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[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Very widespread story. As to the truth of it, who really knows?

[–] bhamlin@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Considering how the French seem to like portraying themselves, it's probably at least partially true.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Entirely possible. It was certainly way, way more socially acceptable in France than in the US.