The 'Dam, A'dam, A*dam

Discussion in 'Amsterdam' started by velvet, May 19, 2005.

  1. velvet

    velvet Banned

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    Ok.. am I crazy or are people really refering to Amsterdam as the 'dam? If so, it's really really confusing (not to mention very very touristy), because when locals use that term it refer solely to the Dam square (with the white dildo-ish monument on it and the palace at the other side).. if Dutch people abbreviate Amsterdam (and this is only in writing) it's A'dam or A*dam (since star = ster in Dutch.. just think the 'm' in there somewhere ;)).

    So.. ok folks.. fill me in.. it's confusing.. what do you people mean when you say The 'Dam?

    :)
     
  2. lctricity

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    The Dam is a reference to Amsterdam when I use it. Touristy as it may be. A'Dam is another abbreviation I've used. Your points are well taken though.

    Sorry for any confusion.
     
  3. fedor

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    I usually can't get that name out of my mouth, so I say 020.
     
  4. mafuman

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    put it on a t-shirt and sell it
     
  5. fedor

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    There are already numerous shirts about it so I probably won't make any profit
     
  6. fedor

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    and for you as an amsterdam lover you should try to get one of Euromasters' songs

    [​IMG]
     
  7. mafuman

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    are they from rotterdam or something?
     
  8. fedor

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    yes.

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  9. velvet

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    Figures ;)

    For the non dutch people... Rotterdam and Amsterdam don't get along very well :) Manchester - Chelsea sorta thing.. or sth.. I dunno.. tough guys and soccer.. whatever.. :p
     
  10. mafuman

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    its too bad those dam people cant get along
     
  11. velvet

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    Well.. one of my very bests friends is from Rotterdam.. I think.. hehe.. consolidated.. we kinda avoid the topic :p

    Nah.. it's not that serious I think.. dunno.. don't care either really ;)
     
  12. consolidated

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    :) feyenoord!!! :p
     
  13. velvet

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    hehehe..

    hey guess what.. I found a bit of hash.. teehee.. ages since I smoked.. doesn't really seem to kick in yet though
     
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