SHOWDOWN: FRANCE vs. DAIRY QUEEN

[saxitoxin]

Government
France: Republic
Dairy Queen: Monarchy

Capital City
France: Paris, France
Dairy Queen: Edina, Minnesota

Population
France: 66,616,416
Dairy Queen: 20,362

Revenue
France: US$1.5 trillion
Dairy Queen: US$2.5 billion

Motto
France: Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood
Dairy Queen: Hot Eats, Cool Treats

Founded
France: 1958
Dairy Queen: 1940

[betiko]

Founded
France: 1958

[Army of GOD]

Dairy Queen is a symbol of the old guard, something that cannot survive in today's society.

[Serbia]

I vote for Cool Teats.

Bollocks.

[betiko]

i don't even know what it is. a brand, a cooperative?

[saxitoxin]

i don't even know what it is. a brand, a cooperative?

[riskllama]

DQ is a fast food franchise.

[riskllama]

Hmm, how does one say "dilly bar" in French?

[betiko]

Hmm, how does one say "dilly bar" in French?

I googled that, it looks like a cheap version of a magnum ice cream. You guys got those in america?

[riskllama]

Dunno, you'll have to wait for an American to respond...

[saxitoxin]

Hmm, how does one say "dilly bar" in French?

I googled that, it looks like a cheap version of a magnum ice cream. You guys got those in america?

I know we have Magnum condoms, I don't think we have Magnum ice cream yet, though.

[nietzsche]

Why does it say France was founded in 1958? What am I missing?

Also, Dairy Queen has 2.5 billion in revenue? wow, it's not really that good.



Is there a franchise of gelatos in the US?

[GoranZ]

Go DAIRY QUEEN, Go... Those French chickens are weak

[Serbia]

Hmm, how does one say "dilly bar" in French?

I googled that, it looks like a cheap version of a magnum ice cream. You guys got those in america?

I know we have Magnum condoms, I don't think we have Magnum ice cream yet, though.

We do have the ice cream bars. At least, the trendy areas of the US does (Detroit).

Bollocks.

[betiko]

i don't remember if they're nestlé or danone... but they are very popular in europe and have been existing for the past 20 years or so.
here we have haagen dazs (however you spell that!) and ben & jerry's, so if your dairy queen didn't make it on this side of the pond i guess it's probably crap. or not?

[saxitoxin]

i don't remember if they're nestlé or danone... but they are very popular in europe and have been existing for the past 20 years or so.
here we have haagen dazs (however you spell that!) and ben & jerry's, so if your dairy queen didn't make it on this side of the pond i guess it's probably crap. or not?

Dairy Queen is still relatively small (5,000 locations vs. 35,000 for McDonalds) so is only available in major markets right now.

[betiko]

it doesn't tell me if they have good products acording to you saxi. I asked you to give me your opinion compared to the 2 american brands of ice cream that are sold and known in much more markets.

[TA1LGUNN3R]

it doesn't tell me if they have good products acording to you saxi. I asked you to give me your opinion compared to the 2 american brands of ice cream that are sold and known in much more markets.

It sucks. Burgers are burned and tasteless, ice cream is loaded with syrup for their blizzards. And it's probably like 20% more expensive than a comparable fast food chain.

-TG

[saxitoxin]

it doesn't tell me if they have good products acording to you saxi. I asked you to give me your opinion compared to the 2 american brands of ice cream that are sold and known in much more markets.

Well, Haagen Daz and Ben & Jerry's are packaged and sold in grocery; Dairy Queen is prepared for in-store consumption. So it's hard to compare.

[betiko]

it doesn't tell me if they have good products acording to you saxi. I asked you to give me your opinion compared to the 2 american brands of ice cream that are sold and known in much more markets.

It sucks. Burgers are burned and tasteless, ice cream is loaded with syrup for their blizzards. And it's probably like 20% more expensive than a comparable fast food chain.

-TG

oh so it's actually a fast food with burgers and ice cream? well really never heard of it, and I lived a year in the US and tried a good dozen of fast food chains there.

it doesn't tell me if they have good products acording to you saxi. I asked you to give me your opinion compared to the 2 american brands of ice cream that are sold and known in much more markets.

Well, Haagen Daz and Ben & Jerry's are packaged and sold in grocery; Dairy Queen is prepared for in-store consumption. So it's hard to compare.

oh saxi don't be difficult. what arouses best your taste buds?

[saxitoxin]

it doesn't tell me if they have good products acording to you saxi. I asked you to give me your opinion compared to the 2 american brands of ice cream that are sold and known in much more markets.

It sucks. Burgers are burned and tasteless, ice cream is loaded with syrup for their blizzards. And it's probably like 20% more expensive than a comparable fast food chain.

-TG

oh so it's actually a fast food with burgers and ice cream? well really never heard of it, and I lived a year in the US and tried a good dozen of fast food chains there.

Dairy Queen only seems to be in small towns. I read somewhere that New York city got its first Dairy Queen just last year. But now Warren Buffet owns it so maybe they'll open one in the Louvre soon.

[smegal69]

here are two for you betiko,

http://www.nzn.com.sg/product/ice-cream/
and
http://www.tiptop.co.nz/product-category/

Because like most things New Zealand is way better than France

What makes ice cream from New Zealand so good? Why do New Zealanders eat so much of it, and why is it exported to so many countries?

The local market
At 23 litres per capita per annum, New Zealanders are amongst the biggest eaters of ice cream in the world, and most recent figures put us at the very top, ahead of Australia and the USA. Ice cream and edible ices account for about $1 of every $44 spent on food by New Zealand households (Statistics New Zealand).

This is not only testament to the quality of ice cream produced here over many years, but evidence of a discriminating local consumer base - New Zealanders love their dairy products and know their ice cream! As a result, the ice cream market is historically very innovative and extremely competitive for its size.

[betiko]

It sure looks like you kiwis like your ice creams! Damn, I wish we could be as obese as you guys...

[smegal69]

We maybe fat, but we still run circles around you guys on in most sporting events,and I'm sure saxitoxin will do a thread of what country is better New Zealand Vs France.

yes we are fat, but then we have so many good things to eat and drink, it's not our fault we make some of the worlds best wines and cheeses as well as all the prime beef/pork and lamb and fresh seafood

[saxitoxin]

I'm sure saxitoxin will do a thread of what country is better New Zealand Vs France.

So far France has lost to Macedonia and Dairy Queen ... at this rate I think the next thread is going to be "France vs. Old Tire I Found in the Alley."