So I am from Brazil

[B-hoop]

Ask me anything...

(Just don't ask if we live with monkeys, elephants, lions, tigers or any other animals other then dogs and cats. And yes people from outside of Brazil have asked that seriously :facepalm )

[G-Funk]

DO you know who this girl is?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LCjZehpdWM

[DFish]

When do you plan on leaving that crime-filled cesspool?

[B-hoop]

Yes, the one in the video is a funk singer, her nickname can be translated as Watermelon Woman (because of her breasts). Funk music is pretty big in Rio de Janeiro, specially in the "favelas" or shanty towns, the parties are huge and in them there are a lot of woman that dance in a let's say sexy manner with little clothes on. They are normally hot as hell;

[B-hoop]

When do you plan on leaving that crime-filled cesspool?

Never, its the best country in the world if you have the money to live nicely. Perfect weather, hot girls everywhere, nice and gentle people. I pretend to get an MBA in the US in 3-4 years, but then i will come back.

[LamarOdom]

Never, its the best country in the world if you have the money to live nicely. Perfect weather, hot girls everywhere, nice and gentle people. I pretend to do an MBA in the US in 3-4 years, but then i will come back.

I pretend to do a doctor.

[D-Rose]

How well are immigrants to Brazil assimilating? Read an article today about the increase in immigrants there this year, particularly from Portugal and Bolivia.

[IcanzIIravor]

My wife's family is Portuguese so I am learning Portuguese. Her older sister loves going to Brazil and has been there multiple times. How are things looking for the World Cup and the Olympics? I wouldn't mind flying there from Australia for the Olympics.

[B-hoop]

How well are immigrants to Brazil assimilating? Read an article today about the increase in immigrants there this year, particularly from Portugal and Bolivia.

I have read articles showing how Bolivians and other Southern Americans are immigrating to Brazil and working for below minimum wages. More qualified immigrants (those with a degree on something) are finding good jobs but those that come to do grunt labor only earn the minimum wage which is pretty low (around 300 dollars per month).

[B-hoop]

My wife's family is Portuguese so I am learning Portuguese. Her older sister loves going to Brazil and has been there multiple times. How are things looking for the World Cup and the Olympics? I wouldn't mind flying there from Australia for the Olympics.

Infrastructure isn't the best, but i dont think we will be worse than South Africa. If you are coming be prepared to find huge traffic jams and delayed flights. But parties in Brazil aren't like the parties anywhere else in the world. If there is one thing Brazilians know to do, its to party and have fun.

I would suggest coming for the World Cup since then you get to know the whole country or at least the biggest cities. The Olympics will happen only in Rio de Janeiro, and while its the most famous, in my opinion its overrated.

[SevereUpInHere]

So Rio is my favourite city I've been to.

How hard is it for foreigners ie Australians to get a visa to live there for the short or long term.

How expensive is property in a niceish area of Rio? I'm talking Ipanema or Copacabana.

[BMOGEFan]

Did you get scared by that little girl dressed like a ghost in the elevator

[B-hoop]

So Rio is my favourite city I've been to.

How hard is it for foreigners ie Australians to get a visa to live there for the short or long term.

How expensive is property in a niceish area of Rio? I'm talking Ipanema or Copacabana.

What cities have you been to?

I dont really know about the visa but i know a lot of foreigners and they don't seem to have any problem getting their visas.

Copacabana you can find flats and lofts for around 1.500-3.000 bucks per month. The closer to the beach the more expensive it gets. Also some of the renters will make you leave during New Year's Eve and Carnival where they can get like 1.000 bucks a day.

[B-hoop]

Did you get scared by that little girl dressed like a ghost in the elevator

Nah, though i saw it when they showed it on the TV, goat prank in brazilian history :bowdown:

[SevereUpInHere]

What cities have you been to?

I dont really know about the visa but i know a lot of foreigners and they don't seem to have any problem getting their visas.

Copacabana you can find flats and lofts for around 1.500-3.000 bucks per month. The closer to the beach the more expensive it gets. Also some of the renters will make you leave during New Year's Eve and Carnival where they can get like 1.000 bucks a day.

I've been around a fair bit, Europe (London, France, Rome, Florence, Nice, Athens, Dublin a fair few more) Asia (Singapore, KL, Bangkok + more) Cairo, Dubai, Buenos Aires, NYC, Miami. Fair few more I can't remember off the top of my head. I just loved the vibe, the energy and geographically it's the most beautiful city I've seen.

That's reasonably expensive I spose, but the rest of the cost of living was cheap from memory. I'd love to live over there, even if it's just for a year.

Are the wages decent if you're working in a recognized industry? Design for example.

[magic chiongson]

thread needs to be filled with pics of hot brazilian chicks

[SourPatchKids]

http://www.fifa.com/mm/photo/tournament/mascot/01/70/22/82/1702282_full-lnd.jpg

:rockon:

How confident are you in the Brazillian squad's chances of winning the whole thing in front of their home crowd?

[B-hoop]

I've been around a fair bit, Europe (London, France, Rome, Florence, Nice, Athens, Dublin a fair few more) Asia (Singapore, KL, Bangkok + more) Cairo, Dubai, Buenos Aires, NYC, Miami. Fair few more I can't remember off the top of my head. I just loved the vibe, the energy and geographically it's the most beautiful city I've seen.

That's reasonably expensive I spose, but the rest of the cost of living was cheap from memory. I'd love to live over there, even if it's just for a year.

Are the wages decent if you're working in a recognized industry? Design for example.

Hum, i don't really know about that branch of work, but a recently graduated engineer makes around 1.500-2.500 bucks a month in S

[B-hoop]

thread needs to be filled with pics of hot brazilian chicks

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pfT8_3Y5fds/UBWj098CERI/AAAAAAAADq0/jqGjYHL_pUA/s1600/nicole.jpg

[B-hoop]

:rockon:

How confident are you in the Brazillian squad's chances of winning the whole thing in front of their home crowd?

Better now that they fired the coach, Mano Menezes. Hoping that they hire Luis Felipe Scolari

[B-hoop]

http://i1.r7.com/data/files/2C95/948F/3AAE/AB9B/013A/B28F/68EC/2881/panicats%20-%20reproducao%20instagram%20-%20poster.jpg

[BMOGEFan]

Why is ronaldinho so fat now?

How come brazilians are so violent? i.e. city of god.

[BMOGEFan]

How do you feel about a japanese guy, Kimura, tapping out a Gracie?

[Just2McFly]

Have you ever been kidnapped?

[ihoopallday]

Is it true that the majority of Brazilian chicks prefer a n a l sex?

[Ben Jordan]

What is your favorite Brazilian movie? I've seen City of God, Tropa de Elita 1 & 2. Any other recommendations?

I find your culture fascinating. I have a friend that lives in Palmas in Tocantins so I'm hoping to make it down there for the World Cup. Is English widely spoken? Or can I get by with knowing only a few Portuguese phrases?

[rufuspaul]

Is it true that the majority of Brazilian chicks prefer a n a l sex?


:oldlol:

1st question that popped in my head when I saw this thread.

[lakers_forever]

Some people here know that I'm brazilian and I can say that the amount of stereotypical bs asked here is disturbing. It's like a brazilian asking if all americans are fat, ignorant, creationists and violent.

[lakers_forever]

Is it true that the majority of Brazilian chicks prefer a n a l sex?

No. Braziilian women are not from another planet. Most of them prefer regular sex. And some like other forms just like in every other country.


:oldlol:

1st question that popped in my head when I saw this thread.

Because you are ignorant and horny moron. Sorry :D

[lakers_forever]

Is video game culture in Brazil really 5-10 years slower than North America? I heard that PS2 just came in there few years ago while we NAmericans have already got bored of PS3.

Yep. We still play Atari over here. :hammerhead:

Video Games are released here almost at the same time as in the USA and Europe. In the past, it would use to have a difference, but no more than a couple of months.

I'm already bored of the PS3.

[lakers_forever]

Why is ronaldinho so fat now?

How come brazilians are so violent? i.e. city of god.

Brazilians are not naturally more violent than anyone. There's a lot of crime because of social inequality. But it's not as bad as people think.


Have you ever been kidnapped?

No. And I don't know anyone close to me that has ever been kidnapped.

[lakers_forever]

do you play football and practise jui jitsu?
do you have a big butt?

Football is huge here. Almost everyone likes it. But jiu jitsu, not so much. Most brazilians don't know a thing about it.

[lakers_forever]

What is your favorite Brazilian movie? I've seen City of God, Tropa de Elita 1 & 2. Any other recommendations?

I find your culture fascinating. I have a friend that lives in Palmas in Tocantins so I'm hoping to make it down there for the World Cup. Is English widely spoken? Or can I get by with knowing only a few Portuguese phrases?

There will be no World Cup Games in Palmas. Wc Games will be held in important state capitals. I'm sure you will find a lot of english speaking people to help you. Even taxi drivers can speak basic english in tourist cities.

[Grinder]

Starting XI for Brazil by the 2014 world cup?

Lucas or Oscar?
Vagner Love or Fabiano?
Ceni or Dida?
How popular is basketball in Brazil? Does the local league have a solid following?

To the person who asked about video games in Brazil, about 1/3rd of the people I come across online on FIFA 13 for XBOX360 are Brazilians.

[rufuspaul]

Because you are ignorant and horny moron. Sorry :D


Now you sound just like my wife.

[lakers_forever]

Some great brazilian movies (from the 90's to today) besides the ones you listed:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1039960/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291003/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0140888/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312773/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0340468/

[lakers_forever]

Now you sound just like my wife.

Good one. :lol

[TheMan]

Does it ever get boring to always make Argentina your bi.tches in soccer?

[lakers_forever]

Starting XI for Brazil by the 2014 world cup?

Lucas or Oscar?
Vagner Love or Fabiano?
Ceni or Dida?
How popular is basketball in Brazil? Does the local league have a solid following?

To the person who asked about video games in Brazil, about 1/3rd of the people I come across online on FIFA 13 for XBOX360 are Brazilians.

Lucas and Oscar play different postions. Lucas is more of a right winger (or AMR). Oscar is a pure AM. They can both play together.

Vagner Love and Fabiano are both average players. But Luis Fabiano is better. Both are shite compared to past great brazilian CF like Romario and ROnaldo.

Dida was better for me. I've always found Ceni overrated. People get to high on him because of his deadly FK'S.

Basketball was very popular untill the 80's (second colective sport behind football) when it got surpassed by volleyball (much more popular than basketball now). It's still popular, but not by the average brazilian. But the Brazilian Basketball league has a lot of fans specially in the Southeast of Brazil (S

[lakers_forever]

Does it ever get boring to always make Argentina your bi.tches in soccer?

Never. :D But I'm afraid they might have a great chance of winning the WC here. :( BTW, the rivalry is only in sports. I love Argentina and have great friends there.

[TheMan]

Never. :D But I'm afraid they might have a great chance of winning the WC here. :( BTW, the rivalry is only in sports. I love Argentina and have great friends there.
Me too, I have friends from both countries, my wife is from Argentina and I always kid her and her family about Brasil :lol

Her comeback is that Argentina has knocked Mexico out of the WC twice in a row :(

[lakers_forever]

Me too, I have friends from both countries, my wife is from Argentina and I always kid her and her family about Brasil :lol

Everytime I meet and Argie, there are football jokes and teasing around, specially about the Pele x Maradona thing. It's quite fun. :D

Argentina is a great country. I have always had a lot of fun there. And only nice things to say about their people.

[kNIOKAS]

Some great brazilian movies (from the 90's to today) besides the ones you listed:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1039960/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291003/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0140888/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312773/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0340468/
Thanks, will rep or would rep

[alenleomessi]

how sick is the WC2014 gonna be? :pimp:

[lakers_forever]

How bad is the AIDS epidemic within the prostitution community in your country?

Educate yourself: Why Brazil's response to AIDS worked
http://articles.cnn.com/2011-06-04/opinion/gomez.brazil.aids_1_aids-medication-aids-cases-aids-epidemic?_s=PM:OPINION

The Brazilian Model for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control: Analyzing its Components and Assessing its Transferability
(...) what has come to be described by some as a “Brazilian model” for the response to AIDS has been suggested not only as perhaps the most successful experience yet realized in any developing country, but perhaps anywhere.

http://www.mailman.columbia.edu/academic-departments/centers/cgsh/completed-projects/completed-projects-1


And about prostitutes, the governement assist prostitutes by distributing contraceptives, educating the public about the disease, and suggesting voluntary testing.

Also, there are more americans (total and % wise) with HIV/AIDS than Brazilians.

[pauk]

Anderson Silva or Gracie?

Also, why is soccer so overrated in Brazil and why is Basketball so underrated?

[lakers_forever]

Anderson Silva or Gracie?

Also, why is soccer so overrated in Brazil and why is Basketball so underrated?

Unfair comparison. It's like comparing a 1970 to a 2012 Ferrari. When Royce Graice fought, no one knew BJJ (we call it JJ - jiu jitsu), so he had a terrible standup game, because he did not need to. Anderson is a complete fighter. But he only knows BJJ because of the Gracies.

IF I would make a rank. In terms of MMA all time rankings, Anderson would be ahead of Royce (who was not even the best Gracie, Rickson was).

And soccer is not overrated. That does not exist. It's just part of our culture. That's like asking why baseball and american football are overrated in the U.S and football/soccer underrated. We think football is a great sport because we grow up playing and watching it. I'm sure I'd be a baseball/ american football fan if I was american.

[Noob Saibot]

What's the most popular Brazilian food?

and OP do you take Capoeira?

[lakers_forever]

Good to know. Looks like I will be making plans to vacation to Brazil

You would still be insane to have sex with a prostitute anywhere in the world without a condom.

[Just2McFly]

Good to know. Looks like I will be making plans to vacation to Brazil
Where is my invite?

[Dolphin]

This is how you act like a boss when you find yourself surrounded by four Brazilian super models.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ1yp3Ft62g

[b1imtf]

Hey caralho ahahah

[SevereUpInHere]

Some people here know that I'm brazilian and I can say that the amount of stereotypical bs asked here is disturbing. It's like a brazilian asking if all americans are fat, ignorant, creationists and violent.

I wouldn't get disturbed over it, I mean I'm throwing a shrimp on the barbie right now and rode a Kangaroo to work, it is what it is. There are stereotypes everywhere.

Brazil is an amazing place.

[AngelEyes]

You would still be insane to have sex with a prostitute anywhere in the world without a condom.

Are you B-hoop?

[SevereUpInHere]

What is your favorite Brazilian movie? I've seen City of God, Tropa de Elita 1 & 2. Any other recommendations?

I find your culture fascinating. I have a friend that lives in Palmas in Tocantins so I'm hoping to make it down there for the World Cup. Is English widely spoken? Or can I get by with knowing only a few Portuguese phrases?


City of Men was cool, and also Once Upon a time in Rio

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0870090/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1174691/

[B-hoop]

Shit, my thread was hijacked by Lakers_forever :biggums:

Jk bro, nice to know there are other brazilians here :cheers:

Do you live in the U.S?

[B-hoop]

What is your favorite Brazilian movie? I've seen City of God, Tropa de Elita 1 & 2. Any other recommendations?

I find your culture fascinating. I have a friend that lives in Palmas in Tocantins so I'm hoping to make it down there for the World Cup. Is English widely spoken? Or can I get by with knowing only a few Portuguese phrases?

English is not widely spoken, but many people know the basics. People here are so receptive that you will have no problem getting around without knowing an inkling of Portuguese, just use signs and you will be ok.

Tocantins is the second poorest state in the country, and pretty close to the Amazon forest, so it is hot as hell. I've never been there though, so i can't tell much more than that.

By the way, we have some good comedies:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1236397/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1988573/

[AngelEyes]

Shit, my thread was hijacked by Lakers_forever :biggums:

Jk bro, nice to know there are other brazilians here :cheers:

Do you live in the U.S?

Yeah, I thought that was a dick move.

[lakers_forever]

Yeah, I thought that was a dick move.

Yeah, I stole his lunch money. :D Just gave my opinion on things asked. Adding to the thread. It does not stop him from anwsering as well.

[lakers_forever]

Shit, my thread was hijacked by Lakers_forever :biggums:

Jk bro, nice to know there are other brazilians here :cheers:

Do you live in the U.S?

I know you are joking, because I really doubt a grown man would be pissed at "hijacking" threads in an online forum. :D

There was another brazilian here with a Ronaldinho Avatar, but I think he's gone.

God, no. I would never leave Brazil, you know, the spanish speaking country where I'm kidnapped daily and spend all my day dancing samba with my huge butt, playing football on the beach, fighting Capoeira and BJJ, having a-n-a-l sex with prostitutes infected with HIV, playing with my monkey pets and fighting the rival gangs of armed 10 year olds. :lol

Seriously, I'm from Salvador. Love it here. My life, my job and would never leave it. What about you? :cheers:

[heavensdevil]

Ask me anything...

(Just don't ask if we live with monkeys, elephants, lions, tigers or any other animals other then dogs and cats. And yes people from outside of Brazil have asked that seriously :facepalm )


Can you pronounce the letter "R"?

[rufuspaul]

God, no. I would never leave Brazil, you know, the spanish speaking country where I'm kidnapped daily and spend all my day dancing samba with my huge butt, playing football on the beach, fighting Capoeira and BJJ, having a-n-a-l sex with prostitutes infected with HIV, playing with my monkey pets and fighting the rival gangs of armed 10 year olds.


I knew it!

[lakers_forever]

I knew it!

:lol

[B-hoop]

Can you pronounce the letter "R"?

Ofcourse, actually Americans are the ones who can't pronounce it the way it should in portuguese.

[Money 23]

I hear Brazilians love white American men. Truth?

[B-hoop]

I hear Brazilians love white American men. Truth?

White americans are normally blonde, white as hell (when compared to a white brazilian since we stay in the sun a lot more), and have light-colored eyes. So they stand out more and become exotic.

The same happens to brazilians in the US or Europe.

[Money 23]

White americans are normally blonde
Where did you hear this ... ?

[B-hoop]

Where did you hear this ... ?

Ok, not actually blonde, but have straight hair and its normally light colored, at least when you compare to the average brazilian

[Balla_Status]

Some people here know that I'm brazilian and I can say that the amount of stereotypical bs asked here is disturbing. It's like a brazilian asking if all americans are fat, ignorant, creationists and violent.

Are all brazilians as sensitive as this guy? I can speak spanish pretty well so I should do fine when I go to Brazil for the World Cup.

[Money 23]

Are all brazilians as sensitive as this guy? I can speak spanish pretty well so I should do fine when I go to Brazil for the World Cup.
Pretty sure Brazilians speak portuguese.

[B-hoop]

If you know spanish you will be ok, though spanish can be very hard to understand if you speak fast and have a strong accent.

Yeah and i hope you know that we speak portuguese and not spanish..

[Balla_Status]

Pretty sure Brazilians speak portuguese.

Thanks for the info dude. I never knew that.

I was being facetious cus lakers_forever was being a vagine.

[Balla_Status]

If you know spanish you will be ok, though spanish can be very hard to understand if you speak fast and have a strong accent.

Yeah and i hope you know that we speak portuguese and not spanish..

Yeah...I had a club soccer team where my coach (probably illegally) brought over a couple brazilians over to play on our team. Pretty damn good and didn't belong on our team at all.

Anyways, our coach got kicked out and he was the only one who could speak portuguese. My dad is fluent in spanish and came over and spoke spanish very slowly to them. They understood well enough to get by.

[The Big Skinny]

Best Places to visit in Brazil?

I am trying to set up a trip there with some friends

I'm talkin Beaches, Resorts, Bars, Historical Sites, Everything.

Hook it up.

[B-hoop]

Best Places to visit in Brazil?

I am trying to set up a trip there with some friends

I'm talkin Beaches, Resorts, Bars, Historical Sites, Everything.

Hook it up.

Ok, if you are looking for beaches and bitches go to these places:

(City, State)

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro <--- Its a must visit, big city so you have lots of options, stay in Copacabana, not very expensive and close to the bars.

Porto Seguro, Bahia <---- Parties and bitches from all over the world all year long though specially in the summer. Fat Boy Slim will play there this New Year's Eve. It also was the first place in Brazil where the portuguese landed. Also has a wide range of activities (whale watching, Kite surfing, fishing..)

Fernando de Noronha, Rio Grande do Norte <----- its an island that's also a natural reserve, one of the prettiest places in Brazil.

Morro de S