Sarkozy to heckler: “Get lost, dumb ass”
posted at 9:11 pm on February 25, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Is a foreign-language clip ever really worth posting? I’m thinking yes, just because some of the translations for this one are unusually … nuanced for a head of state.
1.1 million views and counting. It’s officially an event. And now you’re part of it.
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It was really cool. Sarko is awesome and he will continue to provide us with quality news junkie porn
Baphomet on February 25, 2008 at 9:14 PM
Worse than the king of Spain cussing out Hugo.
jgapinoy on February 25, 2008 at 9:14 PM
I’d never thought I’d live long enough to like a French President. C’est le vie!
lodestonejames on February 25, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Shame I cannot enjoy it. I learned Spanish not French.
Win Win Win on February 25, 2008 at 9:18 PM
IMAO
davidk on February 25, 2008 at 9:19 PM
He is da’ man
TOPV on February 25, 2008 at 9:20 PM
I like the chap.
Spirit of 1776 on February 25, 2008 at 9:21 PM
World Leaders with the biggest, pardon my “French”, balls:
Sarko
Fmr. Aussie PM Howard
King Juan Carlos
malan89 on February 25, 2008 at 9:22 PM
LOL he was laughing afterwards at the guy. How awesome.
p0s3r on February 25, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Once, when I watched the Canadian Parliament in session, live, one of them said something like “Your Honor, you’re an arshole”.
So, Mesieur Sarkozy forgot the “Your Honor” in “go f–k yourself”. How funny, and yes, not very presidential, it would have been if Mr. Bush 43 would have said that to say Harry Reid, during those war funding back/forths.
Entelechy on February 25, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Suddenly, France doesn’t seem the big bunch of pansies.
MadisonConservative on February 25, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Plus Dick “They don’t carry very big sticks” Cheney.
malan89 on February 25, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Brings a whole new meaning to “Pardon my French”. ( I have no problem with it)
HunnyWaggin on February 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM
Then you watch their response to the
Islamofascist invaderstroubled youths in the Paris suburb riots…and realize that most of them are.malan89 on February 25, 2008 at 9:31 PM
Snarkozy.
…gotta love zeh franche
Over30 on February 25, 2008 at 9:32 PM
I like his idea of No federal taxes on overtime wages, I wish we could get that here in the US..
Maybe NOT a total, exemption of ALL overtime(save for Medicare and SS) but, to be able to keep MOST of your overtime would be awesome.
Chakra Hammer on February 25, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Spoken like a true McCain “conservative”.
malan89 on February 25, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Sarkozy rocks!
Kini on February 25, 2008 at 9:35 PM
SECOND LOOK AT SARKMAN!
Good Lt on February 25, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Well, you want it to get passed and you also, don’t want cause other problems..
Doing it the way I said you would still make lots more money each week, while SS and Medicare would remain(unchanged)
That problem still needs to be addressed..
Chakra Hammer on February 25, 2008 at 9:41 PM
It’s Dumas!!
hisfrogness on February 25, 2008 at 9:41 PM
Takeaway quote from the paragons of manners, the Socialists:
SouthernDem on February 25, 2008 at 9:42 PM
“Bonjour, Merci, Bite me!”
baldilocks on February 25, 2008 at 9:43 PM
And only Rueters and well AP, would refer to that as a “Meltdown”
Jim708 on February 25, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Hot wife…..Check.
Pwns heckler…..Check.
Hmmmmm……
So according to the Constitution, there is no way Sarko could become POTUS? Damn!
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 25, 2008 at 9:49 PM
I lived in France for four years, and while the general gist of the word “con” is more or less “jerk”–well, more like “a-hole”–the literal translation is a bit more, er, colorful. Let’s just say that the word in English also has a “c” and an “n” in it.
CraigC on February 25, 2008 at 9:52 PM
If it were a far leftie idiot, say George Galloway, they’d never even mention it.
Entelechy on February 25, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Conservatives pwn hecklers from California to France
Well done Sarkozy!
Defector01 on February 25, 2008 at 10:02 PM
It’s from all that testosterone inducing jogging.
- The Cat
MirCat on February 25, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Exactly. I’m reading the story and thinking “meltdown, what did I miss?” Then I realized it was an AP story, not Fox. Nuff said.
I like the guy. A lot.
Jaibones on February 25, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Sometimes a head of State should keep his thoughts to
hinself hahahaha,i’m kidding.But there is one situation
I thought that was priceless,and done in stealth.
When President Bush senior,having the flu,upchucked
on the Prime Minister of Japan,little revenge for
WW2 maybe,but if I remember right the media had a cow!
canopfor on February 25, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I don’t habla French,what DID he say?
Bob
Bobnormal on February 25, 2008 at 10:11 PM
I have to give a shout out to my daughters and favorite friends, (le petit oiseau) and La Peche (my little peach). They deal with the business end of the leftist domination of education in this country.
But especially LaPeche, who has this wimpering little fairy of a French teacher in high school, who abandons the teaching of language in favor of his cheerleading for socialism, communism, etc. He is no fan of Sarkozy, of course, and he’ll be whining about Sark tomorrow.
Give ‘em hell, Peche.
Jaibones on February 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
le petit oiseau = Birdie.
Jaibones on February 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Bobnormal-
“Beat it, you loser jackass.”
Sark-ed!
profitsbeard on February 25, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Delivered with a smile.
perroviejo on February 25, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Gosh, I first heard about this from a French friend who is a typical French Lefty type–sweet but pretty clueless.
You mean, that’s all there is to the video? As it is, the French are 20x more free with language and us anglos…this wouldn’t even be a big deal chez nous.
Same person says that Sarkozy is part of, or panders to the extreme right in France (a la Le Pen). But since when was teaching about the Shoah a Le Pen issue?
She also referred to “Sarko” breaking up families, and sending the parents back to Iran….anyone know anything about that?
As far as I can tell, President Sarkozy is a quantum improvement over Chirac, Mitterand, Jospin, et al.
ParisParamus on February 25, 2008 at 10:37 PM
He was right to say it — the guy put himself in Sarkozy’s way so that he could say something to humiliate him. Sarkozy doesn’t let it bother him — he just tells the guy to get lost.
Nice and simple and to the point.
Wise Golden on February 25, 2008 at 10:41 PM
“Get lost, dumbass.” It’s kinda like having Red Foreman as a head of state!
Dude, if that were the case, I would’ve worked 70-80 hour weeks for the first 10-15 years of my adult life so I could retire at forty–and then take a trip to Paris to meet Le Foreman Rouge.
ScottMcC on February 25, 2008 at 10:44 PM
A first in my lifetime, something to admire the French for… well done sir, well done indeed.
Hog Wild on February 25, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Ballsy.
cjs1943 on February 25, 2008 at 10:47 PM
What was it Bush & Cheney once said about some guy’s being a “first-class a—-le”?
Tzetzes on February 25, 2008 at 10:48 PM
The French trait of being rude does come in handy from time to time.
c3ichief on February 25, 2008 at 10:57 PM
That what i be talking about if only bush had more guts to say that to san fran nan.
kcnut on February 25, 2008 at 10:59 PM
by the way my first post on hot air this is awesome.
kcnut on February 25, 2008 at 11:05 PM
by the way my first post on hot air this is awesome.
kcnut on February 25,2008 at 11:05PM.
kcnut: A hardy Welcome abroard to Hot Air.
canopfor on February 25, 2008 at 11:11 PM
Finally, after all these years, proud of my French roots.
dragondrop on February 25, 2008 at 11:34 PM
+1 :)
Entelechy on February 25, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Entelechy you out there!
canopfor on February 25, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Sarko should be glad that his term dosen’t expire for another four years. He went from hero to zero over there in a breathtakingly short period of time.
The_Freeze on February 26, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Sarko should be glad that his term dosen’t expire for another four years. He went from hero to zero in a breathtakingly short period of time.
The_Freeze on February 26, 2008 at 12:14 AM
canopfor, I’m here.
Entelechy on February 26, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Alas, it must be late in Canada, where you are canopfor. Or you might have meant “out there” mentally :) Either way, you’re ok canopfor, and we’re glad you pool with us, on HA, and philosophically.
Entelechy on February 26, 2008 at 12:19 AM
I believe this is the begining of Sarkozy-mania here on the hotair boards. I think I am getting the fever as well.
Count Andrew on February 26, 2008 at 12:20 AM
Whoops, double post. I’m brand new here and I’m still trying to figure out the vagaries of the posting system…
The_Freeze on February 26, 2008 at 12:38 AM
Das ist gut.
Johan Klaus on February 26, 2008 at 12:47 AM
Chemin à parcourir Mister President!
(Way to go, Mister President!)
Texas Nick 77 on February 26, 2008 at 12:48 AM
Pardona moi. C’est bon.
Johan Klaus on February 26, 2008 at 12:52 AM
What was said is:
Man in crowd: “Don’t touch me, you’ll make me dirty”
Sarkozy: “Then get out of the way your poor c_nt”.
Sorry, but that is what he said.
Watchman on February 26, 2008 at 2:23 AM
Nicolas, bon travail mon ami.
(Nicolas, good work my friend.)
Chakra Hammer on February 26, 2008 at 4:44 AM
Loved it !! Maybe now I will consider visiting France
Ltmousseman on February 26, 2008 at 6:06 AM
I might even start drinking french wine… Bon chance, Nicolas
jimbo2008 on February 26, 2008 at 7:24 AM
Viva La France.
And Sarkozy, too!
darkpixel on February 26, 2008 at 7:29 AM
Maybe the french citizens will notice Sarkzoy enjoys some respect around the world, esp. here at HA, and try things his way. Would go a long way to repairing a fractured friendship.
I’m new at HA also, and I must say, been reading for a long time, it is the highlight of my day! You folks are witty, knowledgeable, and fun.
csvdsaint on February 26, 2008 at 8:09 AM
canopfor i’m here.
Entelechy on February 26,2008 at 12:16PM
Entelechy: Sorry,had to go out,catch ya next thread!
canopfor on February 26, 2008 at 8:22 AM
Sarc may be the man to save France.
My first Hot Air post! At last!
Blue-eyed Infidel on February 26, 2008 at 8:28 AM
And people say they want honesty in politicians. Right.
spmat on February 26, 2008 at 8:33 AM
So, what was it? “Get lost, dumb ass!” or “FU, poor jerk!”?
flipflop on February 26, 2008 at 9:04 AM
Sarkozy rocks.
BTW How rude was they guy who didnt want Sarkozy to touch him. Why was he there if he didnt want to see Sarkozy?
For the first time in my life I want to visit France.
Erockk on February 26, 2008 at 9:51 AM
France is looking better and better as a destination. That remark of Sarkozy’s is just sooooo American. Just get right to the point and don’t hold back. It’s an admirable American characteristic that more European leaders would do well to adopt.
jeanie on February 26, 2008 at 10:06 AM
You’ll thank me later ;)
fourstringfuror on February 26, 2008 at 10:31 AM
This event reminds me of a confrontation I had with a street vendor in Chicago in 2000. The lady thrust a pamphlet into my unextended hand and, as I walked away, demanded that I pay for it. I threw it onto the wet sidewalk by her feet and told her that I wouldn’t pay for something that I didn’t want anyway.
Showing a similar level of class, this goon went toward Sarkozy and then told him to get away from him as the leader’s presence and touch were soiling him. Sarkozy gave a far better answer than I did in the spur of the moment.
I think we may all have to start calling our favorite potato side dish by its original name again. This guy is good. He even said his retort with a smile on his face, and the MSM calls that a meltdown!
flutejpl on February 26, 2008 at 10:32 AM
I know this isn’t a serious issue, but refusing to call said side dish “french fries” is really lame. I don’t like Russians, but I don’t call my favorite drink “potato liquor.”
fourstringfuror on February 26, 2008 at 10:58 AM
does this mean no more freedom fries or freedom toast? :(
RoPa4life on February 26, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Sarkozy for Prez; dump ancient, scandal filled John McHale. The ambush of the New York Times continues; is it a wonder all the democommunists wanted McHale’s Navy as the Republicans nominee. Now he is trapped by his own financial mess of matching funds; McHale shoots himself in the foot again. How did we get stuck with this lemon! Sarkozy for Prez. At least he appreciates the success of the greatest nation in history and loves the American people.
surfergod on February 26, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Love it. Don’t you?
mariloubaker on February 26, 2008 at 11:34 AM
I liked Sarko already, this makes me like him more!
Lunkinator on February 26, 2008 at 12:12 PM
What took you so long?
Jaibones on February 26, 2008 at 1:21 PM
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