Yesterday, I received a message from my friend A in Paris saying that she was "watching emily in paris these few days, and there are so many plots in it that feel like a long time ago." It’s just a little bit unclear. When A said "very far away", does it mean that the story described in the plot is relatively old, or does the story described in the plot happen to us for many years? Maybe she is a pun?
In fact, I was also about to send her a message, this drama really evoked too many memories!
Then A said that Paris is very unlike Paris recently, the epidemic is very serious, and the second wave has come.
A is a good friend I met in Paris a few years ago. She was born and raised in Paris, but she lived abroad with her parents for many years as a child, including two years in Hong Kong. She is the least pretentious Parisian I know. She really seems to be like Camille, and it feels like a spring breeze to get along with her. A knows many cool and secret venues in Paris. Her job is to find suitable venues for various events and to organize various PR activities. A's dad is a banker, so A is also a white and rich girl like Camille. Many French people will complain about others behind their backs, but I have never heard A complain about anyone.
Many people say that this drama is not true. The two main points are that Emily opens mary sue throughout the show, and the Chinese Mindy is completely unlike the real Chinese rich second generation. But it is a comedy after all. It needs exaggerated sections. Obviously, many of the plots in it are really exaggerated, but they are not divorced from reality, and it is really funny, especially for those who have lived in Paris, I I laughed until my stomach hurts the whole time.
Just talk about a few impressive points in the play:
Parisian and French
Generally, you ask a Frenchman where he/she is from. If you are a Parisian, you will definitely say that you are from Paris, while people outside of Paris will say that you are French.
People who were born in Paris can be regarded as true Parisians. If they were born in other places, Paris who came later cannot be regarded as true Parisians (according to some french people). In the film, Emily's nerd love, that's it, emphasizes that he is a Parisian, and even looks down on the handsome guy from normandy. Parisians really treat people from other places as hillbillies. Maybe the big cities all over the world have this problem.
Then there are downtown Paris and the ile de france. Generally, people in the region will say that they are Parisians, and then others will ask: "Which arrondisement?" (Paris has 20 arrondissements) suburban Parisians will embarrassedly say: I'm a little bit outside of Paris.
When I met new friends in Paris, almost everyone would first ask you, which district do you live in? Then they will judge others with this first.
So, which district of Paris is the best?
There is no good or bad, only different. Many people say that the 8th and 16th districts are rich areas, but personally feel that there are more upstarts. Many foreign rich and new French tyrants like to buy their houses on the Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe.
More old money is in 5, 6, and 7. I have been to a mansion in District 6, which is more like a small castle with intricate basements and wine cellars. In a very quiet alley, the larger road after walking out of the alley is full of designer store/ boutique.
Another friend of mine grew up in the apartment in District 7. He often likes to say that he and YSL were neighbors when he was a child, and District 7 is also a more pretentious place.
There are more Chinese in the 13th district, and many young professionals who have just come to work in Paris live there. 1 and 4 are all tourists and hotels, 2 and 3 are many young artists and designers. There are a lot of immigrants from Middle East and Africa in District 17, 18. It feels a bit messy. There are also many tourists and small hotels. Districts 10 and 11 are young people and college students. There are many startup companies and parks in Districts 19 and 20, and the rent is very cheap.
I have lived in District 18 and District 11 myself. I just didn’t understand. The first house in District 18 was so small that the rent was twice as expensive as the most expensive one of the same size in District 5678. Later, I changed to District 11. District 3 is just across the road, and the rent is still very cheap, really fragrant.
Paris is very small. It only takes two hours to walk across. I basically walk everywhere, and it’s really lively everywhere. Cafes don’t close until 2 or 3 in the morning.
Tre
I don't know why, when Americans speak French, they like to pronounce tre as chrey, and French should read these three letters separately, tre. How hard is it to read separately? It's not difficult. I come from China and can read it well. Why don't Americans read it?
Later, I discovered that Americans don't bother to speak French in the French way, and they even hope to use this American way of thinking to highlight that they are Americans. Does lily collins really know how to pronounce tre? Certainly not! The director must have stipulated that she can only pronounce chrey.
The director is very powerful. Americans are like this all over the world. They are extremely confident and proud. They feel that their American accent and American passport are the guarantee that they can do whatever they want around the world. Only French with an American accent can show their nobility.
They did not deliberately do this. They can only say that they have watched too many major superhero movies since childhood, and subconsciously planted this seed.
White, rich and beautiful girl
In fact, this film can be called "Three Bai Fumei in Paris".
Paris White Fumi
Camille is good for the n-generation, like camille is generally called old money. These people generally grew up in a fixed circle. Parents and even grandparents have been playing from childhood to adulthood. They generally look down on the outside circle. After all, their behaviors and habits are different. Old money is rich in life, but they are not rich. Their 18 generations of ancestors may have been famous figures in history (hence their territories), so they look down on the nouveau riche, like the arnault family of lvmh. Even nouveau riche in the eyes.
Like Camille, which still keeps the chateau at home, it is hard to play with outsiders. She asked Gabriel, a chef from the country, to be her boyfriend, which is rare. The nobles are either looking for other nobles, or are with the rich second generation, and are unlikely to cross classes, let alone invest money in Gabriel to open a restaurant.
Many people who bear the surnames of the French nobles have already sold their chateau and real estate because their families cannot make ends meet. Many such aristocrats slowly separated from the original aristocratic circle and became civilians.
China's rich second generation
The image of Mindy is indeed a bit unrealistic. Real Shanghainese, as long as they are not particularly poor, let alone Zipper King's daughter, it is absolutely impossible to go to someone else's home to be a nanny, absolutely impossible! No one from an ordinary family makes nanny for someone in Paris, let alone a rich second generation.
You want to say that Mindy's father cut her off, so she can only...no, there is absolutely no such possibility! For the sake of filming needs, only such a crazy rich asian can be arranged to increase the dramatic effect.
In LA, there are indeed a lot of rich Asian girls who dress and make-up like Mindy and her girlfriends, club hopping and sprinkling champagne all day long. Most of these are the rich second generation of Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, who went to the United States when they were young, but there are not many who were born in the mainland.
US top 2%
Although there is not much about Emily's background, except that she grew up in the Midwestern city of Chicago, her mother is her high school teacher, nothing else. But Emily changes clothes and bags every day, all Chanel or Dior, and she is extremely confident, it can be seen that she does not come from an ordinary middle-class American family.
It is absolutely impossible for ordinary middle-class children to wear designer clothes in their twenties, and it is impossible for them to be so confident all the time.
Don't look at Emily's seemingly low-key look, but low-key reveals luxury.
Think about why Camille and Mindy, two rich second generations, would take the initiative to talk to Emily on the street? It can only be said that people of the same sex attract people of the same sex, so subconsciously they all feel that they can play together.
Emily said that she had never been to Europe until she worked. Many of the top 2% in Chicago did not go abroad. Just like Emily and his boyfriend, many went abroad once for work. Baseball and hockey are the focus of their lives. It's just that Chicago is really conservative. In the United States, those who grew up in the countryside, but yearn for urban life, usually go to Chicago instead of New York or Los Angeles.
Flirt
Europeans are really good at flirting, and French are also really romantic. In Paris, there are lovers everywhere, being fed dog food on the street at any time. Being single in Paris may be the best thing or the worst thing.
When I went to Paris for the first time, I ran into a handsome guy who took me to Paris. I have experienced many of the bridges in the play, such as walking around Paris on a small motorcycle, watching the night view, having a picnic by the Seine, and even more romantic This drama is limited in space and did not mention it. I look forward to the second season.
In Europe, I’m often slapped, but most of them are just average. There are a few handsome guys occasionally, but it’s impossible to slap her like a heroine who is (only) big guys. Who makes Emily’s middle name mary? sue. Sometimes when I go to eat, people across a few tables will find someone to hand over a card with a phone number written on it, and draw a small picture (other places may only hand over a business card or a note). Or in the subway, in restaurants, in museums, all kinds of praise, French men are sweet and sweet, and eat honey almost every day.
Once, when I was dating a boy, he even said that I was too blunt and not sweet enough. I:? ? ? He taught me (French people like to be a good teacher): We French praise people and things, we must say specific things, we must give examples, so that we can sweeten the hearts of others, not always oh this is amazing... American nice It is hypocritical in the eyes of the French.
The reason why French people have such a sweet mouth is inseparable from their reading habits. Schools have to recite all kinds of poems, and many people can be seen reading in public places.
In normal parties, Americans just drink and chat small talk, while French people will talk about everything from philosophy, to literature, to politics, to religion, as long as it is a deep (pretended) topic.
A Parisian man will slap, and a Parisian woman will be responsible for the coldness. For example, Antoine later apologized to Sylvie several times and gave many gifts, but Sylvie coldly refused. Most women in Paris are like this. They can be very enthusiastic with their same-sex friends. They will never be very enthusiastic towards men who pursue them. They even said to me: don't be friendly with guys!
It is also true that the more unavailable, the more exciting the Parisian men will be. If you see a handsome guy, you will immediately fall into it, and they will really find it very boring. See Emily like this, Gabriel would want her more.
English
In many people’s images, French people don’t like to speak English, but this is outdated.
The real situation is that young French people like to speak English very much. They chase American dramas, watch American movies, and listen to English songs. Most of those who don't like to speak English are elderly people.
I met many French people who wanted to practice English with me, and some who took the initiative to speak for me as an interpreter, saying that they hoped to improve their English level.
Mean? Or critical?
I have rarely met people with special mean or rude in Paris. Most people are very polite. After all, it is a tourist city. It is unlikely that Emily went to the store to buy flowers in the play, and the flower shop owner forced a bouquet that he didn’t like. Such a thing.
My French friends will teach me French very seriously, and they will also learn Chinese.
I think the French are not mean, they are critical. They like to comment on a few things and say different opinions on anything. If you say something is very A, then someone will definitely stand up and say it. He thinks such a thing is very B. Including things, you must have your own way of doing things, maverick, different, just like Gabriel's iron pot that never washes.
For example, every year before Christmas, the opening of hermes' window is a grand event. All kinds of demons and monsters gather together to comment on those windows that are less than 2 square meters. They talk for hours in the strong wind-hope this stalk There will be in the second season.
Marketing capabilities: United States vs France
This play tells the story of an American marketing executive who went to Paris to teach French people how to do social marketing.
As we all know, France and the United States are two major marketing countries in the world, and both countries have countless well-known brands.
American marketing is more practical and common. It promotes things that everyone can use and often can use. In reality, such as Star Daddy and McDonald's, everyone can use affordable products. The French people's marketing is high-end and compelling, such as major designer brands, the rich people often use them, and the poor people yearn for but can only buy one.
Europe generally pays attention to exclusive, pursuing advanced and useless, while Americans prefer popular things and want to pop. This is a good point of conflict and can create a lot of comedy effects. It is not said here which is better, it is just a different direction and way of thinking, but at present, it should be more affordable and more popular things that make more profits.
Social media is a very popular thing. The Internet has narrowed the distance between different classes. Sylvie, the owner of emily, said from the beginning that the more high-end brands should not have social media.
The feeling that French brands want to create is to think that they are not so caring about money, but the truth is that everyone cares about money. It can be seen that in recent years, many European luxury brands have begun to introduce streetwear style things, and this change can also be seen in this show.
other
real:
Paris is really shit everywhere.
The bread in Paris is really delicious!
Not very real:
Emily asks colleagues to have lunch. I think Americans are more reluctant to eat with colleagues. On the contrary, French people prefer to hang out with colleagues.
Not photographed:
French people love to watch movies.
French people like to read comics.
The French do like to give tourists directions.
In short, I think this drama is still very real, and most of the reasons for the unreal are just for the comic effect and magnify the stalks. It was originally a comedy, it was enough to make people laugh, and it was one of the funniest comedies I've seen this year.
Tired of writing.
Others, think about it and add it later.
The pierre cadault in PS play means pierre cardin? grey space=off white?
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