Paris Bleus
With all Paris seeing Bleu, summer has gotten even hotter than usual. After the stunning 1-0 victory over Brazil on Saturday the French capital went, well, completely nuts. Only the most resolute scrooge can resist a city in the throes of a sporting victory and in Paris, the joie de vivre is especially intoxicating.
Voilà five ways to join the madness during Wednesday night's game against Portugal.
- SHOW YOUR COLORS
These tourists on the Boulevard St. Germain have the right idea. You don't need to buy a Zidane jersey (they're all sold out anyway) to show your allegiance. Toss on some blue and hit the road. Word to the wise: leave red clothing items at home. Unless, of course, you're rooting for Portugal in which case you might consider staying home yourself. And locking the door.
- SING A SONG
The French fight song goes like this: Allez, allez, allez, allez. Allez. Les Bleus. It is much easier than, say, the Fly, Eagles, Fly song or Take Me Out To The Ball Game. Learn it. - FLY A FLAG
You may have spent hours with your beret-wearing, Gauloises-smoking friends in some Left-Bank café discussing the appalling flag-flying habits of nationalistic Americans, but do not be fooled. Just because the French do not use the tri-color to decorate their suburban homes does not mean they do not have one at the ready for important events such as sending the Brazilians packing. Buy or steal a flag and display it prominently.
On the photo: Our Portuguese neighbors have the right idea. Just the wrong country.
- MAKE SOME NOISE
A Bleu victory is not the time to practice "fitting in" by pursing your lips and whispering in the sultriest French you can muster. If "fitting in" is a goal (GO-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-AL!!!!) then begin by making some serious noise. Car horns are the best, followed closely by scooter horns. If you are on a bike, ring your bell. If all else fails, use your god-given voice. A popular Parisian victory yell seems to be, "Qui veut coucher avec moi?" (Who wants to sleep with me?). Or a variation on same.
- GET LIT
Not drunk. That goes without saying. Get lit.
Christmas decorations, sparklers, flashlights, candles: if it twinkles it's fair game.
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