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magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 02:46 PM Mar 2014

what country do you actually belong in?

http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/what-country-do-you-actually-belong-in

You got: Monaco
You’re a person with a big personality that needs a country with a big personality. Monaco is the perfect fit for you because of that - I mean, any country with a prince is, right? You’re quite a private person and people might see this as you being a bit rude, but it just takes a while to get to know you. However, you couldn’t be closer to the people you consider friends and in the end that’s what’s most important. Now grab the closest Italian sports car and head to Monaco ASAP!

I picked mexican food, tropical birds, waterfall...and I end up in Monaco? None of the sports interested me at all...I picked tennis but could have easily picked golf -- just a place to sit outside and fall asleep. Probably golf is better for that, but tennis has that hypnotic bop that helps me nod off....
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what country do you actually belong in? (Original Post) magical thyme Mar 2014 OP
Greece HarveyDarkey Mar 2014 #1
me, too eShirl Mar 2014 #26
I can only have once vice? Scuba Mar 2014 #2
Bahamas pokerfan Mar 2014 #3
dammit...where did I go wrong? I tried my 2nd choices and got The Netherlands magical thyme Mar 2014 #5
United Arab Emirates? pablo_marmol Mar 2014 #4
Japan? Xyzse Mar 2014 #6
Me, too. GoCubsGo Mar 2014 #9
Finland? hobbit709 Mar 2014 #7
I got Monaco too (n/t) MissMillie Mar 2014 #8
Turkey Art_from_Ark Mar 2014 #10
Portugal bigwillq Mar 2014 #11
Switzerland... interesting... handmade34 Mar 2014 #12
Switzerland also tinymontgomery Mar 2014 #22
funny... handmade34 Mar 2014 #25
Same here Sherman A1 Mar 2014 #28
I am so not sharing Switzerland with you. Liberal Veteran Mar 2014 #41
Monaco, also. WTF? MicaelS Mar 2014 #13
Yeah, you can have Switzerland too! magical thyme Mar 2014 #17
Belgium? csziggy Mar 2014 #14
Cuba? El Supremo Mar 2014 #15
Oman??? femmocrat Mar 2014 #16
I got Sweden. Squinch Mar 2014 #18
Lithuania!?!? Arkansas Granny Mar 2014 #19
Netherlands--huh. KatyaR Mar 2014 #20
i got north korea. mysuzuki2 Mar 2014 #21
Oman Le Taz Hot Mar 2014 #23
You got: Fiji Crabby Appleton Mar 2014 #24
Spain flying rabbit Mar 2014 #27
I have a feeling these people have never been to Monaco aint_no_life_nowhere Mar 2014 #29
You got: Netherlands MrScorpio Mar 2014 #30
I got Mexico. Brigid Mar 2014 #31
I got Lithuania aint_no_life_nowhere Mar 2014 #32
Atlantis! kentauros Mar 2014 #33
how appropriate! magical thyme Mar 2014 #35
Well, I gotta be different! kentauros Mar 2014 #43
Sri Lanka deerheadgal Mar 2014 #34
Portugal Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2014 #36
I got POrtugal, too, which is interesting because it was probably my least favorite European CTyankee Mar 2014 #38
Same sakabatou Mar 2014 #47
Argentina Kingofalldems Mar 2014 #37
I call BS KamaAina Mar 2014 #39
Oman? WTF? mnhtnbb Mar 2014 #40
The Netherlands - could be worse - though my trip there a few years ago was marred by the fact that LeftishBrit Mar 2014 #42
You got: New Zealand In_The_Wind Mar 2014 #44
CANADA EvilAL Mar 2014 #45
Switzerland nt steve2470 Mar 2014 #46
I got someplace I've never been to: Australia DFW Mar 2014 #48
 

HarveyDarkey

(9,077 posts)
1. Greece
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 03:04 PM
Mar 2014


You like to take things easy, prioritizing time spent with family and friends over other distractions in your life. Times may get tough, but you’ve always got those around you to help you manage. You’re a bit of a talker and love a good piece of gossip… but who doesn’t? After all, the ancient Greeks were basically the ORIGINAL trendsetters.
 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
2. I can only have once vice?
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 03:14 PM
Mar 2014

You got: Oman

Oh, man! You’re the chillest person in the world. You believe in living a laid back life, complete with good food, good beaches, and good people. You know what you want and you know how to get it, but the word “stress” isn’t in your vocabulary. Living in Oman is like permanently being on vacation and, let’s be real, that sounds pretty great. Added bonus: All the hummus you could ever want.


By the way, the horse in the sleeper was adorable, but I picked the dog.

pokerfan

(27,677 posts)
3. Bahamas
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 03:25 PM
Mar 2014


Come on! Who could ask for a better result? Even the Beach Boys sing about how awesome the Bahamas are in that song “Kokomo.” The Bahamas have everything you need if you’re looking to get away from it all: bodies in the sand, tropical drink melting in your hand, the rhythm of a steel drum band. Everything!
 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
5. dammit...where did I go wrong? I tried my 2nd choices and got The Netherlands
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 03:29 PM
Mar 2014
All I want to do ever is lie on a beach and pick and some summery food, nap, maybe if I'm feeling ambitious read an easy-reading book, have a drink or smoke a bahama-mamma or something to keep the bp rock bottom.

Why do I keep ending up in cold places? I pick tropical food, tropical birds, tropical beaches...and end up closer to the north pole than I already am?!?

Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
6. Japan?
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 03:43 PM
Mar 2014

Cool, respected, hardworking. I bet you thought I was describing you just now, but I was actually describing your new country of residence: Japan! Japan is at the bleeding edge of every trend, just like you. It’s also home to some pretty innovative game shows, so be prepared to spend a lot of time at home in front of the TV.

GoCubsGo

(32,086 posts)
9. Me, too.
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 04:03 PM
Mar 2014

I did a similar quiz a few days ago, and got Norway. Either would work for me, although I think Norway is more appropriate.

Art_from_Ark

(27,247 posts)
10. Turkey
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 04:38 PM
Mar 2014

"Even though Turkey was actually next to last on your list, and you would rather spend your time watching the Tokyo Giants play the Hiroshima Carp while eating sushi and sipping green tea from a Hello Kitty cup, we still chose Turkey for you, just to mess with your mind and show you how way off base our match-ups can be."

 

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)
11. Portugal
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 04:48 PM
Mar 2014

Like you, the Portuguese people are gracious and friendly. You know that nothing makes you feel better than receiving a warm welcome from new friends, and the people of Portugal are more than willing to accommodate. Portugal is the hub between the Americas, Europe, and Africa, so its rich, varied culture will always keep you in awe.

handmade34

(22,756 posts)
12. Switzerland... interesting...
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 04:51 PM
Mar 2014




At first when people first get to know you, they might think you’re a bit reserved. But once they’ve spent some time with you, you’ll be friends for life. You’re organized, reliable, and never, ever late. You’re a relaxed person, one who takes things one step at a time, never looking to get involved in a confrontation. Grab some skis, some chocolate (chocolate skis, perhaps?), and head to Switzerland!

handmade34

(22,756 posts)
25. funny...
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 09:11 PM
Mar 2014

my home is Vermont, but I don't ski and I am not a big chocolate fan


(but... maple syrup on thick French Toast is good! and I do like my snowshoes)

 

magical thyme

(14,881 posts)
17. Yeah, you can have Switzerland too!
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 06:07 PM
Mar 2014

If I stay north, I'd rather go to Iceland. Fell in love with it when I saw a PBS special on a Julliard group, showing them on their home turf, and one of the violinists was from Iceland. Cute ponies, exquisite scenery, reindeer, and they had the good sense to jail the banksters, flip off the IMF, and repair their economy. What more could you ask for?

(except, of course, for sunny, hot beaches, great food and drink, and the Caribbean )

csziggy

(34,136 posts)
14. Belgium?
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 05:07 PM
Mar 2014

Like beer? Like chocolate? Like French fries? Sure you do! Well, did you know that Belgium is the best at all three of those things! What more could you want from life? Belgium is also right in the central part of Western Euope, so even if you do get sick of eating junk food and drinking beer all day, you can just hop on a train and go to Amsterdam, or Berlin, or Paris, or anywhere else you want.

What french fries? I picked chocolate and pizza! The horse in the purple sweater! Richard Dawkins! Golf - because you're right, a nice place to sit out side and go to sleep.

NONE of those have anything to do with BELGIUM!



















Well, I do like Hercule Poirot - maybe they read my mind and discovered that without asking about it.

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
16. Oman???
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 06:01 PM
Mar 2014

You got: Oman

Oh man! You’re the chillest person in the world. You believe in living a laid-back life, complete with good food, good beaches, and good people. You know what you want and you know how to get it, but the word “stress” isn’t in your vocabulary. Living in Oman is like permanently being on vacation and, let’s be real, that sounds pretty great. Added bonus: All the hummus you could ever want.

Arkansas Granny

(31,519 posts)
19. Lithuania!?!?
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 06:56 PM
Mar 2014

What Country Do You Actually Belong In?

You got: Lithuania
Via Flickr: v4idas
You’re often taken for granted, but you think big and know you can punch way above your weight or, as the case may be, take on the Dream Team in an Olympic basketball game. You’re proud of your accomplishments but you don’t let your pride get in the way of having a good time. Stay humble, stay strong, and you’re going to come out on top. Also, enjoy Lithuania. Trust me, it rules.

KatyaR

(3,445 posts)
20. Netherlands--huh.
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 07:56 PM
Mar 2014

Not my first choice, but I'd try it....


You got: Netherlands

Have you ever met a mean Dutch person? Didn’t think so. The Netherlands have EVERYTHING. Seriously, pretty much everything is legal there, so there’s really something for everyone. You’re bound to have a good time in Amsterdam, of course, but if you’re looking for something a little different, get out of the city and check out the lovely canals and flower fields that cover the country. It’s the most beautiful place in Europe.

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
23. Oman
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 09:06 PM
Mar 2014

You got: Oman


Oh man! You’re the chillest person in the world. You believe in living a laid-back life, complete with good food, good beaches, and good people. You know what you want and you know how to get it, but the word “stress” isn’t in your vocabulary. Living in Oman is like permanently being on vacation and, let’s be real, that sounds pretty great. Added bonus: All the hummus you could ever want.

That whole "pick a sport" thing was difficult. It was pretty much throw-a-dart time so I picked hockey.

Crabby Appleton

(5,231 posts)
24. You got: Fiji
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 09:06 PM
Mar 2014

You got: Fiji

Have you ever gone to the store and bought a bottle of that Fiji bottled water with the beautiful views of volcanoes and oceans on the label? FIJI THE COUNTRY IS ACTUALLY JUST LIKE THAT! You’re probably getting tired of all the hustle and bustle of modern life. Well, if you can manage to avoid the tourist areas, Fiji is probably just about your speed. So sit back, relax, and enjoy Fiji. You deserve it.

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
29. I have a feeling these people have never been to Monaco
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 10:13 PM
Mar 2014

I've been there. I interviewed for a job in an American law firm over there. It's a stunningly beautiful but very cramped place. The famed casino and grounds are so immaculate they looked like they were built yesterday as part of a movie set. The most striking things to me about Monaco were how very friendly and smiling everyone was and how impossibly clean everything was. You could almost eat off the sidewalks and nary a speck of litter was to be found. I visited the Prince's auto collection which is a museum, the interesting zoo, and the commercial cave, as well as the bar and ate at a restaurant. They speak French but a lot of Americans and British live there. Jazz guitarist John McLaughlin lives (lived) there. I got no vibe there about people having big personalities or being rude (quite the opposite)

MrScorpio

(73,631 posts)
30. You got: Netherlands
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 10:16 PM
Mar 2014

Have you ever met a mean Dutch person? Didn’t think so. The Netherlands have EVERYTHING. Seriously, pretty much everything is legal there, so there’s really something for everyone. You’re bound to have a good time in Amsterdam, of course, but if you’re looking for something a little different, get out of the city and check out the lovely canals and flower fields that cover the country. It’s the most beautiful place in Europe.

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
32. I got Lithuania
Thu Mar 13, 2014, 11:17 PM
Mar 2014

I don't get it. None of the options seemed to relate to it. I'm sure it's a nice place but it's probably one of the last places I'd ever think to visit.

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)
36. Portugal
Fri Mar 14, 2014, 12:11 PM
Mar 2014

Like you, the Portuguese people are gracious and friendly. You know that nothing makes you feel better than receiving a warm welcome from new friends, and the people of Portugal are more than willing to accommodate. Portugal is the hub between the Americas, Europe, and Africa, so its rich, varied culture will always keep you in awe.

CTyankee

(63,912 posts)
38. I got POrtugal, too, which is interesting because it was probably my least favorite European
Fri Mar 14, 2014, 02:54 PM
Mar 2014

trips...and the food was too salty for me to eat...

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
39. I call BS
Fri Mar 14, 2014, 02:58 PM
Mar 2014

the hard-shelled tacos pictured are the kind served in the parts of America that have little or no Mexican influence. Even in the Bay Area, a taco is fillings wrapped in a soft tortilla (often wheat instead of corn), similar to a burrito, but without the rice, guac, etc.

mnhtnbb

(31,395 posts)
40. Oman? WTF?
Fri Mar 14, 2014, 05:49 PM
Mar 2014

Oh man! You’re the chillest person in the world. You believe in living a laid-back life, complete with good food, good beaches, and good people. You know what you want and you know how to get it, but the word “stress” isn’t in your vocabulary. Living in Oman is like permanently being on vacation and, let’s be real, that sounds pretty great. Added bonus: All the hummus you could ever want.



Stress isn't in my vocabulary?


This quiz is BS.

LeftishBrit

(41,208 posts)
42. The Netherlands - could be worse - though my trip there a few years ago was marred by the fact that
Fri Mar 14, 2014, 06:41 PM
Mar 2014

someone nicked my handbag!

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
44. You got: New Zealand
Fri Mar 14, 2014, 08:04 PM
Mar 2014

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There’s a reason people are drawn to you — you’re laid-back but up for anything, appreciative of the little things but always down for adventure, and generally enthusiastic about life. You’re just as likely to check out for a week on a beach as you are to roll down a mountain in a giant plastic orb (why not?!), and New Zealand has the stuff to please both the adrenaline chaser and the serenity seeker in you. Also, there’s all that Lord of the Rings stuff.


DFW

(54,414 posts)
48. I got someplace I've never been to: Australia
Fri Mar 14, 2014, 08:52 PM
Mar 2014

You got: Australia

"You’re someone we could all take a few notes from. You may be laid-back, but you’re still the life of the party. You take life one day at a time and enjoy every moment. You don’t sweat the small stuff. You’re a friend to everyone, and you have the ability to make just about anyone smile. You seem to have mastered the true meaning of life. Good on ya, mate."

?????

I guess. I'll see when I make it there. In the meantime, I spend most of my time in a country that borders on Denmark, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic and Poland.

Oh, and I have to run down to Spain on Sunday. Australia will have to wait.

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