Beret, baguette, demonstrations... good old traditions
Thursday, March 16, 2006 Posted by Eric
Who said that the average Frenchman does not wear a beret and eat baguette anymore? Here is a pic I took on Place de la Sorbonne (same spot as yesterday's picture) of a student waiting for the demonstration to start. Thought you'd like it...
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March 16, 2006 1:28:00 AM GMT+01:00
just what we think the french are like - oh the stripy t-shirt is missing :)
March 16, 2006 1:31:00 AM GMT+01:00
Too cold Andreea, too cold!
March 16, 2006 1:45:00 AM GMT+01:00
Shouldn't he also have strings of onions on his bicycle? :)
But you know, anywhere else such a steriotype would be tacky. That lovely French Navy beret is just perfect. It has real class.
March 16, 2006 2:15:00 AM GMT+01:00
I have no idea of what frenchmen are supposed to look like,eric.
There are only few I know, you, Vincent Cassel (?), and my favorite Jean Reno .
cool pic.
March 16, 2006 2:36:00 AM GMT+01:00
Oooh... merci beaucoup!
March 16, 2006 4:18:00 AM GMT+01:00
Hey, Eric,
Do you know for sure that he's an "average Frenchman?" Maybe he's a CFA (Come From Away) who just wants to be. It's a powerful temptation. Last time I was in Paris, I was almost bought high heels. I settled for an expensive handbag instead.
I'm really enjoying your photos. I'm Canadian and often listen to the Overnight Service on CBC, our public radio network. The Service is a compliation of the best of public radio from Europe, Russia, Africa and Australia. It's interesting how often the radio documentaries and your photos collide - especially the protests.
Bon Anniversaire on your first year - and keep it coming.
March 16, 2006 4:40:00 AM GMT+01:00
Ha! He is probably Italian. Actually, he is cute so who cares where he is from. I think I love him.
March 16, 2006 5:36:00 AM GMT+01:00
That is adorable!
March 16, 2006 6:14:00 AM GMT+01:00
oooh! so cute! I think i am in love!
March 16, 2006 6:34:00 AM GMT+01:00
Just tell me his name is Pierre, and the image will be complete!
March 16, 2006 6:36:00 AM GMT+01:00
Eric--I have a question...as a photographer myself (I just dabble in it now and then) i have wanted to take pictures of people ALL the time but am embarassed that they will notice or other people on the street with notice or someone will get upset. How did you take this pictures and others like it?
I love this picture.....SO CLICHE!
March 16, 2006 8:25:00 AM GMT+01:00
je parie que c'est un touriste!!
March 16, 2006 8:33:00 AM GMT+01:00
well, good old traditions, huh. I really thing that it's about time for us to get rid of those old traditions. It's rather boring now!!!
March 16, 2006 8:55:00 AM GMT+01:00
Eric, I want to see a picture of you with a beret and baguette. Then, I'll believe it! ;-)
(anyone else to back me on this one?)
Manuel
March 16, 2006 9:18:00 AM GMT+01:00
buzzgirl, he must be a Pierre...he has no choice...
Eric, long lense?
March 16, 2006 9:52:00 AM GMT+01:00
Not me... But I would bet he is a young american student in Paris intending to add some local colour to his look! A new lost generation?
March 16, 2006 10:11:00 AM GMT+01:00
I agree with san francisco,.It would be nice to see you in beret and baguette
March 16, 2006 11:43:00 AM GMT+01:00
Great shot - very funny. Where's the accordian?
March 16, 2006 2:05:00 PM GMT+01:00
What a nice idea!!! I love Paris and your photos are great! I am living on the beautiful island of Mallorca, so it would be a good idea to make such a blog, but unfortunatelly I don't have internet every day to put pictures... :( But I will keep on looking at your blog! :)
March 16, 2006 2:38:00 PM GMT+01:00
I find his look rather charming...my boyfriend always nags me about looking like a french woman in ´68...
I absolutely love "Pierre".
I also absolutely support manuel's idea!!
March 16, 2006 2:53:00 PM GMT+01:00
As a French, I confirm we can see more and more old fashion french look in Paris
March 16, 2006 3:31:00 PM GMT+01:00
I saw a snippet on the French demonstrations on CNN this morning, and a "middle-aged" guy wearing a beret walked behind the reporter. I told my boyfriend (in jest) that CNN may have paid the guy to do that, so as to make the clip more "authentic."
Quite a neat shot, Eric. And yes, I am curious to find out if you ask those people permission to take their picture.
March 16, 2006 7:14:00 PM GMT+01:00
C'est pas possible, tu l'as payé pour poser !!!
March 16, 2006 8:34:00 PM GMT+01:00
C'est parfait!!!
LOL!
March 16, 2006 10:30:00 PM GMT+01:00
I don't believe Eric has the $$$ to pay his subjects. . . :^)
Great framing and liniar elements in the photo, BTW. . .now just roll the soundtrack from Amelie. . . :-)
Anyone know how the beret became a sterotype of Parisians? Must have been a film or??
-Kim
March 16, 2006 10:59:00 PM GMT+01:00
Funny pictures, and as it is said up there, he may be a foreigner who wants to have ze "frenchy style".
Anyway I discovered your Blog today Eric, good idea and great job ;-))
7red from Paris
Et puis c'est bon, je révise mon anglais !!
March 16, 2006 11:14:00 PM GMT+01:00
He looks so flawless, so effortless.
Whenever I'm in France and buy baguette I can't help but tear off the crusty tip and savour every crumb. Looks like he can't either!
March 17, 2006 1:34:00 AM GMT+01:00
Eric, friendly reminder: we're waiting on a commitment from you here.
Manuel
March 17, 2006 1:44:00 AM GMT+01:00
> Pam. I was not aware of the onions (I was about garlic though...)
> Midnitebara. Excellent. At least you have a good image of the typical French guy. I like these two guys too and I am happy they have a carreer abroad.
> Eurobrat. Welcome!
> Barb & Tempest Fox. Frankly I would bet a lot of money that he is French. Congrats on your radio choice BTW...
> Michelle, soosha, anonymous. Isn't a little too quick? Can you fall in love with a photo?!
> Buzzgirl. Well, I think it's Jean-Pierre!
> Nahal and Elisabeth. I did not ask for his permission. I very rarely do that here if you notice but this time I couldd not help posting this picture. And I don't think he saw me because it was in the middle of a crowd on Place de la Sorbonne. There is no much harm though - everyone says they love him!
> Claude. Yes you're probably right. But you know what it's like: traditions are difficult to get rid of...
> Manuel, Midnitebera, Cynthia and a few others... Well, I was going to reply "it's out of the question, but on a second thought I might surprise you. One problem though: I don't own a beret...
> Bob. Thanks. It's true the accordeon is definitely missing!
> Mallorquina. That is too bad, it would be a splendid idea...
> Cynthia. If I dress up as typical Frenchman I want to see a picture of you looking like a French woman in '68!
> Anonymous. Do we?!
> Elisabeth. Honestly such things exist but very rarely. Reality if often much more impressive that fiction!
> Luggi. I wish I have been there with my cam!
> Marie-Hélène. Non!
> Kim. Non!! The Beret. I don't know actually, good question. The famous type os a Beret Basque - coming from a region of France. I don't know why it is so famous abroad (although I must say a lot of old men still wear a beret here...)
> 7red. I am sure he is French!
> Julia. I do too. French bread is the only thing I miss when I am abroad.
March 17, 2006 3:15:00 AM GMT+01:00
I know I keep saying this Eric, but this is one of your best. Ok, a stereotypical shot, but I love it. I guarantee he's French with his coat from Brittany.
March 17, 2006 3:42:00 AM GMT+01:00
What a cutie...I'd share his baguette with him any time!
March 17, 2006 12:02:00 PM GMT+01:00
Simplesmente maravilhosa! It makes me wishe even more that I could be there, wandering around, camera in hand, cocked & ready. Fais gaffe, toi, bien sûr!
March 18, 2006 1:20:00 PM GMT+01:00
love the picture, It could not be more perfect!
March 20, 2006 1:24:00 PM GMT+01:00
I hope he had a book by Sartre tucked into his bag...
March 22, 2006 2:49:00 PM GMT+01:00
Tres Tres Paris! J'aime cette image et je manque mon amour à Paris ! ! !:((
March 3, 2007 1:38:00 AM GMT+01:00
Enjoyed a lot! » »
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