SQUAREHEADS by bruni

SQUAREHEADS

that's what we German's are called. Yes I was born in Germany and have been a Canadian citizen by choice since 1955 which by the way meant I had to give up my Germany Citizenship.
Squareheads? Is there a reason? Nice shot
October 13th, 2010  
@Kerri yes we are known as being stubborn wanting our own way all the time. It doesn't apply to everyone. also we are called "Krauts" because us Germans love our Sauerkraut just like the English are sometimes called Limeys. both of these names have to do with scurvy.
October 13th, 2010  
I love sauerkraut too. Thanks for the information.
October 13th, 2010  
What a nice "selfie" Bruni! Your head isn't "square"!!!!!!!!! LOL!
October 13th, 2010  
Bruni, I love the self protrait and your explanation of sguareheads:) I spent three yrs in Germany and loved it and the people so very much. What a nice place to have as a birthplace!!
October 13th, 2010  
Mmmmm, sauerkraut! I love that, especially with some great würstchen. I lived for two and a half years in Germany, near Frankfurt, when I was in grade school. What a lovely portrait, Bruni!
October 13th, 2010  
This is a great self portrait! Interesting explanation about "squareheads." I'd never heard that term before. I'm not German, but I do think the "squarehead" moniker applies to me anyway! ;-)
October 13th, 2010  
Never heard of us being called limeys ??? But i have also heard of the germans being called boxheads, i think it was to do with the shape of the german soldiers helmets.
Lovely photo by the way nice lighting
October 13th, 2010  
That's a good one too...
October 13th, 2010  
Yes, limeys is correct, according to my mother and her generation. I think we also get called whinging poms by the Australians.
October 13th, 2010  
I learn something new everyday, Bruni, and "Squareheads" is a new term to me! Obviously you've been a Canadian citizen most of your life now, so lucky you to be able to call two wonderful countries "Home"! You got a nice self-portrait with a good representation of your caption!
October 14th, 2010  
I'm with Louise...you learn something new every day! Never heard of 'squareheads' before! Great self portrait!
October 14th, 2010  
you are adorable!!!
October 14th, 2010  
What a charming portrait. You have a wonderful smilie and a great twinkle in your eye.
October 14th, 2010  
What a great self portrait! I agree with Amy, so adorable!
October 14th, 2010  
Lovely smile and pic.
October 14th, 2010  
a very nice self-portrait! great idea and educational too. :o)
October 14th, 2010  
Lovely self portrait.
October 14th, 2010  
Lovely x
October 14th, 2010  
Nice to see you Bruni. Good idea about the frame. great self-portrait
October 14th, 2010  
...lol...why do they call Germans squareheads???
October 14th, 2010  
Great idea for the theme. Interesting info too...I heard of Brits being referred to as limeys but not Germans as squareheads...and I am of German (and Polish) heritage...will have to ask my dad about that one!
October 17th, 2010  
i have heard of winging pohm but this is the correct spelling means prisoner of her majesty :-)
October 17th, 2010  
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