I know a second language is tough...

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...but, I still had to laugh at the Panda's interview. The Professor had it right...we're usually the dumb-asses that can't speak a second language...but still...
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mumhra 7/25/2009 3:27pm
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I think Panda speaks more languages then 2.
In Belgium 3 languages are spoken. French, dutch and german. Most people speak at least 2 of those and some of them add english to that list.

I must however admit that Panda's english was not as good as i expected but ok. He's from the french speaking part of Belgium and people from that part are not so used to english as the people from the dutch speaking part.

And yup.. it kinda was funny :D
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Farva 7/25/2009 3:28pm
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You need to also realize the kid was probably pretty nervous.

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kevin204 7/25/2009 3:29pm
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I respect those guys a lot for that, like Bailey said, if an American went over there and won they wouldn't have a clue what to say. It's cool.
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Nikhil 7/25/2009 3:30pm
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I really hope Bailey is in the booth for SX next year. He's by far the best announcer in the business.

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jtomasik 7/25/2009 3:32pm
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Nikhil wrote:
I really hope Bailey is in the booth for SX next year. He's by far the best announcer in the business.
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andymoto 7/25/2009 3:32pm
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Nikhil wrote:
I really hope Bailey is in the booth for SX next year. He's by far the best announcer in the business.
Agreed.
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HuskyEd 7/25/2009 3:32pm
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Nikhil wrote:
I really hope Bailey is in the booth for SX next year. He's by far the best announcer in the business.
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Shimokitazawa 7/25/2009 3:33pm
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Erin was merciless, if a bit dense, continuing with the question when it was clear he was doing the "deer in the headlights" not understanding what she as asking.
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DownSouth 7/25/2009 3:33pm
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Desalle thanked his girlfriend and puppy on the podium.

Larry Brooks is typing his next column as we speak.
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mxtryon231 7/25/2009 3:33pm
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they shoulda had a translator standin there.. i wish he would have understood what Erin asked him about was the competition what you thought it would be..or did you just wax the whole 450 class on pure adrenaline?
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rileymx 7/25/2009 3:39pm
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if i was him.......i would talked in belgium........
special after that erin thing.....
you show some respect.....but dont get any.....
but then again.......he got a privateer bike on an us outdoors podium......he got the last laugh.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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jtomasik 7/25/2009 3:43pm
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Shimokitazawa wrote:
Erin was merciless, if a bit dense, continuing with the question when it was clear he was doing the "deer in the headlights" not understanding what...
Erin was merciless, if a bit dense, continuing with the question when it was clear he was doing the "deer in the headlights" not understanding what she as asking.
Actually, I think she did a great job.

Maybe you're just ghey.
brakkeman_ 7/25/2009 3:45pm
7/25/2009 3:45pm
Belgium is not a language, we speak dutch, french or german, or usually 2 of those.

Ok, that interview was funny, but u guys ride WFO for 30+2 and do an interview in a language that u have basic knowledge off.

Remember, he's there to race not to give a speech.
dirtbikersa 7/25/2009 3:48pm
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Belgium is not a language, we speak dutch, french or german, or usually 2 of those. Ok, that interview was funny, but u guys ride WFO...
Belgium is not a language, we speak dutch, french or german, or usually 2 of those.

Ok, that interview was funny, but u guys ride WFO for 30+2 and do an interview in a language that u have basic knowledge off.

Remember, he's there to race not to give a speech.
Smile Thumbs up!



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Gunther 7/25/2009 3:49pm
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i like that intervieuw, at least he try to speak your language, would love to see the first american who speak dutch and can race as Desalle............
brakkeman_ 7/25/2009 3:53pm
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RD has been in the usa for over 20yrs now and his english is still not perfect, but being a legend gives u some credit i guess :D

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rileymx 7/25/2009 4:36pm
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so he comes over to race........
has the respect to speek in your language at the podium......
and still you make all this fuss about his english.......!!!!!!!!

then you don't understand why we all push for any non american....and say we are anti-americans........!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ing 7/25/2009 4:36pm
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Nikhil wrote:
I really hope Bailey is in the booth for SX next year. He's by far the best announcer in the business.
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Seriously??? I can't stand to listen to Bailey. All I ever hear is "I did this... or I did that.... or when I use to come here". I can do without it. Give me RC anyday. Or Fro, Or.....just about anyone. As far as Erin, she can join Bailey as far as I'm concerned. Loved the guy as a racer but the ego is just to much to stomach for a whole hour.
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MX479Guy 7/25/2009 4:39pm
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When Racer X interviews him tomorrow or the next day i'm sure he'll answer the question about the competition.

MichaelAAntonovich57 7/25/2009 4:41pm
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Masu just did okay with her podium interview. She actually spoke clearer than my boss did at Abercrombie, and she has been here for like 7 years.
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clem 7/25/2009 4:43pm
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Nikhil wrote:
I really hope Bailey is in the booth for SX next year. He's by far the best announcer in the business.
jtomasik wrote:
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Ing wrote:
Seriously??? I can't stand to listen to Bailey. All I ever hear is "I did this... or I did that.... or when I use to come...
Seriously??? I can't stand to listen to Bailey. All I ever hear is "I did this... or I did that.... or when I use to come here". I can do without it. Give me RC anyday. Or Fro, Or.....just about anyone. As far as Erin, she can join Bailey as far as I'm concerned. Loved the guy as a racer but the ego is just to much to stomach for a whole hour.
I just want to hear some say "Bar to Bar"!
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kevin204 7/25/2009 4:46pm
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Shimokitazawa wrote:
Erin was merciless, if a bit dense, continuing with the question when it was clear he was doing the "deer in the headlights" not understanding what...
Erin was merciless, if a bit dense, continuing with the question when it was clear he was doing the "deer in the headlights" not understanding what she as asking.
jtomasik wrote:
Actually, I think she did a great job.

Maybe you're just ghey.
Or maybe you just judge her based on looks, not her interview skills.
MichaelAAntonovich57 7/25/2009 4:54pm
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Shimokitazawa wrote:
Erin was merciless, if a bit dense, continuing with the question when it was clear he was doing the "deer in the headlights" not understanding what...
Erin was merciless, if a bit dense, continuing with the question when it was clear he was doing the "deer in the headlights" not understanding what she as asking.
jtomasik wrote:
Actually, I think she did a great job.

Maybe you're just ghey.
kevin204 wrote:
Or maybe you just judge her based on looks, not her interview skills.
Erin has her issues, but Erin Normoyle isn't better. The time they give to her is useless.
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Wolfman 7/25/2009 5:00pm
7/25/2009 5:00pm
I think Erin Bates tried to reword the question for him.

why do you girls always have to hate on the other girls?
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jtomasik 7/25/2009 5:07pm
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Wolfman wrote:
I think Erin Bates tried to reword the question for him.

why do you girls always have to hate on the other girls?
Because the bitches here have smaller tits.

Erin did a great job.

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