's own prejudices

You know you have been in Thailand too long when you are just downright grumpy.

Ya know when ya been in LOS toooo long when ya tink that ya f..ts smell like a rose.

Before you leave LOS, you buy a few butt sprayers to take home.

You know you have been in Thailand to long when you read a thread on TV entitled "you know you have been in Thailand too long" for the millionth time....

Yes,...but it made me laugh........it was funny.....

You know you are a typical expat if after all the time (probably too long) you've spent in Thailand you have learned so little that you think that writing down this list of cliches has any value other than confirming one's own prejudices

And the same endless rant goes round and round.

It's humor, and it is no different than any list of blond jokes or any other kind of joke you aren't allowed to tell in America anymore because of the politically correct crowd.

OF COURSE they are stereotypes... of course they are generalizations... But we all know that we have all experienced these things, or similar, and that means that we can collectively find humor in them.

Maybe you are one of the PC folks that are easily offended, and I do agree that it is possible to cross the line and be offensive in making a joke, but there is nothing on this list like that. It's a benign list of everyday occurrences. There is nothing vulgar in it.

I just don't see what you are blowing your top over.

1 - I'm not "blowing my top"

2 - "PC" isn't an argument

3 - "humour" - It isn't funny

You mean "It isn't funny to you."

And on the basis of the fact that YOU don't think it's funny, apparently no one else is allowed to think it's funny... and by extension, any individual who does think these things are funny isn't allowed to discuss them with others and they are a "bad" person because they are prejudiced against Thais.

Sounds like the definition of PC to me.

Most of us have seen this list dozens of times by now. I remember the first time I saw it, and I laughed my ass off.

And, yes... there was a guy on here then saying it was expat prejudice and Thai bashing... Some things never change.

But I've experienced almost every one of these things, most many times, and I'm sure you have too. I really don't see why we can't recognize those little cultural and social differences with a laugh without it having to be "racism" and "prejudice" and all that shit.

I expect you find clowns, banana skins and all sorts of racist jokes funny too?

When You enjoy driving here

.... when you see your third "You know you have been in Thailand too long ..." topic appearing on ThaiV

When you answer the girl at the checkout in Tesco in Thai.........then you realise you're in the UK !!

and then she responds in Thai, happened in Cirencester Tesco

When you've reincarnated yourself on TV 18 times.

Edited September 30, 201510 yr by NOC

And the same endless rant goes round and round.

It's humor, and it is no different than any list of blond jokes or any other kind of joke you aren't allowed to tell in America anymore because of the politically correct crowd.

OF COURSE they are stereotypes... of course they are generalizations... But we all know that we have all experienced these things, or similar, and that means that we can collectively find humor in them.

Maybe you are one of the PC folks that are easily offended, and I do agree that it is possible to cross the line and be offensive in making a joke, but there is nothing on this list like that. It's a benign list of everyday occurrences. There is nothing vulgar in it.

I just don't see what you are blowing your top over.

1 - I'm not "blowing my top"

2 - "PC" isn't an argument

3 - "humour" - It isn't funny

You mean "It isn't funny to you."

And on the basis of the fact that YOU don't think it's funny, apparently no one else is allowed to think it's funny... and by extension, any individual who does think these things are funny isn't allowed to discuss them with others and they are a "bad" person because they are prejudiced against Thais.

Sounds like the definition of PC to me.

Most of us have seen this list dozens of times by now. I remember the first time I saw it, and I laughed my ass off.

And, yes... there was a guy on here then saying it was expat prejudice and Thai bashing... Some things never change.

But I've experienced almost every one of these things, most many times, and I'm sure you have too. I really don't see why we can't recognize those little cultural and social differences with a laugh without it having to be "racism" and "prejudice" and all that shit.

I expect you find clowns, banana skins and all sorts of racist jokes funny too?

So now I'm a bad person because I think clowns and the Three Stooges are funny? Wow... what an unhappy person you must be. And with a well thought out and structured argument like that, you are clearly a master debater.

I expect you find nothing funny... which is why you spend your time on TVF looking for opportunities to be smug, holier than thou, and calling people racist.

I suggest you save your indignation for times when it is warranted. In this case, it isn't. You know that, you are just bored with a keyboard.

Good day to you.

You know you are a typical expat if after all the time (probably too long) you've spent in Thailand you have learned so little that you think that writing down this list of cliches has any value other than confirming one's own prejudices

And the same endless rant goes round and round.

It's humor, and it is no different than any list of blond jokes or any other kind of joke you aren't allowed to tell in America anymore because of the politically correct crowd.

Can't agree with you more. There are too many grumpy people aound.

OF COURSE they are stereotypes... of course they are generalizations... But we all know that we have all experienced these things, or similar, and that means that we can collectively find humor in them.

Maybe you are one of the PC folks that are easily offended, and I do agree that it is possible to cross the line and be offensive in making a joke, but there is nothing on this list like that. It's a benign list of everyday occurrences. There is nothing vulgar in it.

I just don't see what you are blowing your top over.

You know you are a typical expat if after all the time (probably too long) you've spent in Thailand you have learned so little that you think that writing down this list of cliches has any value other than confirming one's own prejudices

And the same endless rant goes round and round.

It's humor, and it is no different than any list of blond jokes or any other kind of joke you aren't allowed to tell in America anymore because of the politically correct crowd.

OF COURSE they are stereotypes... of course they are generalizations... But we all know that we have all experienced these things, or similar, and that means that we can collectively find humor in them.

Maybe you are one of the PC folks that are easily offended, and I do agree that it is possible to cross the line and be offensive in making a joke, but there is nothing on this list like that. It's a benign list of everyday occurrences. There is nothing vulgar in it.

I just don't see what you are blowing your top over.

Cant't agree with you more. Yes, we've seen a lot of these before but they are still amusing. Unfortunately, there are so many grumpy old men here who have lost their sense of humor.

When you answer the girl at the checkout in Tesco in Thai.........then you realise you're in the UK !!

and then she responds in Thai, happened in Cirencester Tesco

.... Not the one i was saying " kop khun khrap " the day after arriving at hometown... The look on her face was priceless.

You know you have been in Thailand to long when you read a thread on TV entitled "you know you have been in Thailand too long" for the millionth time....

A sign outside a well-known Gaelic pub in Chiang Mai.

Hores racing tonight. 20:00

There's a place in Doi Mai Salong that refers to itself as Guest Horse.

Been here too long when some bar girls really don't look that good but the LBs look just fine. Oh and when I say OMG and it comes out as ooo mai got.

You have been in Thailand too long when you think wearing white socks with sandles, a chang wife beater, a big buddah medallion on your chest and dirty shorts is an acceptable mode of dress

Is it not???

...when even the locals comment on your driving style with: "respect man"...

When you stop realising that you're eating off plastic plates n restaurants

When you think Toast should be striped on one side and white on the other.

When U don't notlce the seats are malnly the correct height for Garden Gnomes

when you stop being scared of cockroaches

Your kids stands up and sings in front of the TV at 18:00 when they happen to watch TV at that time....

When Yoo can tell one Truck from another.

1 - I'm not "blowing my top"

e endless rant goes round and round.

It's humor, and it is no different than any list of blond jokes or any other kind of joke you aren't allowed to tell in America anymore because of the politically correct crowd.

OF COURSE they are stereotypes... of course they are generalizations... But we all know that we have all experienced these things, or similar, and that means that we can collectively find humor in them.

Maybe you are one of the PC folks that are easily offended, and I do agree that it is possible to cross the line and be offensive in making a joke, but there is nothing on this list like that. It's a benign list of everyday occurrences. There is nothing vulgar in it.

I just don't see what you are blowing your top over.

2 - "PC" isn't an argument

3 - "humour" - It isn't funny

You mean "It isn't funny to you."

And on the basis of the fact that YOU don't think it's funny, apparently no one else is allowed to think it's funny... and by extension, any individual who does think these things are funny isn't allowed to discuss them with others and they are a "bad" person because they are prejudiced against Thais.

Sounds like the definition of PC to me.

Most of us have seen this list dozens of times by now. I remember the first time I saw it, and I laughed my ass off.

And, yes... there was a guy on here then saying it was expat prejudice and Thai bashing... Some things never change.

But I've experienced almost every one of these things, most many times, and I'm sure you have too. I really don't see why we can't recognize those little cultural and social differences with a laugh without it having to be "racism" and "prejudice" and all that shit.

I expect you find clowns, banana skins and all sorts of racist jokes funny too?

So now I'm a bad person because I think clowns and the Three Stooges are funny? Wow... what an unhappy person you must be. And with a well thought out and structured argument like that, you are clearly a master debater.

I expect you find nothing funny... which is why you spend your time on TVF looking for opportunities to be smug, holier than thou, and calling people racist.

I suggest you save your indignation for times when it is warranted. In this case, it isn't. You know that, you are just bored with a keyboard.

Good day to you.

I'm laughing at you , now......

You know you have been in Thailand too long, when you have been saying for years, I'm going to leave and you are still f@@@@@g there.

When You think one pair of Flip Fops look nicer than another.

When your T.M.30 is still valid After 3 Passport renewals.

When your T.M.30 is still valid After 3 Passport renewals.

When you know what a T.M. 30 is!

When you pass wind, you think that the aroma smells as sweet as a rose.