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can anyone tell me...

posted 17 years ago by vincebruno11
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what the old man says in German after he slaps Billy? It's the scene where the Americans are being marched through the street and the children are playing around Billy.

[–] ric9mm 17 years ago

I have the same question.

[–] sonofbeach-sheet 17 years ago

I know German a little, He was basically complaining that they're in the middle of a war and Billy making a mockery of them with his jacket and the kids around him.

[–] Devans00 17 years ago

I assume the old guy figured Billy purposely dressed in a woman's coat and silver boots cause he was gay and flamboyant.

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[–] chansky111 17 years ago

Nah it was that he was not taking the war seriously. When in fact Billy was just trying to stay warm.

[–] zboycoolcat 16 years ago

Yeah, I tghink I remeber reading that in the book.

[–] lordhack_99 15 years ago

All that I can make out is his saying "Glauben Sie das... " which means "Do you
believe that...", and clearly it is accusatory here.